Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Fatal crash A PERSON died in a motorcycle crash in Parkdale last week. Police say that a motorcyclist crashed into the fence of a home near the Warrigal Road intersection on the Nepean Highway just after 3am on 10 March. Emergency services attended, but the male died at the scene. Police say that they have established that the yellow Hyosung motorbike involved in the crash was “stolen” and that “a second male was on board at the time of the crash”. A statement from Victoria Police read “it’s believed [the second person] fled on foot towards Warrigal Road prior to police arrival. It is not yet known whether the deceased was the pillion passenger or rider of the motorcycle at the time of the crash.” A 15-year-old boy has been spoken to by detectives. He was in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Any witnesses or anyone in the area who may have dashcam footage can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Burglary charges THREE teenagers have been charged with alleged burglaries across Parkdale, Templestowe, and Doncaster East. Police allege they searched a stolen car in Doncaster East and found a number of wallets, purses, apple watch, air pods, cash, and a number of keys to vehicles that were allegedly
stolen during a number of burglaries. A 19-year-old Pakenham man was arrested nearby and charged with theft of motor vehicle, burglary, and handle stolen goods in relation to burglaries in Parkdale and Doncaster East on 13 March. Two other Pakenham teeangers were arrested and have since been bailed. Detectives from Manningham Crime Investigation Unit are still investigating. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Stabbing arrests A LANGWARRIN man was among six people allegedly stabbed at a party in the Melbourne CBD in the early hours of 8 March. The 19-year-old Langwarrin man sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds while at an address in Spencer Street, police say. A 19-year-old Dandenong North man was also taken to hospital with critical injuries after the incident. The Langwarrin man and a 20-year-old Berwick man later checked into hospital just before 4am. Three more teenagers presented at hospital in Werribee for treatment on non-life-threatening injuries. On 12 March, eight people were arrested in relation to the alleged stabbings. Seven men aged between 18 and 20 were arrested, as well as a 16-yearold boy. The arrested people hailed from Langwarrin, Dandenong North, Cranbourne, Clyde North, Dandenong, Doveton, and Pakenham. Victoria Police crime command commander Mick Frewen said the arrests
“are a great result and highlight to the community that we will do everything we can to hold those involved in violent incidents of this nature to account.” “We understand there is immense public concern when an incident like this occurs, especially in the CBD area that many people travel to regularly and expect to be safe in. However today’s arrests highlight the determination of both the Gang Crime Squad and regional police to ensure those involved are arrested and ultimately put before the court. It should also send a strong message that violent offending of this nature will not be tolerated.”
Wanted man TRAE Carr is wanted by police. Police say the 21-year-old frequents the Frankston area. He is wanted in relation to three outstanding warrants for breaching court orders. Police describe Mr Carr as “170cm tall with a medium build, short dark brown hair and hazel eyes.” An image of Mr Carr has been released by police (below). Anyone who sees him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Driving charges
Bike stolen
AN allegedly drunk driver will face charges after crashing into three parked cars in Langwarrin earlier this month. Police say that a 50-year-old Langwarrin woman drove into the vehicles just before 3pm on 3 March. A 51-year-old woman inside one of the parked vehicles was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was breath tested by Somerville Highway Patrol officers. She allegedly returned an evidentiary breath test reading of 0.152. Police say the driver is expected to be charged on summons with driving offences and exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol.
AN electric bike was stolen from a Skye Road property last month. Police say that the bike was taken at around 10.30pm on Sunday, 21 February. The stolen bike is a black and red Mobility 48V Electric GUNSROSE model. It has mudguards and a black strap with the word “GRUNT” written on it. Frankston Police are looking into the theft. They have released an image of the bike (pictured below) hoping that someone may have seen it. Information to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com. au
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