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Five drivers caught on meth SOMERVILLE Highway Patrol caught five people in Frankston overnight on Tuesday 12 March driving with drugs in their system. A 30-year-old woman was pulled over on Skye Road at little before 11pm and tested positive for methamphetamine. Police said she was also a learner driver driving unaccompanied and without her L plates. Just after midnight, a 39-year-old man also tested positive for meth at Excelsior Drive, Frankston North. Half an hour later a 24-year-old man tested positive to methamphetamine in Klauer Street Seaford. The man’s license was found to be suspended and his vehicle was impounded. At 3.07 am a 37-year-old man was intercepted and tested positive for meth on Coprosma Avenue Frankston. At 4.22am in Seaford, a 38-year-old man was found with meth in his system. Police said that all drivers on a first offence will face losing their licenses for a minimum of six months, as well as a $484 fine.
Stabbing charge
Man blows over
A MAN has been arrested and charged in relation to an alleged stabbing in Clarinda, Wednesday 13 March. Kingston Crime Investigation unit detectives swooped on the 21-year-old Frankston man after he had allegedly committed two burglaries. Police said the first burglary took place at 7.30am on Merrigum Crescent, when a home was broken into. Police said the offender fled empty handed. The second alleged burglary occurred shortly afterwards on Clarinda Road. It is alleged that the homeowner confronted the man and received a stab wound. The stabbing victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The alleged offender was charged with aggravated burglary, intentionally cause injury, assault with a weapon and contravene a conduct condition of bail. He appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 15 March and has been remanded to reappear on 19 March
A MAN found asleep at the wheel on Cranbourne Road near the Frankston Freeway at 5pm, 12 March has had his car impounded and been charged with multiple drink driving offences. The 35-year-old Langwarrin man was allegedly driving with a suspended license. He was taken by police to Frankston Police Station where he returned a breath test reading of 0.177. He will face the Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date. Bad time for a nap: A Langwarrin man found asleep in his driver’s seat had his car impounded.
and Mornington Peninsula area.” It is alleged that the man would meet up with people looking to sell their cars on the website Gumtree, and ask to test drive their cars. The man would then drive off. Police allege his offences occurred in the Frankston, Seaford, and Hastings areas between 19 February and 11 March. The man allegedly would use the stolen cars to commit petrol drive offs and drive away from shop thefts. Police said they attempted to arrest the man on 8 March and initiated a pursuit. Police allege he was driving erratically and drove around spike strips before the pursuit was called off. He was arrested on 11 March and will face Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 21 March. All vehicles were recovered. Det Sgt Holmes said “this is a warning for anyone offering test drives of cars, always ask for ID. If it feels like it’s not quite right, walk away.”
Alleged hospital assault A 74-YEAR-old man has been charged with historical sexual offences, with one of his alleged offences occurring at a hospital in Frankston. It is alleged he committed a series of assaults across a Frankston hospital, a Clayton university, a Glen Waverley Street, and an Altona home between 2013 and 2016. On 15 March Westgate Sexual Offence and Child Abuse investigation team detectives charged him on summons with sexual offences including multiple counts of sexual, indecent and common law assaults. He will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 3 May.
Gumtree sale gone wrong A 24 YEAR old Frankston man was arrested in Hastings on 11 March after a series of alleged car thefts. Frankston Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Luke Holmes said the man had been “prolific in his offending in the Frankston
WHAT’S NEW...
Huge crowd and perfect weather for Red Hill Show By Bec Davis - Red Hill Show Executive Office ON Saturday March 9, the Red Hill showgrounds transformed into a colourful, appetizing and entertaining spectacle for the whole family. The Mornington Peninsula was on show! Initial estimation suggests that record numbers attended the 91st Red Hill Show at around 10,000, many of those making the trip from Melbourne and further afield. Clear skies and perfect weather set the scenes for the ideal day out. Our Mornington Peninsula producers were the focus of this year’s celebrations and the newly created Mornington Peninsula Paddock was full with gourmet food and our 5-star producers. Did you know that Tuerong had a wheat farm? Or that Red Hill was prime truffle growing terrain? Richard Cornish our MC introduced our show goers to so many locals from Tuerong Farm, Red Hill Truffles, Woolumbi Farm, Dromana Bay Mussels and so many more. The 1st Red Hill Apple Pie Competition was hotly contested with 37 entries but only Cathey Vissher took home the $500 prize money. Matt Wilkinson inspired us all with what culinary delights one can cook up. Our Cider Marquee was busy all day with demonstrations of apple pressing, master class lead by 5 local producers including Mock Orchards, Seven Oaks, Camilla Humphries and Harts Farm. Finishing up with a record of 91 entries, we are now the 2nd largest in the country. Special congratulations to Lisa Cresswell from Seven Oaks Farmhouse for taking out the Top Gold in Show.
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Artisan Corner was a hit with crafts from stallholders, the CWA marquee and free kids facepainting and balloon twisters. The skilled artisans of the McClelland Spinners & Weavers and Woodturners Guild educated and inspired the crowd. Peter the sheep shearer worked hard all-day showing kids the tricks of the trade and of course, Futura Kelpies who always draw a huge crowd did not disappoint. New to the show this year was
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the beautiful Brumby “Wrangler” and “Harry” the stockhorse. Special thanks to Amber Matthews and Lara Beth for demonstrating what these gentle horses can do. The woodchop grandstands were packed to the rafters and with The Jackson Four and Diddy Reyes setting the tones, it was a festive atmosphere everyone could enjoy. There were more free rides than ever before and animal experiences for the kids. With participation across all exhibits
from so many of our local schools, scouts and guides, our number of entries were over 2,400. Honey was the highlight and we thank Ben Moore from Ben’s Bees for sharing his expertise on the MPP Stage. Next year, we will be opening up new sections in Olives & Olive Oil and Craft Beers. On behalf of the Red Hill Agricultural & Horticultural Society we would like to thank our incredible team of volunteers who coordinate this event. We must also mention our
major sponsors, The Shire, Hillview Quarries, Hastings Mowers, Our Vans RV, Swan St Sales, Mornington Toyota, Mornington Mazda, Peninsula School, Balnarring Bendigo Bank, David Gibbs & Associates and Mornington Peninsula News Group. Thanks to all our local producers for supporting the show and making it a true showcase of our Peninsula. This is a community event we can all be proud of. See you all the same time next year.