NEWS DESK Police patrol ‘Fake’ rifle arrest A FRANKSTON man allegedly “waving around” an imitation firearm with telescope in Cheltenham, 2pm, Thursday 13 April, will be charged on summons. A witness called police to report the Mallee Ct man, 42, and a girlfriend driving along Charman Rd and handling the 71cm rifle with scope. Cheltenham police who arrived on foot said they saw the offender “waving around the imitation firearm on the other side of the road”. They challenged the man to drop the rifle and lay on the ground, which he did. He was then arrested and taken to Cheltenham police station to be questioned. The man told police he was “joking around” with the toy gun and had no intention of committing an offence. The man will be charged with being a prohibited person carrying a firearm. The rifle was seized.
Fire witnesses POLICE are requesting public assistance in finding the cause of the fire which destroyed a Langwarrin house, 2am, Thursday 13 April. Detective Sergeant Gary Richards, of Frankston CIU, said later that the tenant was overseas at the time and the premises were unoccupied. He said no one was injured in the blaze which completely destroyed the house. The house next door received heat damage. The Arson Squad conducted an examination the next day. “We are treating the fire as suspicious as at this stage there is no plausible explanation as to how the fire
started,” Sergeant Richards said. Anyone with information on the cause of the fire, at the corner of Hornsby Dr and South Gateway, is asked to call 9784 5590. Detective Leading Constable Helen Vanzetta, of the Frankston CIU, is coordinating information and seeking any CCTV footage that may assist in a conviction.
Dive shop break-in A FRANKSTON man has been charged with burglary and other offences after the Dive Shop, in Young St, Frankston, was broken into and $7000 in equipment stolen overnight, Saturday 8 April. Detective Senior Constable Flyn Loughlin, of Frankston CIU, said a search of the 34-year-old’s home found some of the missing gear, as well as items from other robberies. The man was also charged with theft, handling stolen goods, and possessing the proceeds of crime. He appeared at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, Wednesday, and has been further remanded to reappear on 12 May.
Fight back A MAN living in units behind the former Ambassador hotel, Nepean Hwy, Frankston, tackled a group of men he found allegedly attempting to break into his apartment, 7pm, Tuesday 18 April. The man, who had returned from doing his washing downstairs, was allegedly hit on the head with a blunt instrument but the man fought back. One of the alleged offenders sought medical treatment. Detectives interviewed a man at Frankston Hospital later but no charges were laid. Further inquiries are pending.
Generation games: Paul “Flea” Keamy, a kid at heart who attended Chelsea Heights Kindergarten, with present day attendees Hudson, left, Hannah and Noah, of the 3 year old Koala Group, look forward to the kinder’s 50th birthday party. Picture: Gary Sissons
Party time at kinder’s 50th YOUNG children reach many milestones at kindergarten and a Chelsea Heights kinder will achieve a milestone of its own early next month. Chelsea Heights Kindergarten will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday 6 May with an open day party. Past, present and possible future families are invited to visit on the open day and join the festivities including food trucks, market stalls and free children’s play and craft activities. “We welcome new families to come inside the kinder rooms and chat with our friendly and inspirational teachers
about all the fun, learning and support that Chelsea Heights Kinder has to offer,” teacher Sharon Cummins said. The centre will undergo a major redevelopment later this year to give the kindergarten a refresh for the decades ahead. “Come and reunite with each other and reminisce in your kinder stomping ground,” Ms Cummins said. The Chelsea Heights Kindergarten open day will be held on Saturday 6 May, 10am-2pm at 29 Third Avenue, Chelsea Heights. See chelseaheightskinder.vic.edu.au or call 9772 8080 for more details.
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