NEWS DESK Police patrol
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Man charged over fatal crash A MAN has been charged over a car crash which killed a 75-year-old woman in Carrum last year. The Chelsea resident died on 12 November, two days after the collision occurred at the intersection of Station Street and McLeod Road. Police say that a Toyota Hilux ute collided with a Mazda sedan. On 30 April they charged a 21-year-old Berwick man with dangerous driving causing death, careless driving, and fail to give way at intersection. The accused man was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 5 May.
Thieves wanted TWO people are wanted for stealing more than $2000 worth of items from Cheltenham shopping centres in March. Police allege the duo took items worth $1200 without attempting to pay from a shop on 1 March. An hour afterwards they stole $1000 worth of items from a shop at another nearby centre. An image of two people (pictured below) police wish to speak to has been released. Anyone who recognises them can contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000. TWO people wanted over thefts in Cheltenham. Picture: Supplied
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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News
5 May 2021
Tools seized FOUR people have been arrested in connection to the theft of more than 100 power tools across Carrum Downs, Frankston, Langwarrin, and Skye. The tools have been allegedly stolen over the last six weeks. On 29 April, police executed search warrants at properties in Mount Waverley, Croydon, Ashwood, Berwick, and Rowville as part of their investigation. Police say that they discovered an allegedly stolen vehicle and trailer, number plates, two firearms, over 100 power tools, two laser hair removal machines, allegedly stolen identifications, a commercial quantity of drugs, and a large amount of cash. Four people were subsequently arrested. A 33-year-old Mount Waverley man was charged with handle stolen goods, possess drugs, prohibited person possess firearm, and theft of motor vehicle. A 42-year-old Mount Waverley man was charged with handle stolen goods, prohibited person possess weapon, possess drugs of dependence, and theft of motor vehicle. A 24-yearold Croydon man was charged with theft of motor vehicle, traffick a commercial quantity of drug of dependence, and possess proceeds of crime. A 39-year-old Berwick woman was also charged with theft of motor vehicle, traffick a commercial quantity of drugs, possess proceeds of crime, and possess drugs of dependence. The four accused people were remanded in custody, and scheduled to appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on the morning of 30 April.
Bike found A MISSING bike has been handed into Chelsea Police Station. Police are seeking the owner of the bike so that it can be returned. They have released an image of the bicycle (pictured right). If anyone recognises the bike contact Chelsea Police Station on 8773 3200 and ask to speak to Senior Constable Tristan Parker.
What’s the point? A MAN has been arrested for allegedly pointing a laser at a police helicopter in Keysborough. After the alleged incident, police searched a home on Amanda Court. They say they found the laser pointer hidden in a basket in the front yard of the house.
Police say that they entered the house and found a man hiding under a pile of clothes in the bedroom. He was arrested. Police will charge the 44-year-old on summons with prejudicing the safe operation of an aircraft, interfering with crew or aircraft, reckless conduct endangering life, possessing a prohibited weapon, and assault police.