LOIS H. DENNINGTON Certified Practising Accountant
Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Body found in Skye A MAN was found dead at a Skye playground last week. Emergency services were called to the Darnley Drive playground at around 10am on 25 February. The man was not able to be revived. In a statement, police said the death is “not being treated as suspicious”. They will prepare a report for the coroner.
Firearm charge laid A MAN has been charged after police allegedly found a loaded gun in the backseat of his car after a pursuit in Frankston. Police on Frankston-Flinders Road spotted a car allegedly speeding at around 9.30pm on 17 February. With the help of the Air Wing police followed the car to High Street where the man and woman inside the car got out and fled on foot. The man and woman were subsequently arrested. Police say that they searched the car and found a loaded handgun in a bag on the back seat. A 51-year-old man from Rye has been charged with firearms and driving offences, and was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 1 July 2022. The woman was released pending further enquries.
on 21 February. She left a trail of oil from her car through a roundabout, and came to a stop about 100 metres away. Police allege the woman, in her 30s, returned a breath test reading of 0.302. They also allege she was unlicensed. Police say they will charge the woman on summons with traffic offenses.
Warrant issued for man A WARRANT has been issued to find Frankston man Jeffrey Visser. Mr Visser is wanted by police for allegedly failing to appear at court on charges of possess a prohibited weapon, possess cannabis, and criminal damage. Police have released an image of Mr Visser (below) in the hopes that anyone who recognises him will come forward. Anyone who sights the 44-year-old can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
Drunk driver arrested FRANKSTON Police have caught a woman driving at more than six times the legal blood alcohol limit. Police say that the woman drove over a traffic island and took out a road sign at around 8.30pm
Drugs, weapons seized A MAN was arrested and charged with trafficking a drug of dependence after police raided a Mordialloc home last month. In the early hours of 18 February, police raided the Mordialloc house. They allege that they seized around 30 grams of methylamphetamine with a value of more than $25000, about 5 grams of ketamine, anabolic steroids, a loaded handgun, firearm parts, ammunition, and $26,000 in cash. A 62-year-old man from Mordialloc was arrested and charged with trafficking a drug of dependence, possess handgun, possess ammunition, possess prohibited weapon, and possessing property being proceeds of a crime. Caulfield Divisional Response Unit undertook the raid. Acting Detective Sergeant Wes Yarnton said that the arrest “should serve as a stark reminder of the life changing repercussions associated with drug dealing.” “Every single day someone chooses to traffick drugs they are engaging in a dangerous game of roulette. Sooner or later, they will receive a knock on the door from police and at this point, the realisation quickly dawns that they have made a decision that has ruined their life,” he said. “Up to 15 years in a prison cell is a long way removed from the easy money they have been chasing, while police will have absolutely no hesitation seizing every dollar, piece of property, or vehicle that has been gained by profiting off the addiction of others. “During the course of this week, the Caulfield DRU has removed more than $380,000 of methylamphetamine, heroin and cocaine from Victorian streets, seized more than $1.1 million in allegedly ill-gotten cash, and arrested three people for trafficking. Our experienced and dedicated detectives are working together with other specialist and regional areas to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking networks, and most importantly, stop drugs from hitting Victorian streets.”
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VICTORIAN MARITIME CENTRE Sydney has one, Fremantle has one,.. and a little known fact, the Mornington Peninsula has one too! We are talking about an Oberon class submarine, and ours was the last one built in the world! Now state authorities want to cut her up! Otama needs your help. The boat must be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Our
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commissioned by HRH The Princess Royal, who came to Hastings to see her boat in 2003. Visit the Victorian Maritime Centre and see Otama.
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Maritime Centre are working to bring the former Port Phillip Bay pilot cutter the majestic Wyuna back home: now laying on anchor in Bell Bay Tasmania, waiting for a berth to become available in Victoria. This historic vessel needs to come back home. Wyuna is destined to be a project to assist in the wellbeing of our veterans and a school camp for kids.
The Victorian Maritime Centre Museum Open weekends from 10am till 3pm Tours by appointment 220 The Esplanade, Crib Point Info 0476 109 223 info@maritimecentre.com.au www.maritimecentre.com.au
Frankston Times
1 March 2022
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