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people they don’t know start arriving from other suburbs.” Parents determined to arrange parties are advised to register them with police beforehand, arrange security and set up CCTV. Parties are better held at licenced venues, police said.
Towie loses arm
A TOW TRUCK driver winching aboard a broken down car on Peninsula Link had his arm ripped off when his rig was struck by a speeding motorist, 3.30pm, Tuesday 14 November. The 30-year-old Hampton Park man’s arm was found 70 metres away after the crash. The southbound lanes of Peninsula Link between Eastlink and Frankston-Dandenong Rd were closed for the evening peak after an earlier major collision. Police said the Nationwide tow truck driver was assisting a four-wheel-drive with motorbike trailer attached when a wayward Holden Commodore drove into the emergency lane at speed and struck the rear of the trailer. The collision severed the tow truck driver’s arm above the elbow and caused the Commodore to become airborne and flip onto its roof ending up further down the freeway. The tow truck driver said to be in a state of shock was taken by road ambulance to The Alfred hospital for surgery to reattach his arm, which was collected by a motorist who walked along the freeway searching for it. He was reported to be in a serious but stable condition on Friday. The 38-year-old Frankston North man driving the Commodore was released from Frankston Hospital and was later expected to be interviewed by detectives. Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who saw the Commodore immediately prior to the collision, is asked to call Leading Senior Constable Barry Judge at Somerville Highway Patrol 5978 1300 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Dash cam footage is especially wanted by detectives.
Car broken into
A MAN who stole car keys from a Seaford house used them to unlock a car and steal a wallet containing credit cards, 3am, Friday 27 October. Detective Leading Senior Constable Belinda
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Rampal, of Frankston CIU, said the man used the cards to buy cigarettes and tobacco. He later allegedly stole other wallets and cash from vehicles in the Frankston North area. A 20-year-old from Frankston has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in February charged with aggravated burglary and theft, two counts of obtaining property by deception and three counts of theft from motor cars.
Car teeters over ledge
A WOMAN reversing her car up a steep driveway in Frankston South may have panicked and hit the accelerator instead of the brake, causing her car to roll forward and teeter alarmingly over the edge of a deep drop, 1.20pm, Saturday 11 November. The frightened woman called a friend who alerted 000 to the drama in Baden Powell Drive. Emergency services, including Frankston CFA, SES, ambulance and police arrived to assist the middle-aged woman who was too frightened to attempt getting out of the Toyota car. Sergeant Scott Bodycomb, of Rosebud police, said CFA crews used ropes to secure the car to the house to stop it toppling over the edge. The SES then winched it up to the road. “At the end of the day the woman is safe and
well and the emergency services crews all worked well together,” he said.
Crashers ruin party fun
GATECRASHERS who attended an out-of-control 16th birthday party in Langwarrin used batons and metal bars to assault and terrorise guests, 10.30pm, Friday 10 November. Police said members of the mainly Maori gang threw bottles and stones at the crowd of 200 outside the Grassmere Rd house, initiated brawls and even attacked parents. Frankston police, the Air Wing and the Dog Squad attempted to disperse the crowd, with those in the gang chanting slogans “41” and “42” (referring to New Zealand crime gangs) and abusing police. A 46-year-old man and a 44-year-old man, both of Langwarrin, were taken to Frankston Hospital with cuts and abrasions. Senior Sergeant Michael Lamb, of Frankston police, warned parents of the dangers of especially 16th birthday parties. “Anyone who considers holding a party for a 16-year-old should think again,” he said. “Parties should never be advertised on Facebook – even on so-called “closed” sites – because it only takes one person to post it and word gets out and
A ROSEBUD man allegedly scuffled and spat at protective services officers while being arrested for allegedly attempting to kick in the doors of a Frankston medical centre, 8.15pm, Thursday 9 November. Frankston Senior Sergeant Phil Hulley said the PSOs approached the man in Young St and, when he became aggressive and resisted arrest, he was taken to ground. The man then allegedly kicked out at police who arrived to assist the PSOs. He was sprayed with foam while being bundled into the divisional van. The 23-year-old was charged with being drunk and disorderly in a public place and assaulting PSOs. He will face Frankston Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
Explosive find clears police car park AN exclusion zone was set up around Carrum Downs police station car park on Thursday 9 November after a bag of power gel explosives was handed in by a nearby factory owner. The explosives, which had been left at the factory by a previous tenant, were later deemed safe by an arson chemist as there was no detonator attached. The items were taken away after the chemist received advice from the Bomb Squad. Police reopened the car park after several hours. It is unclear what the power gel was being used for.
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