Police patrol
Development plans approved
with Brodie Cowburn
Teens arrested A FRANKSTON teenager was one of five young people charged after an alleged crime spree across the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne last week. Between 14 and 16 August, a spate of thefts and robberies allegedly occurred across Pakenham, Cranbourne North, Beaconsfield, Carrum Downs, Springvale, Sandown, Balwyn, Box Hill North and Warrandyte South. On 16 August, police arrested four teenagers in Mooroolbark and one in Dandenong. Police charged an 18-year old Pakenham man with ten offences. They included theft, theft of motor vehicle, attempted theft of motor vehicle, attempted aggravated burglary, evade police, and criminal damage. He was remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 6 September. A 19-year-old woman from Narre Warren was charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft, and evade police - with an appearance at Dandenong Magistrates Court expected at a a later date. An 18year old Narre Warren man was also charged with theft of motor vehicle and theft. He was bailed, and will appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 27 October. A 15-year-old Noble Park boy was charged with seven offences including theft of motor vehicle, robbery, and theft. A 13-yearold Frankston boy was charged
with theft of motor vehicle, robbery, unlawful assault, and two counts of commit indictable offence on bail. They were both remanded, and will appear at a children’s court at a later date.
A PLAN to construct 136 dwellings at a site on Pagett Road in Carrum Downs has been approved. The dwellings will sit on 17 and 18 Pagett Road. Part of the land was previously used as a poultry farm. Frankston councillors unanimously approved the plans at their August public meeting. The report prepared by Frankston Council officers recommended that councillors approve the development. “As part of the future public open space contribution (required at the subdivision stage) the existing council reserve to the east will be expanded by approximately 2700 square metres. A pocket park is proposed to the centre/west of the site to retain and protect a high value tree,” the report reads. “A pedestrian link is proposed to the existing 38R Access Way reserve to provide pedestrian connection to the existing industrial park. Pagett Road, Trafford Road and Sky Way will be extended to intersect within the site. A number of private roads will be created which will be accessed off Pagett and Trafford Road, these will become part of the common property and be managed by the owners’ corporation. “Part of the land was previously a poultry farm, resulting in a medium risk of site contamination. Further assessment of this risk is required and a requirement for rehabilitation may be necessary. These matters are recommended to be dealt with via conditions of approval.”
Driver blows way over legal limit A CARRUM Downs man has been arrested after allegedly driving drunk and being involved in a crash last week. At around 4.30pm on 19 August, a white Ford ute collided with a Triton ute travelling in the same direction on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway. Police allege that the Ford had been “driving erratically”. The Triton became airborne after the crash, and hit the safety rail. Police allege that the Ford driver had to stop his car because of the damage sustained, but still attempted to flee. Police arrived and took him to the police station where he allegedly returned an evidentiary breath test reading of 0.224. The 27-year-old man from Carrum Downs is expected to be charged with multiple offences. Any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www. crimestoppersvic.com.au to assists with the investigation.
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Frankston Times
24 August 2021
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