Cash for shades ment. “It might seem like leaving a campfire unattended or operating machinery on a total fire ban day is not a huge issue. Whether they are deliberately lit or not, the outcome is often the same. This is disappointing, as the situation could have been avoided if people made better choices.” Last year police laid 26 charges statewide for fire-related offences due to reckless behaviour. Common causes included burning off, campfires, car exhausts and machinery, use of tools such as angle grinders and welding equipment, bonfires, and flares. Lighting a fire on a total fire ban day can result in a fine of up to $39,000, or up to two years jail. “The devastating impact from last year’s bushfires are still very fresh for the affected communities and emergency service responders,” AC Grainger said. “Be mindful of your activities during the fire season, especially during fire danger periods – it could be your actions that result in loss of life or property.” Operation Safeguard runs until March.
Liquid seized POLICE in Seaford have seized 20 litres of a liquid they believe would have been used to make the drug GHB. Officers say they spotted a man “acting suspiciously” in a silver Peugeot near a milk bar on Hadley Street on 16 November, around 5pm. The man attempted to leave on foot but police stopped him to speak to him. Police searched the car and found what they suspect to be 1,4-butanediol. Police also allegedly found other drugs and cash in the car. A 35-year-old man was charged with traffic a large commercial quantity of drugs, possess drug of dependence, possess proceeds of crime, and disqualified driving. He has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 17 November.
Fire safety warning A POLICE operation targeting people who recklessly light fires will run over the summer months this year. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Michael Grainger said “for areas that are at risk of fire, the community can expect a highly visible police presence, particularly during fire danger periods.” “Police will investigate and take action to catch those responsible when a fire is deemed suspicious, whether it was a deliberate or reckless action. Anyone found guilty of recklessly or intentionally causing a bushfire faces a penalty of up to 15 years imprison-
Fatal in Carrum A WOMAN has died after a car crash in Carrum earlier this month. The 75-year-old Chelsea woman was taken to hospital after the crash, but died on 12 November. She was in a white Mazda sedan at the intersection of Station Street and McLeod Road when her car collided with a grey Toyota ute.
The two occupants of the ute, a 20-year-old and 19-year-old men from Berwick, stopped to assist and were uninjured. Police are asking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Police plane THE Police Air Wing division is using an aeroplane for the first time in two decades, The Air Wing unit acquired fixed wing Beechcraft Super King Air 350ER aeroplane from Skytraders, and has been using it this year. Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Ross Guenther said the aeroplane “enables police to rapidly respond as incidents are unfolding and provide increased aerial observation state-wide.” “We often see evades, pursuits or hostile vehicle events unfolding in a series. Whether it’s in Mildura or Mordialloc, we will now be able to provide a specialist response in those first critical moments to prevent further harm from taking place,” he said. “Importantly, we can cover great distances without stopping, which will save precious time during critical events or searches for high-risk missing people on land or at sea. Being able to quickly deploy elite units such as the Search and Rescue Squad, Critical Incident Response Team and the Special Operations
Group will mean that they can get across the state in a matter of hours.”
Drugs seized ACTING on a tip off police raided a Hastings house and allegedly found a large quantity of various drugs of dependence, steroids, and a “substantial” amount of cash. Hastings police, alongside members of the Dog Squad, including a Passive Alert Dog (PAD dog), raided the house in the early hours of Friday 13 November. A 25-year-old Hastings man was charged with 15 counts, including trafficking a drug of dependence, possessing a drug of dependence, and possessing the proceeds of crime. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ court on 10 August 2021. Senior Sergeant Warren FrancisPester said the permanent Operation Miscreant was “intelligence-driven from the local community to deal with local issues”. “There are enormous amounts of evidence of the harm and destruction that the use, possession, and trafficking of illicit drugs do to persons, families, sporting teams and the overall community,” he said. “The location by Hastings police of substantial amounts of drugs and money indicates that the suspect has been very active in drug dealing within the Hastings area. “These efforts by Hastings police will cause a substantial interruption to this type of criminal offending.”
LYREBIRD Community Centre in Carrum Downs has received $10,000 for a new shade. The funding was used to buy protective awnings and a natural shade in the outdoor play area. The centre received the funding through the Dunkley Stronger Communities grant program. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “children learn so much in their early years, this funding will allow them to engage in more outdoor play which is beneficial to their mental and physical wellbeing.” “Carrum Downs, Sandhurst and Skye have a large number of families with pre-school aged children. I’m very proud to support our community with this funding.”
DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy with kids from Lyrebird Community Centre. Picture: Supplied
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Frankston Times
24 November 2020
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