NEWS DESK Police patrol
with Stephen Taylor
New charge after escape bid
Man hit; driver flees
Driver fails to stop for police at Baxter
A HASTINGS man awaiting sentence in Frankston Magistrates’ Court last week allegedly jumped from the dock and fled before being recaptured early next morning. Caleb Pavlovic, 20 years old, was facing charges of criminal damage and assault, was about to be returned to the cells when he ran from the court complex about 4pm, Tuesday 23 October. A protective custody officer was allegedly injured in the incident. He was arrested at a fast food outlet in Hastings just before 1am, Tuesday 24 October, and further charged with escaping from custody. The man will return to the court on Wednesday 31 October.
A MAN pulling an esky along a Capel Sound street on Grand final day, Saturday 29 September, was hit by a car whose driver failed to stop and help. Police are appealing for witnesses who may have been in Illaroo Street at around 9pm when the incident allegedly occurred. He was taken to hospital with head injuries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or Mornington Peninsula CIU 5978 1400.
A MAN spotted filling his car with petrol at a Grant Road, Baxter, service station, midnight, Friday 19 October, sped off when police approached. The man, driving a silver Holden Vectra with stolen plates, was last seen heading towards Somerville. He is described as early 20s, Caucasian, skinny-to-medium build with short blond hair. He was wearing a white cap, black and white jacket with black pants and black runners. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000
Drive-off: An image of a man police believe may be able to assist with their inquiries about a Capel Sound incident.
or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic.com.au
with VicRoads. The decision came after consideration of the intersection’s low collision rate and funds available for any improvement works. Drivers turning left from Coolart Road should continue using the merge lane and not illegally cross the solid white line into westbound traffic on Frankston-Flinders Road.
Coolart roadworks shelved PROPOSED works to improve the flow of traffic at the Frankston-Flinders and Coolart roads intersection have been shelved after consultation
No change: The Coolart Road intersection.
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