Drugs found in car TWO people have been arrested after the discovery of drugs and cash in Frankston North. At around midday, 28 October, a car was pulled over on Rosemary Crescent. Police allege that there were drugs in the car and that the driver, a 27-year-old Frankston North man, had a suspended license. At the same time a second car was pulled over, and police allegedly found drugs in that car too. Police later went to a short stay rental on the street, where they allegedly found Gammahydroxybutyrate, cannabis, Methylamphetamines and prescription medication. The 27-year-old man has been charged with possess drug of dependence, traffick drug of dependence, negligently deal with proceeds of crime, and commit indictable offence on bail. He appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on the evening of 28 October. A 26-year-old Carrum Downs woman was charged with possess drug of dependence and bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 30 July 2021.
Dating app worries POLICE are urging victims to come forward to report sexual assaults committed by people that have been met on dating apps. A police statement released last month read that “instances of predatory sexual behaviour on dating apps” is becoming a greater worry. Sexual Crimes Squad Detective In-
spector Juliann Goldrick said “I want to assure the community and victims of sexual assault that Victoria Police is committed to investigating these matters and holding offenders to account”. “In terms of dating apps, we might have people who are unsure about making a report because the person has blocked or removed their profile on the app, or maybe a lengthy period of time has passed and victims are worried it has been too long,” she said. “I cannot stress enough that it is never the victim’s responsibility to determine whether or not there is enough evidence to investigate a sexual offence or solve a crime. “I think it’s crucial that victims understand that reporting to the dating app is not reporting to police, and so we encourage people to speak to us when they have been subject to concerning behaviour. “Everyone in our community has a right to go about their lives, meet new people or start a relationship without fear of being a victim of crime.”
Ute stolen A FORD utility was stolen from Frankston last month. On 25 October, the car was stolen. The vehicle has the number plates 1RO8UX attached and a red number 80 on its side. An image of the car has been released by detectives (below). Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or make a report online at crimestoppers.com.au and quote the incident number 200392724.
Bald-faced tyre A MAN caught driving with three bald tyres on Oliver’s Hill has had his car impounded, 21 October. Police patrolling the car park found an unregistered Ford (pictured right) and spoke to the driver. The 21-yearold Dandenong North man will be charged for traffic offences. Three passengers, a 20-year-old man from Mickleham, a 24-year-old man from Mildura, and a 24-year-old man from Keysborough were given penalty notices for breaching the Chief Health Officer’s directions.
The grenade was taken to the rear of the house and police called, Sunday 11 October. Senior Constable Gillson said he notified the police bomb response crew who called in their Army equivalent. They placed the grenade in a container and took it away for detonation.
Bogged at beach A LANGWARRIN man who finished work at Frankston, 1am, Friday 23 October, drove to Schnapper Point, Mornington, and then onto the sand (pictured above). The 21-year-old did some circle work before finding his rear wheel drive Commodore could not cope and he became bogged. Revving the accelerator did not help and patrolling police found him buried up to the axles. An after-hours tow truck was called to pull him out.
Grenade surprise A CLEANER got a fright when tidying up a West Park, Hastings property earlier this month. Going through drawers in the garage he uncovered a military hand grenade with the pin inserted making it, technically, still “alive”. Senior Constable Rob Gillson, of Hastings police, said the cleaner had been called in by the wife of a World War II veteran, aged 92, who had been moved to a nursing home.
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