NEWS DESK Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Motorists in trouble MORE than 400 driving offences have been detected in the last four months by Somerville Highway Patrol officers. The offences occurred across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Highway Patrol members caught 176 drink and 61 drug drivers, and charged 125 drivers with speeding. Among those arrested recently was a 45-yearold Frankston North man. Police pulled him over on Skye Road in Frankston at around midday on 21 June for a breath test. He allegedly returned an evidentiary breath test reading of .223, and had his license revoked for a year. Somerville Highway Patrol acting inspector Melissa Nixon said that lives were being endangered. “In the past four months, we have caught far too many people putting themselves and others at severe risk on local roads,” she said. “Everyone deserves to arrive at their destination alive. Far too often, police attend the scene of a road accident that could have been avoided if drivers had made better choices behind the wheel. With the school holidays well and truly underway and increased traffic on the road, we are pleading with drivers to slow down, be patient and plan ahead.”
Police bust esky driver A TEENAGER has been busted allegedly driving around an esky filled with marijuana. Police were called on 18 June after someone was spotted driving a motorised esky on Lyrebird Drive in Carrum Downs. With the help
of the police helicopter, a police van was able to locate the esky. Police allege the 17-year-old driving the esky was using it as a “mobile marijuana unit”. Police seized marijuana, scales, and a bong.
POP IN POP UP
CARRUM MP Sonya Kilkenny with members of the Skye FNC. Picture: Supplied
Clubs encouraged to apply for grants LOCAL sporting clubs can receive up to $1000 for new uniforms and up to $5000 for coaches and officials through the latest round of the state government’s sporting club grants program. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny says that clubs should apply for the funding. “Our clubs are so valuable and such an important part of our community. The sporting club grants program will give sports clubs in my local community the support they need to come back better than ever from the recent restrictions, grow their ranks and help more people than ever play the sports they love,” she said. “It’s so important to support our local sporting clubs with the sporting club grants program and I’m delighted to be able to help. I encourage all our local clubs in our local community to take this opportunity to apply for funding.” To apply visit sport.vic.gov.au/grants-andfunding
Lathams Road Upgrade Have a question about the Lathams Road Upgrade? Head on down to our local community information session and speak to our project team. Drop in anytime, no RSVP required. The team will be available to explain how works are progressing and answer any questions. We hope to see you there! Friday 8 July, 9am – 12pm Carrum Downs Shopping Centre 100 Hall Road, Carrum Downs 3201 roadprojects.vic.gov.au 1800 105 105 4458
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Frankston Times
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