Police patrol Girl dies after crash DETECTIVES from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are investigating a collision in Frankston, Thursday 13 July. A Kia Rio sedan travelling east on Cranbourne Rd, 9.40pm, was crossing Moorooduc Highway when it ran head-on into a pole. Its passenger, a 16-year-old girl, of Mt Eliza, was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries. She died on 29 July without gaining consciousness. The 18-year-old woman driver, of Safety Beach, was also taken to hospital with serious injuries. No one else was injured. Anyone who saw the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com. au online.
‘Humpy’ destroyed FRANKSTON CFA crews put out a small blaze on the Seaford foreshore last week. No one was present when they arrived at the bushland shelter reportedly used by a homeless man to sleep in and where teenagers are known to smoke cigarettes, 6.36pm, Monday 31 July. Senior Sergeant Phillip Hulley, of Frankston police, said the “humpy� was destroyed.
Echo Taskforce arrests A CARRUM Downs man, 26, was among five people arrested by Casey detectives, 6am, Tuesday 25 July, on multiple warrants targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs. Drugs and weapons were seized at various addresses in the raids held in conjunction with the Echo Taskforce. Two Hampton Park men, aged 20 and 21, were arrested as well as a 24-year-old Hampton Park man – arrested at Cranbourne North – who is a known Comancheros bikie gang associate. An 18-year-old woman was also arrested at the same address.
Police media officer Jess Brennan said: “The community can be assured and confident that Victoria Police will continue its strong focus on any criminal activities associated with rival outlaw motorcycle gangs and any other groups.�
Struggle after crash A BIKER involved in a collision with a car in McClelland Drive, Langwarrin, 11.15am, Thursday 27 July, struggled with ambulance officers and had to be handcuffed and sprayed with foam, police said. The man was taken by ambulance to The Alfred hospital where his condition was unknown late last week.
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A FRANKSTON North man was charged with armed robbery after allegedly threatening staff at a Carrum Downs 7-Eleven store with a hammer and stealing cash, 7.30am, Saturday 29 July. Police said the man, 19, fled the Amayla Cr store on foot but was found hiding in bushes. He will appear for a committal mention at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 25 October.
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Burglary charges A HEATHCOTE man, 38, has been charged with 23 burglaries on businesses in Carrum Downs, Frankston South, Hastings, and Somerville since 10 July. Mornington Peninsula Detective Sergeant Steve Read said the man was arrested at a friend’s house in Somerville last week. He was also charged over five bail breaches. The man allegedly targeted electrical supplies, hairdressers, radiologist and plumbing supplies – and five dental surgeries. CCTV and “police methodology� was used to establish his identity. He was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court next month.
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