Police patrol
Stabbing in domestic dispute A WOMAN allegedly stabbed a man “a number of times” during a domestic dispute at a house in Illaroo St, Rosebud West, Saturday 5 March. A fork and a knife were allegedly involved in the incident at 3.50pm. The man was taken to The Alfred hospital and was reportedly in a stable condition, Friday. Detective Senior Sergeant Miro Majstorovic, of Somerville Police Complex, said the woman, 52, was charged with recklessly causing serious injury and intentionally causing serious injury. She was bailed to Frankston Magistrates’ Court, 2 June.
Vibrant culture: Ubuntu will kick-start its three-month Australian tour in Mt Martha, Friday 8 April.
Sounds of Africa on peninsula UBUNTU is a group of singers, musicians and dancers from the former renowned African Children’s Choir. Touring the world as small children they performed at Carnegie Hall and the London Palladium, for US presidents and Nobel Prize winners, alongside celebrities such as Will Smith, Bob Geldorf, Alicia Keys and Annie Lennox. Now, having graduated from high school through African Children’s Choir sponsorships, the talented 18-20
year olds are hoping to fulfill their promise of making a difference in their own villages. They will share their stories with Australian audiences on a tour starting on the Mornington Peninsula and travelling through Victoria, NSW and south-east Queensland from April to June. Their Mt Martha concert is 7pm Friday 8 April, at Balcombe Grammar School Hall, 398 Nepean Highway, Mt Martha.
The concert is hosted by Mornington Community Singers and Mornington Church of Christ. “Audiences will be inspired by the transformation of these young adults who offer an unforgettable experience through evocative songs, mind blowing dance moves, haunting harmonies plucked from traditional instruments and masterful drummers pounding out ancient rhythms,” organiser Hari Kotrotsios said. Details: kwaya.org
TV stolen THIEVES forced the back door of a house in Frankston-Flinders Rd, Somerville, and stole a large Sony TV set, Tuesday 8 March. CCTV footage may help identify them. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Generator taken TEMPORARY fencing surrounding a house under construction in Jetty Rd Rosebud, was pushed over by thieves, 5-7 March, and a $1700 Briggs and Stratton generator stolen. Its model number is 36018. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Smash and grab
Bike, stubby to go
A THIEVES smashed the rear window of a car parked outside a house in Winona Rd, Mt Eliza, overnight Wednesday 9 March. They stole a purse and a rear speaker. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital after colliding with a police car in Baxter early Sunday morning last week. Police said the bike struck the rear passenger side of their unmarked car on Frankston-Flinders Rd, near the Peninsula Link overpass, about 1.45am. They said the rider, carrying a stubby, tried to flee the scene before collapsing off the bike a short distance away. The 45-year-old was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The two highway patrol police were not injured. It is expected the Baxter man will be interviewed in relation to riding an unregistered bike, and whether alcohol was a factor in the incident, Leading Senior Constable Julie-Anne Newman, of police media, said.
House raided AN antique lamp, wall paintings, crystal ware, vases and a signed, framed Carlton football jumper, were stolen in a raid on a vacant Mt Eliza house, 6-8 March. Detective Senior Sergeant Miro Majstorovic, of Somerville Police Complex, said forensic evidence was assisting in apprehending the offenders, who may have entered through a back door. Anyone with information should call Somerville Police Complex, 59781300, or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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Mornington News 15 March 2016
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