Frankston Pier Murder Trial Hears Fisherman Was Stabbed 101 Times
The Supreme Court has heard allegations that fisherman Andres Pancha was stabbed 101 times at Frankston Pier in June 2024. The accused has pleaded not guilty to murder.
Category Crime News
The latest crime news for Mornington Peninsula, Frankston and surrounding areas.
Mount Martha Man Faces 232 Charges Over Alleged False Workplace Certificates
A 33-year-old Mount Martha man has been charged with 232 counts of making a false document. Police allege he facilitated false workplace education qualifications. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 15 February.
Driver Dies In Cheltenham Crash Involving Garbage Truck
A driver has died after a car and garbage truck collided on Nepean Highway in Cheltenham early Tuesday morning. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Seaford Man Charged After Alleged 200km/h Stolen Ute Drive
A Seaford man has been charged with dangerous driving and vehicle theft offences after a stolen ute allegedly reached 200km/h and continued on three wheel rims.
Seaford Man Arrested After Stolen Ute Allegedly Hits 200km/h
A 31-year-old Seaford man has been arrested after a stolen Holden Commodore allegedly reached speeds of 200km/h and continued driving on three wheel rims across Melbourne’s south-east.
Langwarrin Stabbing: Three Teens Charged With Gross Violence Offence
Three teenagers have been charged after a 41-year-old Langwarrin man was allegedly stabbed and left with life-threatening injuries after confronting a group outside a Govan Street property.
Rosebud Pedestrian Death No Longer Treated As Potential Hit-Run
Police say the death of a 57-year-old Rosebud man found critically injured at Point Nepean Road and Boneo Road is no longer being treated as a potential hit-run.
Woman Found Dead After Frankston House Fire
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a Stanley Street home following a house fire in Frankston.
Police Investigate Alleged Lewd Act On Mornington Peninsula Bus
Victoria Police are seeking public assistance after an alleged lewd act involving a teenage girl on a Route 785 bus between Mornington and Frankston.
Woman Killed In Frankston South Fatal Hit-Run As Police Hunt SUV
Police are hunting a dark-coloured SUV after a woman was killed in a Frankston South fatal hit-run on Frankston-Flinders Road.
Two Arrested After $15,000 Worth Of Allegedly Stolen Tools Recovered In Hastings
Two men have been arrested after police allegedly recovered approximately $15,000 worth of stolen tools from a vehicle in Hastings. A Crib Point man has been charged, while a Frankston man was released pending further enquiries.
Victoria Police Recruitment: Labor Pledges 1,500 Officers, Coalition 3,000
Labor promises 1,500 additional police officers and the Coalition pledges 3,000. We examine recruitment challenges, administrative workloads and what remains unclear for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
Safety Beach And Carrum Downs Men Charged Over Alleged Sale Assault
A Safety Beach man and a Carrum Downs man have been charged with intentionally causing injury and affray following an alleged assault in Sale. Both were bailed to appear in court in February 2027.
Frankston Man Charged With Stalking After Tracking Devices Found On Cars
A 65-year-old Frankston man has been charged with four counts of stalking and firearm and weapon possession offences after electronic tracking devices were allegedly found on several cars.
Major Balnarring Drug Lab Dismantled, Rye Man Among Three Charged
A Rye man is among three people charged after police dismantled a Balnarring drug lab described as one of Victoria’s largest uncovered this year. Investigators seized suspected methylamphetamine, chemical waste and equipment during searches on the Mornington Peninsula and in Melbourne.
Mount Eliza Pair Arrested In Taskforce Hawk Raid
Two Mount Eliza residents were arrested during a Taskforce Hawk raid investigating alleged construction industry corruption. The man faces a false-document charge arising from a separate investigation.
Man Dies Following Peninsula Link Collision At Carrum Downs
A man has died following an early-morning collision between a car and truck on Peninsula Link at Carrum Downs, with Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives investigating the circumstances.
218 Offences Detected in South-East Road Policing Blitz
Police detected 218 offences during a two-night road policing blitz across Casey and Dandenong, including 13 alleged drink drivers and five drug drivers.
Baxter Man Arrested After Allegedly Stolen BMW Pursuit Across Melbourne
An 18-year-old Baxter man has been arrested after an allegedly stolen BMW was pursued across Melbourne’s southeast following a series of alleged burglaries in Brighton East.
Safety Beach Man Expected To Face Charges After Dromana Drink-Driving Crash
A 20-year-old Safety Beach man is expected to face charges after an alleged drink-driving crash on Nepean Highway in Dromana left a Ford Fiesta written off.
Schoolies Licence Blitz Targets Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Venues
A Schoolies licence blitz across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula has resulted in multiple alleged security, identification and traffic offences. Victoria Police inspected 33 licensed premises and checked 89 crowd controller licences during the operation on 21 and 22 August.…
Victoria Police Senior Constable Charged With Assault
A Victoria Police senior constable has been charged with four counts of common law assault following an internal investigation into an alleged on-duty incident in November 2025.
Somerville Man Arrested In Taskforce Hawk Investigation
A 37-year-old Somerville man has been arrested and released pending further enquiries as part of a Taskforce Hawk investigation into alleged secret commissions, fraud and drug trafficking linked to Victoria’s construction industry.
Mount Martha Man Faces Drug Charges After Frankston Arrest
A 50-year-old Mount Martha man faces multiple drug charges after police allegedly found several substances and more than $5,000 in cash during a Frankston operation.
40 Arrested in Frankston Station Operation
A five-hour police operation at Frankston Railway Station resulted in 40 arrests, five edged weapons being seized and more than 40 transport infringement notices being issued.
Man Faces Frankston Stabbing Charges
A 27-year-old man has been charged over two alleged stabbings in Frankston, including an alleged armed robbery, and remanded in custody.
Man Arrested After Two Stabbings in Frankston in 24 Hours
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a 27-year-old man after two women were stabbed in separate incidents on Young Street and Playne Street within 24 hours.
One Dead After Two-Vehicle Collision in Rosebud
A man died after a two-vehicle collision in Rosebud on Sunday evening. Police have arrested one driver and are investigating.
Police Release Vehicle Images in Beaumaris Fatal Crash Investigation
Victoria Police have released images of a Volkswagen similar to the vehicle involved in the fatal Beaumaris crash that killed a 38-year-old Blind Bight man.
Blind Bight Man Killed in Beaumaris Fatal Crash
A 38-year-old Blind Bight man has died and a 45-year-old Carrum Downs man suffered life-threatening injuries following a fatal crash in Beaumaris.
Mornington Man Charged Over Alleged Knife Assault
Detectives have charged a 35-year-old Mornington man over an alleged knife assault in Cooba Court that left a 41-year-old man with life-threatening injuries
Man Fighting for Life Following Mornington Assault, One Arrested
A 41-year-old man is fighting for life following an assault in Mornington, with police arresting a 35-year-old man shortly after the incident.
Frankston Man Arrested After Alleged Erratic Driving and Peninsula Link Collision
A Frankston man is expected to face charges following an alleged erratic driving incident and collision on Peninsula Link at Baxter. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
14-Year-Old Girl Critical After Peninsula Link Rollover
A 14-year-old girl remains in a critical condition after an allegedly stolen Honda Jazz rolled several times on Peninsula Link at Langwarrin. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Rosebud Man Charged Over $100,000 Sorrento Shop Vandalism
A 55-year-old Rosebud man has been charged over vandalism that damaged 11 businesses along Ocean Beach Road in Sorrento and caused nearly $100,000 in damage.
Cheltenham Woman Charged with Murder Over 2024 Yarram Shooting
A 53-year-old Cheltenham woman has been charged with murder more than two years after a man was fatally shot in Yarram.
Victoria Police Release Staffing Figures as State Battles Officer Shortage
Victoria Police has released new staffing figures for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing a snapshot of local police allocations as the organisation continues tackling a statewide officer shortage.
Two Teens Charged Over Three Alleged Mornington Robberies
Police have charged two teenage boys over three alleged robberies targeting four boys in Mornington, including an incident involving an alleged knife threat.
Rosebud Property Among $17.5M Frozen in Alleged Cannabis Syndicate Probe
A Rosebud property is among 14 homes worth about $17.5 million frozen as police investigate an alleged organised crime syndicate linked to at least 41 cannabis grow houses across Victoria.
Southern Region Senior Constable Charged With Sexual Exposure
A Victoria Police senior constable has been charged with sexual exposure following an internal investigation. Police said the 40-year-old officer was charged with one count over an alleged incident on 24 April. The officer was on duty at the time,…
Cloned Plate Crackdown Nets 79 Arrests and $1 Million in Stolen Cars
Frankston police have arrested 79 people and recovered about $1 million worth of stolen vehicles during a major crackdown on cloned and stolen numberplates across Melbourne’s south-east.
Pavers Used to Smash Eleven Sorrento Shops in Overnight Attack
Police are investigating after offenders allegedly used footpath pavers to smash the windows of 11 businesses along Ocean Beach Road in Sorrento. The attack has also renewed concerns about loose and uneven pavers along the shopping strip.
Man Arrested as Police Investigate Damage to Hastings Station Lawn
Police arrested a 22-year-old man during an investigation into alleged damage at Hastings Police Station after a motorcycle reportedly crossed the front lawn twice in three days.
Teen Charged Over Carrum Downs Factory Fire
Police have charged a 15-year-old boy after an alleged stolen Ford Raptor was linked to a Carrum Downs factory fire that caused more than $1 million damage.
Teenager Fighting for Life After Langwarrin Motorcycle Crash
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for life after a motorcycle collided with a car on Cranbourne-Frankston Road in Langwarrin. Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Teen Pair Charged Over Alleged Knife-Point Bus Stop Robberies In Frankston And Cranbourne
Two teenagers have been charged after police allege a stolen car was used in knife-point robberies targeting young people at bus stops in Frankston and Cranbourne.
Woman Dies After Being Hit By Car Near Nepean Highway in Chelsea
A woman has died after being hit by a car in a Chelsea car park near the intersection of Avondale Avenue and Nepean Highway.
Mornington Peninsula Teen Charged After Dog Squad Arrest Ends Alleged Stolen-Car Run
A 17-year-old from the Mornington Peninsula area has been charged after an alleged stolen-car run involving a BMW, a Kia and a Dog Squad arrest in Richmond.
Bittern Man Allegedly Five Times Over Limit After Mount Martha Collision
A Bittern man has had his licence suspended and vehicle impounded after police alleged he returned a breath test reading more than five times the legal alcohol limit following a two-car collision in Mount Martha.
Somerville Man In Custody After Alleged Hit-Run, Stolen Vehicle And Weapons Find
Police took a 34-year-old Somerville man into custody after an alleged hit-run involving a stolen Toyota Prado in Lynbrook and an alleged weapons find.
