The latest crime news for Mornington Peninsula, Frankston and surrounding areas.
Victoria Police report that a drug search warrant executed in Hastings on 6 January allegedly uncovered ICE, cannabis, GHB, prescription medications and an imitation firearm. A 46-year-old Hastings woman has been charged and remanded in custody until April 2026.
A 35-year-old man has been charged after police allege a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser utility rammed a police vehicle multiple times at a Fleet Street unit complex in Mornington last month. The accused, Troy Cunneen, was arrested in Hallam after a short bushland pursuit and is listed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today (05/01/25).
Victoria Police are seeking information on Troy Cunneen’s whereabouts after a police car ramming in Mornington on 12 December 2025. He is also wanted on five outstanding warrants.
Police are appealing for information after a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser allegedly rammed a parked police vehicle at a Fleet Street unit complex in Mornington on Friday night before the driver ran off. Detectives want any CCTV or dashcam footage.
Police say a string of raids from Carrum Downs to Rye has cut off an alleged $172,000 drug pipeline aimed at school leavers on the Mornington Peninsula, with nine people arrested and a mix of illicit substances seized in the lead-up to schoolies.
Police are investigating after a 42-year-old man was found dead inside a Curlew Court home in Hastings about 5 pm on Wednesday 10 December. Homicide Squad detectives are assisting local officers and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Victoria Police have detected mostly experienced drivers for alleged drink driving, speeding and suspended-licence offences in a single-night schoolies road blitz on the Mornington Peninsula, as officers step up patrols to keep young school leavers and other road users safe.
A mother has contacted STPL News to describe the lasting trauma on her family after her son was allegedly groomed and recruited by a Hastings man. Aaron Torpy, who remains on remand, is facing 48 charges linked to youth exploitation, vehicle theft, burglary and drug-related offences. The matter will return to court in January.
Hastings man Aaron Torpy, 30, is accused of grooming local children to commit burglaries and steal cars. He is now facing 48 charges and is seeking bail, which Victoria Police strongly oppose, as public anger grows across the Mornington Peninsula.
Police have issued a fresh appeal to locate four people wanted on warrants across the Mornington Peninsula, following an earlier Crime Stoppers alert naming eight other individuals.
Police are seeking public assistance to locate several people wanted on warrant across Frankston, Rosebud and Langwarrin. Crime Stoppers Victoria has released the names and details of individuals linked to burglary, theft, drug-related offending and bail breaches.
A Frankston teen is among three youths charged over a violent armed robbery in Pakenham involving a stolen SUV. Police say a man was slashed with a knife after refusing demands during the street attack.
Victoria Police are searching for 18-year-old Hunter Scott, who is wanted on a warrant for armed robbery, vehicle theft and other alleged offences. He is believed to frequent the Hastings area.
A Seaford man has been arrested after allegedly driving a white Holden Commodore at more than 200 km/h through Melbourne’s southern suburbs before abandoning the vehicle in Cheltenham. Police say the 44-year-old was found nearby with drugs and items linked to vehicle theft.
Police are appealing for help to identify a man found on the Frankston Freeway on 3 November. A Facefit image has been released as investigations continue.
Victoria Police intercepted a 24-year-old woman allegedly driving the wrong way on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway around 10pm last night. The woman reportedly returned a blood alcohol score of 0.165, more than four times the legal blood alcohol driving limit.
A recovery operation is underway off Mornington Pier after a small boat capsized late Friday night. One man was rescued, while another — believed to be in his 20s — remains missing as police continue their search.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a red Mazda sped through a red light on Nepean Highway in Mornington, narrowly missing pedestrians at a busy crossing.
A major search is underway off Mornington Pier after a small boat capsized late Friday night. One man was rescued, while another remains missing as police and marine units continue their search.
A Blairgowrie man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a road safety camera operator and damaging the vehicle in Rosebud. Police say camera footage helped identify the suspect.
A 38-year-old Pakenham man was tasered and arrested after allegedly assaulting two Protective Services Officers at Pakenham Railway Station on Monday evening.
Mornington police sergeant Hayden Bodycomb will face trial in May 2026 over allegations he dragged a fellow officer 10 metres along the road during a traffic stop in Somerville in 2024.
A 31-year-old Dandenong man has been charged over two separate fires that destroyed sporting facilities in Glen Waverley and Mount Waverley, causing an estimated $4 million in damage.
15 motorists caught drug driving in one week in Mornington Peninsula. Police warn: don't risk it on the roads, especially during the silly season.
Frankston City Council is taking a firm stance on hoon gatherings and illegal monkey bike use, partnering with Victoria Police to keep local streets safe this summer.
Victoria Police are appealing for public help to locate several people wanted on warrant across Frankston, Mornington, Langwarrin and Rye. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or submit an anonymous report online. Read article for full details.
A 23-year-old Victoria Police constable from the Southern Metro Region, which includes Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, has been charged with harassment following an internal investigation.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has committed $500,000 to upgrade its CCTV network across major townships, aiming to improve reliability and give Victoria Police better access to footage in real time.
Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula recorded more than 23,000 offences in the past year, with police warning that repeat young offenders are fuelling the rise in crime.
Two teenagers have been charged over a string of offences across Melbourne’s southern suburbs, with incidents in Brighton, Berwick, Dandenong and Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula.
A Carrum man has been charged after a violent daylight robbery on Dyson Road. Police allege the victim was attacked with a metal pole at a public toilet near a local football club before his car was stolen.
Frankston City Council has doubled graffiti patrols, slashed response times and introduced a $10,000 cash bounty program to help the community crack down on vandalism.
Two Ambulance Victoria paramedics were allegedly assaulted in Mornington’s Main Street. Police arrested a 58-year-old man, who now faces multiple charges.
A Carrum Downs man has been arrested and charged with 32 offences after an alleged crime spree across Melbourne’s southern and eastern suburbs, including Frankston, Pakenham and Dandenong. Police allege the incidents involved multiple burglaries, stolen vehicles and dangerous driving before his arrest in Frankston.
Detectives in the Frankston area are appealing for public assistance following an aggravated home invasion in Seaford on 13 July 2025. Police believe a man may be able to help with their enquiries and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or the Frankston CIU.
Victoria Police have announced a record $1 million reward in the manhunt for Desmond Freeman (Desmond Filby) following the fatal shooting of two officers in Porepunkah. The search is statewide, and residents, including those on the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston, are urged to stay alert and report any information.
Six youths have been arrested after a violent home invasion in Rosebud, reigniting community fears about safety on the Mornington Peninsula. Police data shows two-thirds of aggravated burglary arrests involve children, with residents demanding the state government act before someone is killed.
Police seized half a kilo of cocaine and nearly $800,000 in cash from a Chelsea home during a raid, with three people arrested and major drug trafficking charges laid.
Police are appealing for a woman to come forward after an alleged assault and knife threats at Carrum Downs shopping centre on Sunday. Officers quickly arrested a man, but the victim left before police could speak with her.
Four more people, including two Hastings teenagers, have been charged following a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts across the Mornington Peninsula. Detectives confirmed the 30-year-old Hastings man originally arrested remains in custody.
A man in his 40s has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after being found with severe head injuries on Cecil Street, Frankston. Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to help piece together the events.
Superintendent Anne Rudd has been appointed to lead Victoria Police across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. With a strong background in police training and leadership, she says her priority is ensuring the community not only feels safe but is safe, through visible policing and stronger connections with residents.
A Hastings man has been charged with allegedly recruiting children in a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts across the Mornington Peninsula. The 30-year-old faces 29 charges and has been remanded ahead of a Frankston Magistrates’ Court hearing.
Frankston Mayor Kris Bolam has condemned the defacement of children’s play equipment at Kareela Reserve after political propaganda stickers were discovered. Council crews swiftly removed the material, warning that vandalism will not be tolerated and urging residents to report incidents.
Former AFL player Aaron James has pleaded guilty to indecent behaviour after being caught in budgie smugglers with a naked woman and engaging in NSFW shenanigans behind beach boxes at Dromana earlier this year, landing a $1,000 fine at Frankston Magistrates’ Court. He still faces charges including drug possession, theft, handling stolen number plates, sexual exposure, and dangerous driving.
A woman has been charged over the alleged vandalism of three vehicles in Rosebud last month, causing an estimated $20,000 in damage. Police say she will face Dromana Magistrates’ Court in September.
Around 150 people attended the Hastings Neighbourhood Policing Forum yesterday, where residents, business owners, and local police discussed crime trends, safety, and community policing on the Mornington Peninsula.
A woman confronted a group of children as young as 8 vandalising a Frankston line train with a Stanley knife in a viral TikTok, raising safety concerns as Victoria’s machete ban takes effect.
Police have released CCTV after three cars were vandalised in Rosebud, causing $20,000 in damage. Do you know this woman seen in the carpark?
Frankston police are asking for the public’s help to find 40-year-old Shane Conham, wanted on warrant and believed to be travelling via public transport.
