The latest crime news for Mornington Peninsula, Frankston and surrounding areas.
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.
Two motorcyclists who allegedly swerved through traffic and performed wheelies on Peninsula Link were caught on CCTV and had their bikes impounded. Police say the incident highlights the growing toll of motorbike-related fatalities in Victoria.
Rocky Russo has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Matthew Salau in Frankston, claiming he acted in self-defence. The high-stakes trial continues before the Victorian Supreme Court, where jurors must determine whether the killing was justified or criminal.
A boil-water alert affecting 1,200 homes in Frankston South has been lifted. South East Water confirms water is safe and has issued a $90 credit per household.
Two men have been charged after police allegedly discovered a 3D-printed firearm, drugs, and a stolen vehicle during an early morning raid in Frankston.
A machete ban takes effect in Victoria from 1 September — with amnesty bins now in Frankston, Rosebud and other suburbs. Critics say it’s a political stunt that won’t reduce violence. What do you think?
Victoria Police have caught 835 drink and drug drivers across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula over the past year. Most drug drivers were repeat offenders, with some recording extreme blood alcohol readings.
A 42-year-old Seaford man has been arrested following a hit-run on Nepean Highway that left an off-duty police officer seriously injured. The white Isuzu D-MAX was intercepted in Mentone after being reported for erratic driving. Police continue to investigate.
Frankston City Council’s expanded graffiti patrols, rapid response times, and new $10,000 community bounty program are showing strong results—removing over 42,000m² of vandalism in just one year.
A 61-year-old off-duty police officer cycling to work was seriously injured in a hit-run on the Nepean Highway in Seaford. Police are seeking dashcam footage and witnesses.
Police are appealing for help to locate 14 people wanted across Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, Cranbourne and Narre Warren. Do you recognise them?
A Cranbourne East man and woman have been charged after police seized $20,000 worth of meth, GHB, cash, and a replica AK-47 during a suburban raid.
A 24-year-old Langwarrin man has been charged over a high-speed pursuit that ended with a crash, police car ramming, and Dog Squad arrest. Drugs and weapons were allegedly seized.
A 16-year-old boy is in a critical condition after a shooting in Seaford on Sunday afternoon. Police say they’re not seeking anyone else at this stage, but investigations are ongoing.
A 24-year-old Langwarrin man is in custody after allegedly ramming a police car and fleeing in a stolen vehicle. The chase ended in a crash and Dog Squad arrest.
A 64-year-old man has been pulled over in Cranbourne North after driving a BMW missing its bonnet—and using a plastic chair as a driver's seat. He faces traffic charges.
One of the accused in the deadly Rye home invasion that left two people dead is seeking bail, despite prosecutors citing DNA, CCTV, and a video confession as key evidence.
Police are searching for Jason Gittus, 55, who is wanted on warrant for burglary and drug-related offences. Last known in the Mornington and Frankston areas.
Police have uncovered a $3.6 million cannabis grow operation in Tooradin, seizing over 1,200 plants and arresting three men during a major drug raid on Hardys Road.
A Cheltenham factory has been exposed as a hub for 3D-printed gun manufacturing, with police seizing illegal firearms, drugs, cash and equipment. A 30-year-old Bentleigh East man faces 27 charges and will front Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in October.
A Frankston man faces court after parking in a disabled bay without a permit, while disqualified from driving and allegedly more than three times over the legal alcohol limit. Police impounded his car on the spot.
Police arrested 21 people in Frankston during a sweeping crackdown on knives, drugs and anti-social behaviour at the railway station and shopping precinct. More blitzes are planned, including the Mornington Peninsula.
A 17-year-old has been arrested following a machete incident that led to a chase and assault inside Frankston’s Bayside Shopping Centre. Police continue to search for four others involved.
