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Category Crime News
The latest crime news for Mornington Peninsula, Frankston and surrounding areas.
Frankston Police Investigate Vulgar Exposure in Seaford
Victoria Police are investigating a case of obscene exposure involving a 7-year-old boy in Seaford. Detectives seek public assistance to identify a man described as 60 to 70 years old with grey curly hair.
Meth-Affected Motorcyclist Clocked at 200 km/h Among Those Nabbed in Eastern Suburbs Overnight Blitz
Victoria Police’s Operation Advance leads to several arrests overnight in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including a 200 km/h motorcyclist impaired by methamphetamine and car thieves. Full details on these high-speed chases and more.
Homicide Investigation Update: Man Charged Following Death in Dandenong
Homicide Squad detectives have made a breakthrough in the investigation of a fatal incident on McCrae Street, Dandenong, earlier this week, charging a man with murder.
Water Police Increase Patrols as Jet Ski Incidents Surge on Mornington Peninsula
Water Police are intensifying patrols along the Mornington Peninsula following a series of serious jet ski incidents. Recent accidents at Safety Beach and Rye highlight the dangers of reckless behaviour on local waterways.
Police Arrest Four Men in Connection to Aggravated Burglaries Across Frankston Area
Frankston detectives have arrested four men following an extensive investigation into a spate of aggravated burglaries and thefts across the region in recent weeks. Officers from the Frankston Crime Investigation Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Flynn…
Homicide Investigation: Reports of Gunshots and Man’s Body Found in Dandenong
Police are investigating after a man’s body was discovered at a property on McCrae Street in Dandenong, Melbourne’s southeast, on Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded shortly before 9:40 am after a passerby found the man with serious upper body injuries.…
Somerville Highway Patrol’s Busy Week for the Night Shift Crew
Somerville Highway Patrol’s night shift crew had a packed week, impounding vehicles and suspending licences for drug driving, unlicensed driving, and more.
Police Arrest 41 in Week-Long Crime Crackdown Across Melbourne’s East and Southeast
Victoria Police arrested 41 individuals in a major crime crackdown across Melbourne’s east and southeast, targeting offences including armed robbery, car theft, and aggravated burglary.
Fireworks Seized and Teen Stabbed on Mornington Peninsula During NYE Celebrations
New Year’s Eve on the Mornington Peninsula saw illegal fireworks seized, a teen stabbed in Blairgowrie, and proactive police operations ensuring safety. Read more.
