Mornington Man Charged With Manslaughter Over Fatal Stabbing
An 18-year-old Mornington man is among eight people charged with manslaughter following the fatal stabbing of Lino Atem in Wyndham Vale in January 2025.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anonymous Tip Leads To Drug And Firearms Charges In Carrum
A 25-year-old Carrum man has been charged after police allegedly seized more than $200,000 worth of ketamine, firearms, knives, cash and suspected cocaine during a warrant.
Frankston Man Fighting For Life After Alleged Assault
A 37-year-old Frankston man remains in a critical condition after an alleged late-night assault in Charon Court. Two men have been charged with attempted murder.
Nepean Candidates Asked What They Can Actually Deliver Before November
STPL News has put six questions to every Nepean by-election candidate, focusing on cost of living, crime, housing affordability, roads and Rosebud Hospital, and asking what they can realistically deliver from outside government before November.
Stolen Buggy Rams Police Car In Moorooduc
Police are investigating after a stolen industrial buggy allegedly rammed a police vehicle in Moorooduc early on Monday morning. The incident began at a business on Moorooduc Highway before officers later located the vehicles on Bentons Road.
11K Snatched in Boneo Sports Facility Break-In
More than $11,000 in prize money and staff salaries was allegedly stolen in a break-in at a sports facility on Boneo Road. Police say a Cranbourne man has been charged and bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in May.
Frankston Man Charged After Alleged Hammer Assault in Cranbourne
A Frankston man has been remanded in custody following an alleged hammer assault in Cranbourne, with two men now facing court.
Shock Exit: Sam Groth Quits Parliament, Nepean Thrown Into By-election
Sam Groth has resigned as the Liberal Member for Nepean, prompting a by-election. In a statement dated 4 February 2026, the Leader of the Opposition thanked Groth for his contribution and said the contest would focus on cost of living, crime, health and housing ahead of the November 2026 state election.
Rosebud Raid: Man Remanded As Police Allege Firearms, Drugs, Cash And 3D Printer Seized
A 53-year-old man has been remanded after police executed a warrant at a Rosebud address, with officers alleging they located firearms, drugs, cash and a 3D printer during the search.
Two Arrested Over Alleged ATM Ram Raids, With Incidents In Frankston And Baxter
Two men have been arrested as Victoria Police investigate a series of alleged ATM ram raids across Victoria, with incidents in Frankston and Baxter among those linked to the inquiry. Police allege the offences caused more than $1 million in damage, with court dates now set.
Police Car Ramming: Wanted Man Charged After Mornington Attack and Bushland Pursuit
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).
Alleged $172k Schoolies Drug Pipeline Cut Off Across Mornington Peninsula Say VicPol
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.
Southern Metro Police Constable Charged With Harassment
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.
Man Charged After Paramedics Allegedly Assaulted in Mornington
Two Ambulance Victoria paramedics were allegedly assaulted in Mornington’s Main Street. Police arrested a 58-year-old man, who now faces multiple charges.
$3.6 Million Cannabis Crop Uncovered in Tooradin Drug Raid
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.
Body Found in Seaford Beach: Investigation Ongoing
A woman's body was found off Seaford Beach near Melbourne, prompting an ongoing investigation as authorities seek to determine the circumstances of her death.
BREAKING NEWS: Two Bodies Found in Rye Home, Police Launch Homicide Investigation
Breaking News: Two Bodies Found in Rye Home, Police Launch Homicide Investigation
Police Investigating Vehicle Theft and Attempted Burglary in Carrum Downs
Police are investigating a series of vehicle theft and attempted burglaries in Carrum Downs. Investigators have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with enquiries.
Rosebud Charged Over Alleged Arson in Rosebud and McCrae
Man Charged Over Alleged Arson in Rosebud and McCrae
Police have charged a 60-year-old Rosebud man in connection with a series of fires that occurred in Rosebud and McCrae on Thursday, 23 November.
Thousands of Health Insurance Members May Have Been Overcharged
Health insurers are urging Australians who have undergone surgery in private hospitals to review their medical bills following allegations that some specialist doctors may have systematically defrauded patients, health funds, and Medicare for personal gain. Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) has…
