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.
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Anonymous Tip-Off Exposes Alleged Guns, Drugs And Weapons Cache In Mornington
A Mornington man has been remanded after police allegedly found eight firearms, ammunition, cannabis, drugs and weapons during a search warrant linked to an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip-off.
Mornington Peninsula pair arrested after Cranbourne drug and vehicle haul
A Dromana man has been charged and a Mornington woman released pending further enquiries after police seized drugs, vehicles, ammunition and allegedly stolen ID cards at a Cranbourne property.
Setting the Record Straight: STPL News Statement
STPL News issues a statement responding to an MP News article by Cameron McCullough, clarifying the matter is a civil enforcement process and raising concerns about omitted key details and misleading framing.
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.
10.30am Shock: Seaford Man, 52, Allegedly Recorded 0.171 BAC While Unlicensed
A Seaford man is expected to face court after police allege he returned a high-range BAC of 0.171 and was driving unlicensed during a weekday morning intercept on Klauer Street.
Hastings Man Charged After Police Probe Into Copper Thefts From Power Poles
A 26-year-old Hastings man has been charged following a Victoria Police investigation into alleged copper thefts from power poles in the Hastings area, with police seizing what they described as a large amount of copper wiring during a search.
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.
Mother of Groomed Teen Says Son Was “Torn Away” by Alleged Criminal Influence
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.
Victoria Police Arrest Duo on Stolen Moped in Somerville
Two men were arrested in Somerville after an early morning police intercept involving a stolen moped, with the rider facing multiple charges and a court date at Frankston Magistrates Court.
‘Don’t Let Him Out’: Community Anger Builds as Police Call Hastings Man a ‘Massive Driving Force’ Behind Local Crime
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.
Half-kilo of Cocaine and Suitcase of Cash Seized from Chelsea Home
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.
Four More Charged in Mornington Peninsula Crime Spree
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.
Hastings Man Accused of Using Children in Mornington Peninsula Burglaries
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.
Weapons and drugs haul in Frankston leads to three arrests
Frankston police have charged three people after allegedly seizing 3D printed machine guns, handguns, and a stash of drugs including cocaine and meth during raids in Overport Park and at a local property.
Lawyers Charged Over Alleged Fake Document at Frankston Magistrates’ Court
Two Melbourne lawyers are charged after allegedly submitting a fake medical certificate to Frankston Magistrates’ Court. Police say Zoe Davis and Rachelle Badour-Taha tried to mislead the court — and both have now lost their licences to practise law in Victoria.
Former AFL Player Aaron James Remanded at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Multiple Charges
Former AFL player Aaron James has been remanded after facing multiple charges at Frankston Magistrates’ Court, including sexual exposure and drug and theft offences.
Weapons Manufacturing and Drug Trafficking Operation Uncovered in Cranbourne
Victoria Police and Australian Border Force have uncovered an illegal weapons manufacturing and drug trafficking operation at a Cranbourne home, seizing firearms, imitation weapons, and methamphetamine.
Two Hastings Men Charged Over Dromana Ram Raid and South-East Crime Spree
Two men from Hastings have been charged over a string of ram raids across Melbourne’s south-east, including a break-in at a Dromana pharmacy. Police allege the pair targeted multiple businesses in a three-day crime spree.
Hastings duo charged over violent Peninsula break-ins
STPL News | Peninsula Local | Somerville Times Two Hastings men will appear before Frankston Magistrates’ Court next month, charged over a series of alleged break-ins across Seaford and Crib Point. The pair, both aged 39, were arrested after detectives…
Secret Stash of Stolen Goods and Weapons Uncovered in Seaford Business
Victoria Police have uncovered a hidden stash of stolen goods, drugs, and weapons behind a secret door in a Seaford business. A 53-year-old man has been charged and will face Frankston Magistrates’ Court in April.
Man Charged Following Dromana Hit-and-Run Incident
Dromana, VIC – A 36-year-old Dromana man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run incident that occurred on Sunday night in Dromana. At approximately 9:30 pm on 9 March 2025, a 48-year-old woman from Craigieburn and her dog were crossing…
Two Men Arrested After Stealing Passenger Bus in Seaford
Two men have been charged after allegedly breaking into a Seaford depot and stealing a decommissioned passenger bus. Both will face court in March.
Stolen Vehicles Recovered, Two Arrested in Baxter Police Raid
A police raid in Baxter has led to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of three stolen vehicles worth over $200,000. Investigators also seized drugs, cash, and cloned number plates as part of an ongoing crackdown on vehicle theft.
