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Three Charged After Allegedly Stolen Prado Reaches 170km/h in Melbourne’s South-East
Three men from Frankston and Seaford have been charged after police tracked an allegedly stolen Prado through Melbourne’s south-east at speeds of up to 170km/h.
Jacob Rapana Wanted Over Cheltenham Cemetery Plaque Thefts
Police are searching for Jacob Rapana, 32, who is wanted on warrants in connection with the theft of up to 160 brass memorial plaques from a Cheltenham cemetery.
Edbrooke Bullet Threat Reported To Police The Following Day
A bullet Paul Edbrooke said he found on Saturday was reported to police on Sunday. The Frankston MP also urged politicians to stop campaigning with UFU members, prompting a response from independent candidate Chrysten Abraham.
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.
Man Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Water At Frankston
A man has died after being found unresponsive in the water at Frankston. Emergency services responded to Gould Street shortly before 5pm on Friday.
Frankston Man Among Five Charged Over Cranbourne Thefts
A Frankston man is among five people charged following a police investigation into more than 25 alleged shop thefts and vehicle crimes across Melbourne’s south-east.
Four Teens Charged Over Alleged South-East Melbourne Crime Spree Targeting Lone Women
Four teenagers and an 18-year-old man have been charged over an alleged crime spree across south-east Melbourne and bayside suburbs, where lone women were robbed and a shop worker chased with a machete.
Victorian Election 2026: What The Parties Are Promising Across The Peninsula
Victorian Election 2026: Compare Labor, Liberal–Nationals, One Nation and Greens policies on housing, crime, hospitals, roads and emergency services across the Peninsula.
Frankston Pier Murder Trial Hears Fisherman Was Stabbed 101 Times
The Supreme Court has heard allegations that fisherman Andres Pancha was stabbed 101 times at Frankston Pier in June 2024. The accused has pleaded not guilty to murder.
‘We Need To Be The Disruptor’: Paul Stafford Makes His Pitch For Frankston
One Nation's Paul Stafford discusses policing, firefighter concerns, rising business costs and his plans for Frankston ahead of the 2026 Victorian election.
Mount Martha Man Faces 232 Charges Over Alleged False Workplace Certificates
A 33-year-old Mount Martha man has been charged with 232 counts of making a false document. Police allege he facilitated false workplace education qualifications. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 15 February.
Driver Dies In Cheltenham Crash Involving Garbage Truck
A driver has died after a car and garbage truck collided on Nepean Highway in Cheltenham early Tuesday morning. Police are appealing for witnesses.
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.
Rosebud Pedestrian Death No Longer Treated As Potential Hit-Run
Police say the death of a 57-year-old Rosebud man found critically injured at Point Nepean Road and Boneo Road is no longer being treated as a potential hit-run.
Woman Found Dead After Frankston House Fire
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a Stanley Street home following a house fire in Frankston.
Police Investigate Alleged Lewd Act On Mornington Peninsula Bus
Victoria Police are seeking public assistance after an alleged lewd act involving a teenage girl on a Route 785 bus between Mornington and Frankston.
Woman Killed In Frankston South Fatal Hit-Run As Police Hunt SUV
Police are hunting a dark-coloured SUV after a woman was killed in a Frankston South fatal hit-run on Frankston-Flinders Road.
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.
Frankston Visitor Information Centre Fire Prompts Emergency Warning
A fire at Frankston Visitor Information Centre prompted an emergency warning on Sunday night, with smoke visible around the foreshore. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
Victoria Police Recruitment: Labor Pledges 1,500 Officers, Coalition 3,000
Labor promises 1,500 additional police officers and the Coalition pledges 3,000. We examine recruitment challenges, administrative workloads and what remains unclear for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
Safety Beach And Carrum Downs Men Charged Over Alleged Sale Assault
A Safety Beach man and a Carrum Downs man have been charged with intentionally causing injury and affray following an alleged assault in Sale. Both were bailed to appear in court in February 2027.
Frankston Man Charged With Stalking After Tracking Devices Found On Cars
A 65-year-old Frankston man has been charged with four counts of stalking and firearm and weapon possession offences after electronic tracking devices were allegedly found on several cars.
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.
Mount Eliza Pair Arrested In Taskforce Hawk Raid
Two Mount Eliza residents were arrested during a Taskforce Hawk raid investigating alleged construction industry corruption. The man faces a false-document charge arising from a separate investigation.
Man Dies Following Peninsula Link Collision At Carrum Downs
A man has died following an early-morning collision between a car and truck on Peninsula Link at Carrum Downs, with Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives investigating the circumstances.
218 Offences Detected in South-East Road Policing Blitz
Police detected 218 offences during a two-night road policing blitz across Casey and Dandenong, including 13 alleged drink drivers and five drug drivers.
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.
Safety Beach Man Expected To Face Charges After Dromana Drink-Driving Crash
A 20-year-old Safety Beach man is expected to face charges after an alleged drink-driving crash on Nepean Highway in Dromana left a Ford Fiesta written off.
Schoolies Licence Blitz Targets Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Venues
A Schoolies licence blitz across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula has resulted in multiple alleged security, identification and traffic offences. Victoria Police inspected 33 licensed premises and checked 89 crowd controller licences during the operation on 21 and 22 August.…
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.
Man Faces Frankston Stabbing Charges
A 27-year-old man has been charged over two alleged stabbings in Frankston, including an alleged armed robbery, and remanded in custody.
Man Arrested After Two Stabbings in Frankston in 24 Hours
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a 27-year-old man after two women were stabbed in separate incidents on Young Street and Playne Street within 24 hours.
One Dead After Two-Vehicle Collision in Rosebud
A man died after a two-vehicle collision in Rosebud on Sunday evening. Police have arrested one driver and are investigating.
Police Release Vehicle Images in Beaumaris Fatal Crash Investigation
Victoria Police have released images of a Volkswagen similar to the vehicle involved in the fatal Beaumaris crash that killed a 38-year-old Blind Bight man.
Blind Bight Man Killed in Beaumaris Fatal Crash
A 38-year-old Blind Bight man has died and a 45-year-old Carrum Downs man suffered life-threatening injuries following a fatal crash in Beaumaris.
Mornington Man Charged Over Alleged Knife Assault
Detectives have charged a 35-year-old Mornington man over an alleged knife assault in Cooba Court that left a 41-year-old man with life-threatening injuries
Man Fighting for Life Following Mornington Assault, One Arrested
A 41-year-old man is fighting for life following an assault in Mornington, with police arresting a 35-year-old man shortly after the incident.
Frankston Man Arrested After Alleged Erratic Driving and Peninsula Link Collision
A Frankston man is expected to face charges following an alleged erratic driving incident and collision on Peninsula Link at Baxter. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
14-Year-Old Girl Critical After Peninsula Link Rollover
A 14-year-old girl remains in a critical condition after an allegedly stolen Honda Jazz rolled several times on Peninsula Link at Langwarrin. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
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.
Cheltenham Woman Charged with Murder Over 2024 Yarram Shooting
A 53-year-old Cheltenham woman has been charged with murder more than two years after a man was fatally shot in Yarram.
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.
Two Teens Charged Over Three Alleged Mornington Robberies
Police have charged two teenage boys over three alleged robberies targeting four boys in Mornington, including an incident involving an alleged knife threat.
Rosebud Property Among $17.5M Frozen in Alleged Cannabis Syndicate Probe
A Rosebud property is among 14 homes worth about $17.5 million frozen as police investigate an alleged organised crime syndicate linked to at least 41 cannabis grow houses across Victoria.
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.
