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.
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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.
Teen Pair Charged Over Alleged Knife-Point Bus Stop Robberies In Frankston And Cranbourne
Two teenagers have been charged after police allege a stolen car was used in knife-point robberies targeting young people at bus stops in Frankston and Cranbourne.
14-Year-Old Among Three Charged Over Alleged Frankston Home Invasion Spree
Three teens, including a 14-year-old boy, have been charged after police linked alleged aggravated home invasions in Frankston to a wider investigation involving a stolen vehicle, weapons charges and an alleged police evasion in Hastings.
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.
Frankston Teen Among Trio Charged Over Violent Pakenham Armed Robbery
A Frankston teen is among three youths charged over a violent armed robbery in Pakenham involving a stolen SUV. Police say a man was slashed with a knife after refusing demands during the street attack.
The Same Faces, More Crimes: Repeat Youth Offenders Fuel Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Crime Wave
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.
Rosebud Residents Fear for Safety After Violent Youth Crime Strikes Again
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.
‘Your Parents Will See This’: Woman Confronts Kid Vandals on Frankston Train
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.
Teens Charged After High-Speed Chase Ends in Mount Eliza
Two teens — one from the Mornington Peninsula and the other from Greater Dandenong — have been charged after a dramatic four-hour pursuit involving stolen vehicles ended in Mount Eliza.
Crime Concerns Grow as McKenzie Engages, While Mercurio Stays on the Defensive
As crime concerns rise across the Mornington Peninsula, Federal MP Zoe McKenzie and her state counterparts are actively engaging with the community, listening to their frustrations, and pushing for immediate action. Meanwhile, State MP Paul Mercurio has faced growing criticism for his lack of visibility on the issue, with many residents questioning his leadership and commitment to real solutions.
Community Demands Action on Youth Crime at Hastings Protest
Frustration over youth crime and bail laws led to a protest in Hastings, with locals demanding action from the State Government and MP Paul Mercurio. https://wp.me/pgbDsE-17y
MUST WATCH: Community Outrage as Teens Released on Bail After Somerville Central Gun Scare
Community outrage is growing after two teenagers who terrorised locals at Somerville Central Shopping Centre with imitation firearms were charged but released on bail the same day. The 14 and 16-year-old boys were charged with possessing an imitation firearm and…
Police Charge Teens After Terrorising Locals in Somerville with Fake Guns
Three teenagers have been charged after allegedly brandishing imitation firearms at Somerville Central Shopping Centre, adding to public calls for tougher youth crime laws.
