Crime
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Murderer loses shot at appeal
By Amber Wilson/The Age and Ewen McRae A man who murdered his girlfriend by “savagely” beating her has been denied his bid to reduce…
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Prison term for Merrimu raid
A man who planned and carried out a burglary at a rural property, where items valued at $57,000 was stolen, has been sentenced to more…
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Man jailed over fatal stabbing
By Ewen McRae A Sunshine West man who stabbed his partner and killed her secret husband has been sentenced in the Supreme Court to 15…
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Young trio charged after robbery
Three youths have been charged following an armed robbery and assault of two boys at Melton on Thursday evening. Police said a 10-year-old boy and…
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Aggravated home invasion in Wyndham Vale
Police have arrested two teenagers in relation to an aggravated home invasion in Wyndham Vale, which occurred at the weekend. About 5.45am on Saturday, police…
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Former Melton basketball coach caught filming children at Queensland beach
A former Melton basketball coach has been charged after allegedly filming children underwater at a Queensland beach. Queensland police say James William Treasure used a…
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Sunbury link to firearms arrest
A firearm allegedly stolen from a Sunbury property along with nunchucks and drugs were among a haul of items seized in a police raid last…
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Police investigate Melton South shooting
Police are investigating after shots were fired in Melton South early this morning. It is believed a number of shots were fired at a car…
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Police hunt for Melton bandit
Police are looking for a man who broke into a Melton home last month, stealing power tools and a Pontiac. The man forced his way…
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Garden thieves leave bitter taste
Botanists and volunteers have expressed their disappointment for the entire community after thieves stole about 30 plants from Melton Botanic Garden last week. A variety…
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Grant to protect health workers
Frontline healthcare workers in Bacchus Marsh and Melton will have another line of defence from violence and abuse. Djerriwarrh Health Service has been granted $240,000…
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Brimbank’s Most Wanted: June 18, 2018
Let’s help Brimbank Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your local…
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Road rage victim spat on, assaulted
Police are appealing for information following a road rage incident in Mernda last week, in which the victim was spat upon and assaulted. Investigators have…
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Tobacco seized in Ravenhall raid
A man has been arrested over the alleged importation of about 10 tonnes of illicit tobacco stored in Ravenhall. The 43 year-old Melbourne man was…
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Clubs left in the dark
By Ewen McRae Up to 10 local sporting clubs have been hit by a spate of copper wire thefts across Brimbank and Melton. Wire valued…
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