Tag: Police
More reporting leads to jump in stalking offences
Increased reporting of domestic violence has sparked a jump in the number of stalking offences.
The latest Crime Statistics Agency data reports on 300 people...
Family seeks justice after Toolern Vale hit-run
The family of a young cyclist seriously injured after she was knocked off her bike in a callous hit-and-run say they want the person...
Melton car theft rate worrying police
More than 320 cars were stolen at Melton in the past financial year – a trend that’s worrying experts and police.
The National Motor Vehicle...
Police yet to identify body dumped at Mt Cottrell
Homicide detectives have renewed their appeal for information to help identify a young man whose partially clothed remains were found wrapped in plastic on a...
Neighbours may hold clue to Springbank murder
Police believe neighbours hold the clue to the death of a Springbank man whose body was found on his 90th birthday.
Ken Handford, known as...
Body found at Mt Cottrell
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Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a body was discovered in Mt Cottrell on Thursday afternoon.
The body was located on the bank of a creek...
Increase in trailer thefts at Melton
Police are warning Melton residents to install anti-theft measures on their trailers following a recent spate of thefts.
Thieves are stealing trailers, caravans and jet...
Melton officers nominated for policing awards
Stephanie Cawsey didn’t realise the impact of her generosity, warm smile and helping hand on the victims of domestic violence she deals with daily.
The...
Nine-hour blitz nets $275,000 in unpaid fines
A nine-hour police blitz on Melton drivers netted more than $275,000 in unpaid fines last week.
Police used automatic numberplate recognition to identify offenders in...
Stolen play equipment found
A Brookfield childcare centre that has been broken into four times in four months has been reunited with play equipment stolen in mid-July.
Security footage...
Stolen play equipment found
A Brookfield childcare centre that has been broken into four times in four months has been reunited with play equipment stolen in mid-July.
Security footage...
Vandals send Ballarat line trains into chaos
Vandals caused a meltdown of Ballarat line train services last Thursday, leaving commuters stranded after cables were cut near Melton station.
Transit Crime Investigation Unit...
Callous thief steals childcare centre toys
Melton police are on the hunt for a thief who stole playground equipment from the Eclipse childcare centre.
Security footage captured the man breaking into...
Callous thieves steal SES equipment
Bacchus Marsh State Emergency Service volunteers are reeling after heartless thieves stole equipment from their Gisborne Road headquarters.
At about 3.40am on Monday, two offenders,...
Motorcyclist killed at Coimadai
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a motorcyclist at Coimadai today.
The male motorcyclist was found deceased by a passing motorist at the intersection...
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2024 Deeble nominees
Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2024 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month.
The...
