Police
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Long weekend road blitz
Victoria Police will be conducting a road blitz over the King’s Birthday long weekend, with regional roads in their sights.
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Burglaries at Lancefield
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a number of burglaries at sporting clubs in Lancefield last month. It is believed offender/s attended the Chauncey Street facilities over a number of nights between August 17 and August 27 and stole equipment belonging to various sporting groups. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on…
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Woods in charge
Leading Senior Constable Erik Woods is the new officer in charge at Macedon Police Station and has a strong focus on community connection.
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Buried firearms found after anonymous tip-off
Ten firearms buried 20 years ago were unearthed on a vacant residential property in Huntly, just out of Bendigo, last month.
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POLICE SHOOT AT CAR NEAR ELPHINSTONE
Police were forced to shoot at an SUV being driven at officers yesterday afternoon. Officers noticed the vehicle travelling at high speed along the Calder Freeway at Kyneton about 4pm and continued to track it until it stopped in Harmony Way, Elphinstone, to let out a female passenger. Police attempted to intercept the car but…
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Man wanted, police car rammed in Romsey
Police are on the hunt for a man who rammed a police car with a stolen vehicle in Romsey yesterday and fled the scene. Sargent Mark Sims said police had located a silver Kluger in Romsey believed to have been stolen six weeks ago from the southern-metro area. Sgt Sims said police had received several…
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Urgent calls for more police
Romsey’s Thrifty-Link Hardware has had five break-ins in eight months and owner Nick Waldhauser has reached breaking point, desperately calling for more police resources. Last week offenders caused business losses of $40,000 including damage and stolen goods. “When this has happened five times, how long will it take until we’re no longer here as a…
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No plans for 24-hour station
An increase in residential burglaries and theft of and from motor vehicles in recent weeks has led Gisborne community members to question why Gisborne Police Station is not a 24-hour station. Macedon Ranges Inspector Chris Large said several arrests had been made in relation to the burglaries and police were targeting patrols to known hotspots…
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It takes a village
Gisborne Leading Senior Constable Jason Azzopardi could not stand by as he saw the impact of issues like bullying, mental illness, substance abuse and family violence on youth in his community. To help young people avoid becoming victims or offenders, he created not-for-profit youth engagement program KidzFlip, and was recently recognised for his work as…
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Professionalism commended
Two local detectives have been commended for their professionalism in investigating a raft of serious offences committed by inmates who escaped from the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre in January last year. Detective Leading Senior Constable Wade Andrews and Detective Leading Senior Constable Glenn Johnston were awarded Divisional Commendations last Tuesday for their dedication, resilience and…
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Stepping up enforcement
Drivers are still flouting the law when it comes to passing emergency vehicles with flashing lights and local police are stepping up enforcement. A law passed on July 1 last year means drivers must to slow to 40km/h when passing an emergency vehicle with flashing lights to improve safety. Highway Patrol’s Sergeant Geoff Annand said…