Police Beat with Stefan Bradley
Maffra hit-and-run arrest
A MAN handed himself in to a police station on Wednesday afternoon and was subsequently arrested after a Maffra man was killed in an alleged hit-and-run collision in the town on February 5 this year. Fugitive Squad detectives on Tuesday had appealed for public assistance to locate 24-year-old Tyrone Mobourne, who is now assisting police with their inquiries. Local father-of-five, Corey Sullivan, (36) died in hospital after being hit by a stolen car on Morrison Street in Maffra about 3.40am on Sunday, February 5. The driver is alleged to have fled the scene in the stolen Kia, which was then located on Roberts Court in Maffra about 6am later that morning.
The investigation into the death of Mr Sullivan is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.Mr Sullivan, husband to Ashlea, was well-known in the community and played cricket at the Heyfield Cricket Club.
Donations to Mr Sullivan’s family can be made at: https://gofund.me/4e7b2f2f
Vehicle impounded after high speed in Glengarry
On Wednesday February 22 at approximately 6.40pm, Wellington Highway Patrol detected a vehicle travelling at 162km/h (160km/h alleged) along Cairnbrook Road, Glengarry.
The driver, a P1 probationary driver, had their licence suspended on the spot and their vehicle impounded for a period of 30 days at a cost of $1005. The driver will be summonsed to appear at court over the matter.
Wurruk row
On Monday February 20 2023 at approximately 11:30am, police received a number of calls in relation to a male and female arguing on the side of the road on Princes Highway and Fisk Street roundabout in Wurruk.
The parties were in a silver VE Holden Commodore wagon. There was an allegation of an assault. If anyone has any dashcam of the incident or witnessed the incident, phone Senior Constable Fisher at Sale Police on 5142 2200.
Motorbike impounded in Rosedale
On Wednesday February 22, police say a 17-year-old male and 20-year-old male were interviewed for Unlicensed driving, Unregistered motorcycle and Fail to wear motorbike helmet.
The unregistered motorbike was subsequently impounded by police for a period 30 days at a cost of $1005. Both males will be summonsed to appear at court at a later date.
Rosedale Police Sergeant Mick Clapton thanked the members of the public for assisting in identifying both males and implored the public to contact 000 when this sort of behaviour is occurring.
Firecracker blows up letter box
As reported by The Bridge, between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday February 11, a suspicious vehicle approached an address in McLoughlin’s Beach and used a firecracker to blow up a resident’s letterbox.
Yarram Police are appealing to witnesses who may have heard or observed a suspicious vehicle and/or behaviour. Information can be passed to Leading Senior Constable Dan Elliott at Yarram Police or via Crime Stoppers.
Sergeant charged with sexual assault
A sergeant from State Emergencies and Support Command has been charged following an internal investigation. The 51-year-old man has been charged with one count of sexual assault. The alleged offending occurred while the officer was off duty on 26 March, 2021. He has received a summons to appear before court at a later date.
Police appealing for witnesses after alleged Sale assault
On Sunday January 22 at approximately 12.55am, Police were called to the corner of MacAlister Street and Raymond Street, Sale in relation to an incident where a 20-year-old male was rendered unconscious as the result of being assaulted by unknown persons.
Any person with information about the incident, or who may have witnessed the assault are asked to please come forward.
If anyone has any information in relation to this incident, please phone Senior Constable Mutsch at the Heyfield Police Station on 5148 2202 or Crime Stoppers.
