A P-PLATER was allegedly caught travelling more than 60km/h over the speed limit in Wurruk on the night of January 2.
Local officers were returning to the police station following a previous incident when they detected a Kia Sorrento allegedly travelling at 163km/h in an 100km/h section of the Princes Highway.
The 23-year-old probationary driver had his vehicle impounded for 30 days at a cost of $995.
He is expected to be charged on summons with speeding and other offences.
Wy Yung man charged with drug offences
Police have charged a 47-year-old man from Wy Yung with firearms, drugs and weapons offences after an incident in Bairnsdale on Boxing Day.
Officers were called to an address on Moroney Street about 12.45am on Tuesday December 26 after residents reported seeing a man in their backyard.
Investigators then attended an address in Wy Yung and conducted a search of the premises.
It is alleged they located firearms, prohibited weapons, a hydroponic setup and cannabis.
The 47-year-old was charged with cultivating narcotics, possession of firearms and prohibited weapons and has been remanded to appear at Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court on December 29.
Detectives charged with perverting the course of justice
Two detective senior constables from Eastern Region have been charged following an internal investigation.
The charges relate to allegations of attempting to pervert the course of justice following an incident in Longwarry on June 28, 2020, while the pair were on-duty.
It is alleged the pair made false statements relating to an attempted vehicle intercept.
The first member has been charged with one count each of misconduct in public office and attempting to pervert the course of justice and six counts of perjury.
The second member has been charged with three counts each of misconduct in public office and perjury and one count of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Both men, aged 32-years-old, will appear before court at a later date.
Bikes impounded in Stratford
On Sunday January 7, two teenagers were observed by police riding motorbikes on the Princes Hwy, Stratford. Police say the motorbikes were not registered, the riders did not hold a licence and more seriously they were not wearing helmets or any form of safety protection.
As a result the motorbikes were impounded for 30 days at a cost of $995 each. The riders will be summonsed to appear at the Sale Magistrates’ Court at a later date for the traffic offences.
Police forum next month
The Victoria Police Neighbourhood Policing Forum next month welcomes local services and community to talk with police about what issues are important to them.
The forum will explore topics including:
Current crime trends and crime prevention;
Young people;
Family violence;
Road policing, and;
Drugs and drug related crime.
The forum is on February 8, 2024 from 12pm to 3.30pm at the Sale Greyhound Club.
Register by sending your details to NHP-WELLINGTON-MGR@police.vic.gov.au
One of the bikes impounded in Stratford. Photo: Victoria Police
