Police

Chopper searching for missing male in Cowes

POLICE are trying to locate a 30-year-old male who was last seen at an address in Cowes at 2am this morning according to Wonthaggi Police Acting Senior Sergeant Burns. Police are concerned for the welfare of the “high risk missing person”, who may...

Sentinel-Times

11 Apr 2024

Police

Smiths Beach blaze ends in arrest

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic. com. au

Sentinel-Times

10 Apr 2024

Police

New sheriff in town - Community chase ends in arrest

By Chloe Kent THERE’S a new sheriff in town tonight after local resident Billy Caddy and his dog Bluey helped arrest a youth offender on Sunday morning on Daryl Avenue. It was major win for the Wonthaggi community, after a spate of youth vehicle...

Sentinel-Times

09 Apr 2024

Police

Did you witness police assaulted in Foster?

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two Bass Coast Highway Patrol officers were assaulted in Foster on Thursday, March 21 at 10.30am on Main Street, Foster. It’s understood the police officers were conducting investigations into traffic...

Sentinel-Times

28 Mar 2024

Police

Witness appeal following Inverloch assault

THE Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit is appealing for assistance from the public as they investigate an assault that occurred in Inverloch in January. It is believed the victim, a 20-year-old man from Inverloch, was outside a licensed premises on...

Sentinel-Times

22 Mar 2024

Police

Car flips near Ranceby

A single vehicle car accident occurred at about 8:15am this morning on the Korumburra - Warragul Road near Ranceby. According to police the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car subsequently ended up on its roof with the passenger side crushed...

Courtney O'Brien

20 Mar 2024

Police

Police appeal for witnesses, dashcam after Wattle Bank fatality

POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Kongwak on Friday morning, March 1. Emergency services were called to Inverloch-Kongwak Road just before 6am after a car was discovered off the roadway. It is believed the car...

Sentinel-Times

01 Mar 2024

Police

Fatality closes Korumburra-Inverloch Road in Wattle Bank

POLICE are on the scene of what has been reported as a fatal single car accident at Wattlebank on the Korumburra-Inverloch Road. They have closed a section of the road near Harman’s Wines and the rotary dairy. Traffic is being directed to turn back...

Sentinel-Times

01 Mar 2024

Police

Man arrested after reckless driving rampage in Wonthaggi

POLICE have arrested a man after a dangerous driving event in Wonthaggi on February 16. It is believed a car was spotted driving at excess speed along the Bass Highway about 11.35pm. Officers were told the car then was seen driving erratically...

Sentinel-Times

17 Feb 2024

Police

Small fires by youth, have you witnessed anything?

Sentinel-Times

24 Jan 2024

Police

Mystery surrounds death of a Staceys Bridge man at Yarram

POLICE have arrested a woman following the death of a man in Yarram on Tuesday, January 16. Officers were called to Yarram-Morwell Road, just outside Yarram, about 3pm on Tuesday after a motorcycle crash. The man, a 47-year-old from Staceys Bridge...

Collision closes Korumburra-Warragul Road Ranceby

KORUMBURRA-Warragul Road, Ranceby is currently closed due to a single motorcycle collision. The cause of the collision is unknown with the rider airlifted from the scene with serious injuries. Investigations remain ongoing and anyone with...

Sentinel-Times

05 Jan 2024

Police

Firearms and drugs seized from home on French Island

DIVISIONAL Response Unit (DRU) members from Southern Metro Region have seized firearms and drugs from a rural property on French Island. Detectives attended the Mosquito Creek Road property on Thursday, January 4 about 8.30am, as part of an...

Sentinel-Times

05 Jan 2024