Posts in Category: Police and crime

291 charges laid
A WOMAN from Violet Town has been charged over the unlawful possession of more than 140 protected native bird carcasses, 128 of them being Wedge-tailed…

Locals calling for new faces in community crime prevention strategy
CONCERNED locals are calling for active new members to keep their community Neighbourhood Watch branch afloat.

Creightons Creek truck accident tragedy
EMERGENCY services were called out to an accident near Lindsay Park’s training facility on Monday this past week night where four horses were killed.

Local police thank community for support
EUROA Police has thanked the community for the many messages of support they have received since the tragic death of four fellow officers in Kew…

Violet Town police officer receives accolade
LEADING Senior Constable and sole member officer at Violet Town Police Station Pat Storer has been awarded an Australian Police Medal within the Australian honours…

Violence rises
RECENT figures released by the Crime Statistics Agency have shown an alarming rise in family violence incidents within the Strathbogie region, with large rises in…

Scam dodged
A RESIDENT of Euroa is warning the local community to be on high alert for phone scams after only just avoiding giving $19,000 to an…

Commercial quantity of cannabis found in Euroa
Police are urging the public for any information regarding the production of cannabis in the Euroa district and surrounding areas, after a search warrant found…

Low act of theft saddens local family
LOCAL Mum Lauren Bjorksten has said she is completely disheartened after six solar flame torches were stolen from a front yard memorial garden for her…

How secure is your house?
SENIOR Constable Jethro Malane from Nagambie Police is reminding all home owners to ensure their properties and vehicles are secure at all times. “Information obtained…

You’re on camera
EUROA police will now be able to obtain vision of each job they attend, thanks to the Victorian rollout of crime fighting body cameras. The…

Respect for officers of law
A SPECIAL memorial service was held last week in honour of Nagambie Police Senior Constable 2775, Thomas Holt