Crime
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Burglary rates falling
Most postcodes in Wyndham have a higher burglary rate than the state average, according to new statistics from the RACV. A recently released report by…
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Servo robbery ends in detention
A teenager who pleaded guilty to committing armed robbery at a Laverton North petrol station has been sentenced to 12 months in a youth detention…
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Blast over west’s illegal brothels
Illegal brothels offering unsafe sex practices are operating rampantly in Melbourne’s west, according to legal brothels and escort agencies. Australian Adult Entertainment Industry’s William Albon…
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Attempted aggravated burglary
An elderly woman was injured during an incident at her Hoppers Crossing home on Saturday night. It is believed up to six teenagers, girls and boys,…
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Police appeal for assistance
Have you seen these men? Police hope to question the two men in relation to alleged fraudulent credit card use. Police said they believed two men found…
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Residents air concerns in anti-crime forum
Home invasions, youth crime and family violence have been identified as the major safety concerns among Wyndham residents in the first of three anti-crime…
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Man arrested in Hoppers Crossing
Police have arrested a man in Hoppers Crossing, after he allegedly engaged in dangerous driving while trying to avoid capture. Around 11.30am, members of the…
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Tarneit man arrested
A Tarneit man wanted in relation to six outstanding warrants has been charged. Officers from Wyndham’s Community Safety Team questioned the 33-year-old man in Tarneit on…
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Warrants nab drugs, cash
A police operation aimed at drug dealing and other crimes in Wyndham has led to the seizure of a large amount of illicit substances, property…
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Werribee tops bail bust figures
There were more than 300 breaches of bail recorded in Wyndham during the past financial year, with most of the offences occurring in Werribee. Statistics…
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Cops in safety campaign
Lead-foot drivers were stopped in their tracks during the Melbourne Cup long weekend. A total 417 offences were detected on Wyndham roads as part of…