Police Beat with Tom Hayes
Suspected Moe stabbing
HOMICIDE Squad detectives are investigated the discovery of a deceased man, found in Moe on Monday, April 7.
Emergency services were called to O’Brien Lane, near the Moe Railway Station, just before 4.30pm.
A 32-year-old Moe man suffered critical injuries and was treated by paramedics following a suspected stabbing, but died at the scene.
A 26-year-old woman of no fixed address was interviewed and released, pending further enquiries.
According to ABC, police believe the incident occurred inside a suspected squat.
“The 32-year-old was in the company of a female and they caught a bus from Commercial Road in Morwell to George Street in Moe,” Homicide Squad Detective Inspector, Dean Thomas said.
“They have then walked in the company of another male to an unused office block that appears to be used as a squat.”
The other male was also interviewed, but detectives have appealed for more witnesses to come forward.
“We’re still trying to identify some other persons that were at that squat location… so we can speak to them to find out what they know and determine what exactly has gone on inside that vacant property,” Detective Inspector Thomas added.
The circumstance is being treated as suspicious at this stage. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00,0 or submit a confidential report at: crimestoppers.com.au
Driver of fatal crash found guilty
THE driver involved in a crash that killed 35-year-old Glengarry man Adam Sutton and left Sutton’s son Darcy in a serious condition, faced court on Friday, April 4.
Traralgon man Peter Agius was ultimately found guilty for culpable driving causing the death of Sutton, and negligently causing an injury to Darcy during the crash at the intersection of Traralgon-Maffra and Farmers Road on January 31, 2023.
Sutton and his son Darcy were travelling home after school when they were involved in the crash. Sutton died at the scene, while his son was flown to the Royal Children’s Hospital with critical injuries.
During the Friday hearing, the court heard multiple victim impact statements from Sutton’s friends and family, including his mother, Leanne, and his wife, Krista. Adam Sutton was the brother of Dean Sutton – the 2022 Latrobe City Citizen of the Year.
Agius, who appeared from the prison cell, sat through a number of the victim impact statements with his head in his hands, according to the Herald Sun.
Judge Kevin Doyle adjourned the matter to the Melbourne County Court in June to hear the defence’s submissions. Agius will be remanded until then.
Cowes death under investigation
DETECTIVES from the Homicide Squad are investigating following the discovery of a man’s body at a property in Cowes on the morning of Monday, April 7.
Officers were called to the home, at the intersection of Church Street and Justice Road about 10.20am on April 7.
Eighty-six-year-old Paul Waylan was located deceased on the property. The death is being treated as suspicious.
A 55-year-old man, Frank Waylen, was found with suspected self-inflicted injuries in Ventnor following the incident, and was arrested and taken to hospital under police guard. He was released on the evening of April 8.
“The male from Ventnor is currently in hospital in Melbourne being treated for his injuries. We haven’t yet had an opportunity to speak to him, but we will want to speak to him when he is in a position to,” Homicide Squad Detective Inspector, Dean Thomas said.
“We’re trying to piece together what exactly has occurred down there at Cowes, and a post-mortem examination has been conducted today (Tuesday, April 8) which will assist us to identify a cause of death.”
The 55-year-old man has not yet been interviewed and no charges have been laid, however police are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined.
Mr Waylen, born in the UK, is being remembered as a respected businessman and entrepreneur, involved in many groups and clubs within the community.
He was familiar to many in the local farming sector.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential report at: crimestoppers.com.au
