ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC
POLICE BEAT
HOMICIDE SQUAD DETECTIVES CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE LEONGATHA POISONING
HOMICIDE Squad detectives are investigating after three people died from suspected mushroom poisoning in Leongatha.
Four people were taken to hospital on July 30 after they became ill following a meal at a private residence in Leongatha the previous day.
Two Korumburra women, aged 66 and 70, died in hospital on Friday, August 4.
A third person, a 70-year-old Korumburra man, died in hospital the following day, on Saturday, August 5.
A 68-year-old Korumburra man remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Leongatha.
Detectives also interviewed a 48-year-old Leongatha woman who was released pending further enquiries.
The investigation surrounding the exact circumstances of the incident remains ongoing and police are liaising with the Department of Health in relation to the matter.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppers.com.au
By ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC
APPEAL FOR WITNESSES FOR ASSAULT
POLICE are investigating an assault at a bus stop in Morwell on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
The assault occurred around 7.30am on Princes Drive. The male victim was head-butted during the incident and sustained minor injuries.
The offender is described as being a Caucasian male, solid build with a grey beard and is middle aged. He was wearing dark clothing and was missing some front teeth.
If you witnessed this assault or have any information, contact First Constable Daniel Cross at Traralgon Police Station on 5172 2700 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
TRAFALGAR TRUCK CRASH
EASTBOUND of the Princes Highway, Trafalgar was closed Tuesday, August 8 due to a serious incident that occured at around 2.20pm.
Emergency personnel responded to a reported traffic incident near the BP service station.
It is believed a truck collided into another truck that was parked on the side of the highway.
The truck driver was taken to hospital.
Traffic heading away from Melbourne was directed onto Waterloo Road to avoid the area.
It took emergency crew hours to clean the scene, with the eastbound lanes only reopened at around 10pm that night.
TRARALGON EAST BURGLARIES
LATROBE Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating four burglaries at vehicle yards in Traralgon East last month.
It is understood offenders forced entry into a yard on Standing Drive overnight on Saturday, July 22.
A 2003 white Nissan Patrol utility with the registration 1SO1ND was stolen.
Police were told a white sedan was seen leaving the area following the incident.
A red 1998 Toyota Hilux, with the registration 1WT5LN, was also stolen from a yard on Traralgon-Maffra Road overnight on July 22.
In another incident, investigators were told offenders forced entry to a yard on McMahon Street overnight on Sunday, July 23.
It is believed they attempted to steal a vehicle, then left the business with car parts and accessories.
Lastly, an unregistered silver 2001 Nissan Patrol utility was stolen from the yard on Standing Drive overnight on Monday, July 31.
Police believe the four incidents are linked at this stage.
Investigators have released images of the three stolen vehicles in the hope that someone has information on there whereabouts.
STOLEN BIKES
TRARALGON police are investigating a theft of two bicycles, stolen off the back of the victim’s caravan between August 1-2, 2023.
The caravan was parked at an address on The Avenue, Traralgon.
Bike 1 is a red “Norco” mountain bike with an S&J sticker on the frame.
Bike 2 is a pink “Liv” mountain bike and has a child seat fitted.
If you know where these bikes may be, contact Constable Chris Garner at Traralgon Police Station on 5172 2700 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
