By ZAIDA GLIBANOVIC
FIVE ARRESTED FOLLOWING MOE SHOOTING
Armed Crime squad detectives are investigating a shooting in Moe on Monday night (November, 20).
Officers have been told a man sustained a gunshot wound during an altercation between two groups of men at a Hawker Street address at around 8.15pm.
Five men have been arrested and are assisting investigators with their enquiries.
A crime scene has been set-up while detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
At this early stage in the investigation, police believe the parties were known to each other.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with CCTV/dashcam footage or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
MOE GUNMAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING MULTIPLE COLLISIONS IN YARRAGON
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following multiple collisions and a civilian foot chase in Yarragon on Thursday, November 16.
It’s alleged a man driving a stolen Nissan Tiida collided with two cars on the Princes Freeway about 4.15pm.
The car lost a wheel during the collisions before the driver dumped it in Acacia Court.
The driver fled the scene on foot until he was confronted by two civilians.
Police will allege the man attempted to discharge a firearm at the pair, however, the gun failed to fire.
The witnesses continued to follow the man and alerted police to his location.
A 36-year-old Moe man was arrested near the Princes Highway, and the firearm was recovered by police nearby.
He was charged and remanded to appear before Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court last Friday (November 17).
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL CRASH AT GRAND RIDGE
POLICE will prepare a report for the Coroner following a fatal crash in Grand Ridge in the morning of Tuesday, November 7.
It’s understood a branch fell onto an open-top moving car, driving in a northerly direction on Grand Ridge Road at about 11.45am.
The car came to rest in a light scrub.
Sadly, the driver died at the scene.
The only passenger was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppers.com.au
TRARALGON CAR-JACKING
POLICE continue to investigate a car-jacking in Traralgon on Friday, November 10, at around 8.40pm.
No arrests have been made.
It was alleged a 30-year-old Heyfield man was attacked by a stranger while in the line at the Princes Street KFC.
The stolen vehicle was later found dumped at a service station on South Gippsland Highway at Caldermeade.
The Morwell Crime Investigation Unit is calling to hear from witnesses and drivers with dashcam video who could assist with the investigation.
EMELIA IS MISSING
THE 14-year-old was last seen leaving an address on Grey Street Traralgon on November 15 at 3.15pm.
Emelia is described as 150cm tall with brown shoulder length hair.
Police and family have concerns for her welfare due to her age.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Traralgon Police Station 03 51 722 700.
