Articles tagged: police
Speedster nabbed at 154
Colac Highway Patrol officers have caught a motorist travelling at more than 150 kilometres an hour on the Princes Highway during Operation Regal.
Findings delivered for missing Cobden boy
A former Cobden family now have answers at last about their beloved Damian McKenzie, who went missing at a youth camp more than 50 years ago.
Drive safe in wet weather
Colac Highway Patrol will cast a key focus on speeding this King’s Birthday long weekend, with increased traffic expected along the Princes Highway and on coastal roads.
Collision on Ocean Road
Police are reminding Colac and district motorists to take extra care when driving in wet conditions following a two-car crash on the Great Ocean Road.
Second sports club targeted by thieves
Colac Police are investigating a potential link between two break-ins at district sporting clubs this month.
Collaborative rescue training
South-west emergency service crews are continuing to develop their multi-agency critical response for coastal emergencies, with a training day taking place this week.
Operation Aware aims to protect pedestrians
Colac Highway Patrol officers hope a new statewide operation will help change road user behaviour across the city.
Eleven hospitalised in crash
A man has been airlifted to Melbourne while 10 others have received emergency treatment following a head-on collision along a section of the Great Ocean Road at Gellibrand Lower.
Head-on collision closes section of Great Ocean Road
Eleven people are receiving emergency treatment following a head-on collision along a section of the Great Ocean Road at Gellibrand Lower.
Police arrest Colac males
Two Colac men have been arrested following a take-down at the Waurn Ponds railway station.
Police prepare report for coroner after Bay death
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the discovery of a body at Apollo Bay’s harbour.
Operation catches multiple offenders
Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Jamie Kahle has slammed the “continued arrogance of drivers coming into Colac at excessive speed”, with officers out in force for the Anzac Day weekend.
Police urge caution amid vehicle thefts
District police are reminding residents to make sure their cars are locked and valuables are out of sight to avoid opportunistic theft.
Detectives charge Colac man with murder
A 72-year-old Colac man has been charged with murder this afternoon following a police investigation into the 2012 suspicious disappearance of Brendan Breen.
Police allege district farmer stole cattle
A Colac district farmer will face court in August charged with stealing cattle from a Pirron Yallock property earlier this year.
Coroner delivers findings
A Coroner has called for Victoria Police’s chief commissioner to cover legal fees for the sister of former Apollo Bay man Simon Gaskill.
Report crime whenever, wherever
Colac police are encouraging community members to report non-urgent crimes and events anytime through the Police Assistance Line and online reporting.
Police highway blitz
Colac and district footy fans heading to South Australia for AFL Gather Round can expect an increased police presence on the way to and from the border.
Alleged teen thief set to front court
An 18-year-old Colac man is set to face court on multiple charges, including thefts across south-west Victoria.
Driving offences disappoint patrollers
Colac Highway Patrol officers have detected high-risk behaviour across the Easter long weekend, with multiple speeding drivers caught.
Crews respond to fire near highway
Emergency service crews have responded to a potentially suspicious fire bordering the Princes Highway, east of Colac.
Police officers take down alleged ram raider
Colac and Birregurra Police have worked to arrest a Grovedale man after he allegedly rammed a police vehicle, leading to an operation along the Great Ocean Road.
Police promise to hunt fuel bandits
Cobden Police has pledged to track down any further petrol drive-offs after a recent theft at the local service station.
Drink driver fined, holds on to licence
An arborist who refused to dob in a drink-driver at Kennett River has escaped losing his licence.
