Articles tagged: Police and Emergencies
Police continue to investigate double fatality, callout for Mazda driver
Colac Highway Patrol officers are continuing to investigate a fatal collision that claimed the lives of two people in Weering this month.
Search for missing Colac man comes to sad end
Police will prepare a report for the coroner after a body believed to be missing Colac man Matthew Hibbard was found west of Melbourne.
District fatality claims two lives, investigation underway
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a two-car collision at Weering where two people have died.
Theft contributes to crime rise in shire
Colac police say they are regularly monitoring firearms compliance as new data shows a five-year spike in recorded firearms offences in Colac Otway Shire.
Officer issues wet weather warning after car accident
A district cop has issued a warning for district drivers to exercise caution in wet conditions after a car with two passengers skidded off a cliff in the Otways.
Body found at Bay harbour
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the discovery of a body at Apollo Bay's harbour this morning.
Double railway fatality at Cressy
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Cressy this morning.
Extra drug testing to stop impaired drivers
Colac Highway Patrol has welcomed a $21.1 million funding boost that will increase drug testing, free up officer time from paperwork and improve police technology.
Emergency services grants give vital assistance
Twelve Colac and district volunteer and emergency services groups will receive a share of more than $1.4 million in State Government funds, with Colac SES and Lorne CFA the biggest winners.
Barongarook gun burglary
Detectives are continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding a burglary at a Barongarook property where multiple guns were stolen.
E-scooters, e-bikes ‘not a gift’
Colac Police are urging parents to think again if they are planning on buying their children e-bikes or e-scooters for Christmas this year, reminding residents of the strict rules that come with riding.
Police are seeking owners of stolen electric bicycle
Police in Colac are looking to return a stolen e-bike.
Police highlight link between offences, drugs
A Colac Police Sergeant says most crime in the city can be linked back to drugs and now he’s calling on the community to continue alerting officers to crime.
A good sign for Elliminyt crossroads
A high-risk accident zone west of Colac has received a safety boost that authorities hope will stop the number of serious crashes occurring.
Thanking our force
These are just a few of the faces who help keep our community safe in Colac and district.
Breaking e-scooter rules is costly
Did you know there’s a $300 fine for riding your e-scooter on the footpath. If you’re under 16, that’s another $300. No helmet? $400.
Police target impaired drivers
Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Jamie Kahle has urged Colac and district motorists to drive to conditions this AFL Grand Final long weekend.
Man charged after assaults
A Camperdown man will face court tomorrow over his alleged involvement in an affray and assaults in Melbourne.
Message in wake of tragedy
Colac’s police commander has thanked the community for its outreach to local members, in the wake of a horrific shooting of police in the state’s north.
Sick mum was excuse for Birregurra speeder
A Dandenong district man clocked up a speed of 128 kilometres an hour on the Princes Highway while transporting his sick mum home from a weekend away on the coast, a court has heard.
Probationary driver busted for high speed, drink driving
A Timboon probationary driver caught travelling at more than 30 kilometres an hour above the speed limit was also caught at more than double the legal blood alcohol limit for a fully licenced driver.
Information appeal continues for car fire
Colac Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit are continuing to appeal for information regarding a suspicious car fire.
Police investigate car fire
Colac Police are appealing for information after a suspicious vehicle fire over the weekend.
Man facing shooting charges denied bail
A Beeac man charged with a non-fatal shooting will remain in custody until he next faces court.
