Briefly
POLICE are urging drivers to pay attention to the roads in the wet weather, after a serious crash at the site of a recent fatality on Friday night.
On Friday 8 May, an 18-year-old woman, who police believe is from the Woori Yallock area, crashed on a corner of Healesville-Kooweerup Road, which is notorious for crashes.
Emerald Police Sergeant, David Calkin, said the crash occurred two trees – roughly four metres – away from a crash that claimed the life of an 18-year-old Cockatoo woman on 19 April.
“It was exactly the same bend, exactly the same circumstances,” he said.
“We were very lucky not to have had another fatality in that area.”
Sgt Calkin said the cause of the crash was yet to be determined.
He asked that all drivers pay attention to the road when driving, and stay aware of conditions, such as wet roads and leaves and branches falling from trees.
The woman’s car was written off as a result of the crash.
Alleged burglar court out
A FERNTREE Gully man will face court later this year after being charged in relation to a Belgrave burglary last month.
The 38-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday 6 May and charged with burglary and handling stolen goods in relation to the theft, which occurred at a Terrys Avenue, Belgrave, property over the Easter long weekend.
He will appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 10 September.
Burglary arrest
A MOUNT Evelyn man has been arrested in regards to a residential burglary in Wandin, and is expected to face court.
The 37-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday 5 May in relation to the burglary, and has been released on summons – he will face court to answer charges of burglary and theft.
Cafe break-in
EMERALD Police officers are searching for information after a cafe was broken into in Cockatoo earlier this month.
Sergeant David Calkin, said that the break-in occurred last week – around 6 May – at a cafe and store on McBride Street in Cockatoo.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Witness appeal
POLICE are appealing for witnesses, after a winery construction site on Maroondah Highway was broken into, with thousands of dollars of tools stolen.
Lilydale Police Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) Detective Sergeant, Mark Smithwick, said the break-in occurred at a construction site on the corner of Hill Road and Maroondah Highway in Coldstream between 4pm on the Wednesday 6 May and 6am the following day.
The main building under construction, which was secured with plywood, was broken into, and $2500 worth of power tools were stolen.
Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity at the site is urged to contact Lilydale Police on 9739 2300 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police appointments
RESIDENTS are being asked to call ahead at their local police stations for appointments, such as document signing, due to new laws potentially affecting opening times.
Last week, it was announced that Victorian police would not be allowed to work alone, under new rules in the wake of alleged terrorism plots being foiled around Melbourne.
Emerald Police Sergeant, David Calkin, said that stations in the hills, such as Emerald, might not be heavily impacted, but could experience a change to their opening times due to the new rule.
Sgt Calkin said residents should call ahead to stations before visiting, particularly with issues such as documents to be signed.
In the event of an emergency, residents should call triple zero – not the local station numbers.
