Latest News• Add My News • Search Old News Gippsland › Latest news › Latrobe Local NewsLatrobe Crime Watch News Letter Latrobe Police Service Area September 2013Hot Spots, Eyewatch, Crime Prevention, Illegal Rubbish Dumping, NHW/Safer Communities Crime Reports, Road Deaths Caused by Speeding. Latrobe Crime Watch NewsLatrobe Police Service AreaNeighbourhood Watch Creating Safer CommunitiesSeptember 2013IMPORTANT NUMBERSEmergency 000, Mobiles 112, State the service you want – Police, Ambulance or Fire.Police: Boolarra 5169 6222, Churchill 5122 1790, Moe 5127 2222, Morwell 5131 5000Traralgon 5174 0900Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000Neighbourhood Watch & Safer CommunitiesUnit – Latrobe PSA, L/S/C brett.godden@police.vic.gov.au Facebook: Senior Constable Brett Child Protection 13 12 78, Consumer Affairs 5116 5701, Dept Primary Industry 136186. Dispute Settlement Centre 1800 658 528, Nurse on Call 1300 606 024, Poisons Information 13 11 26, VicRoads 131170 COMING EVENTS: OPEN INVITATION TO ALL LATROBE VALLEY RESIDENTSWed 28th August - Churchill District and Community Assoc Meeting - Churchill Community Hall - 7 pm Monday 7th October - Moe/Newborough Town Meeting - Moe RSL – Tuesday 1st October - Traralgon Town Meeting - Traralgon Police Station, Wednesday 2nd October - Morwell Town Meeting – Morwell RSL – Wednesday 9th October - HOT SPOTS – POLICE NEED THE PUBLIC’S HELPIT'S TIME TO CHANGE THE CULTURE AND START SAVING LIVESA MESSAGE FROM ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER ROBERT HILLROAD POLICING COMMAND.What we seem to ignore and not speak about is those that have been seriously injured as a result of road trauma. Every week there are around 100 people who are seriously injured as a result of a motor vehicle collision. These injuries include serious brain trauma, quadriplegia and paraplegia. Continued page three Death is a high price to pay for speeding, but it’s the hidden cost of road trauma we seem to forget. Every year around 280 people die on Victorian roads - these figures and collisions are widely reported on and spoken about. Each time we notify the public of a fatality on our roads it generates debate and engenders sympathy for loved ones that have been lost and the families they have left behind. What we seem to ignore and not speak about is those that have been seriously injured as a result of road trauma. Every week there are around 100 people who are seriously injured as a result of a motor vehicle collision. These injuries include serious brain trauma, quadriplegia and paraplegia. Whilst we have managed to significantly reduce the road toll over the past 40 years, we have not been able to reduce serious injury collisions to the same extent. Around 5500 people are seriously injured each year, with approximately 600 requiring long-term rehabilitation. The emotional and physical impact this has on families, friends and the injured is immeasurable. The ripple affect one serious injury collision or fatality has on a community cannot be truly understood, it’s something known only to those who have been through it. On 23 August Reproduced from Victoria Police Media at http://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/news/1220-it-s-time-to-change-the-culture-and-start-saving-lives.html SUCCESS FOR JOINT VIRTUAL EYEWATCH/PHYSICAL NHW MEETINGSVictoria Police's Latrobe Community Liaison Officer and Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator, Leading Senior Constable Held over three consecutive nights during the first week of the month at the Moe, Traralgon and Morwell physical Neighbourhood Watch meetings, the Eyewatch community was invited to participate and raise its town issues. "Our meeting numbers sky-rocketed," LSC Godden said, "We had 2,994 Eyewatchers following the Moe meeting, 3,126 following Traralgon's and 2,962 following Morwell's." The issues raised in the different towns varied. Moe was concerned about speeding and safety at the LSC Godden said the meetings were very well received and he will be continuing with the format. "The joint meetings were an experiment," he said, "a very successful experiment. There is no doubt the community supports the idea. It gives everyone the opportunity to let the police know what is of concern to them and we welcome the input." The joint online/physical meetings will be held at 7 pm on the first Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each month, with the exception of December and January when Neighbourhood Watch goes into recess for the summer holidays. The public can attend in person at the meetings as listed in the Coming Events section of this newsletter or participate in the virtual world through the Eyewatch – Latrobe Police Service Area Facebook page found at https://www.facebook.com/eyewatchlatrobepsa AUGUST NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH/SAFER COMMUNITIES GROUP REPORTSBOOLARRA/YINNAR DISTRICT CRIME REPORTASSAULTS - Nil for August (1 July) PROPERTY DAMAGE - 1 for August (Nil July) - Overnight 7th August a vehicle parked in Tarwin St, Boolarra had rocks thrown at the window. BURGLARY - 1 for August (Nil July) - Between 21st and 23rd August unknown offenders stole a chainsaw from an unlocked shed on a property in THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - 7 for August (Nil July) - The thefts from motor vehicle committed in Yinnar during August consist of three attempts to enter vehicles and four thefts which occurred in Hammond St, Rieniets Way, Quigley Sty, St James Dr and Bennett St (3). All vehicles entered were unlocked. CHURCHILL and DISTRICT MEETING and CRIME REPORT (INCLUDES JEERALANG)ASSAULTS - 4 for August (3 July) - In all four incidents an offender has been charged with assault related offences. PROPERTY DAMAGE - 6 for August (5 July) - Two offenders charged. Overnight 17th August unknown offenders have tagged jumps at the skate park as well as walls of businesses in the shopping centre. Photos of the graffiti can be viewed at Eyewatch Latrobe Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/eyewatchlatrobepsa posted 27th August, 2013.) BURGLARY - 4 for August (1 July) - One offender charged. The keys for a motor vehicle were stolen from a second vehicle in a residential garage in THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - 8 for August (11 July) - Overnight 21st August three vehicles in Winchester Way were entered with a GPS unit and coins stolen from one vehicle and various other items stolen from the other two vehicles. In the second theft a large amount of the property was recovered. Six of the vehicles were unlocked in driveways. THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE - 1 for August (1 July) - The only vehicle stolen during August was recovered. THEFT - 3 for August (2 July) - One offender charged. Overnight 9th August five standard roses were stolen from a garden in MOE/NEWBOROUGH MEETING and CRIME REPORTASSAULT - 12 for August (24 July) - In all except one of the incidents an offender has been charged. In the only incident where an offender is yet to be charged police are following up an identified suspect. PROPERTY DAMAGE - 17 for August (25 July) - Four offenders charged with one facing two counts of graffiti damage. Two youths were spoken to about damage caused at the BURGLARY - 7 for August (13 July) - One offender charged. For the second time in recent times a trailer manufacturer in THEFT FROM MOTOR CAR - 12 for August (7 July) - Overnight 14th August four vehicles were entered in Morgan Crt, Monte Cres (2) and Mervyn St with sunglasses, a GPS unit and coins stolen. All four vehicles were in residential driveways and unlocked. Two sets of registration plates were stolen from THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE - Nil for August (3 July) THEFT (OTHER) - 17 for August (14 July) - Four offenders charged with two being charged as a direct result of information received via Eyewatch Latrobe Facebook page. On 11th August a purse was stolen from the trolley of the victim whilst in a supermarket in ISSUES RAISED AT THE JOINT EYEWATCH VIRTUAL/PHYSICAL NHW MEETING: Speeding in 40 km/h zones in Lloyd and Elizabeth Streets – concerns passed to Latrobe Highway Patrol, Traffic Safety around the Elizabeth Street shops - concerns passed to Latrobe Highway Patrol, Speeding on Monash Road and Coach Road - concerns passed to Latrobe Highway Patrol, Drugs in Moe – concerns passed to Latrobe Information Unit. YALLOURN NORTH MEETING and CRIME REPORTThe next Yallourn North Neighbourhood Watch Town Meeting will be on Wednesday 9th October at the Yallourn North Bowling Club in PROPERTY DAMAGE - 1 for August (1 July) - On 1st August a concrete pot on the front veranda of a residence in THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE - 2 for August (Nil July) - Both vehicles stolen during August have been recovered. THEFT (OTHER) - Nil for August (1 July) MORWELL MEETING and CRIME REPORT(INCLUDES TYERS)ROBBERY - 2 for August (2 July) - One offender charged with armed robbery and attempted armed robbery whilst another will face one count of attempted armed robbery. ASSAULT - 22 for August (22 July) - In all incidents an offender has been charged with assault related offences. ARSON - Nil for August (2 July) PROPERTY DAMAGE - 25 for August (11 July) - Six offenders charged whilst police are following up an identified suspect in relation to another. Overnight 23rd August vehicles in Skeldale Wynd and Manor Rise were targeted with three having gold paint sprayed on them and a window smashed on another. BURGLARY - 5 for August (15 July) - All except two of the burglaries were committed on residential sheds or garages. A burglary was committed at an optometrist in Mid Valley on 17th August. A photo in relation to this can be viewed at Eyewatch Latrobe Facebook page (22nd August, 2013) THEFT FROM MOTOR CAR - 11 for August (14 July) - Four offenders charged with theft from motor vehicle. Folks, leaving items in unlocked vehicles is still an issue especially when parked in car parks. THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE - Nil for August (2 July) THEFT - 11 for August (10 July) - Between 10th - 16th August unknown offenders scaled a fence into a commercial yard in ISSUES RAISED AT THE JOINT EYEWATCH VIRTUAL/PHYSICAL NHW MEETING: Hooning on Morwell Streets – multiple locations passed onto the Latrobe Highway Patrol; Speeding on English Street – passed to the Highway Patrol; Traffic lights at McDonald Street – referred to VicRoads; Dirt bikes at Waterhole Creek - concerns passed to Latrobe Highway Patrol. School crossing supervision –Pedestrian Safety Around Schools fact sheet found at http://www.nhw.com.au/Eastern-Region/Latrobe/Fact-Sheet Cars parked on the road way in narrow streets – other drivers must exercise due care and give way when necessary. Speeding riders of motorised mobility devices and misuse of MMD – riders of MMD's are pedestrians and must behave as such, fact sheet found at http://www.nhw.com.au/Eastern-Region/Latrobe/Fact-Sheet and interview given on ABC radio.
TRARALGON MEETING and CRIME REPORT(INCLUDES GLENGARRY, TOONGABBIE, HAZELWOOD NORTH, TRARALGON SOUTH) ROBBERY - 1 for August (3 July) - Two offenders charged. ASSAULT - 23 for August (32 July) - In all except one incident an offender or offenders have been charged with some facing multiple charges from the one incident. In the only incident where an offender is yet to be charged police are following up an identified suspect. ARSON - 1 for August (1 July) - On 9th August unknown offenders set fire to paper in the toilet block in Apex Park, Gilmour St. This incident is mentioned on Eyewatch Latrobe Facebook on https://www.facebook.com/eyewatchlatrobepsa (Posted 30th August, 2013.) PROPERTY DAMAGE - 39 for August (29 July) - Nine offenders charged. A large number of the damages relate to rocks/stones being thrown at windows of businesses or residences with no apparent attempt to gain entry. A number of vehicles in the car park off BURGLARY - 13 for August (13 July) - Three offenders charged. Overnight 11th August unknown offenders broke into the Eye Care business in THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - 23 for August (22 July) - Nearly all the thefts were committed in residential areas of Traralgon with a large number of unlocked vehicles entered with handbags, purses, wallets and loose items taken. A Maton guitar was stolen from a vehicle in the driveway of a premises in THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE - Nil for August (3 July) THEFT - 15 for August (7 July) - Three offenders charged whilst police are following up an identified suspect in relation to a theft in ISSUES RAISED AT THE JOINT EYEWATCH VIRTUAL/PHYSICAL NHW MEETING: Driving whilst using fog lights – for rules visit http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/SafetyAndRules/SaferVehicles/VehicleDesignStandardsAndAccessories/FogAndDrivingLights.htm CBD Safety and CBD CCTV camera – Q&A session; Noise complaints and times noise can go until – Posted the EPA Prohibited Noise Schedule found at http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/your-environment/noise/residential-noise/prohibited-times-for-residential-noise ; Speeding on the highway between Morwell and Traralgon – routinely patrolled by the highway patrol; Fireworks – illegal or otherwise – events usually registered with Latrobe City, anything else is illegal so report to police; Cars not stopping at the pedestrian crossing on Franklin Street - concerns passed to Latrobe Highway Patrol.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS – WORKPLACE SECURITYYour workplace is where you have a right to be and where you also have a right to feel secure and safe. Unfortunately, some people who visit your workplace, and occasionally some who work with you, will seek to take advantage of a lack of security. To maintain security in your workplace, if you see someone you don't know or someone is in a part of the building or in an office where they should not normally be, verify the identity of that person. If they do have a right to be there they will not be offended if you ask for some ID. Similarly, be careful that someone does not simply follow you through a security door. Make sure you wear your work ID at all time and question those who do not wear their own. Do not leave your valuables unsecured, such as in an unlocked drawer or cupboard, particularly if you work alone. It can be easy for one person to distract you and maintain your attention whilst an accomplice enters an office area to rummage through unlocked drawers. CRIME PREVENTION TIPS – PROTECT YOUR P.I.N NUMBERYour Personal Identification Number, commonly known as your P.I.N is your SECRET numeric password used to access your bank funds when you use an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM). Your P.I.N is used to authenticate your right to use your bank’s computer system. Your CONFIDENTIAL P.I.N gains you access to your banking system only when the number entered matches with the number stored in the system. Your P.I.N does not identify you personally. It is therefore vital for you to protect your PIN number. Never disclose your P.I.N to another person; Memorize your P.I.N and remember it is your electronic signature. If you think someone knows your P.I.N, contact your financial institution immediately to cancel the card or change your P.I.N. Never write your P.I.N down and then keep it in your purse or wallet. If your purse or wallet is stolen and your P.I.N is written down, the thief has easy access to your bank accounts. If you feel you need to keep a written record of your P.I.N, keep it in a place separate from your Access Card. Never keep them together. When withdrawing money at an ATM or at point of sale, use your hand to screen the key pad to protect the security of your P.I.N. (Personal Identification Number). OFFENDER TRACKED DOWN FOR JEERALANG JUNCTION RUBBISH DUMPINGALERT WITNESS HELPS POLICEIn mid-August Churchill Police were alerted to the dumping of approximately 20 black garbage bags of rubbish on An alert citizen witnessed the dumping of the rubbish, was quick to note down the registration number and description of the vehicle involved and duly reported his observations to police. Police then commenced the task of tracking down the vehicle and as often happens, the vehicle was no longer garaged at the address where it was registered. Unfortunately for the offender, the alert witness observed the vehicle a second time and this time was able to provide the police with an address where the vehicle was sighted. Further investigation by the police subsequently lead to the identification and charging of the rubbish dumper with offences under the Environmental Protection Act. Importantly, the offender was made to clean up his mess and dispose of the rubbish legally. Rubbish dumping in the Police and council Local Laws Officers will investigate illegally dumped rubbish and offenders will be pursued. Rubbish dumped in the bush is not just an eyesore, it can also be used as an ignition point for arsonists. We really need to catch the people responsible for dumping rubbish before a simple litter offence turns into a possible tragic and catastrophic event. The public is urged to download NHW's Suspicious Incident Report and keep it on hand in the lead-up to the bushfire season. Copies of the Neighbourhood Watch Suspicious Incident Report may be downloaded at the CRIME SCENE EXAMINATION – WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP? A MESSAGE FROM SERGEANT GAVIN PURCELLOFFICER IN CHARGE OF MORWELL CRIME SCENE SERVICESThe Latrobe Crime Scene Services is asking for your help. This small unit of dedicated Crime Scene Officers are tasked with examining crime scenes such as house and business burglaries or cars that have been stolen and recovered or have had items stolen from them. From DNA to fingerprints and photography, this team will examine your scene for vital clues to help identify the offenders, but we need your help. What we are asking is that if you are unfortunate enough to be the victim of a crime such as burglary, theft of a car or theft from a car, we ask you to, where possible, leave it alone until the Crime Scene Officers have examined it. Don't touch it, don't walk through it and don't clean it up. This will give us the best chance of finding evidence and hopefully linking those clues to the offenders. SUCCESS FOR EYEWATCHLIKE
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