Child molesting driving instructor faces court
A driving instructor who sexually abused two of his disabled students during lessons and told police the victims “started it” has had his day in court, supported by his “devastated” wife of 55 years.
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Man arrested after Point Cook police chase
A man has been arrested following an alleged high-speed chase in Melbourne’s southwest which saw a driver reach speeds of up to 180km/h along the Princes Hwy. It comes after the alleged hoon made a desperate attempt to get away when officers closed in.
Crazy mum who bashed daughter’s ex learns fate
An innocent teen has been left feeling scared to be alone after his ex-girlfriend’s mother bashed him in a bizarre attack at a Frankston park. But the woman also suffered from horrifying abuse after fleeing a war-torn country, it has been revealed.
Dandenong druggie dad-to-be faces court
A Magistrate has told an alleged Dandenong crim he should name his soon-to-be-born baby ‘Lucky’ after he was bailed to support his heavily pregnant girlfriend. But the man was warned he’ll be locked up if he steps out of line.
PR high-flyer faces court over drunken drive
The director of one of the country’s leading PR relations groups and brother of a state Liberal MP got drunk behind the wheel of his Mercedes and led police on a pursuit in Bayside. But a traumatic event led to the incident, it has been revealed.
Man fronts court after creepy attacks in CBD
A 40-year-old man has appeared in court following a string of attacks in Melbourne’s CBD, including one on a terrified teenage girl who rushed to a stranger for help. And the man has been accused of more disturbing crimes, it has been revealed.
Inked-up Werribee Centrelink thief learns fate
An inked-up Werribee fraudster who cost taxpayers more than $75,000 when he rorted Centrelink by claiming he needed carer’s payments has along a history of ripping off the government, a court has heard.
Scoundrel hoodie-wearing spitter on the run
A red-hooded man is wanted for allegedly spitting in another man’s face in Melbourne’s CBD during Victoria’s coronavirus lockdown. But it’s the alleged spitter’s footwear that could help police track him down.
Accused blind-drunk learner allegedly blew four times limit
An accused boozed-up learner has learnt a sobering lesson after he was spotted flying along a St Albans street before allegedly blowing four times the legal limit. And the 25-year-old is facing a stack of charges in court.
Frankston short-stay exposed as drug den
People who had their phones and tools stolen in the Frankston region could be lucky enough to be reunited with their items after a large amount of pinched goods were uncovered at a short-stay drug den. And the three occupants are set to face court.
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