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Erin ConstableMaroondah and Whitehorse Reporter

Erin Constable s a community news reporter at the Herald Sun for the Whitehorse and Maroondah regions. She covers courts, council, crime and breaking news.

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Outer East

28-11-2023 Geelong Police and Public Transport Victoria officers conduct Operation BANDIT at Geelong bus exchange targeting anti-social behaviour and fare evasion. Picture: Brad Fleet

Woman ‘at risk of jail’ after bashing teen girl on Wesburn bus

A 15-year-old girl — who was listening to music on a Wesburn bus — has been violently bashed by the woman sitting behind her.

Outer East

READER PIX Robyn KuysEmail address wkuys@netspace.net.auContact number 0400144469Suburb EmeraldLocation of photo Yarra River, WarburtonTime of photo1.15pm

Woman’s death in Yarra River declared not suspicious

The death of a woman — whose body was found in the Yarra River on Monday morning — has been declared not suspicious.

West

Machete-wielding crim drops phone during home invasion

Four armed balaclava-clad men stormed a Little River home, holding a machete to one terrified resident and terrorising two more with an imitation gun and a baseball bat.

East

Gamer in headphones sits in front of a blank monitor in dark room

Computer geek busted with vile child abuse material

A budding Melbourne video game designer asked a court to be allowed to keep his $3000 computer he used to download child abuse material so he could continue his hobby.

Outer East

Detectives have uncovered a Croydon manâs alleged 3D gun printing plot, seizing several guns, tasers and printers. During a search warrant of a home, investigators discovered eight 3D printed handguns, one privately made metal handgun, ammunition and five 3D printers. There was also two tasers, methylamphetamine, several gel blasters, imitation firearms and gun accessories inside the home. A 38-year-old Croydon man was arrested and charged with manufacturing handgun charges, possessing a weapon and trafficking meth. Picture: Victoria Police

3D printed guns, drugs allegedly found in Croydon man’s home

A Croydon man accused of running a 3D gun printing plot has fronted court, after police allegedly seized several guns, tasers and printers from his home.

Outer East

GENERIC IMAGE Teenager studying for exams in front of computer

Exam stress led to child abuse material on teen’s phone, court hears

A Wantirna South teen — who was caught with child abuse material — has claimed he started accessing the material due to the stress from his final exams.

East

Marcellin dux of 2015 Sam Sang Rowley has been charged by the JACET division of the AFP. Picture: Facebook

Trial for Marcellin dux allegedly caught with child abuse material

A former dux at a prestigious private school in Melbourne’s east will stand trial after boarder force officers allegedly discovered child abuse material on his phone at the airport.

West

Grub Melton cop took advantage of family violence victims

A Melton police officer has been sentenced for his “predatory sexual pursuit” of two family violence victims whose cases he was investigating.

West

RODNEY Phillips shot a policeman in the head days after being released from prison in July 2015.

Notorious Prisoner of War gang member jailed for gun, drugs

A Notorious Prisoner of War gang member who once went on a crime rampage against the family of dead drug lord Carl Williams has been jailed again on gun and drug charges.

Outer East

Warburton traders have been forced to shut up shop early on weekends as customers spend less time stores due to parking fears, one month after the controversial paid parking trial began. Picture: Erin Constable

Warburton paid parking pilot confusing tourists, hurting traders

Warburton traders have been forced to close early on weekends, blaming a paid parking trial for a drop off in tourists spending time in the town.

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