Case of alleged Easey Street killer hit with 3-month delay
Accused double killer Perry Kouroumblis has appeared in court via video link, learning his case will face a months-long delay as the defence and prosecution await results of key evidence.
Police & Courts Victoria
Man who drove teens around to slingshot marbles sentenced
A man who drove two teenagers around town so they could slingshot marbles at buildings causing nearly $250k worth of damage just wanted to be “one of the boys”.
Crash expert to give key evidence in Samantha Murphy case
A crash reconstruction expert will be among the key witnesses called in the case against Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy’s accused killer.
Record 15,000 knives seized in bloody year on Melbourne streets
Dodgy businesses have been busted selling knives to young criminals after police seized a record number of weapons in huge stings across the state.
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Terrified prison guards ‘buying’ safety by bribing young inmates
Traumatised prison guards have lifted the lid on the desperate lengths some staff are going to protect themselves from violent young inmates, including bribing them with drugs and porn.
Victoria Police facing IBAC probe for ‘failing’ to tackle anti-Semitism crisis
Victoria Police may be probed by the anti-corruption watchdog over allegations it failed to crack down on the dangerous rise of anti-Semitism in the state.
US woman allegedly caught with 12kg of cocaine at a Melbourne hotel
A hotel-hopping US woman is facing potential life imprisonment after allegedly smuggling bags packed with cocaine into Melbourne CBD.
From ‘The Punisher’ to Kazem Hamad: New tobacco war intel
Illicit tobacco has reignited Melbourne’s gangland war as Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim was killed. With Kazem Hamad allegedly in control, the bloodshed has spread to Sydney. This is what’s at stake.
Teen thugs allegedly caught on camera bashing liquor store worker
Security footage has captured the terrifying moment a liquor store worker was allegedly bashed by a group of teenage thugs trying to steal bottles of alcohol in Healesville. Watch the footage.
Teens charged over terrifying crash involving AFL star’s car
Two teenagers accused of threatening two drivers with an axe before flipping their car and crashing into Hawthorn champion Jordan Lewis’ SUV have been charged by police.
Criminals infusing clothes with ice in shocking smuggling plot
A number of recent busts in Melbourne and interstate has indicated syndicates are turning to a risky method as a way to get methamphetamine past border controls.
Fifth man charged over murder of young Melton footballer
A fifth man has been charged over the alleged murder of a young Melton footballer who was stabbed to death in a brawl involving up to 40 youths.
No confidence vote looms against state’s top cop
Senior police have fired a major shot in the ongoing war with force command with members set to vote on a no confidence motion against Shane Patton, who is set to be handed a second term as chief commissioner.
Man charged with arson over Craigieburn tobacco shop fire
Detectives have charged a man accused of torching a Craigieburn smoke shop late last year as the state’s tobacco wars rage on.
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