Named and shamed: Aussie stars jailed over failed cocaine deals
Former sport stars and exotic dancers have been jailed in some of the wilder cocaine deals that failed in the country. Here’s a look at what happened.
Police & Courts Victoria
Machete seized in police blitz on car thieves and hoons in Melbourne’s west
A major police crackdown has led to dozens of arrests, including one man who was caught with a machete in the back of an allegedly stolen car.
Somalia-born man charged with alleged visa breaches
A Somalia-born man on a visa has been arrested in Melbourne after allegedly breaching his electronic monitoring conditions and committing a serious crime on bail.
Thugs who post and boast about crimes on social media will cop extra jail time
A crackdown on offenders who brag about their crimes online will see thugs face tougher sentences. This is how Victoria’s new laws will work.
More Stories
Former AFL player launches bail bid after sparking police manhunt
Ex Collingwood and Richmond player Aaron James has indicated he wants to apply for bail in his first court appearance since he sparked a manhunt for his arrest.
Shocking number of accused were out on bail at the time of Northland affray
Six out of seven young men arrested for the shocking machete attack at Northland Shopping Centre were out on bail at the time, including the alleged ringleaders.
Centrelink charged over stabbing of worker at Airport West office
A woman almost died when a customer slashed her with a knife at a Melbourne Centrelink office. Now federal authorities are going after the agency.
Bumbling arsonist stops, drops and rolls after attacking restaurant
A careless arsonists has been forced to roll on the ground after setting a Middle Eastern restaurant on fire in Campbellfield, as police appeal for information about the attack.
Seven people arrested over Northland machete brawl
Police have made more arrests over the terrifying gang fight at Northland shopping centre, while retailers report a spike in machete sales on the eve of the sales ban.
Shock at alleged sex assault at Melbourne special school
Police are investigating an alleged assault on a student at Diamond Valley Special Development School as a witness described yelling and screaming when they noticed what was happening.
Erin Patterson in her own words: Recorded police interview played in court
Erin Patterson’s account of the deadly beef wellington lunch has been revealed to the jury today as footage of the accused murderer’s police interview was played in court.
Kangaroo excuse: Missing AFL umpire’s bizarre court no show
A former AFL umpire blamed a kangaroo for his failure to attend court to answer claims that he defrauded his employer of $8.7 million.
Aged care deaths from resident-on-resident aggression spur coronial inquest
Eight elderly Victorians died from resident-on-resident aggression in just nine months. A coroner is examining how aged care facilities can better protect their residents.
13yr arrested after 3hr chase in stolen Porsche in Melb’s southeast
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after taking police on a near three-hour chase through Melbourne’s southeast in a high-powered luxury Porsche.
Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-victoria/page/20