NOVEMBER 22, 2016 \ STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
NEWS + SPORT + PROPERTY GUIDE A new partnership between Star Weekly and police aims to help make Melton’s streets safer.
Eyes and ears go on the alert
Melton’s most wanted
Let’s help Melton Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your local police station.
Sherice BONN IC (15-01-1977) I
At the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on August 26, 2016, Sherice Bonnici failed to appear to answer charges including handling stolen goods, theft, possessing a drug of dependence, carry a prohibited weapon and traffic offences. Ten warrants to arrest were issued on this date. Police are seeking information as to the current whereabouts of Bonnici. Any Information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
Vane STOJCEV (03-07-1984)
At the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on September 23, 2016, Vane Stojcev failed to appear to answer charges including theft of motor vehicle, theft, handle stolen goods, criminal damage, failing to answer bail and traffic matters. Ten warrants are in existence for Stojcev’s arrest. Police are seeking information as to his current whereabouts.
At 9.15pm on November 14, 2016, the man pictured above attended at a service station in Rockbank where he filled his vehicle with unleaded petrol to the value of $20. He then drove off without making any attempt to pay for the petrol. Police are seeking to identify the above male.
Police have called on residents to help them locate Melton’s ‘most wanted’ offenders. Star Weekly Weekly, in partnership with Victoria Police, today launched a new series calling on residents to help police clean up the streets. Melton’s Most Wanted will be a regular feature in our print edition. It will also be posted on Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly’s Facebook page and online at www. starweekly.com.au Victoria Police Inspector Dave Byrt said everyone can, and should, contribute to community safety. “The community are our eyes and ears, and our success in this regard depends on community participation,” he said. “I would encourage everyone to closely follow Melton’s Most Wanted and Star Weekly, and contact Crime Stoppers if they have any information concerning these persons of interest.” Star Weekly’s editor-in-chief Stephen Linnell said it is important the whole community get behind Melton police. “Our police do a fantastic job. But they need the community to help them,” he said. “This initiative will hopefully result in offenders being tracked down, caught and dealt with by the courts. “We urge the community to share our Facebook posts and the images in print and online, to help our police.” Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these offenders should contact Crime Stoppers or local police.
Community cash splash By Sumeyya Ilanbey Melton council has received more than $4 million in state government funding to upgrade community facilities. Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins announced on Saturday that five projects had been given a funding boost as part of the Growing Suburbs Fund. The funding includes: • $2.5 million for the expansion of the Caroline Springs Leisure Centre; • $1 million for the second stage of the Burnside Multipurpose Community Centre;
• $500,000 towards the construction of a new scout adventure activity centre at the Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve; • $190,000 for the Melton Botanic Trail that will connect the Melton Botanic Gardens to the Toolern Creek Trail; and • $194,000 for upgrades to Kenswick Drive Reserve, including seating, shelter, playgrounds, trees and landscaping. A state government spokesman said most of the Melton projects funded this year were in the town’s eastern corridor. The Melton township received more than $6.3 million last year. Melton mayor Sophie Ramsey said the
funding would go a long way in supporting the fast-growing municipality. “Council works hard to provide the kinds of services and spaces that a growing community requires,” she said. “We can’t do this on our own and we’re really grateful to the state government.” Even happier – and more emotional – was Caroline Springs Scout group leader Claire Mouser, who has been waiting more than six years for a dedicated scout facility. Ms Mouser said the group was currently meeting in an old and small facility in Brimbank, with members travelling up to
15 kilometres out of the area for scouting activities. “It’s been a six-year battle to find a facility in Caroline Springs,” Ms Mouser said. “A lot of our kids are disadvantaged and special needs kids … they need somewhere to fit in. We’re just thrilled and glad of council’s support, as well as the state government’s support.” Construction on the $1.75 million facility is expected to start next year after Scouts Victoria announced $1 million in funding for the building. Melton council will contribute $250,000.