Police & Courts
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Mildura family violence peaked as lockdowns began, data says
FAMILY violence rates in Mildura peaked as the region went into COVID-19 lockdown, official data shows. However, data released by the Crime Statistics Agency showed…
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Weapons amnesty aims to make Sunraysia a safer place
NEXT month Sunraysia residents can surrender any unregistered, unwanted or illegal firearms or weapons to a local police station or licensed firearm dealer, no questions…
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Mildura court told punch came from a ‘gentle’ man
A PUNCH in Langtree Mall left a young man with a fractured eye socket, Mildura Magistrates’ Court has heard. Jermayne Kennedy pleaded guilty to recklessly…
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Stubbies cost Mildura thief $50 each
A DRUNKEN mistake has proved costly for a Mildura man who broke into a local sporting club. At Mildura Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, Magistrate Michael…
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Alleged $1m thief struggling to pay for solicitor
A SUNRAYSIA woman, accused of stealing more than $1 million from Merbein Mushrooms, is trying to secure money for a solicitor, a court has heard.…
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Boy, 13, gets probation over Mildura armed robbery bid
A 13-year-old boy who was involved in a plot to stab and rob a taxi driver has been given a chance on probation. On Thursday,…
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Teenage attacker praised for avoiding trouble
A TEENAGER who punched and kicked another girl as she lay on the ground near Langtree Mall last year has been praised for staying out…
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Mildura Court told stolen quad bike was ‘hard rubbish’
A LONG-term drug user has claimed the quad bike he stole from the back of a shop was “hard rubbish”. The man was sentenced to…
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Lockdown escapee tells Mildura court he won’t return to city
A MELBOURNE man who spent four days in jail for a COVID-19 breach has been freed to remain in Mildura. Bryce Jeromin, who had escaped…
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Woman fined for dog breakout
A WOMAN has been fined for breaking into the Mildura Animal Shelter to retrieve her dog. Danielle Harker’s dog, Buddha, had been temporarily staying at…
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Mildura hostel assault earns unwelcome guest jail and fine
AN IRISH man will spend two months in jail after breaking the noses of two partygoers at a Mildura backpacker hostel. Jack Rogers pleaded guilty…
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Feel sympathy for $100,000 Mildura fraudster, court told
A JUDGE has been urged to feel “real sympathy” towards a Mildura woman who defrauded an aged-care resident out of more than $100,000. Kaylene Joy…
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