Police & Courts
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Man threatened to kill mother and bash partner, court told
A MILDURA man who threatened to kill his mother and bash his girlfriend has avoided a term of imprisonment. Mildura Magistrates’ Court was this week…
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Sunraysia drivers show welcome caution, say police
SUNRAYSIA residents travelling across Victoria are being urged to take care on the roads as Mildura police continue their 24-day safety operation. Distracted and fatigued…
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Missing girl, 10, last seen in Mildura
MILDURA police are appealing for public assistance to help find missing girl Myriah Rorke. The 10-year-old was last seen at a Deakin Avenue motel on…
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Teen’s ‘scary’ nights in custody over thefts
A TEENAGER will be home for Christmas after spending two “really scary” nights in custody this week. The 14-year-old appeared in a Children’s Court where…
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Bail refused for alleged drug trafficker
A FATHER of two, alleged to have been part of a drug trafficking syndicate in the region, will spend Christmas in jail after an application…
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Police send zero-tolerance warning for Christmas and New Year
MILDURA police have pleaded for residents and visitors to the region to take care of themselves and others over the festive period. Police Inspector John…
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Police probe shop thefts
MILDURA police are investigating two thefts that took place on November 13 at two retail stores in the Mildura area. It is believed two females…
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Man lied to police about hit and run, court told
A MAN who claimed to be the victim of a hit and run earlier this year has pleaded guilty to perjury. More police and courts…
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Mildura police charge 12 people in major drug sting
AS part of a major drug operation, Mildura police have charged 12 members of a drug syndicate, and will allege they trafficked $150,000 of ice…
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Suspicious fire in Koorlong State Forest under investigation
FIRE crews were forced into action this week with extreme temperatures and a suspicious fire in Koorlong State Forest. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) district…
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Armed robbery at Mildura Red Rooster
A YOUNG staff member at Mildura’s Red Rooster store was threatened with a hammer during an armed robbery on Thursday night. Acting inspector Daron Hulls…
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Mildura crime rate rises, fourth worst in Victoria
DRUG and family violence offences continue to be drivers of Mildura’s increasing crime rate, which is the fourth worst in the state. The Crime Statistics…