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ITEMS LOCATED IN ALEXANDRA
Earlier this year two blue dry boxes were located by Alexandra police. Police would like to return the boxes and their contents to their owner.
If you believe these boxes may belong to you, please contact Alexandra Police Station on 03 5772 1040.
Reference: 202602-E-0522
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POLICE OPERATION REGAL
Victoria Police is urging motorists to take extra care on the roads as wet and wintery conditions are expected over the King’s Birthday long weekend.
The warning comes as Victoria Police launches Operation Regal, a four-day blitz across the state’s roads that will see police highly visible and enforcing in an effort to reduce road trauma.
There have been 109 lives lost on Victorian roads in 2026, and while this is currently trending down compared to last year, police are pleading with motorists to avoid being complacent over the coming weeks.
A total 63 lives were lost on Victorian roads between during winter (June to August) last year, including 15 pedestrians and 12 motorcyclists.
With winter officially getting underway this week, police are urging motorists to take extra care and pay attention behind the wheel, particularly with reduced daylight hours and wet weather impacting road visibility and conditions.
Police will be focused on speeding, distraction and impaired driving this King’s Birthday long weekend, which has been identified as a high-risk period on Victoria’s roads.
With the state’s snow season kicking off this weekend, major roads heading to alpine areas will be targeted, as well as highways and freeways to regional holiday hotspots.
Those heading to the snow are being urged to monitor conditions prior to travelling and ensure they’re carrying and using appropriate wheel chains as required.
Failing to carry wheel chains in Victoria may result in a $407 fine, while failing to fit wheel chains when directed can incur a $1018 fine.
With several events and festivals scheduled across state over the weekend, police will also prioritise roadside alcohol and drug testing, with motorists warned to expect to be tested anywhere, anytime.
During last year’s Operation Regal enforcement period, police issued more than 6000 infringements.
Operation Regal starts at 12:01am on Friday 6 June and ends at 11:59pm on Monday 8 June 2026.
For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads, visit the Road Safety page on the Victoria Police website.
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FROM POLICE MEDIA 6.47pm - BLACK SPUR INCIDENT:
"Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the discovery of a man’s body inside a vehicle in Fernshaw on Sunday 31 May.
"Officers were patrolling the area when they observed a vehicle down an embankment just off the Maroondah Highway around 10.30am.
"The body, which is yet to be formally identified, is believed to be that of missing 96-year-old man Hoey Kou (David).
"The death is not being treated as suspicious."
They also stated that the road should now be open.
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