Eyewatch - Baw Baw Police Service Area

28/09/2026

Detectives have charged a man following a fire at a funeral home in Warragul on Wednesday 23 September.

It's alleged a man walked along Howitt Street towards the funeral home on Korumburra-Warragul Road, where he smashed several windows on the side of the building about 7.30pm.

Police will allege he then threw an item inside, starting the fire, then fled on foot along Landsborough Street.

A staff member was inside at the time of the incident and managed to self-evacuate uninjured.

There was significant damage to the building.

Officers searched the area and arrested a 43-year-old man nearby.

The Warragul man has been charged and was remanded to face Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with CCTV/dashcam vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Baw Baw Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fire at a funeral home in Warragul last night.

25/09/2026

LOCAL GOOD SAMARITAN

On Thursday the 24th of September 2026 at approximately 1:15pm, a member of the public located a wallet in the Warragul Coles carpark containing $2,100 cash.

This member of the public gave the wallet to Coles staff who then handed it in to the Warragul Police Station, police members were able to reunite the wallet and cash to its rightful owner.

"It has restored my faith in humanity" the gentleman said when he had his wallet returned and no cash was missing.

25/09/2026

APPEAL FOR WITNESSES FOLLOWING ARSON IN WARRAGUL 🔦📷📹

Detectives from the Baw Baw Crime Investigation unit are seeking assistance from the public in obtaining dash-cam footage at the major roundabout near the Warragul Hospital & Nielsen Funerals from the 23rd of September 2026.

This major roundabout services Howitt Street, Landsborough Street, Bona Vista Road, Rulemount Road, Korumburra-Warragul Road, and also services as an entrance/exit for the Princes Freeway.

Detectives are seeking dashcam footage from any vehicles that were at or near that location between approximately 7:10pm–7:50PM on Wednesday the 23rd of September 2026.

If you, or anyone you know may be able to help investigators please call the Warragul Police Station on 5622 7111.

24/09/2026

On 29 September, police from across Australasia will gather to honour their fallen colleagues for National Police Remembrance Day.

Victoria Police will hold a service at the St Kilda Road memorial to remember the 178 officers who have lost their lives since the force was established in 1853.

Services will also be held in towns and suburbs across the state. Find your local service: www.police.vic.gov.au/national-police-remembrance-day-and-memorial

24/09/2026

Operation Convergence hits the town running.

On Monday 21st September 2026, local police from Baw Baw CIU, Proactive Policing Unit and Warragul Uniform were out in the Warragul C*D patrolling as part of Operation Convergence which will run from September 21st to December 21st.

During patrols police attended a call for suspicious people in the area where three people were spoken to and one 26-year-old male from Morwell was subsequently arrested for Theft of Motor Vehicle and Petrol Theft.

The community will continue to see a presence of police in the coming weeks as they continue to focus on patrolling retail precincts, transport hubs and residential activity areas through focused deterrence, high visibility patrols and proactive policing activities.

24/09/2026

23/09/2026

The Lions want a three-peat. Freo wants Wharfie Time. We want every Victorian to get home safely.

This weekend, Operation Scoreboard will see a highly visible police presence right across Victoria, with a major focus on drink and drug driving.

Almost 1,000 motorists have been caught driving under the influence over the Grand Final long weekend in the past four years, with many detections occurring on Grand Final Saturday.

Whether you're heading away, hosting a barbecue or celebrating with mates, plan ahead. Never get behind the wheel impaired, stick to the speed limit and take regular breaks on longer drives.

If you're travelling this weekend, expect to see police anywhere, anytime.

Read more: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-tackle-drink-and-drug-drivers-grand-final-weekend

21/09/2026

Two people have died following a single vehicle crash in Shady Creek on Saturday evening.

Read more: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/double-fatality-shady-creek

Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

17/09/2026

Welcome to the Booze Bus Weekly Round Up covering the 7th of September through to the 13th of September.

Last week the buses again deployed to locations around Melbourne and Geelong. They also deployed to Bendigo for four days, and assisted Highway and Uniform units with Operation Funnel Web in the Kingston PSA.

A total of 47 Drink Driving offences were detected in the 7 day period, along with 5 Drug Driving offences.

Operation Funnel Web in Kingston accounted for 19 of the drink driving offences, Wyndham had 5, Whittlesea had 4, and Bendigo had 3.

Of the 47 alcohol readings, a total 14 readings were double the legal limit or higher, with the highest readings being 0.149 in Lalor, and 0.132 in Melbourne.

The cost of drink driving is more than just your licence. There are fines imposed, interlock conditions, and the three year Zero Alcohol condition. Please think twice before choosing to drive a motor vehicle after you have had a few drinks.

15/09/2026

Cybercriminals will try and reroute legitimate payments straight into their own bank accounts by impersonating a business, supplier, coworker, or client. They will pressure you with urgent or overdue deadlines (e.g. before a weekend or end of day), provide unusual instructions or ask you to update your personal or bank details.

Do not send money or provide any personal information.

Always verify by calling or contacting the person or business via their official website.

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