BROADFORD, VIC. — Two men have now been charged after a stolen vehicle was spotted allegedly speeding around Shepparton in the early hours of this morning.
The stolen white Holden ute was seen driving on Wyndham Street about 12.45am.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle before the driver allegedly turned off the Holden’s headlights and took off.
The Holden drove along the Goulburn Valley Highway in Kiala West, reaching alleged speeds of up to 160kph.
Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device at the Hume Freeway on-ramp at Broadford.
Officers moved in and arrested the two alleged occupants of the car.
A 29-year-old Tullamarine man has been charged with reckless conduct endangering life, dangerous driving while pursued by police, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of methylamphetamine, possession of cannabis, fail to stop vehicle on police direction, deal property suspected proceeds of crime, drive in a manner dangerous, unlicensed driving and use an unregistered motor vehicle.
He was remanded to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court later today.
A 24-year-old Sydenham man has been charged with possessing methylamphetamine.
He was bailed to appear at Seymour Magistrates’ Court on January 15, 2025.
The Holden was allegedly stolen from an Altona address last week.
