Two men have been charged after a stolen vehicle was spotted allegedly speeding around Shepparton early hours 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 Kialla 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 endanger life, dangerous driving while pursued by police, theft of motor vehicle, possess methylamphetamine, possess cannabis, fail to stop vehicle on police direction, deal property suspected proceeds of crime, drive in a manner dangerous, unlicensed driving and use unregistered motor vehicle.
He was remanded to appear at Shepparton Magistrates' Court today.
A 24-year-old Sydenham man has been charged with possess methylamphetamine.
He was bailed to appear at Seymour Magistrates' Court on 15 January 2025.
The Holden was allegedly stolen from an Altona address last week.
