MELTON: Arrest after pursuit
Police harged a man following a pursuit in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Melton on Sunday morning (Mar. 23).
Officers spotted a grey Toyota with alleged false registration plates on Mavi Avenue in Melton about 4.20am.
A man was slumped over the steering wheel and appeared to be unresponsive.
Police used tyre deflation devices and attempted to arrest the driver.
They deployed OC spray, but the Toyota sped off on its rims.
The vehicle was followed during a pursuit through the Melton area.
Police ended the pursuit for the safety of other road users after the Toyota allegedly entered the Western Freeway on the wrong side at the Melton Ferris Rd intersection and drove towards incoming traffic.
Officers once again pursued the vehicle as it reached the Werribee exit at Hopkins Rd.
Police managed to box the Toyota in on the freeway between Hopkins Rd and Caroline Springs Boulevard, bringing it to a stop.
The male driver, who allegedly did not comply with police, was pulled out of the vehicle and arrested at the scene.
The Toyota was allegedly stolen from Brunswick St in North Fitzroy on March 6.
The 32-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with several offences including:
• theft of motor vehicle
• handle stolen goods
• fail to stop on police direction
• reckless conduct endanger life
• dangerous driving while pursued by police
• drive disqualified
• drugs offences
He was remanded to directly appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

