General News
26 February, 2026
Man arrested after air wing search
AN Inglewood man has been charged after police air wing tracked a stolen car through Bendigo suburbs overnight.
The man, 45, has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, fix stolen registration plate on vehicle, drive whilst disqualified, dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, drive in a manner dangerous, drive in a speed dangerous, exceeding the speed limit and drug driving.
Police said this morning the vehicle was first spotted in York Street by divisional van members on patrol, on Wednesday 25 February, about 7.45pm.
"When members went to intercept the allegedly stolen Black 2022 Toyota Corolla the driver sped off and failed to stop for police.
"The Air Wing, who was out and about in Bendigo overnight, assisted members from above and tracked the vehicle as it travelled through Kennington, Whitehills, Epsom, Eaglehawk and Long Gully.
"Meanwhile local units co-ordinated a response on the ground and moved in when one of the occupants was dropped off in Daniel Street Long Gully.
"The 22-year-old, who was seen going into a home in Albert Street, was taken into custody after officers cordoned off the area.
"The vehicle, which was allegedly stolen from Castlemaine on February 18, was found dumped in York Steet shortly after.
"A 45-year-old man, who is believed to have dumped the vehicle, was arrested by members nearby.
"The Inglewood man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, fix stolen registration plate on vehicle, drive whilst disqualified, dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, drive in a manner dangerous, drive in a speed dangerous, exceeding the speed limit and drug driving.
"The younger man from Bendigo, has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, drive whilst disqualified, dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, fail to stop on police direction, drive at a speed dangerous, disobey traffic control signal, reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct serious injury and handle stolen goods.
"Both men have been remanded in custody to appear before Bendigo Magistrates’ Court today, February 26."