A man has faced a Bendigo court, accused of crashing into police vehicles, exposing officers to risk and assaulting police members.
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Timothy Walker, 36, appeared at the Bendigo Magistrates' Court on Monday via video link from the police station cells.
He is charged with four counts of intentionally exposing an emergency worker to risk by driving, four counts of assaulting an emergency worker on duty, conduct endangering serious injury, two counts of dangerous driving while pursued by police, failing to stop on police direction, six counts of unlicensed driving, aggravated burglary, four counts of burglary, nine counts of theft, and attempting to commit an indictable offence.
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Charge sheets obtained by the Bendigo Advertiser show the victims of the alleged offences of exposing emergency workers to risk and assaulting emergency workers were police officers.
It is alleged that Mr Walker engaged in erratic driving that saw him collide with police vehicles and put people at risk of serious injury.
These alleged offences occurred at Hawthorn on Monday, November 2.
Mr Walker is accused of committing several burglaries on businesses in Bendigo and Castlemaine between late September and late October, stealing items valued at more than $44,800.
It is alleged Mr Walker broke into a Bendigo home while an occupant was inside and stole car keys and a Mitsubishi Triton.
The charge sheets show he is also accused of stealing registration plates and petrol.
On November 5, police allege, Mr Walker ran red lights, drove at high speed and crossed onto the wrong side of the road while being pursued by police.
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Mr Walker, represented by duty lawyer Robert Timms, did not apply for bail on Monday.
He was remanded in custody to next appear at the Bendigo Magistrates' Court next February for committal mention.
A woman also appeared in court in relation to the theft of the Mitsubishi Triton and other offences.
Amanda Lee Dunn, 35, is charged with theft, possessing cannabis seeds, and handling stolen goods.
Lawyer Madeleine Mein told the court Ms Dunn was recently in a car crash and had sustained fractured ribs.
Ms Dunn also made no application for bail and was remanded to appear in court on Wednesday.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
