An offender fired a shot at police as they responded to an incident in Whittington last Monday, Armed Crime Squad detectives have alleged.
The detectives arrested two men on Saturday as they investigated reports that a firearm was discharged towards police.
Police arrested a 26-year-old man and a 37-year-old man, subsequent to the arrest of five people last week, following the execution of five search warrants in Newcomb, Thompson and Whittington (three) about 5.30pm on Saturday.
On Monday, 11 February, police responding to a report of an allegedly stolen car at an address in Surveyor Court and witnesses nearby reported what sounded like a gunshot in the area about 4am.
Armed Crime Squad Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Hayward said the report of a firearm being discharged within the vicinity of police and nearby residents was “of great concern”.
“Investigators still have a number of enquiries to make with regard to this concerning incident and we’re appealing for anyone with any information to come forward,” Sgt Hayward said.
Investigators seized stolen goods, drugs and shot gun ammunition during the raids.
Police charged the two men they arrested on Saturday with a number of offences including handling stolen goods and possessing ammunition.
The 26-year-old man was remanded in custody to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 7 March.
The 37-year-old man was bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 6 June.
The two arrests followed five last week including that of a 43-year-old man, a 42-year-old man, a 32-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man.
Police interviewed them and later released them pending further enquires.
Officers also arrested a 45-year-old Whittington man on an outstanding warrant.
Police charged the 45-year-old with possessing a drug of dependence, handling stolen goods and possessing ammunition.
He has been bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 30 May.
Forensic tests are continuing in relation to the alleged gunshot.
Police urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
