UPDATE: Police have launched an urgent raid at a home in Myrtleford as part of the ongoing search for suspected police killer Dezi Freeman. Heavily armed officers descended on the property on September 19, continuing their extensive operations in the Porepunkah region. This search is part of a broader investigation related to a firearm prohibition order.
Authorities confirmed that a man was taken from the property, but no arrests have been made at this time. The hunt for Freeman intensifies, with no confirmed sightings since the tragic shooting incident on August 26, where Detective Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart-Hottart lost their lives, and another officer sustained serious injuries. This devastating event occurred while police were executing a warrant linked to a sex offense at the Rayner Track site.
The operation to capture Freeman, who is also known as Demond Filby, has been ongoing since the shooting. In a related development, police reported a scam targeting residents in North East, falsely claiming to raise funds for the families of the deceased officers.
In response to the crisis, the Victorian government has allocated up to $2.5 million to support the Porepunkah community, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Furthermore, a substantial $1 million reward is being offered for any information leading to Freeman’s capture, highlighting the community’s desperate need for assistance in bringing him to justice.
As this situation develops, community members are urged to remain vigilant and report any sightings or information regarding Dezi Freeman to local authorities. The police operations are ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.
Stay tuned for more urgent updates on this critical situation affecting the Porepunkah and Myrtleford communities.
