Two arrested during investigation into Dezi Freeman’s movements as police reveal killer likely travelled to NSW
Summary
Police arrested two more men as part of their investigation into Dezi Freeman, who killed two officers in August 2025 and evaded capture for seven months. Freeman was found and shot dead by police in March 2026 near the Victoria-New South Wales border, and authorities believe he was helped by several people during his time on the run.Key Facts
- Dezi Freeman killed two police officers in Porepunkah, Victoria, in August 2025.
- He fled into the bush and remained on the run for seven months until March 2026.
- Police believe Freeman traveled between Victoria and New South Wales during that time.
- Two men were arrested after police searched seven properties in Victoria and NSW under Operation Summit.
- The arrested men are a 64-year-old from Lucyvale and a 47-year-old from Wombeyan Caves.
- Police seized various electronic devices during the searches.
- Freeman had links to “sovereign citizen” beliefs and was heavily armed when he fled.
- Investigators are looking for people who helped Freeman and ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria.
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