Two young men accused of setting fire to a stolen vehicle and driving at police in May are facing additional charges that reveal more serious offences as part of an alleged crime spree.
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Jarrod Cakebread, 21, and Corey Blazevicious, 18, appeared at the Online Magistrates' Court on Monday for a filing hearing.
It is understood new charges were laid in June after Cakebread and Blazevicious were remanded in custody in late May and originally charged with a combined 43 offences.
The new charge sheets, obtained by The Courier, show Blazevicious and Cakebread are facing eight new charges relating to offences allegedly committed on May 22, 2020.
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Both are accused of stealing a Nissan Pulsar from Soldiers Hill and a Ford Ranger from Canadian which they later set on fire.
Police allege they rammed another car a number of times at high speed, placing a person in danger of death or serious injury.
They are also accused of robbing a woman of her handbag while armed with a knife and causing serious injury to a person.
Blazevicious and Cakrebread's charge sheets obtained in May reveal other alleged offences including car theft, arson, dangerous driving and driving at police during a two-week period.
They will remain in custody and face a committal mention for the new charge on October 1.
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Rochelle Kirkham
Rochelle covers court and has a particular interest in social issues including homelessness, food security and family violence.
Rochelle covers court and has a particular interest in social issues including homelessness, food security and family violence.
