Shepparton Magistrates’ Court: Sean Everett guilty of failing to stop on police direction

A speeding Shepparton tradie was “showing off” his car when he spotted police and drove off in a panic, leading to a wild chase.

Sean Everett, 20, appeared at the Shepparton Magistrates' Court this week. Picture: Jack Colantuono

A speeding tradie led police on a wild chase before his escapade came to an end after he got stuck in traffic

Sean Everett, 20, pleaded guilty to failing to stop on police direction at the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Everett was speeding in a blue Holden Commodore on Pine Rd in Shepparton about 1.20pm on June 30 last year.

Police activated their lights and sirens signalling Everett to pull over however he failed to stop and turned onto another road before banked up traffic forced him to stop.

Mr Everett did not stop when police activated their lights and sirens, but was later stopped by officers when he was stuck in traffic. Picture: Supplied

The court heard Everett was arrested, had his car impounded and made full admissions to the offending.

It was revealed Everett was “showing off” his car and spotted police which caused him to “panic” and drive off.

Everett’s defence lawyer Emma King said Everett was described as “kind” and “generous” in his character references.

Ms King said Everett was a “young man who has made a very poor decision but has a bright future ahead of him”.

Everett’s licence was disqualified for a period of six months and was placed on a good behaviour bond for 12 months without conviction.