Pursuit Ends With Arrest Of A Man At Wallsend

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to front court today (Tuesday 22 July 2025) after allegedly leading police on a lengthy pursuit through the Hunter overnight.

Just after 2.00am today, a highway patrol officer noticed a Honda Accord with mismatching number plates on Minmi Road at Edgeworth and began pursuing the car when the driver failed to stop.

The chase continued up the Hunter Expressway to John Renshaw Drive then back to Minmi before the car stopped at the intersection of Lake Road and the Newcastle Link Road at Wallsend.

Police say the driver fled into bush where he was arrested after a short scuffle.

The 45-year-old from Stroud has been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today charged with a string of traffic offences including Police Pursuit Not Stop, Dangerous Driving and Assault Police. 

 

BREAKING! Six Under-18's To Hospital After Alleged Police Pursuit And Crash At Woodberry

 BY IAN CROUCH

Six young people have been taken to hospital following an alleged police pursuit and crash at Woodberry.

It's understood police had been chasing a vehicle just before 4.30am today (Wednesday 25 June, 2025) when it left the road and crashed into a tree at the intersection of Woodberry Road and Homebush Drive.

Police say the vehicle had earlier been reported stolen during an aggravated break and enter on a home at East Maitland.

NSW Ambulance says there were six young people in the vehicle aged between 14 and 16 - it's believed none of them were wearing seat belts.

The alleged driver, a 15-year-old boy, sustained suspected fractured ribs, a head injury and a suspected pelvic injury.

A 14-year-old girl sustained a broken leg and suspected pelvic injuries.

The other four passengers have been taken to hospital as a precaution.

 

Man Charged With 11 Offences Over Wild Pursuit And Crash At Wickham

 BY IAN CROUCH

A 26-year-old man is due to face Newcastle Local Court today (Wednesday 15 January, 2025) charged with 11 offences after a wild police pursuit and crash at Wickham.

Just after 6.00pm on Tuesday Police attempted to stop an SUV at Waratah West which had been reported stolen.

The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated.

The chase continued for some time before the SUV collided with a motorcycle and a police vehicle at the intersection of Maitland Road and Sheddon and Albert Streets at about 6.30pm.

The rider, a 27-year-old man, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The police officers in the caged truck were not injured after their vehicle ended up on its side.

A 26-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Newcastle Police Station.

He's been refused bail and charged with 11 offences including Police Pursuit, being carried in a conveyance without consent of owner, possess shortened firearm, possess loaded firearm, drug possession, goods in custody and resisting arrest.

A second man in the SUV fled the scene and is still on the run.  

The crash scene at Wickham Picture: Carey Harris

   

Three Teens Arrested Over Pursuit In Alleged Stolen Car At Cessnock

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police have arrested three teenage boys following a pursuit in an allegedly stolen car at Kurri Kurri overnight.

Officers spotted the car on Deakin Street at about 12.20am on Tuesday, but say the vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit began.

The chase went through several suburbs before the car stopped in Love Street at Cessnock.

The driver, a 19-year-old man, and two male passengers aged 16 were arrested.

The man's been charged with police pursuit, unlicensed driving, drug possession and car theft.

he's been refused bail to face Cessnock Court today.

One of the 16-year-old boys is facing the children's court today - the other will be dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.

Teens Arrested After Pursuit In Alleged Stolen Car At Raymond Terrace

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police have charged two teenagers accused of leading officers on a pursuit in a stolen car at Raymond Terrace.

Patrolling officers spotted the white Toyota Corolla on Mount Hall Road on Sunday night and initiated a pursuit when the car failed to stop.

Road spikes were deployed, and the vehicle was found abandoned on Platt Street, Waratah a short time later.

Two males aged 15 and 18 were arrested along with a 13-year-old girl.

Police allege the 15-year-old was behind the wheel - both boys are now before the courts.

The girl will be dealt with under the Young Offenders Act. 

Man Facing Court After Police Pursuit At Nelson Bay

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to face court today (Friday 7 June, 2024) accused of leading police on a pursuit around Nelson Bay early today.

Police say a black Ford Falcon utility came to the attention of patrolling officers on Bagnall Beach Road at about 3.00am on Friday due to the manner of driving.

When they tried to stop the car, the driver took off, with the ute  doing laps of Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay for around 20 minutes.

It's alleged at one stage the car was clocked doing 150km/hr in an 80km/hr zone on Nelson Bay Road.

The driver finally stopped at the corner of Bagnall Beach Road and Spinnaker Way and the driver, a man in his 20's was arrested.

He's been refused bail to face Raymond Terrace Court today charged with Police Pursuit, not stop.

Police Pursuit Through Tighes Hill Called Off

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police have called off a high-speed pursuit through Tighes Hill overnight due to safety concerns.

A routine patrol spotted a silver Ford Territory with expired registration on Maitland Road at Mayfield at 12.34am on Thursday.

A pursuit was initiated when the male driver failed to stop.

The chase went down industrial drive through Tighes Hill but was called off when the vehicle crossed to the wrong side of the road.

Man Facing Court After Pursuit At Maitland.

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to front court today (Wednesday 5 June, 2024) accused of leading police on a pursuit in a stolen car at Maitland.

Police were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously near a white utility on Finney Close at Rutherford at about 11.00am on Tuesday.

A short time later the car was spotted on High Street at Maitland, but the vehicle took off when officers tried to pull it over, sparking a pursuit.

The chase was called off for safety reasons.

The vehicle was found abandoned a short time later on the banks of the Hunter River.

A 28-year-old man was arrested nearby.

He's been refused bail to face Maitland Local Court today charged with seven offences including vehicle theft, police pursuit and having custody of a knife in a public place.

BREAKING! Police Pursuit: Teens Arrested At North Lambton

 BY IAN CROUCH

Two teenage boys are set to face court today (Wednesday 29 May, 2024) accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Newcastle's western suburbs in a stolen car overnight.

Around 3.00am on Wednesday, a routine patrol spotted a Holden Captiva, which was reported stolen from Wallsend five days ago, on the Link Road at Cameron Park and began following the vehicle.

The pursuit continued into Wallsend, with the car clocked travelling in excess of 100km/hr.

The Holden was then dumped at North Lambton.

A Police dog located two boys aged 15 and 17 in a backyard nearby where they were arrested.

They've been charged with pursuit and stolen vehicle offences and refused bail to face the Children's Court today.

Teens Face Court Over Pursuit Through Newcastle And Port Stephens

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police have arrested three teenagers over a wild pursuit in a luxury car allegedly stolen from Lambton.

Police say the Audi A6 sedan was taken from a home on Grainger Street early Tuesday morning, with officers spotting the car on Glebe Road at Adamstown before giving chase.

The car eventually stopped at Tomago where the driver, a 15-year-old boy and his two passengers, a boy aged 15 and a 14-year-old girl, were arrested.

The male passenger was refused bail and faced the children's court on Tuesday charged with aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence, goods in personal custody suspected of being stolen, and being carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner. .

The driver and female passenger have been given strict conditional bail to face the children's court on Monday 15 April, 2024.

Man To Face Court Over Alleged Pursuit Through Newcastle

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to front court over an alleged pursuit through Newcastle overnight.

Police say they spotted a red Ford Focus on Donald Street at Hamilton just after midnight and attempted to stop the driver after checks revealed the vehicle's registration was expired.

A pursuit was initiated when the driver failed to stop.

A short time later, the car crashed into a street sign on Northcott Drive and the driver was arrested.

The 29-year-old has been charged with being an unlicensed driver, police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously and using an unregistered vehicle on the road.

He's been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today (Friday 16 February, 2024).

 

Three Teens To Face Court Over Alleged Pursuit In Stolen Car

 BY IAN CROUCH

Three teenagers are expected to face the Children's Court after a pursuit in an allegedly stolen car through Newcastle.

Officers began pursuing a Subaru Impreza on Charlestown Road at Charlestown at about 1.20am on Sunday morning, but called off the chase when the car crossed to the wrong side of the road on Lookout Road near the John Hunter Hospital.

The car was found dumped a short time later in Grainger Street, Lambton.

A police dog found the trio hiding behind a backyard shed.

A 16-year-old boy and his two passengers aged 15 were arrested and charged with multiple offences. 

Paintball Guns Found In Stolen Van After Pursuit In Newcastle

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to face court today (Thursday 8 February, 2024) accused of leading police on a pursuit through Newcastle in a stolen van.

Police spotted a Toyota Hilux which had earlier been reported stolen from a Nelson Bay address in Brown Street yesterday morning.

As they approached it's alleged the driver of the van drove into the back of a parked car before speeding off.

Officers gave chase along Honeysuckle Drive but terminated the pursuit near Hannell Street.

The van was found abandoned a short time later in the rail corridor near Newcastle Interchange.

Acting on information from the public, police arrested a 39-year-old Windale man in Beaumont Street.

A search of the van allegedly uncovered five paintball guns and related equipment stolen fro a Cooranbong businesses earlier this week.

The man's been charged with six offences and refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today. 

BREAKING! Man Arrested After Alleged Pursuit At Jesmond

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to face Newcastle Court after an alleged pursuit at Jesmond early Wednesday morning.

Police say the 42-year-old from Elermore Vale was driving a Holden Commodore and failed to stop for a random breath test on Newcastle Road at about 3.15am.

They gave chase with speeds allegedly reaching 90km/hr in a 60km/hr zone.

The man stopped his car on Cardiff Road at Elermore Vale a short time and tried to run from Police but was quickly arrested.

He's been refused bail charged with Police Pursuit not stop and breach of bail offences.

BREAKING! Three Teens To Face Court Over Wild Pursuit Through Newcastle

 BY IAN CROUCH

Three teenage boys are set to front the Children's Court today following a pursuit in an allegedly stolen car in Newcastle.

Members of the public alerted police to a car being driven dangerously in the Wallsend area on Monday afternoon.

They attempted to stop a sedan on Douglas Street at Waratah and began following the vehicle when the driver failed to stop.

It's alleged the car was used to ram two police vehicles in Abbott Street, causing extensive damage to one of them.

Police say a parked truck was also damaged and a man was struck by the car but not seriously injured.

The car eventually stopped at Jesmond and three boys aged 13, 15 and 16 were arrested.

Police say the 15-year-old was behind the wheel - he's been charged with seven offences.

The other boys have been charged with being carried in a conveyance - all three have been refused bail.

Pair Arrested After Alleged High Speed Pursuit At Nelson Bay

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police have arrested two people following an alleged high speed pursuit through Nelson Bay overnight.

Police say a Jeep Grand Cherokee was seen leaving a known drug house in the area just after 10.00pm on Thursday, with a pursuit initiated when the driver failed to stop.

It's alleged the vehicle reached speeds of 120km/hr in a 50km/h zone before police terminated the pursuit for safety reasons.

The Jeep was found abandoned a short time later in Moorooba Crescent, with a Police Dog tracking down a 29-year-old man who was driving the vehicle and his 30-year-old female passenger.

The man's been refused bail to face Raymond Terrace Court today charged with several offences including police pursuit, not stop and disqualified driving.

It's expected the woman will be granted bail to face court at a later date on unrelated matters.

Police Pursuit Ends With Arrest Of Two People At Cardiff

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man and woman are due to front court today after a pursuit in an allegedly stolen car from the Newcastle to Lake Macquarie.

Police say a Suzuki Vitara was stolen from a Mayfield address yesterday afternoon and spotted by patrolling police on Steel Street at Hamilton at about 7.15 last night.

They gave chase when the driver refused to stop, with the car eventually crashing into a tree on Macquarie Road at Cardiff.

A 22-year-old woman who was driving the car was arrested along with her 43-year-old male passenger.

They've been refused bail to face Belmont Court on Friday charged with vehicle theft and driving offenses including Police Pursuit not stop.

 

Four Charged Over Alleged Hunter Valley Police Pursuit

BY OLIVIA DILLON

 

Four people will face court today after allegedly leading police on a pursuit through the Hunter yesterday.

At about 9:00am, Traffic and Highway Patrol officers detected a Toyota Hilux allegedly travelling at high speed on Broke Road at Pokolbin.

When the driver failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated through Wollombi, with road spikes successfully deployed at Paynes Crossing.

The vehicle stopped at a nearby property and the four occupants fled, before allegedly stealing a Nissan ute parked nearby and driving off.

Police deployed road spikes again a short time later, stopping the vehicle at Sweetmans Creek, where the occupants fled into bushland.

Following an extensive foot pursuit, a 37-year-old woman and three men were arrested and taken to Cessnock Police Station. 

They've been charged with a combined 43 offences, including using a weapon to avoid apprehension.

BREAKING! Teens Arrested After Police Pursuit At Cardiff.

 BY IAN CROUCH

Two teenage boys are in custody following a pursuit involving an allegedly stolen car at Cardiff.

Police spotted a red Mitsubishi on Macquarie Road at 3.50am on Tuesday and began following the car when the driver failed to stop.

The pursuit continued along The Esplanade at Speers Point where the car crashed into the median strip.

Two boys fled from the vehicle but were rounded up with the assistance of a police dog a short time later.

They've been taken to Toronto Police Station where they are assisting with inquiries.

Police say one of the boys is aged 17.

Pursuit Leads To Arrest Of Man At Hamilton

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to front Newcastle court today (Friday 10 February, 2023) accused of leading police on a chase in an allegedly stolen car .

At about 5.30pm on Thursday police received reports of a stolen Mini van from Walker Street at Warners Bay.

Around 9.30pm the vehicle was spotted at the intersection of Donald and Beaumont Streets at Hamilton and a pursuit was initiated when the driver refused to stop.

However the car got stuck on the tracks at the Hamilton Railway Crossing and the driver ran off.

Officers arrested the 37-year-old after a short foot pursuit.

He's been refused bail on a raft of charges including never being licensed, take and drive conveyance, police pursuit and stealing.