Officers Injured in Early Morning Pursuit

BY MADELAINE MCNEILL

A man has been charged following a crash which ended a pursuit through the Hunter and left two police officers with soft tissue injuries.

Officers initiated a pursuit after spotting a Toyota Corolla speeding along Nelson Bay Road at Bobs Farm shortly before 1 o'clock on Sunday morning.

The chase continued south through Williamtown and Tomago before reaching Hexham Bridge, where officers deployed road spikes.

The Corolla drove through the spikes onto the bridge and collided with the stationary Highway Patrol vehicle while attempting to turn right onto the New England Highway.

The car stopped nearby after driving into a chain-wire fence and three people were arrested at the scene.

The driver, a 19-year-old Cessnock man, was charged with several offences including reckless driving, driving with a cancelled licence, and possession of the drug Methamphetamine.

Police also executed four outstanding warrants relating to offences including assault, damage property, fraud, contravene AVO, reckless wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

The man was refused bail to face court on Monday, September 16.

The police officers injured in the crash were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics.

Teen Driver Faces Bedside Hearing Over Lake Macquarie Pursuit

BY IAN CROUCH

An 18-year-old man is expected to face a bedside court hearing in hospital today after a high speed pursuit at Lake Macquarie.

At about 1.30am on Saturday, Police were patrolling after a stolen car was found burnt out at Redhead when they noticed a gold Mazda being driven on Heaney Lane.

They tried to stop the car but it sped off down the Pacific Highway, allegedly reaching speeds of 140 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone.

The pursuit passed through Redhead, Belmont, Marks Point, Blacksmiths and Swansea.

The pursuit came to an end when the driver of the Mazda crashed into a centre dividing barrier, causing a front tyre to shear off the rim.

The driver and passenger, aged 18 and 22, were arrested at the scene.

Subsequent inquiries revealed the Mazda was allegedly stolen from Redhead earlier that night.

The driver was taken to John Hunter Hospital under police guard for a head injury suffered in the crash and for mandatory testing.

The passenger was later released without charge.

The 18-year-old is expected to be charged with a range of offenses including stealing two cars, police pursuit and unlicensed driving. Police say he's also wanted over a number of other crimes.

 

Alleged Pursuit Offender To Face Toronto Local Court

BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to face today over a high speed pursuit from Edgeworth to Elermore Vale last week.

Officers attempted to stop a Ford Falcon on Minmi Road early last Thursday morning, but the driver sped off and kept going despite the use of road spikes.

He was later arrested by a dog squad officer after dumping his car at Tomago.

The 27-year-old was treated from a bite wound in the John Hunter Hospital.

He's since been charged with three outstanding warrants and three traffic offenses and has been refused bail to face Toronto Local Court.

Police Dog Tracks Down Wanted Man At Tomago

BY IAN CROUCH

A man wanted on outstanding warrants has been arrested following a pursuit at Edgeworth.

Officers noticed the man driving his blue Ford Falcon along Laurel Avenue just before 12.30 on Thursday morning and began following the car, but called off the pursuit a short time later when he crossed to the wrong side of the road.

The car was later dumped on Tomago Road at and a police dog found the man hiding in nearby bushland.

He's been taken to Toronto Police Station for questioning and is expected to be charged with several offences.

More Charges for Man Who Lead Police on a Wild Pursuit Through Lake Macquarie

BY JESSICA ROUSE

The man responsible for leading police on a wild pursuit across Lake Macquarie last month is expected to be charged with further offences in court today.

Just after 10am on December 31, police attempted to stop a car being driven by a 22-year-old man at Wallsend.

The driver refused to stop and sped off leading police on a number of purists on the Hunter Expressway, Newcastle Link Road and on the M1 before the driver crashed and attempted to carjack a vehicle on the M1.

It didn't stop there, the driver then allegedly carjacked a different car after failing the first time, and was involved in another pursuit with police and attempted to carjack more vehicles.

He was eventually arrested after allegedly ramming an unmarked police vehicle and appeared in court last month on a number of charges relating to those incidents.

The man will face Newcastle Local Court today where he is expected to be charged with two counts of assault with intent to take motor vehicle, three counts of police pursuit - not stop (Skye's Law) and possess property stolen outside NSW.

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Man Off to Court after Police Pursuit Through Wallsend

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A man will face Newcastle Local Court today after a police pursuit through Wallsend.

At about 3:35pm yesterday police attempted to pull over a Holden Commodore Sedan on Sandgate Road, but the vehicle accelerated away initiating a pursuit.

The pursuit was terminated a short time later due to the manner of driving, but the vehicle was eventually located on Lorna Street, Waratah West.

The 31-year-old driver had fled into nearby swamp land and was found hiding in a creek by Police from the Dog Unit.

The man was discovered to be a disqualified driver and also subject to a firearms prohibition order.

Police searched him allegedly finding a small amount of methylamphetamine and then searched the vehicle allegedly finding a 12 gauge sawn off shotgun.

He was taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with possess prohibited drug (x2), drive whilst disqualified, police pursuit (Skye’s Law), possess prohibited firearm, and breach firearm prohibition order (x2).

The 31-year-old was refused bail to face court today.

Man on the Run Caught in Warners Bay

BY JESSICA ROUSE

After being on the run since earlier this year, police have finally tracked down a Warners Bay man who was allegedly involved in several police pursuits.

Police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command were tipped off to the whereabouts of the man by a stolen vehicle parked on Hillsborough Road yesterday.

After further inquiries, and with the assistance of the police dog, officers forced entry into a nearby motel room.

They found three people in the room including the 32-year-old man they were after and two other women.

Officers executed a search warrant and will allege they seized quantities of illegal drugs and more than $1,000 in cash.

The 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with break, enter & steal, predatory driving (x 2), drive conveyance without consent of owner (x 2), police pursuit (x 2), goods in custody (x 2), possess prohibited drug, possess equipment to administer prohibited drug and possess housebreaking implements.

He was refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today.

The two women were also arrested without incident - A 25-year-old was issued a court attendance notice for possess prohibited drug and will appear in court next year. The other woman, a 35-year-old, was charged with be carried in conveyance and possess prohibited drug.

She was granted bail to appear at Belmont Local Court on January 10, 2018.

Man Arrested After Pursuit At Rutherford

BY IAN CROUCH

A pursuit has ended with the arrest of a man at Rutherford.

Patrolling police attempted to stop a Ford Falcon for a Random Breath Test on the New England Highway at 1.50am on Friday, but the driver sped off.

The officers gave chase, with the Falcon allegedly clocked at 120 kilometres per hour in an 80 zone.

The pursuit ended about 10 minutes later when the car pulled into a driveway.

A man in his 40's was arrested - he's expected to be charged with Skyes Law (failing to Stop) and disqualified driving.

Man Arrested After Police Pursuit From Lake Macquarie To Port Stephens

BY IAN CROUCH

A Jesmond man is due to front court today accused of leading police on a lengthy pursuit from Lake Macquarie to Port Stephens.

Officers attempted to stop a Hyndai Excel for a random breath test on Main Road at Toronto at about 10.00pm on Sunday, but the 29-year-old driver refused to stop.

It's alleged he led officers on a pursuit through several Newcastle suburbs before road spikes were deployed on Medowie Road at Medowie 49 minutes later.

He's been charged with failing to stop for a random breath test and disqualified driving.

It's also alleged he returned a positive roadside test for methylamphetamine .

Senior Police have defended continuing the pursuit for almost an hour saying members of the public were never at risk because speeds reached during the chase were not excessive and there was very little traffic on the road.

BREAKING! Two People Arrested After Police Pursuit At Cessnock

BY IAN CROUCH

Two people are in custody and another is on the run after a pursuit at Cessnock.

Patrolling police say they noticed a Hyundai being driven dangerously along Vincent Street at 3.00am on Wednesday, but the car sped off when they tried to pull it over.

The pursuit went for 10 minutes before it was terminated when the car disappeared into the bush of Racecourse Road.

A 4-wheel drive police vehicle found the car a short time later - two of the occupants fled, while the other was arrested at the scene.

A police dog located one man, while the search continues for the other.

Two men are now being questioned at Cessnock Police Station.

Police pursuit through Hamilton

BY IAN CROUCH and JESSICA ROUSE

A pursuit through Hamilton South this morning has landed a man with a date in court.

Patrolling police noticed a Ford Falcon being driven erratically just after midnight on Fowler Street.

The 30-year-old driver allegedly took off but was arrested after short pursuit.

He's been charged Dangerous and Disqualified driving - it's also claimed he was in possession of stolen property.

Police on the hunt for driver after high speed pursuit

BY JESSICA ROUSE

Police are on the hunt for a driver who evaded police during a high-speed pursuit in Cessnock early this morning.

Just after 4am police noticed the Daihatsu Charade hatchback doing 100km/hr on Wollombi Road and also noticed the 25-year-old driver had a suspended license. He had previously held a red provisional license.

Police attempted to stop him but he sped up onto Allandale Road, Mountview Road and back onto Wollombi Road.

The driver ran a red light and police terminated the pursuit.

Trio arrested after police pursuit

BY JESSICA ROUSE

Three people have been arrested after a police pursuit through Wallsend, Glendale and Edgeworth.

Officers chased a stolen Holden Commodore down Lake Road but terminated the pursuit at Glendale for safety reasons.

The car was later found abandoned in bushland at Edgeworth, after members of the public reported seeing the car being driven along a footpath.

A Police dog tracked the trio to nearby Neilson Street.

A 26-year-old man has been refused bail to face court again at the end of the month, while a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old have also been charged.

Argument in Lake Macquarie leads to police pursuit

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A man will face court today following reports he stabbed a man during an argument in Lake Macquarie.

Officers were called to a home on Martha Street, Caves Beach, just before 1:30pm yesterday. When they arrived they were told two men became involved in a verbal argument when one of the received a cut to his hand.

A 31-year-old man then fled the house in vehicle.

Police pursued the vehicle to Turea Street, Pelican, where they found a man and arrested him.

The man was taken to Belmont Police Station and charged with police pursuit-not stop-drive recklessly, drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, aggravated enter dwelling and three counts of enter enclosed lands without lawful excuse.

He was refused bail.

Man charged after police pursuit earlier this week

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A man has been charged after evading police during a pursuit and ramming a police car on Monday night.

Just after 2am on Monday night a Mazda 3 was pursued twice travelling well over the speed limit through New Lambton, Adamstown and Cooks Hill.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle on both occasions but terminated the chase after the Mazda 3 ran a red light.

A short time later at about 2:30am, another police car came across the Mazda 3 in a cul-de-sac in Adamstown. When the driver saw police, the driver reversed into the rear passenger side door of the police car.

The Mazda sped away and was later found abandoned in bushland at Raymond Terrace.

Following police investigations, a 20-year-old man was arrested in Raymond Terrace yesterday and charged with eight offences including police pursuit, drive whilst disqualified use offensive weapon to prevent lawfully detention.

He was refused bail and faces court today.

Driver still on the run after pursuit across Newcastle

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A driver is still on the run after a dangerous police pursuit across Newcastle overnight.

At about 2:15am, plain clothed officers noticed a Mazda 3 registered to a Raymond Terrace address, travelling well over the speed limit in Mayfield.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle but lost sight of it.

In Hamilton South, marked police officers saw the same car and engaged in a pursuit for eight minutes through New Lambton, Adamstown and Cooks Hill.

Police again attempted to stop the vehicle, but the pursuit was terminated after the car ran a red light.

A short time later, at about 2:30am a caged police car came across the Mazda 3 in a cul-de-sac in Adamstown.

When the driver saw police, the driver reversed the Mazda 3 four meters hitting the rear passenger door of the police car.

The car took off and no one was injured.

Investigations are continuing.

Man almost evades police in pursuit overnight

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A man has suffered a suspected heart attack while attempting to evade police after a police pursuit through Maitland overnight.

Police' alarm bells started to ring when they spotted a Holden Commodore allegedly travelling well over the speed limit on High Street just after 9pm.

They gave chase when the car failed to stop.

The car was involved in a minor collision with a stationary Subaru Outback at a roundabout on the New England Highway at Buchanan.

The driver fled but was found by a police dog two kilometres away.

He's being treated in hospital for the suspected heart attack and is expected to be charged once he's released.

Cameron Park pursuit

BY IAN CROUCH and JESSICA ROUSE

A driver is accused of trying to run down police before leading them on a pursuit at Cameron Park.

Just before 11pm last night, officers dove out of the way of a Holden Commodore ute on Craighall Street before the car sped off.

Officers pursued the car to West Wallsend where it was driven into the bush before going over an embankment and into a small dam.

The driver wasn't alone, he and a passenger then fled on foot but were rounded up a short time later by a police dog.

The driver is now facing several charges.