A man will face court today charged over alleged drug supply offences following a crash at Port Stephens yesterday afternoon.
About 2pm yesterday (Thursday 6 March 2025), police were called to Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay, following reports a Toyota Hilux crashed into a power pole.
During a search of the area, police allegedly located and seized a bag containing 61.43g of methamphetamine, 42.58g of heroin, and 36.07g of cannabis.
When the driver was questioned about the bag, he allegedly ran into a paddock and officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District pursued the man on foot.
After a brief struggle, the 35-year-old driver was arrested before being taken to Nelson Bay Police Station.
There he was charged with six offences:
- Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty,
- Supply prohibited drug greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity (two counts),
- Possess prohibited drug,
- Negligent driving, and
- Breach of bail.
He was refused bail to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court today (Friday 7 March 2025).
