A man will appear in court today following an alleged police pursuit in Dubbo.
About 8pm yesterday (Friday 5 July 2024), officers from Orana-Mid West Police District received reports of a white Ford Everest allegedly being driven erratically on Hawkins Street, Wellington with a pregnant woman in the car.
Officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District, with the assistance of Polair, commenced a pursuit before terminating it due to safety reasons.
A short time later, police located the vehicle on railway tracks near Muller Street, Dubbo.
A 39-year-old man was arrested and taken to Dubbo Police Station where he was charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly, drive whilst disqualified and breach of bail.
The pregnant female passenger, aged 37, was assessed by NSW Ambulance for respiratory issues.
The man was refused bail to appear in Dubbo Bail Court today (Saturday July 6 2024).
As enquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident, or dashcam or CCTV from the area is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
