A man has been charged over an alleged pursuit at Lake Macquarie earlier today.
About 11am (Thursday 23 January 2025), police were attending a home on Shelly Street, Toronto, to speak with a man in relation to a traffic matter.
Prior to the arrival of all responding police units, the man left the home in a vehicle allegedly bearing stolen number plates. Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop the vehicle, and when the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued to The Boulevarde, Toronto, where it was terminated due to the alleged manner of driving. A short time later, the driver allegedly collided with a vehicle on Victory Road and failed to stop and exchange details. Police initiated a second pursuit on Cary Street, Toronto, which continued to Edgeworth where police lost sight of the vehicle.
Following inquiries, police attended a home on Windsor Street, Edgeworth, where police arrested a 46-year-old man. When the man was searched police seized a substance believed to be methamphetamine.
He was taken to Toronto Police Station where he was charged with 12 offences,
• Police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously (three counts)
• Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period (two counts)
• Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous
• Drive motor vehicle menaces another with intent
• Not give particulars to other driver
• Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty
• Use class A vehicle with unauthorised number plate affixed
• Unlawfully possess number plates, and
• Possess prohibited drug.
He was also charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly, and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, in relation to an earlier incident.
He was refused bail to appear before Toronto Local Court tomorrow (Friday 24 January 2025).
