A man has been charged over an alleged pursuit at Lake Macquarie earlier today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was taken to Toronto Police Station where he was charged with 12 offences,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Police pursuit \u2013 not stop \u2013 drive dangerously (three counts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period (two counts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Drive recklessly\/furiously or speed\/manner dangerous<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Drive motor vehicle menaces another with intent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Not give particulars to other driver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Use class A vehicle with unauthorised number plate affixed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Unlawfully possess number plates, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Possess prohibited drug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was also charged with police pursuit \u2013 not stop \u2013 drive recklessly, and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, in relation to an earlier incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was refused bail to appear before Toronto Local Court tomorrow (Friday 24 January 2025).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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