A man has been charged after police allegedly found weapons and drugs inside a car in the Hunter Valley yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About 8:30am on Wednesday 22 October 2025, officers attached to the Hunter Valley Police District attended Ruby Street, Bellbird following reports of a concern for welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When officers approached a hatchback, the driver allegedly drove away at high speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A short time later police were patrolling in Pokolbin and observed the vehicle parked on Oakey Creek Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upon arrival, the man allegedly ran away but was arrested a short time later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police conducted a search and allegedly seized knuckle dusters, folding knife, 25 grams of methamphetamine and an amount of cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 28-year-old man was taken to Cessnock Police Station where he was charged with nine offences:
Use prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order
Supply prohibited drug more than indictable and less than commercial quantity
Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period
Negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm)
Custody of knife in public place
Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not motor vehicle) (two counts)
Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty
Drive vehicle under influence of drugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was refused bail and appeared at Bail Division Court 2 today (Thursday 23 October 2025) where he was formally refused bail to appear at Cessnock Local Court on Wednesday 5 November, 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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