Thirteen charges after Woy Woy police chase

A man is facing charges over alleged firearm, drug and driving offences following a police pursuit which started in Woy Woy on Wednesday, February 5.

Police attempted to stop an unregistered Ford Falcon at about 5.40pm but the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed.

Police gave chase but the pursuit was terminated a short time later because of the man’s manner of driving.

Soon after police were called to Lentara Rd, Umina Beach, following reports the same vehicle had crashed into a parked car and telegraph pole.

Police have been told that a member of the public approached the driver of the vehicle, before they were threatened with a firearm, and the driver fled on foot.

Following an extensive search of the area, police located the man on Haynes St, Umina Beach, where he allegedly pointed the firearm at police.

Officers withdrew their service firearms and a taser, and following a negotiation, the man surrendered to police.

A subsequent search of the man allegedly revealed a firearm, knife, and clear resealable bag containing a substance believed to be methamphetamine.

The 28-year-old man was arrested and taken to Gosford Hospital for mandatory testing, before being taken to Gosford Police Station.

He was charged with 13 offences: Police pursuit – not stop – drive at speed; Drive, licence suspended under s66 Fines Act; Drive vehicle under influence of drugs; Use unregistered registrable Class A motor vehicle on road; Use uninsured motor vehicle on road; Not give particulars to owner of damaged property; Armed with intent commit indictable offence; Possess unauthorised firearm; Handle/use firearm under the influence of alcohol/drug; Enter building/land with firearm or imitation firearm; Use etc offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention etc; Carry cutting weapon upon apprehension; Possess prohibited drug.

He was refused bail to appear before Gosford Local Court.