A high-stakes police pursuit through Lake Macquarie ended in dramatic fashion yesterday, with two men arrested after allegedly crashing through bollards and fleeing on foot into bushland near the Fernleigh Walking Track.
The chaos unfolded around 2:55pm on Wednesday, when police attempted to stop an SUV on Lachlan Street in Windale. The driver allegedly failed to comply, sparking a pursuit through several suburbs.
Officers deployed road spikes in an effort to stop the vehicle, but the SUV evaded them and continued towards Redhead. The chase came to a head on Kalaroo Road when the fleeing vehicle allegedly ploughed through vehicle bollards and veered onto the popular Fernleigh Walking Track, forcing police to terminate the pursuit for public safety.
A police search of the surrounding fire trails led to the arrest of two men, aged 26 and 28, following a brief foot chase.
During a search of a backpack belonging to the younger man, police allegedly found 12.65 grams of methamphetamine, a knife, prescription tablets, $450 in cash, and other suspected stolen goods.
The 28-year-old driver was hit with multiple charges including:
- Police pursuit – fail to stop – drive dangerously
- Driving while disqualified
Meanwhile, the 26-year-old passenger was charged with:
- Supply of a prohibited drug
- Possession of restricted substances
- Possession of a prohibited weapon
- Possession of suspected stolen goods
- Possession of housebreaking implements
Both men were refused bail and are set to face Parramatta Local Court today.
Stay with MHV News for updates on this developing story.
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