Woman charged following an alleged pursuit in the state’s central west.
About 9:05pm yesterday (Sunday 17 November 2024), officers attached to Orange Highway Patrol attempted to stop a silver sedan on the Mitchell Highway, Shadforth.
When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated.
Officers successfully deployed road spikes at Lucknow, with the vehicle stopping outside a property on Nelson Place, South Terrace.
Four passengers ran from the scene; however a 17-year-old wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested a short time later.
The female driver, aged 27, was arrested and taken to Orange Police Station.
She was charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly and P2 driver exceed speed.
She was refused bail to appear before Orange Local Court today (Monday 18 November 2024).
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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