Police have arrested a man with three outstanding warrants for domestic violence related offences following a pursuit on the Mid North Coast yesterday.
Around 8.30pm (Thursday 6 July 2023), officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District were patrolling Middleton Street, South Kempsey, when they observed a motorcycle riding at dangerous speeds.
Checks on the motorcycle revealed it was reported stolen from a Greenhill address in May.
With the assistance of Polair, police pursued the motorcycle until the rider came to a stop on Matthews Road, Burnt Bridge.
The rider fled on foot into bushland and was seen disposing of items; however, he was apprehended by police.
Police searched the 36-year-old man and the nearby area; seizing drugs (methylamphetamine) and a sword.
The man was arrested and taken to Kempsey Police Station where he was charged with:
- Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty
- Drive conveyance taken without consent of owner
- Possess prohibited drug
- Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period
- Use unregistered registrable Class A motor vehicle on road
- Use uninsured motor vehicle on road
- Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous
- Have custody of an offensive implement in a public place
The three outstanding warrants for domestic violence offences were also executed.
The man was refused bail to appear before Kempsey Local Court today (Friday 7 July 2023).
