A man will face court today after two pursuits, one through Raymond Terrace, at the weekend.
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According to police, shortly before 3pm on Friday, May 22, officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command stopped a Toyota Corolla on Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, and spoke with the driver before he accelerated away and fled.
A pursuit was initiated, travelling through Raymond Terrace with the Toyota allegedly reaching an estimated speed of 140km/h in a sign-posted 50km/h zone.
The Toyota stopped on Charles Street and the driver fled on foot, pursued by officers; however, the man could not be located.
In a second incident, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter PD were patrolling Raymond Terrace Road, Chisholm, when they attempted to stop a Hyundai Santa Fe for a random breath test about 11pm yesterday (Sunday, May 24).
When the Hyundai failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated travelling through Thornton and Millers Forest, allegedly reaching estimated speeds of 140km/h in a sign-posted 80km/h zone.
The Hyundai continued through several streets before stopping at a home on Waterbush Crescent, Woodberry, where the driver, a 54-year-old man and a female passenger, aged 42, were arrested and taken to Maitland Police Station
The driver underwent an oral fluid test which, according to police, was positive for methylamphetamine and cannabis. A secondary test which also returned a positive result, has been sent for analysis.
He was charged with 10 offences, including police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously, police pursuit - not stop - drive speed dangerous, drive whilst disqualified, possess prohibited drug, driver provide false name, exceed speed over 45km/hr and goods in custody.
Police will allege in court that the man was the driver of both vehicles at the time of the pursuits with police.
The Telarah man was refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today (Monday, May 25).
The female passenger was released without charge.