A man has been charged after police allegedly found weapons and drugs inside a car in the Hunter Valley yesterday.
About 8:30am on Wednesday 22 October 2025, officers attached to the Hunter Valley Police District attended Ruby Street, Bellbird following reports of a concern for welfare.
When officers approached a hatchback, the driver allegedly drove away at high speed.
A short time later police were patrolling in Pokolbin and observed the vehicle parked on Oakey Creek Road.
Upon arrival, the man allegedly ran away but was arrested a short time later.
Police conducted a search and allegedly seized knuckle dusters, folding knife, 25 grams of methamphetamine and an amount of cash.
The 28-year-old man was taken to Cessnock Police Station where he was charged with nine offences:
- Use prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order
- Supply prohibited drug more than indictable and less than commercial quantity
- Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period
- Negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm)
- Custody of knife in public place
- Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not motor vehicle) (two counts)
- Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty
- Drive vehicle under influence of drugs
He was refused bail and appeared at Bail Division Court 2 today (Thursday 23 October 2025) where he was formally refused bail to appear at Cessnock Local Court on Wednesday 5 November, 2025.
