A man will face court today following a pursuit in the state’s west last month.
About 3.55pm on Friday (30 October 2026), officers attached to Chifley Police District attempted to stop an allegedly stolen vehicle on Suttor Street, Bathurst.
When the vehicle allegedly did not stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated but was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.
Shortly after, the vehicle crashed into a ditch on the Mitchell Highway, Lucknow, at which time the driver allegedly exited the first vehicle and stole a second vehicle nearby.
About 4.20pm, officers attached to Central West Police District attempted to stop the second allegedly stolen vehicle on the Mitchell Highway, Lucknow.
When the vehicle allegedly did not stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated but was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.
A short time later, road spikes were successfully deployed.
About 4.30pm, the vehicle allegedly collided with two other vehicles on Lone Pine Avenue, Orange.
The driver – a 34-year-old man – was arrested at the scene following a foot pursuit.
He was taken to Orange Hospital under police guard. Following his release, he was taken to Orange Police Station and charged with eight offences:
- Drive conveyance taken without consent of owner
- Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period
- Two counts of police pursuit-not stop-drive dangerously
- Take and drive conveyance without consent of owner
- Failed to stop and assist after impact cause injury
- Negligent drive
- Destroy or damage property
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 4 today, Wednesday 4 November 2026
