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Cross border police chase ends in Lismore arrest

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08 May 2020, 12:48 AM

Cross border police chase ends in Lismore arrest

A cross-border pursuit ending in Lismore last night has resulted in police arresting and charging a man with multiple offences.


Police reported that about 8pm Thursday, May 7, Queensland Police attempted to speak with the driver of a Mazda 3 in Loganlea, Queensland, before the vehicle fled at speed.


PolAir continued to track the vehicle on the M1 across the NSW border, where it was allegedly travelling at speeds of up to 190km/hr.


The Mazda stopped at a service centre at Chinderah, where three people exited the vehicle – including a young child – before the vehicle continued towards Nimbin.


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Police initiated a pursuit at Murwillumbah, with Richmond Police District officers deploying two sets of road spikes.


The pursuit continued until the vehicle was abandoned on William Blair Avenue, Goonellabah.


Officers established a perimeter and requested the assistance of the Police Dog Unit.


About 9.50pm, a 26-year-old man was arrested and taken to Lismore Police Station.


He was charged with six offences, including:


• Police pursuit (Skye’s law) manner dangerous

• Drive whilst disqualified

• Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous

• Resist officer in execution of duty

• Possess prohibited weapon

• Use prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order


The man was also underwent a roadside drug test which allegedly returned a positive result.


He was refused bail to face Lismore Local Court today.

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