A 24-year-old male will appear in Lismore Local Court today (6th December 2024) charged following a pursuit incident in Richmond Police Command on Thursday, 5 December 2024.

About 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday, 5 December 2024) Police at Tabulam attempted to stop a motor vehicle, which was allegedly seen travelling at speed along the Bruxner Highway.

Upon direction by Police to stop, the vehicle failed to do so and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit travelled at speeds of 120-130km/h and travelled over 30 km.

When in a locality known as Alice, the vehicle abruptly stopped. The pursuing Police Officer also stopped and approached the accused’s vehicle to effect an arrest.

At this point, the 24-year-old male driver of the vehicle has exited his car, and it is alleged by Police that he pointed a loaded pistol at the Police Officer.

The Officer, in response to a fear of being shot and in order to arrest the offender, was able to utilise his Police Taser to subdue the accused.

Following the arrest of the accused, a subsequent search of the offending vehicle located a quantity of drugs, cash, an assortment of firearm ammunition and magazines, a bladed weapon and other drug paraphernalia.

A check on the pistol produced by the alleged suspect revealed it to be reported stolen as well as being loaded.

The accused has been charged with 17 offences in respect to this incident including Firearm offences (4), Disqualified driving, Police pursuit, use weapon to avoid apprehension, Supply (deemed) drug, Assault and Intimidate Police, resist arrest and knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime (2).

The accused has been bail refused by Police to appear at Lismore Local Court today (6th December 2024).