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Man charged over alleged driving and firearm offences - Central Coast

Thursday, 06 February 2025 10:17:24 AM

A man will face court today charged over alleged firearm, drug and driving offences following a pursuit on the Central Coast.

About 5.40pm yesterday (Wednesday 5 February 2025), police attempted to stop a Ford Falcon on Woy Woy Road, Woy Woy, due to allegedly being unregistered.

When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated; however, was terminated due to the manner of driving.

A short time later, police were called to Lentara Road, Umina Beach, following reports the same vehicle had crashed into a parked car and telegraph pole.

Police have been told that a member of the public approached the driver of the vehicle, before they were threatened with a firearm, and the driver fled on foot.

Following an extensive search of the area, police located the man on Haynes Street, Umina Beach, where he allegedly pointed the firearm at police.

Officers withdrew their service firearms and a taser, and following a negotiation, the man surrendered to police.

A subsequent search of the man allegedly revealed a firearm, knife, and clear resalable bag containing a substance believed to be methamphetamine.

A 28-year-old man was arrested and taken to Gosford Hospital for mandatory testing, before being taken to Gosford Police Station.

There he was charged with 13 offences:

  • Police pursuit - not stop - drive at speed
  • Drive, licence suspended under s66 Fines Act
  • Drive vehicle under influence of drugs
  • Use unregistered registrable Class A motor vehicle on road
  • Use uninsured motor vehicle on road
  • Not give particulars to owner of damaged property
  • Armed with intent commit indictable offence
  • Possess unauthorised firearm
  • Handle/use firearm under the influence of alcohol/drug
  • Enter building/land with firearm or imitation firearm
  • Use etc offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention etc
  • Carry cutting weapon upon apprehension, and
  • Possess prohibited drug.

He was refused bail to appear before Gosford Local Court today (Thursday 6 February 2025).