Man charged with firearm, drug and driving offences
A man faced charges for firearm, drug and driving offences after being apprehended at Haynes St, Umina, last week.
Police say they attempted to stop an unregistered Ford Falcon on Woy Woy Rd, Woy Woy, late on Wednesday afternoon.
When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated but abandoned.
A short time later, police were called to Lentara Rd, Umina, following reports that the same vehicle had crashed into a parked car and telegraph pole.
Police said they were told that a member of the public approached the driver and was threatened with a firearm, and that the driver fled on foot.
Police located the man on Haynes St, Umina, where he allegedly pointed the firearm at police.
Officers drew 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 resealable 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, which included allegations that the car was unregistered and uninsured, that he was driving unlicensed and under the influence of drugs, and that the firearm was unauthorised.
He was to appear before Gosford Local Court on February 6.
SOURCE:
Social media, 6 Feb 2025
Brisbane Water Police District