7 C
Canberra
Saturday, April 20, 2024

20-year-old drug driver in stolen car charged following police pursuit

A 20-year-old Moncrieff man will face Court today following a police pursuit from Majura through Campbell to Braddon yesterday.  

About 12.35pm yesterday, Wednesday 16 March, a police Dog Team patrol saw a white Ford Ranger 4×4, that had been reported stolen, being driven in Majura.  

Police deployed ‘stop-sticks’ on Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell, but the driver continued despite the vehicle having a deflating tyre.  

The Dog Team then pursued the stolen vehicle as it reached speeds of up to 110km/h in the 70km/h zone. 

The pursuit terminated in Lonsdale Street, Braddon where the driver was taken into custody, arrested and conveyed to the City Watch House. 

The driver tested positive to methylamphetamine. 

The man, who was in breach of bail, was charged with five offences including fail to stop motor vehicle for police, aggravated dangerous driving, unlicensed driving, drug driving and drive vehicle without consent. 

He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today.  

Get all the latest Canberra news, sport, entertainment, lifestyle, competitions and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Canberra Daily Daily Newsletter. Sign up here.

More Stories

 
 

 

Latest

canberra daily

SUBSCRIBE TO THE CANBERRA DAILY NEWSLETTER

Join our mailing lists to receieve the latest news straight into your inbox.

You have Successfully Subscribed!