Newy 87.8 FM – A 35-year-old woman has been charged with nine offences following an alleged police pursuit and vehicle search in the Hunter Valley on Tuesday afternoon.
About 2pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026, Hunter Valley Highway Patrol attempted to stop an unregistered motorbike on Charles Street, Abermain.
Moments later, a Toyota sedan allegedly crossed the path of police before driving away at speed. When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued to William Street, where the driver stopped and was arrested after driving onto an unsealed portion of the roadway.
Following inquiries, NSW Police established the driver was allegedly driving while suspended.
The woman underwent a roadside drug test that allegedly returned a positive result for methamphetamine. A secondary oral fluid sample was obtained and will undergo further analysis.
During a search of the vehicle, officers located and seized several items of interest, including 19.88 grams of methamphetamine, 0.9 grams of MDMA and a folding knife.
The woman was taken to Cessnock Police Station and charged with nine offences. She was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 2 on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Inquiries to locate the motorbike and rider are continuing.
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