A man who allegedly led police on a pursuit from Warilla to Croom at the weekend will front court on Monday.
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Patrolling police officers tried to stop a vehicle after it passed them at high speed on Shellharbour Road Warilla about 2.30am on Saturday.
Police will allege the driver failed to stop, sparking a pursuit.
The pursuit continued along Shellharbour Road and into Dunsters Lane at Croom, where the vehicle stopped.
The man was arrested and was taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station, where he was charged with police pursuit - not stop.
Police will further allege the man provided a positive sample when drug tested.
The sample will be subject to further testing.
The man was refused police bail and appeared in Wollongong Local Court on Saturday.
He will reappear in the same court on Monday.
Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
