Man charged following high speed pursuit in Anna Bay Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 28, 2017 A man has been charged following a pursuit in Port Stephens last weekend. About 9.15pm on Saturday 21 January, officers from Port Stephens Local Area Command were patrolling Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay, when they allegedly saw a Ford Falcon travelling above the 50km/h speed limit. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Police attempted to stop the vehicle, and when it failed to do so, a pursuit ensued. The pursuit was terminated a short time later, when it is alleged the car was being driven at a speed of 160km/h in an 80km/h speed zone. Following inquiries, police attended a home in Pacific Avenue, Anna Bay, and arrested an 18-year-old man. At that time he was given a roadside breath test which returned a positive reading. The man was conveyed to Nelson Bay Police Station where he returned a breath analysis reading of 0.021 (special range). He was given a field court attendance notice for police pursuit (Skye’s Law), drive with special range PCA and P2 Licence holder exceed speed over 45km/h. The man appeared at Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday 13 February 2017. His licence was suspended by police and has been confiscated.
