A man will face court today after illicit drugs and cash were seized following an alleged pursuit and crash in Sydney's west.
About 1:30am today (Monday 9 November 2026), officers attached to Mount Druitt Police Area Command were conducting patrols on Aurora Drive, Tregear, when they observed a white Toyota Land Cruiser allegedly driving on the incorrect side of the road.
When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed; a pursuit was initiated.
During the pursuit, police will allege the driver reached speeds of up to 110km/h in a signposted 60km/h speed zone.
A short time later, the vehicle crashed into a house on Coonawarra Drive, St Clair.
The house and two vehicles, parked on the property, sustained significant damage.
The two occupants, including a young child, inside the home at the time were uninjured.
The driver – a 23-year-old man – allegedly ran from the vehicle; however, was arrested a short distance away.
Police will allege the 23-year-old man assaulted an officer during his arrest, before a taser was successfully deployed.
The officer sustained minor facial injuries and did not require treatment.
During a search of the vehicle, police allegedly located and seized 13.13 grams of methylamphetamine – with an estimated street value of approximately $5,000 – and an amount of cash.
The passengers of the SUV – a man and two women – were also arrested. They were later released pending further inquiries.
The 23-year-old man was taken to Mount Druitt Police Station where he was charged with nine offences,
- Police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly
- Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty
- Supply prohibited drug greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity
- Not give particulars to owner of damaged property
- Refuse or fail to submit to breath test
- Possess prohibited drug
- Recklessly deal with proceeds of crime greater than $5,000
- Goods in personal custody suspected stolen (not motor vehicle/vessel), and
- Drive vehicle under influence of alcohol.
He was refused bail and appeared before Mount Druitt Local Court today (Monday 9 November 2026) where he was further refused bail to reappear on Monday 23 November 2026.
Inquiries are ongoing.
