It will be alleged that about 7.50am, police attempted to arrest the man in relation to an outstanding family violence matter on Excellence Drive in Wangara, when he drove a red Ford Falcon into a marked police vehicle before leaving the area. No police officers were injured.
A short time later, the accused was sighted by police on Wanneroo Road in Marangaroo. Police attempted to stop the vehicle; however, it will be alleged the accused failed to stop and an evade incident ensued, which was immediately terminated due to public safety concerns.
About 8.20am, the accused allegedly entered the Mitchell Freeway from Warwick Road, where he collided with a number of stationary vehicles in heavy traffic.
The accused was arrested a short time later.
The 44-year-old man from Clarkson was charged with:
• 1 x Impede Another Person's Normal Breathing or Blood Circulation by Applying Pressure to the Neck
• 1 x Criminal Damage or Destruction of Property
• 1 x Assault with Intent to Prevent Arrest of a Person
• 1 x Driver of a Vehicle Failed to Comply with a Direction to Stop (Circumstance of Aggravation)
• 1 x Reckless Driving to Escape Pursuit by Police
• 1 x Reckless Driving
• 1 x Obstructing Public Officers
His bail was refused and he is due to appear before Joondalup Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
