A woman will face court charged following an alleged pursuit and vehicle search in the Hunter Valley yesterday afternoon.
About 2pm (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, police established that the driver was allegedly driving whilst suspended.
The driver, a 35-year-old 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 19.88g methamphetamine, 0.9g MDMA, and a folding knife.
The woman was taken to Cessnock Police Station and charged with nine offences,
- Drive motor vehicle while licence suspended
- Supply prohibited drug (greater than indictable and less than commercial quantity)
- Possess prohibited drug (three counts)
- Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous
- Class A motor vehicle exceed speed over 45 km/h - Estimated
- Not stop at stop line (intersection with no lights), and
- Custody of knife in public place - first offence.
She was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 2 today (Wednesday 16 September 2026).
Inquiries to locate the motorbike and rider are continuing.
