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7NEWS
4 days ago
- 7NEWS
Reagan Chown sentenced over manslaughter of WA police officer Anthony Woods
A drug-affected car thief who ran over and killed a young policeman while trying to escape arrest will spend more than a decade in prison. Reagan Ainslie Chown, 25, was convicted of manslaughter over the late-night June 8, 2023 incident that led to Constable Anthony Woods' death in Perth. He was sentenced in the Western Australian Supreme Court on Thursday to a head sentence of 15 years and six months, and a minimum term of 13 years and six months. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Woods' mother Natalie said her heart was 'ripped' away the day her son died. 'My beautiful son Anthony was so full of life, energy and ambition,' she said in a victim impact statement to the court. 'He was doing his duty and he was protecting his community and his future was taken away.' Woods said her family continued to suffer and 'each anniversary, birthday and any moment we shared with him is now painful for us'. 'Whatever he did, he had a great passion ... he was larger than life, but his love for his family was number one,' she said. Chown and two others fled from police in a stolen Holden Cruz in a high-speed chase before turning into a cul-de-sac and coming to a stop. Woods, 28, opened the driver's door and tried to detain Chown, who was behind the steering wheel with the engine running. Chown put the car into reverse and accelerated in a bid to escape. The officer fired his Taser into the moving car before falling and being dragged under the vehicle, where he became trapped. CCTV footage played during the trial in May showed the Holden reversing at speed, mounting a kerb and stopping after it hit a bollard. During the video, Constable Woods can be heard twice saying 'stay where you are' and 'Taser' as the vehicle moved backwards. The officer died several days after the incident from complications of cardiac arrest caused by mechanical compression of the chest and abdomen. Chown was under the influence of methamphetamine and in possession of the drug when the incident happened. During his trial, he argued he was not responsible for the tragedy because the officer shot him with a Taser and it caused him to lose control of a stolen car. Justice Joseph McGrath said Chown intended to flee police and ignored the officer's lawful commands. 'Undoubtedly, the Taser caused you pain and discomfort, but your course of conduct was set and it was done consciously and deliberately,' he said. 'Even if you were not tasered, you would have reversed and that was your intention.' Woods, who had just passed his probation, was farewelled before about 2000 police officers, family, friends and dignitaries at Perth's Optus Stadium. Chown was initially accused of murder but the charge was downgraded to manslaughter a week before his trial. He was also convicted of stealing the car and reckless driving to escape police and was also sentenced for those offences.
9 News
4 days ago
- 9 News
Car thief who killed 'larger than life' WA policeman jailed
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Reagan Ainslie Chown, 25, was convicted of manslaughter over the late-night June 8, 2023 incident that led to Constable Anthony Woods' death. He was sentenced in the Western Australian Supreme Court today to a head sentence of 15 years and six months, and a minimum term of 13 years and six months. Fallen WA Police officer Anthony Woods. (9News) Woods' mother Natalie said her heart was "ripped" away the day her son died. "My beautiful son Anthony was so full of life, energy and ambition," she said as she read her victim impact statement to the court. "He was doing his duty and he was protecting his community and his future was taken away." Ms Woods said her family continued to suffer and "each anniversary, birthday and any moment we shared with him is now painful for us". "Whatever he did, he had a great passion ... he was larger than life, but his love for his family was number one," she said. Chown and two others fled from police in a stolen Holden Cruz in a high-speed chase before turning into a cul-de-sac and coming to a stop. Woods, 28, opened the driver's door and tried to detain Chown, who was behind the steering wheel with the engine running. Chown put the car into reverse and accelerated in a bid to escape. The officer fired his Taser into the moving car before falling and being dragged under the vehicle, where he became trapped. CCTV footage played during the trial in May showed the Holden reversing at speed, mounting a kerb and stopping after it hit a bollard. During the video, Woods can be heard twice saying "stay where you are" and "Taser" as the vehicle moved backwards. The officer died several days after the incident from complications of cardiac arrest caused by mechanical compression of the chest and abdomen. Chown was under the influence of methamphetamine and in possession of the drug when the incident happened. Constable Anthony Woods with his wife, Emily. (Supplied) During his trial, he argued he was not responsible for the tragedy because the officer shot him with a Taser and it caused him to lose control of a stolen car. Justice Joseph McGrath said Chown intended to flee police and ignored the officer's lawful commands. "Undoubtedly, the Taser caused you pain and discomfort, but your course of conduct was set and it was done consciously and deliberately," he said. "Even if you were not tasered, you would have reversed and that was your intention." Woods, who had just passed his probation, was farewelled before about 2000 police officers, family, friends and dignitaries at Perth's Optus Stadium. Chown was initially accused of murder but the charge was downgraded to manslaughter a week before his trial. He was also convicted of stealing the car and reckless driving to escape police and was also sentenced for those offences. Western Australia Perth police crime national CONTACT US
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Perth Now
Meth user handed hefty jail term for cop's car killing
A drug-affected car thief who ran over and killed a young policeman while trying to escape arrest will spend more than a decade in prison. Reagan Ainslie Chown, 25, was convicted of manslaughter over the late-night June 8, 2023 incident that led to Constable Anthony Woods' death. He was sentenced in the Western Australian Supreme Court on Thursday to a head sentence of 15 years and six months, and a minimum term of 13 years and six months. Const Woods' mother Natalie said her heart was "ripped" away the day her son died. "My beautiful son Anthony was so full of life, energy and ambition," she said as she read her victim impact statement to the court. "He was doing his duty and he was protecting his community and his future was taken away." Ms Woods said her family continued to suffer and "each anniversary, birthday and any moment we shared with him is now painful for us". "Whatever he did, he had a great passion ... he was larger than life, but his love for his family was number one," she said. Chown and two others fled from police in a stolen Holden Cruz in a high-speed chase before turning into a cul-de-sac and coming to a stop. Const Woods, 28, opened the driver's door and tried to detain Chown, who was behind the steering wheel with the engine running. Chown put the car into reverse and accelerated in a bid to escape. The officer fired his Taser into the moving car before falling and being dragged under the vehicle, where he became trapped. CCTV footage played during the trial in May showed the Holden reversing at speed, mounting a kerb and stopping after it hit a bollard. During the video, Const Woods can be heard twice saying "stay where you are" and "Taser" as the vehicle moved backwards. The officer died several days after the incident from complications of cardiac arrest caused by mechanical compression of the chest and abdomen. Chown was under the influence of methamphetamine and in possession of the drug when the incident happened. During his trial, he argued he was not responsible for the tragedy because the officer shot him with a Taser and it caused him to lose control of a stolen car. Justice Joseph McGrath said Chown intended to flee police and ignored the officer's lawful commands. "Undoubtedly, the Taser caused you pain and discomfort, but your course of conduct was set and it was done consciously and deliberately," he said. "Even if you were not tasered, you would have reversed and that was your intention." Const Woods, who had just passed his probation, was farewelled before about 2000 police officers, family, friends and dignitaries at Perth's Optus Stadium. Chown was initially accused of murder but the charge was downgraded to manslaughter a week before his trial. He was also convicted of stealing the car and reckless driving to escape police and was also sentenced for those offences.
The Age
13-05-2025
- The Age
Meth user who ran over WA cop found guilty of manslaughter
A drug-affected car thief who ran over and killed a young 'hero' policeman after the officer tasered him has been found guilty of manslaughter. Reagan Ainslie Chown pleaded not guilty in the West Australian Supreme Court to manslaughter over the late-night June 8, 2023 incident that led to Constable Anthony Woods' death. The 25-year-old said he was not responsible for the tragedy because the officer shot him with a Taser and it caused him to lose control of a stolen car. A jury on Tuesday took less than three hours to find Chown guilty of manslaughter. Woods' loved ones and colleagues, including WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch, wept with relief and hugged after the guilty verdict was delivered. The court heard Chown and two others had fled from police in a stolen Holden Cruz before stopping in a cul-de-sac. Woods, 28, opened the Holden driver's door and attempted to detain Chown, who was behind the steering wheel. The officer fired his Taser into the moving car before 'falling and being dragged under the accused's vehicle to his ultimate death'. CCTV footage played for the jury showed the Holden reversing at speed, mounting a kerb and stopping after it hit a bollard.
Sydney Morning Herald
13-05-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Meth user who ran over WA cop found guilty of manslaughter
A drug-affected car thief who ran over and killed a young 'hero' policeman after the officer tasered him has been found guilty of manslaughter. Reagan Ainslie Chown pleaded not guilty in the West Australian Supreme Court to manslaughter over the late-night June 8, 2023 incident that led to Constable Anthony Woods' death. The 25-year-old said he was not responsible for the tragedy because the officer shot him with a Taser and it caused him to lose control of a stolen car. A jury on Tuesday took less than three hours to find Chown guilty of manslaughter. Woods' loved ones and colleagues, including WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch, wept with relief and hugged after the guilty verdict was delivered. The court heard Chown and two others had fled from police in a stolen Holden Cruz before stopping in a cul-de-sac. Woods, 28, opened the Holden driver's door and attempted to detain Chown, who was behind the steering wheel. The officer fired his Taser into the moving car before 'falling and being dragged under the accused's vehicle to his ultimate death'. CCTV footage played for the jury showed the Holden reversing at speed, mounting a kerb and stopping after it hit a bollard.
