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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Wales Online
Driver high on drugs smashed into a lamppost in 120mph police chase
Driver high on drugs smashed into a lamppost in 120mph police chase Craig Peacock, 35, narrowly missed a group of pedestrians when he crashed into the lamppost at 80mph Craig Peacock, 35, reached speeds of 120mph during a police chase before crashing into a lamppost (Image: Gwent Police ) A driver under the influence of drugs reached speeds of 120mph during a police chase before crashing into a lamppost, narrowly missing a group of pedestrians. He said he drove away from officers as he had only recently been giving his driving licence back. Craig Peacock, 35, was seen driving a Peugeot 307 through Cwmbran on April 11 at speeds of 50mph in a 30mph zone. A police vehicle indicated its blue lights for the defendant to stop but he accelerated away aggressively and a pursuit began. A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday heard Peacock made his way on the A4042 at 80mph. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter. He increased his speeds and overtook vehicles at 120mph. Eventually Peacock lost control of the car near the Crow's Nest pub and collided into a lamppost at 80mph. The defendant managed to escape from the wreckage and ran off but he was detained. Article continues below A drugs wipe was carried out and Peacock tested positive for both cocaine and cannabis. Prosecutor Ben Jones said the defendant was taken to the Grange University Hospital and was later charged with cuts to his arms. At the police station, he provided a breath sample and tested negative for alcohol. But he refused to provide a blood sample to check for drugs, due to the cuts on his arms. Peacock, of Clarence Place, Newport, later pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drug driving and failing to provide a specimen. The court heard he has numerous previous convictions for driving offences, and last year he failed to comply with a community order imposed following a conviction for drug driving. In mitigation, Jac Brown conceded his client had been drinking earlier in the day. He said the defendant had fled from police as he hoped to evade officers in order to keep his licence, which he had recently reacquired. Sentencing, Judge Rhys Rowlands said the defendant had narrowly missed a group of pedestrians when he crashed the car. He added: "It almost certainly would have been a fatal or serious injury collision." Article continues below Peacock was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment and was disqualified from driving for three years and seven months.
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- South Wales Argus
Newport driver sped at 120mph during Cwmbran police chase
Craig Peacock, 35, from Newport made a doomed attempt to escape the law during a 10-minute high-speed pursuit through Cwmbran on Friday, April 11. The defendant had taken cocaine and cannabis but later refused to provide a blood sample at the police station after testing positive at the roadside. Ben Jones, prosecuting, told Cardiff Crown Court how Peacock had been spotted speeding by Police Constable Elliot Morgan on Henllys Way. The defendant was travelling at 50mph in a 20mph zone in his Peugeot 307 car. Peacock turned his lights off when he reached the A4042 and began overtaking and undertaking fellow road users while speeding at 120mph. He crashed into a lamppost near the Crow's Nest pub before running off. Peacock was soon caught by PC Morgan and arrested. 'The defendant made full and frank admissions in his interview,' Mr Jones said. Peacock, of Clarence Place, Newport admitted dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen for analysis. He has 17 previous convictions for 31 offences which include violence and dishonesty matters. Relevant previous convictions include dangerous driving and drug driving. Jac Brown, representing him, said: 'He recognises there will be only one outcome today and that is an immediate custodial sentence. 'The best mitigation is his early guilty pleas which entitles him to the maximum credit. 'He made a foolish attempt to avoid the police." His barrister added how his client had been trying to 'tackle his substance misuse' in prison after being remanded in custody for the past two months. Judge Rhys Rowlands told Peacock: 'You were driving at grossly excessive speeds in the Cwmbran area. 'There is ample evidence that you deliberately ignored the rules of the road. 'Failing to provide a sample is an aggravating feature of this case.' The defendant was jailed for 14 months and disqualified from driving for three years and seven months. He will have to sit an extended retest and pay a statutory victim surcharge following his release from prison.
