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Herald Sun
3 days ago
- Herald Sun
Perth man accused of driving at 200km/h and threatening police with gun
Don't miss out on the headlines from On the Road. Followed categories will be added to My News. A Perth man's early morning drive escalated quickly when he allegedly brandished a gun at police before speeding away at up to 200km/h. Police allege they tried to stop a Hyundai Tucson wagon driven by the 39-year-old about 7.25am on Monday after it was caught allegedly displaying false plates. The East Perth man failed to stop, instead allegedly brandished a gun and took off from Gibson Rd in Beechboro at speeds of up to 200km/h. He continued through various suburbs before coming to a stop by crashing into bushland at the T-junction of Taylor and Rowley roads in Bunjup. WA Police Air Wing swiftly directed officers to his location. The gun was recovered in Beechboro. The man was charged with nine offences, including reckless driving to escape pursuit by police, unlicensed person possess firearm and drove a vehicle with forged, replica or false plates. He is due to face Midlands Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Originally published as Perth man accused of driving at 200km/h and threatening police with gun during routine stop Breaking News Motorists have been told to avoid Sydney's M5 after a crane crashed on its side. Breaking News A beloved family man has died after fighting for life after a devastating e-scooter crash during a dinner trip to the city.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
Insane speed reached during cop chase
A Perth man's early morning drive escalated quickly when he allegedly brandished a gun at police before speeding away at up to 200km/h. Police allege they tried to stop a Hyundai Tucson wagon driven by the 39-year-old about 7.25am on Monday after it was caught allegedly displaying false plates. The East Perth man failed to stop, instead allegedly brandished a gun and took off from Gibson Rd in Beechboro at speeds of up to 200km/h. The East Perth man allegedly hit speeds of up to 200km/h. WA Police Credit: NewsWire He continued through various suburbs before coming to a stop by crashing into bushland at the T-junction of Taylor and Rowley roads in Bunjup. WA Police Air Wing swiftly directed officers to his location. The gun was recovered in Beechboro. The man was charged with nine offences, including reckless driving to escape pursuit by police, unlicensed person possess firearm and drove a vehicle with forged, replica or false plates. He is due to face Midlands Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
9 News
3 days ago
- 9 News
Driver, 39, 'brandished gun at police before fleeing at 200km/h'
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here BREAKING Minimum wage increase announced by Fair Work Commission A 39-year-old man allegedly brandished a gun at police before taking off at speeds of up to 200km/h when officers tried to stop him. Officers say they tried to stop the Hyundai Tucson station wagon allegedly bearing false plates on Gibson Road in Beechboro, in Perth's north-east, at 7.25am yesterday. He allegedly refused, pulled a gun and drove on at speeds of up to 200km/h, monitored by WA Police Air Wing. A 39-year old man allegedly brandished this gun at police after taking off at speeds of up to 200km/h when officers tried to stop him. (Supplied) But he crashed at a T-junction in Banjup, half an hour away, where he was arrested. The gun was found in Beechboro. The man, from East Perth, is due to appear before the Midland Magistrates Court today. Midland Detectives have charged a 39-year-old man with numerous offences after an evade police incident that occurred on Monday 2 June 2025. (Supplied) He has been charged with a range of offences including reckless driving to escape pursuit by police; being the driver of a vehicle which failed to comply with a direction to stop; having no authority to drive; driving, causing or permitting a vehicle with a forged, replica or false plate to be driven on a road; using a prohibited drug; possessing any drug paraphernalia in or on which there was a prohibited drug or plan; being an unlicensed person possessing firearm or ammunition; being armed in a way that may cause fear; and possession of stolen or unlawfully obtained property. Western Australia Perth police Perth guns crime courts national Australia CONTACT US Property News: He was evicted. Then he saw his home on Airbnb.
