A man has been charged with high-range drink-driving after he allegedly rammed a police vehicle in Mogo on Wednesday afternoon.
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Just before 3pm, police officers were called to Ross Ridge Road, Mogo, following reports the driver of a white Subaru was allegedly conducting burnouts.
Police will allege in court that when officers approached the intersection of Runnyford Road, the white Subaru was reversed and driven into a police vehicle before the leaving the area at speed.
Police saw the vehicle shortly afterwards on the Princes Highway, Mogo, and directed the driver to pull over.
The driver then allegedly failed to stop as directed before reaching alleged speeds of 100 km/h in a 50km/h zone.
Police initiated a pursuit before the Subaru was stopped at Church Street.
A 35-year-old man and his 26-year-old passenger were arrested and taken to Batemans Bay Police Station. The 26-year-old man was later released without charge.
The 35-year-old man allegedly returned a breath analysis reading of 0.225 and was charged with driving an unregistered vehicle, driving while disqualified, using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention, reckless driving - police pursuit, and high-range drink driving.
The man appeared in Batemans Bay Local Court on Thursday, October 28.