A man has been charged in Newcastle over alleged drug and driving offences following an investigation into a crash at Tingira Heights.
Earlier this month officers were called to Violet Town Road following reports a car had crashed into a fence.
The driver of the ute struck an officer and escaped, the officer sustained minor injuries.
Yesterday, police stopped a car in Newcastle on Perkins Street, they will allege the driver is the man responsible.
A 22-year-old has been charged with multiple offences including causing bodily harm by misconduct and has been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today.
BY PETER HYSLOP
