A Nowra man who allegedly reversed his car into a police vehicle and continued to spin the wheels in an attempt to get away has appeared in Nowra Local Court facing a variety of charges.
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Shaun Barry Brooks, also known as Logan, 24, did not enter any pleas to charges of high-range drink driving, reckless driving and driving while his licence was suspended.
Court papers said Brooks was spotted by police driving a white Ford Falcon west along Worrigee Street in Nowra about 10.30pm on July 13 without its headlights on.
Police allege the vehicle was swerving between lanes and cut through the roundabout at the intersection of Stewart Place.
Officers activated their lights and sirens as Brooks’ vehicle travelled between Berry and Osborne streets, but allege he accelerated away.
Police said as the vehicle tried to turn south into Osborne Street it struck the left-hand gutter.
Court papers said police stopped their vehicle behind Brooks’ car but he allegedly placed the vehicle in reverse and continually spun his wheels, trying to push the police car out of the way.
As one of the officers called for back-up, another officer managed to turn Brooks’ vehicle off and grab the keys, before arresting him.
Brooks produced a positive breath test with an analysis recording a reading of 0.279.
Officers allege Brooks said, “Just take me to jail now. I know I’m done - can we hurry this up I know I’m way over. I’m f….d up”.
Court papers said a glass was found in the front of the car along with the inside of wine cask on the front passenger floor, which was leaking alcohol.
Officers said there was a strong smell of liquor in the car.
Court papers revealed Brooks had suffered a recent brain injury.
He will be back in court on August 10.
