Nathan Macnamara, 28, alleged to have led police on wild chase, threaten people with firearm in Umina

A man alleged to have threatened police and a member of the public with a firearm after crashing into a parked car and telegraph pole in Umina did not apply for bail.

Lentara Rd, Umina Beach

A man alleged to have threatened police and a member of the public with a firearm after crashing into a parked car and telegraph pole in Umina did not apply for bail.

Nathan Macnamara, 28, is charged with a number of serious offences including driving under the influence of drugs, handling a firearm under the influence of alcohol and speeding during a police pursuit.

Macnamara did not apply for bail as his lawyer made an application to adjourn the matter for two weeks.

Police allege that at about 5.40pm on Wednesday police attempted to stop a Ford Falcon on Woy Woy Road, Woy Woy, due to the car allegedly being unregistered.

Police initiated a pursuit, but then terminated it as a result of the alleged dangerous driving.

A short time later, police were called to Lentara Road, Umina Beach, following reports the same vehicle had crashed into a parked car and telegraph pole.

“Police have been told that a member of the public approached the driver of the vehicle, before they were threatened with a firearm, and the driver fled on foot,” police said.

After a search of the area, Macnamara was found on Haynes Street, Umina Beach, where he allegedly pointed the firearm at police.

“Officers withdrew their service firearms and a taser, and following a negotiation, the man surrendered to police,” police said.

A search of Macnamara allegedly revealed a firearm, knife, and a clear resealable bag containing a substance believed to be methamphetamine.

Macnamara remains in custody.

Originally published as Nathan Macnamara, 28, alleged to have led police on wild chase, threaten people with firearm in Umina