Patrick Wayne Pengelly jailed for 14 months after police pursuit

Patrick Wayne Pengelly, 33, has been sentenced to 14 months in jail following a police pursuit in Wagga. Pengelly, who was on parole at the time of the incident, pleaded guilty to several charges, including driving while disqualified, police pursuit, possession of a knife in a public place, and possession of methamphetamine.

The incident occurred last October when police attempted to stop Pengelly's vehicle at an intersection. The pursuit lasted less than a minute, during which Pengelly reached speeds of approximately 60km/h and ran a yellow light. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers recovered a knife and 1.96 grams of methamphetamine. While defense counsel argued the chase was not dangerous due to its brief duration and low speed, the court proceeded with the jail sentence.