Police were patrolling on Irrigation Way at Yanco around 10.40pm when they detected a male driver, 30, in a Holden Commodore allegedly travelling in excess of 130km/h in the 100km/h zone.

Officers attempted to stop the driver, but the man allegedly refused to stop and a pursuit was initiated, with speeds of up to 185km/h being reached.

Officers continued for about five kilometres before the Narrandera driver stopped.

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He was arrested and also returned a positive breath test.

The man was taken to Narrandera Police Station where a blood alcohol analysis allegedly revealed a reading of 0.175.

The driver was charged with police pursuit, exceeding the speed limit by over 45kmh, high range PCA, drive in a manner that is dangerous and his licence was suspended.

He was issued with a court attendance notice to appear in Narrandera Local Court at a later date.

EARLIER that morning around 1.45am police were involved in a pursuit through several streets in Leeton.

Officers attempted to stop a red Toyota in Oak Street at that time, with the 42-year-old driver initially pulling over.

However, once police approached the vehicle the man allegedly drove away.

Officers pursued the vehicle through several streets and allege they saw the man throw a backpack from the vehicle.

The motorist eventually stopped in Hickory Street.

However, when police attempted to arrest the man, they were allegedly met with resistance.

Officers used a taser and OC spray while attempting to gain control of the man before he was arrested and taken to Leeton police station.

The backpack was retrieved, allegedly containing a small amount of cannabis.

He was charged with drive in a manner dangerous, police pursuit, possess prohibited drug, resist arrest and assault police.

The man was given conditional bail to appear in Leeton Local Court in April.

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