Dealer's Wild Pursuit Ends in Arrest and Revelation of Drugs, Cash, and Guns

Police had been secretly monitoring Joshua Lonsdale, a 40-year-old dealer, as he arranged massive sales of ice, valued at over $189,000, with customers over the phone. One of the deals was worth up to $4500 and was set to be made at a teppanyaki restaurant. On March 6, 2024, Lonsdale attempted to evade arrest, leading to a wild chase through the Hunter, where he ran over a police officer and sped off in a black BMW. After a pursuit that reached speeds of up to 100 kilometers an hour, Lonsdale was eventually apprehended with the help of road spikes.

Key Takeaways:

• Police seized a total of $189,755 in cash from Lonsdale, which he obtained from selling drugs.
• Lonsdale bought a black BMW SUV for $29,500 in cash, which he also obtained from selling drugs.
• The BMW was used to transport a stash of over 1.1 kilograms of ice, valued at $159,750.
• Lonsdale dealt with over 500 grams of the drug GBL and possessed 2.18 grams of MDMA.
• He used an offensive weapon, a Taser, to prevent lawful detention and possessed an unauthorized weapon and pistol.
• Lonsdale's sentence will take into account charges of supplying 2187.8 grams of methylamphetamine, a large commercial quantity.
• The injured police officer was taken to Maitland Hospital and was on restricted duties for about a month.

Statistics:

• The total value of ice sales arranged by Lonsdale was over $189,000.
• The deal worth up to $4500 was set to be made at a teppanyaki restaurant.
• The amount of cash seized from Lonsdale was $189,755.
• The value of the ice found in the locked safe at the property in Maryland was $159,750.
• The amount of ice seized from Lonsdale's car was over 1.1 kilograms.
• The speed of the pursuit was up to 100 kilometers an hour.

Sources:

• Byline: Anna Falkenmire
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