Griffith’s Dylan Hesketh faced Wagga Local Court this week, charged with six offences. 

The facts state police spotted Hesketh’s vehicle, who was travelling with one passenger, with a missing rear bumper and number plate shortly after 2pm on April 26. 

According to the facts, Hesketh was travelling up to 100km/h in a 60km/h zone as he led police around Wagga, crossing into the incorrect lane on two occasions. 

Just a few months later the Hesketh got behind the wheel again and was caught speeding. 

According to documents tendered to the court, the 23-year-old man was on bail and completing a community service order for a previous drive while disqualified charge at the time of the offence. 

Appearing via video link from Junee Correctional Centre in Wagga Local Court this week, Hesketh pleaded guilty to all charges including driving recklessly and failing to stop in a police pursuit. 

He was also charged with using an unregistered, uninsured vehicle, two counts of driving while disqualified and exceeding the speed more than 10 kilometres over the limit. 

Police were later stopped by a driver who claimed he had almost collided with Hesketh’s vehicle at North Wagga. 

The vehicle was later found at the Palm and Pawn Hotel Tavern, where CCTV footage confirmed Hesketh had entered the venue in the same clothes he was previously spotted wearing. 

His clothing was later found discarded in the men’s toilet. 

Hesketh’s solicitor, David Barron, told the court his client had genuine remorse for his actions. 

“This has been a real eye opener for him and he knows if his good intentions aren’t followed through he’ll be back in green before too long,” he said. 

Hesketh was sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 6 months. He was also fined $1200 and disqualified from driving for 27 months.