A disqualified driver who fled from police despite being arrested weeks earlier for dangerous driving has been jailed.
Thomas Williams, 38, of Cristionydd, Penycae, Wrexham admitted a string of driving offences including two counts of dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified.
He also admitted possession of Class A and B drugs.
At Mold Crown Court last week, he was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
He was also disqualified from driving for five years and three months, and must pass an extended driving test.
Williams reached up to 80mph as he sped through St Asaph on November 6 last year, dangerously overtaking vehicles into the face of oncoming traffic and around bends with limited visibility.
He drove along pavements to pass stationary cars and to avoid a police stinger device in a bid to evade officers as they tried to bring his vehicle to a stop.
Following a pursuit of more than 17 miles, Williams abandoned his car and fled but was arrested a short while later.
In the early hours of January 16, Williams was behind the wheel of another car in the Wrexham area.
When he saw a police car, he made off at speed through residential streets, driving at speeds of up to 70mph in some 20mph areas.
He eventually lost control of his vehicle along Stansty Road, but in a bid to get away, he drove head on towards the officers, forcing his way past and colliding with the side of the police car before reversing to make off.
To disable Williams’ vehicle, the officer pinned the car up against a grass verge before Williams left the car and attempted to flee.
He was subsequently tasered and arrested, where he was found to be in possession of cocaine and cannabis.
Investigating officer, PC Ed Robinson of the Roads Crime Unit said: “Williams is a habitual disqualified driver and repeat offender. He knew he shouldn’t have been behind the wheel on both occasions, and in an attempt to get away, he put members of the public at risk with his dangerous and excessive speeds.
“Williams’ selfish, dangerous and irresponsible behaviour as he drove whilst already disqualified showed a real contempt for the authorities.
“Those who are banned from driving are banned for good reason, and we will always do all that we can to make sure those who feel the rules do not apply to them are brought to account.
“Reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads remains a priority for North Wales Police.”
