Fugitive flees police on child's e-bike through live footy match
A 34-year-old man fled police during a youth football match by riding a nearby children's e-bike.
Jarrah Maksymow told police he would turn himself in at Sarvaas Park in North Albury on 8 August. Maksymow grabbed a child's e-bike and rode away instead, cutting directly across the youth football field.
People watching yelled his name and told him to stop as he rode through the lines of play. Several body-worn video and CCTV cameras caught him riding hard through town.
He rode at speed with no care for heavy traffic at a busy roundabout. He pleaded guilty to hindering police, riding without a helmet, riding furiously, and failing to give way.
He also admitted to breaking a domestic violence order. Maksymow has a history: in 2018, he fled police at half-time during his own team's semi-final.
Sentencing is set for October 21, 2026.
Why it mattersFleeing police puts himself, people watching, and drivers at risk. The incident shows how quickly a surrender can turn into serious legal trouble.
AustraliaA cautionary tale for NSW residents: outstanding warrants carry heavy penalties if you flee, and incidents at public events draw immediate video evidence.
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