Jury clears Cameron Thompson of using stolen car as weapon against police
The jury took just 10 minutes on October 9 before finding Thompson not guilty of using the car as a weapon.
Cameron Joel Thompson, 32, from the Eurobodalla area, was on trial over a police chase in Dunmore. Thompson was accused of using a stolen car as a weapon to stop police from detaining him.
On October 9, the jury took just 10 minutes to find him not guilty of the offensive weapon charge. The case began on July 18, 2025, when reports said a stolen Mitsubishi was being tracked by AirPods.
Crown lawyer Sarah Love argued his movements showed he was steering towards police on purpose. Defence lawyer Nicholas Allen argued he panicked and was trying to escape a dangerous situation.
Thompson pleaded guilty to other charges linked to the incident, including driving while disqualified. Thompson is due to be sentenced for those charges on October 22.
- 10 minutes
- Deliberation time
- Cameron Joel Thompson, 32
- Man charged
- Dunmore
- Pursuit location
- White Mitsubishi ASX
- Stolen vehicle
Why it mattersThe case shows how courts decide whether a panicked escape is different from a car used as a weapon.
AustraliaDrivers who flee police can still face many charges, even when a jury finds them not guilty of one charge.
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