Knives thrown at police, court told
A man accused of confronting a police officer’s brother while wielding a 31cm long silver carving knife was refused bail when he appeared before Batemans Bay Local Court.
Magistrate David Degnan ordered that Thomas Duggan, 45, of Towamba, remain in custody and undergo a psychiatric examination.
Mr Duggan appeared before the court charged with seven offences: use intimidation to influence a person, intimidation of a police officer at Eden, resisting police, armed with intent to commit an offence, two counts of wielding a knife in a public place, and possession of cannabis leaf.
Police allege a 44-year-old Queensland man was walking along Imlay St in Eden at 5.30am on Monday when Mr Duggan repeatedly called out “Don’t you say hello?”.
The early morning walker told police the man pulled out a long carving knife and followed him into a nearby Caltex service station where he was asked to leave by the attendant.
Police allegations put before Mr Degnan in the bail application state that an officer who was called to the scene saw Mr Duggan on Imlay Street holding a carving knife in one hand in a throwing position.
A second smaller knife was allegedly held in his other hand.
Mr Duggan is alleged to have thrown the two knives and a quantity of plastic knives before running off. He was chased and tackled by the police.
The case was adjourned to July 9.
Boy hit by car
A 16-year-old boy sustained minor injuries after being hit by a car on Thursday evening.
The incident occurred at 5.45pm on Thursday when the boy was hit by a Mazda 121 on the corner of the Princes Highway and West Street.
He was taken to Pambula Hospital for treatment and observation
Police have investigated the incident and no charges are expected.
No licence, no rego and drunk
Eden police have charged a 19-year-old male from Cooma with four offences following a traffic incident early Saturday, June 23.
The male was stopped by police in a Mitsubishi Lancer in Barclay Street, Eden and subjected to a roadside breath test for alcohol.
He recorded a positive reading and was arrested and taken to Eden Police Station.
He was charged with high range PCA with a reading of 0.162.
He was also charged with being an unlicensed driver, driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.
He will appear in Eden court on July 4.
Cash stolen from Pambula pub
Police are investigating a break and enter at The Royal Willows Hotel in Pambula at around 2.25am on June 26.
A significant amount of cash was stolen from the premises.
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