A MAN has appeared in Port Macquarie Court on a serious list of charges following an extensive police investigation and a dramatic arrest.
Brandon Darren Kelly, 26, had been the subject of six outstanding warrants since March.
He faces charges ranging from domestic violence and stalking, to escaping custody and a police pursuit.
Officers attempted to arrest Kelly on several occasions in Sydney, Coffs Harbour, and Ballina.
Following inquiries by the North Coast Domestic Violence High Risk Offender Team, assisted by the Region Enforcement Squad, Dog Unit, and Mid North Coast Proactive Crime Team, officers attended a resort in Port Macquarie about 10.20am Tuesday, 3 June, where they located Kelly allegedly hiding behind a door.
He was arrested and taken to Port Macquarie Police Station where he was charged with police pursuit – not stop; drive at speed; licence expired more than two years; possess prohibited drug; escape police custody; state incorrect name or address to an authorised officer; and put feet on seat in or on public passenger vehicle/train.
Six outstanding warrants were also executed for the alleged domestic violence as well as assault, knife, property, traffic and bail offences.
Kelly appeared before Magistrate Georgina Darcy in Port Macquarie Local Court on Wednesday, where bail was formally refused.
His charges will now be heard by the courts in Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, Lismore and Hornsby.
By Sue STEPHENSON
