A busy day unfolded at the Cairns Magistrates Court on Friday, January 2, with a docket featuring a range of matters from alleged assaults to drug and traffic offences. The proceedings provided a snapshot of local legal activity at the start of the new year.
Assault and Property Offences Before the Court
Among the more serious matters listed was the case of Jye Anthony Barlow. The 27-year-old man from Manoora faced a single charge of assault occasioning bodily harm. The charge is related to an alleged incident that took place on December 30. The court heard the details of the accusation before the matter was adjourned for further proceedings.
Another defendant, Kane Robert William Barker, aged 28 and also from Manoora, appeared on charges unrelated to violence. He was charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count of trespass. These offences were alleged to have occurred on December 31. His case was also mentioned and adjourned to a future date.
Drug and Traffic Charges Adjourned
The court also dealt with several drug-related matters. Jamie Lee Bassani, a 40-year-old woman from Westcourt, was charged with one count of possessing a dangerous drug. The alleged possession occurred on December 31. Her matter was mentioned briefly before being adjourned.
In a separate case, Shane Anthony Bassani, a 43-year-old man from Manunda, faced more serious drug allegations. He was charged with one count of possessing a dangerous drug and one count of possessing anything used in the commission of a crime defined in the Drugs Misuse Act. These charges stem from an alleged incident on January 1. His case was similarly adjourned following the mention.
Traffic offences featured on the docket as well. Johnathan Leigh Beck, 36, from White Rock, appeared charged with driving without a licence. This offence was alleged to have happened on December 30. The matter was adjourned by the court.
Other Matters Mentioned
The day's list included other varied charges. Rikki Lee Belmont, a 39-year-old from Manunda, was charged with public nuisance following an alleged incident on December 31. This case was also adjourned.
Another matter involved Tony Bep, a 48-year-old man from Edmonton, who faced a single charge of contravening a police direction. The alleged contravention occurred on January 1. His matter proceeded to a mention and was adjourned.
All matters heard on Friday, January 2, were adjourned for further mention, procedural steps, or potential sentencing at later dates. The cases highlight the ongoing work of the Cairns Magistrates Court in addressing a spectrum of legal issues within the community. No final determinations or sentences were reported from this specific sitting for the individuals named.
