A series of individuals faced the bench at the Geelong Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, January 6, answering to a range of alleged offences. The day's list covered matters from theft and drug possession to driving-related charges, highlighting the varied caseload handled by the local judiciary.
Detailed List of Tuesday's Court Appearances
The court's register for the day included multiple defendants. Jarrod Bamblett, aged 36 from Norlane, was listed for a filing hearing. Shane Barber, 42 from Corio, faced charges related to theft. A 35-year-old Corio man, whose name was suppressed, appeared for a committal mention.
Other notable appearances included Jye Brough, 23 from Breakwater, on theft charges, and Matthew Brown, 38 from Norlane, who was charged with criminal damage. Rikki-Lee Buchanan, 30 from Norlane, answered to charges of theft and committing an indictable offence while on bail.
The list continued with John Burke, 46 from Hamlyn Heights, for a filing hearing, and Jayden Cations, 24 from Norlane, facing theft charges. Rikki Cheeseman, 38 from Whittington, was scheduled for a diversion plan.
Range of Charges Before the Court
Driving offences featured prominently. Matthew Conroy, 39 from Norlane, was charged with driving while disqualified. Brodie Cook, 25 from Norlane, faced charges of driving in a manner dangerous, unlicensed driving, and failing to render assistance after an accident.
Drug-related charges were also present. Jayden Couch, 22 from Corio, was charged with trafficking a drug of dependence and theft. Shane Davis, 44 from Corio, faced allegations of possessing a drug of dependence.
The day also saw procedural matters. Jarrod De Araugo, 30 from Norlane, was listed for a filing hearing, while Nathaniel Dean, 43 from Norlane, faced a committal mention on theft charges. Jarrod Denny, 35 from Corio, appeared for a filing hearing, and Brodie Devlin, 26 from Corio, was charged with theft and dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime.
Further Proceedings and Outcomes
Additional names on the court list included Jamie-Lee Dickson, 33 from Corio, for a filing hearing, and Jarrod Farrell, 38 from Norlane, charged with unlawful assault. Matthew Fedley, 41 from Whittington, faced a filing hearing, and Jayden Ferguson, 23 from Norlane, was charged with theft.
Shane Forrester, 44 from Corio, appeared for a committal mention, while Brodie Galea, 27 from Corio, answered to theft charges. Jayden Giri, 25 from Corio, was charged with theft, and Matthew Giri, 29 from Corio, faced charges of theft and committing an indictable offence while on bail.
The proceedings also involved Rikki-Lee Giri, 27 from Corio, on theft charges, and Brodie Haintz, 30 from Norlane, for a filing hearing. Shane Hall, 49 from Corio, faced a filing hearing, and Jarrod Ham, 44 from Hamlyn Heights, was charged with unlawful assault.
This day at the Geelong Magistrates' Court underscores the ongoing legal processes within the community, addressing a spectrum of alleged criminal activities. The outcomes of these appearances, from filing hearings to committal mentions, form a crucial part of the local justice system's daily operation.
