Man arrested, guns seized after woman threatened in domestic disturbance
A MAN has been charged with breaching a domestic violence order and threatening his former partner in an altercation at a house in the NSW Riverina.
The altercation allegedly erupted at a house in Gundagai around 9.30pm on Sunday. Police said the 46-year-old man attended the Tom Street home and threatened a 39-year-old woman.
Officers arrived around three hours later and allegedly found two firearms in a caravan at the address.
Following investigations, the 46-year-old man was arrested by police in a vehicle intercept on Grahamstown Road at Tumblong around 8.30am on Tuesday.
He was taken to Tumut Police Station and charged with a long list of serious offences, including:
- Stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm (domestic);
- contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (Domestic);
- resist or hinder police officer in the execution of duty;
- possess unauthorised prohibited firearm;
- possess unregistered firearm-prohibited firearm;
- possess unauthorised firearm;
- two counts of not keep firearm safely;
- possess prohibited drug; and
- deal with property proceeds of crime.
The 46-year-old was remanded in custody overnight and was due to front Wagga Wagga Local Court today.
If you are in immediate danger call 000 now. Â If you require advice or assistance, the following services offer counselling and support.
Lifeline 24/7 telephone crisis support 13 11 14
DV Connect Queensland Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 phone 1800 811 811
1800RESPECT 24/7 phone 1800 737 732
Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast
