A MAN who allegedly discharged a gun in a public place has fronted court on firearms and break and enter charges.
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The 25-year-old man has faced Orange Local Court following an incident that occurred in Parkes on Tuesday.
Detectives attached to the Central West Police District attended a home on Welcome Road in Parkes at 12.45pm on Tuesday following reports shots were fired on the property.
"Officers executed a crime scene warrant at the property where they located and seized a bolt action rifle, ammunition and property alleged to be linked to recent break and enters in the area," police said.
"The 25-year-old man was arrested and taken to Parkes Police Station."
The man was charged with: use unregistered firearm-not prohibited firearm/pistol; firearm found at premises-subject to prohibition order; two counts of acquire firearm - subject to prohibition order; two counts of fire firearm in or near public place; break and enter house; and steal value and enter building/land with intent commit indictable offence.
The man was refused bail and appeared at Orange Local Court on Thursday.
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
