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Subscriber only A Nimbin man has changed his plea over allegations he was responsible for smashing a police station window and threatening staff inside. Rodrick Emile Duran, 36, pleaded guilty on Monday in Lismore Local Court to destroying or damaging property worth more than $2000 and less than $5000, intimidating police in the execution of their duty and behaving in an offensive manner. A man has been convicted after he pushed a shopping trolley into a glass panel at Lismore Police Station, smashing the window and then threatening staff, at the weekend. Picture: Liana Boss He had previously entered pleas of not guilty to all charges last month.
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Subscriber only A Nimbin man has pleaded not guilty to smashing a police station window and threatening staff inside. Rodrick Emile Duran, 36, was arrested in early December after he allegedly caused serious damage to a glass panel on the Zadoc St frontage of Lismore Police Station. A man has been charged after he allegedly pushed a shopping trolley into a glass panel at Lismore Police Station, smashing the window and then threatening staff, at the weekend. Picture: Liana Boss Mr Duran allegedly pushed a trolley containing his belongings into the front glass window of Lismore Police Station, causing the glass to shatter.
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A NIMBIN man charged with smashing a police station window and threatening staff inside has been remanded in custody.
Rodrick Emile Duran, 36, was arrested on Sunday afternoon after he allegedly caused serious damage to a glass panel on the Zadoc St frontage of Lismore Police Station.
Richmond Police District Inspector David Vandergriend said the accused was charged with various offences after the incident.
“About 3pm on Sunday … a 36-year-old homeless male deliberately pushed a trolley containing his belongings into the front glass window of Lismore Police Station, causing the glass to shatter, before coming into the police station and threatening staff,” Insp Vandergriend said.