1 day Ago By Blair Thomson
A man has been charged after police recovered a bizarre homemade gun, ammunition, and house-breaking items in Albury. or signup to continue reading Officers were called to Wattle Way, West Albury about 3.30pm on Tuesday amid reports a man was armed with a weapon.
The 20-year-old man fled police when they arrived and jumped a fence in Fern Place. Police found a backpack with the homemade gun and other implements typically used for break-ins. The gun appeared to have been held together by tape and made from tools.
The 20-year-old man, Brandon Fitzgerald, was taken into custody at a nearby property during the September 17 incident and a search allegedly found stolen bank cards. Fitzgerald was charged with firearms offences, having suspected stolen goods, car theft, trespassing and other charges. He was already wanted on a warrant and .
Fitzgerald's matter was listed in Albury on September 18. He admitted to possessing the homemade firearm and ammunition, entering enclosed land, and having stolen goods. But the 20-year-old entered pleas of not guilty to charges including unlicensed driving, two counts of driving a stolen car, and two counts of possessing implements to enter or drive a conveyance.
He did seek release and bail was formally refused. Fitzgerald will return to court on October 30. Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.
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