Breach ends in prison

A former Timaru salesman has been sent to jail for breaching protection orders against his ex-partner despite his claim the charges against him were ‘‘trumped up’’ and backed by ‘‘exaggerated stories’’..

Rodger Allen Charles Judd, 51, was charged with two counts of breaching a protection order in the Timaru District Court on Tuesday.

One charge was in relation to sending a text message to his partner, and another where Judd approached a vehicle owned by the company where she worked.

The court was told Judd had asked the person in the vehicle if ‘‘that fraudulent b****’’ was still working for the company. This was passed onto the victim.

Appearing before Judge Tom Gilbert, Judd said had been in custody for five and a half months ‘‘on the back of [his former partner’s] lies to the police’’.

They were ‘‘trumped up charges with concocted exaggerated stories’’.

Every time he had returned to Timaru for a job, the woman ‘‘concocted an elaborate story’’ and he was arrested, he said.

The judge acknowledged Judd had been in custody for that time.

Duty solicitor Greta Keenan said Judd still harboured feelings towards the complainant and was still angry as a result of the situation.

He intended to move to Auckland, which he believed was the best place for him as it was far from the victim and there were more employment opportunities there, she said.

Keenan said there were ongoing property matters being resolved.

Judge Gilbert said Judd had previously been convicted on four charges of contravening protection orders.

He said Judd had been in a relationship with the woman,. Judd, interrupting, denied this. ‘‘She just barged into my life.’’ Gilbert told Judd to listen and said he harboured animosity towards the woman, and this was clear in his comments.

There were aggravating features, which included victim vulnerability, which which had a ‘‘corrosive effect on those people who are subject to it.’’

Judd was sentenced to five months in prison. As Judd had been held in custody, it was likely he would be released at a date to be calculated by Corrections, Gilbert said.

‘‘I know you’ve got strong feelings about this, but you have to stay away.’’ Judd agreed. Other matters heard by Judge Gil- bert at the Timaru District Court on Tuesday included:

Lamautau Fifita, 46, freezing worker, of Timaru; driving a vehicle while disqualified - convicted and remanded for sentencing on December 20.

Max John Bennington, 20, of Geraldine; driving while suspended and driving at a dangerous speed - disqualified for obtaining a drivers license for six months and 40 hours community work. Vehicle will be confiscated.

Christine Faye Milne, 50, sickness beneficiary; two charges of shop lifting - convicted and remanded until December 20 for sentencing, and referred to restorative justice.

Adrian Patrick Tumai, 32, dairy worker of Timaru; breach of community work - remanded until October 25 for sentencing to ensure completion of community work.

Elizabeth Margaret Jackson, 64, of Timaru; careless or inconsiderate use of motor vehicle - referred to restorative justice and remanded for sentencing on October 25.

Andrew James Downer, 20, of Timaru; driving a vehicle while suspended - fined $400 and $130 court costs and disqualified from driving for six months.

Petrus Cornelius Coetzee, 29, dairy subcontractor, of Timaru; unlawful possession of a firearm - convicted and fined $500 with $130 court costs. an order to destroy the weapon was made.

Simon William James Dalwood, 36. unemployed, of Waimate; making a false statement - convicted and sentenced to 60 hours community work.

Tayla Karli Batt, 21, beneficiary, of Timaru; shoplifting - convicted and ordered to appear for sentencing if called upon.

Zachary Ty Boulter, 20, of Geraldine; driving while suspended, wilful damage, and offensive use of a telephone - convicted and sentenced to 80 hours community work, disqualified from driving for six months, and ordered to pay $500 reparation.

Stephen Jamie Mason, 31, farm worker of Timaru; common assault - convicted and sentenced to 120 hours’ community service and ordered to pay $250 for emotional harm reparation.

Hamish Aachen Low, 32, unemployed, of Timaru; excess breath alcohol after blowing 780 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath - convicted for 60 hours’ community work and disqualified for six months driving.

Bronson Rawiri Tapp, 30, of Timaru; wilful trespass and theft - fined 60 hours’ community work and ordered to pay $66.86 in reparations.

Billy James Harris, 26, shift worker, of Timaru; speaking in a threatening man- ner - convicted and reparations of $400.

David John Brooking, 45, builder of Timaru; offensive use of a telephone - convicted and ordered to appear for sentencing if called up within 12 months.

Richard Arthur James Crawford, 20, of Pareora; stealing a vehicle, wilful damage, driving while disqualified, and burglary - remanded without plea for for October 11.

Tony Robert Papuni, 31, Steel fixer of Timaru; possessing an offence weapon in a public place - remanded in custody for October 11.

Carol Yensiena Featherstone, 46, of Timaru; EBA 1126mcg - remanded for sentencing on December 20 and referred to restorative justice.

Wayne David McCleary, 53; unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition for firearms - convicted on both and fined $1000 with $130 court costs. An order to destroy the ammunition was made.

Angela Renee Robertson, 40, of Timaru; breaching supervision order - remanded for sentencing on December 20.

Chelsea-Lee Christine Grooby, 25, of Timaru; driving while suspended and EBA 156mcg - convicted and remanded for sentencing on December 20.

Nephi Karauria, 18, process worker, amended charge of common assault - convicted and sentenced to 140 hours community work, 12 months supervision, and drug and alcohol counselling.

Zac Ivan Humpreys, two charges of threatening to kill, wilful trespass, two of resisting police, possessing offensive weapon, disorderly behaviour, demands to steal, and speaking threateningly - convicted and remanded for sentencing on December 20.

Aimee Merrie Cloney, 22, sole parent; assaulting a police officer - convicted and sentenced to 12 months supervision and drug and alcohol counselling.

Peter Tawhiwhiorangi Hemi, 23, beneficiary of Ashburton; driving in a dangerous manner - convicted and ordered to pay $500 reparation and 60 hours community work.

Jamie David Duff, 31, student of Timaru; theft - convicted and sentenced to 80 hours community work and reparations of $140.

Brandon John Taylor; driving while disqualified - convicted and sentenced to 140 hours community work.

Paul James McCauley, of Maungati; charged with using document for pecuniary advantage - convicted and ordered to pay $233 in reparations, sentenced to 60 hours community work. ordered to pay