Tony James Simmons, of Havenhand Way, Bathurst, appeared before the court on charges of stalking or intimidating intending to cause fear of physical or mental harm (domestic violence) and having in his custody three women’s rings and one man’s ring which may reasonably be suspected of being stolen.

The incidents happened between 8.50am and 9.15am on October 16 at Orange.

Simmons also appeared before the court on charges of driving while unlicensed, and driving at speed, dangerously and not stopping during a police pursuit.

These alleged incidents happened at Windradyne on October 23 while the accused was on parole and on bail for the earlier offences.

Police allege Simmons was driving a Holden Commodore at the time that he came to the notice of police and should have reasonably known police were in pursuit of the vehicle and he was required to stop.

However, they allege he continued to drive the vehicle in a reckless manner and at a speed that was dangerous to others.

Simmons has entered pleas of not guilty for these offences.

Duty solicitor Mr Madden said while the accused had breach of bail offences on his record, he did not have any matters for failing to appear.

Mr Madden said another driver presented himself to police saying he was the driver of the vehicle and he was told to go away or he would be charged with making a false statement.

He said Simmons’ partner said she gave the keys to the car to this other person, not Tony Simmons.

“If those things check out it would be a damn shame if Mr Simmons is deprived of his liberty given that he received bail in Orange,” Mr Madden said.

Mr Madden said Simmons had ties in Bathurst including a partner, a two-year-old son and four other children.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Darren Pearce said Simmons was on parole for charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, property offences and violence.

Sgt Pearce said in relation to the fresh matters, the accused was driving with his window down and was identified by police. 

“His face is well-known and he ran from police when stopped,” he said.

“... You have to take with a grain of salt the evidence that someone else was driving.”

In refusing bail, magistrate Michael Allen noted Simmons was currently on parole of two years and nine months set by the Supreme Court. That parole will expire in 2016. 

“His record is a long one and he has convictions for supply and violence. He has been placed on Section 9 bonds and served full-time imprisonment. He also has numerous driving offences,” Mr Allen said.

Simmons will appear in Orange Local Court on November 30 for the charges of October 16, and Bathurst Local Court on December 2 for the driving matters.