Cessnock Court List: Key Cases and Legal Proceedings Today
The Cessnock Local Court is set for a busy session today, with a range of criminal and civil matters on the docket. From drink driving charges and assault cases to drug possession offenses and domestic violence hearings, today’s court list includes some of the most serious legal issues affecting the Hunter Valley region.
Among the high-profile cases scheduled for mention are traffic offenses, including license suspensions, speeding fines, and repeat DUI offenders facing potential jail time. The court will also hear bail applications for individuals accused of theft, property damage, and breach of AVOs (Apprehended Violence Orders).
Local law enforcement has continued its crackdown on illegal drug activity, with multiple cases of cocaine, methamphetamine, and cannabis possession coming before the magistrate. Meanwhile, several individuals face serious assault charges, including grievous bodily harm (GBH) and common assault, following incidents reported across Cessnock and surrounding areas.
For those dealing with criminal defense matters, today’s proceedings highlight the importance of expert legal representation in navigating the complexities of the NSW justice system. Traffic lawyers, criminal defense attorneys, and AVO specialists will be in court, advocating for their clients in front of the magistrate.
Stay tuned as we bring you updates on today’s key court cases, including sentencing outcomes, bail decisions, and major legal rulings from Cessnock Local Court.
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:00 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00017527
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v STEVEN ROBERT MUNN
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:00 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00015810
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v MALCOLM MACKEE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:00 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00483388
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v CHLOE NEAN
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:00 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00022708
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application CON AYDIN COOK for Name Redacted v Sharee VINCENT
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:00 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00471737
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v KIARA GAI BRANELEY
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:00 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00480812
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v RENAE NEWCOMBE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00240069
LISTING TYPE: Vary/Revoke AVO
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application PROCON THOMAS MILLER for Name Redacted v Jacob RUMBLE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00404278
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application DET JASON VAN DEN BERG for Name Redacted v Brett CLANCEY
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00032788
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application CON KARA MCKECHNIE for Name Redacted v Heather STUART
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00028084
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application CON MORGAN TUCKER for Name Redacted v Paul Anthoney SLATTERY
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00022773
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application SENCON MIKEALEY JAMES for Name Redacted v Kyle WOODWARD
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00022062
LISTING TYPE: Breach
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v MADALYN BAJRIC
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2022/00204140
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v RICHARD DANIEL VINCENT
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2022/00186245
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v RICHARD DANIEL VINCENT
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00420798
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v DAVID GLENN CONNELL
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00437996
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v HELEN WATTS
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00436886
LISTING TYPE: Annulment Applications
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v MICHAEL JOHN BAILEY
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00000646
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application SENCON WILLIAM GOODFELLOW for Name Redacted v Cody Scott FIELD
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00000645
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v CODY SCOTT FIELD
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00474765
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v TAHLIA SLY
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00479839
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v ZAC ANTHONY GILL
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00032362
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v DEAN ANTHONY SHOESMITH
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00022280
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application INSP JUSTIN CORNES for Name Redacted v Bakhtawar Buck WILLIAMS
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00022325
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application CON CHIARA DRISCOLL for Name Redacted v Kenneth AUBIN
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00449684
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v DARREN VASSALLO
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2023/00152805
LISTING TYPE: Vary/Revoke AVO
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application SENCON JOSHUA STEWART for Name Redacted v Bailey Stewart SHEEHAN
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00016395
LISTING TYPE: Vary/Revoke AVO
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application SENCON EMILY RILEY for Name Redacted v Nicolas Andres ZENTENO
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00427366
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v CHLOE MONIQUE CLUFF
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00445645
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v BRODIE JAMES TURNER
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00000575
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v GREGORY THOMAS HARRIS
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00010991
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v JAKE BRIDGE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00013933
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application SENCON MIKEALEY JAMES for Name Redacted v Malcolm MACKEE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00002215
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v ZACHERY PAUL GLEESON
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00022291
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v BAKHTAWAR BUCK WILLIAMS
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00022254
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v WESLEY MCGRADY
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00025469
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v JAKE BRIDGE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00038100
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v MAISIE SHIRLEY MAHON
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00110425
LISTING TYPE: Breach
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v MADALYN JANE BAJRIC
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2023/00417726
LISTING TYPE: Vary/Revoke AVO
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application CON CHIARA JOHNSTON for Name Redacted v Zachery Paul GLEESON
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00168022
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v DEAN SMITH
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00337109
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v KYRA VAN WYCK
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00420817
LISTING TYPE: LC Sentence
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v SHAUN ANTHONY ALLAN
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00404907
LISTING TYPE: Vary/Revoke AVO
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application SENCON GRAEME LAYZELL for Name Redacted v Kevin Lance BROWN
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00482182
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application SENCON CRAIG CUMMINGS for Name Redacted v Timothy Kevin R WEBSTER
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00016395
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application SENCON EMILY RILEY for Name Redacted v Nicolas Andres ZENTENO
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2023/00322550
LISTING TYPE: Breach
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v MADALYN JANE WALTON aka BAJRIC
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00337098
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application CON MICHAELA PALMER for Name Redacted v Kyra VAN WYCK
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00469710
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v PHELON DANIEL MCCOMBER-LUCERO
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00464765
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application SENCON RHYS HANLON for Name Redacted v Emma NEEDHAM
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00464777
LISTING TYPE: LC Sentence
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v EMMA NEEDHAM
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00482175
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v DYLAN BLAKE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00022239
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application LSCON TAYLER JONES for Name Redacted v Mathew Lee REEVES
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00410334
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v TRAVIS MATTHEW CAHILL
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2023/00169408
LISTING TYPE: Vary/Revoke AVO
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application CON JORDAN BARUSIC for Name Redacted v Joel Nathan JENNINGS
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00308238
LISTING TYPE: LC Sentence
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v DANNY RONALD PRICE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00415423
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v MYLES TURNER
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00417203
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v JARED HIGGS-POOLE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00451499
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v ZAC ANTHONY GILL
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00432540
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v ALYSHA MARY GIBBONS
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00444215
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v JAYDEN METCALFE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00040492
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v DEAN SMITH
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00038119
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application DETSGT BRENT FLETCHER for Name Redacted v Steven GALCSIK
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00025073
LISTING TYPE: Vary/Revoke AVO
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application DET MALCOLM FERRIS for Name Redacted v Merrick Jeffrey BURGESS
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00436425
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application SENCON EMILY RILEY for Name Redacted v Kyle WOODWARD
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00030796
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Private)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application Lisa Vidler for Name Redacted v Jason Connolly
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00405543
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v KAYLA STEVENS
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00417219
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application CON KELSEY SHERMAN for Name Redacted v Jared HIGGS-POOLE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00359246
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application DET GEMMA TRUDGETT for Name Redacted v Steven GALCSIK
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00417219
LISTING TYPE: Vary/Revoke AVO
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application CON KELSEY SHERMAN for Name Redacted v Jared HIGGS-POOLE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00469711
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v SHANNON LEE WATT
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00427512
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v DYLAN BLAKE
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2024/00445644
LISTING TYPE: Mention (AVO Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Apprehended Violence Application SENCON JAMES MAIERHOFER for Name Redacted v Brodie TURNER
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00000393
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v TAMEEKA MAREE WEEKS
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00022240
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v MATHEW LEE REEVES
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 9:30 am
CASE NUMBER: 2025/00022345
LISTING TYPE: Mention (Police)
PRESIDING OFFICERS: Magistrate R Richardson
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: R v KENNETH AUBIN
DATE: 05 Feb
TIME: 10:00 am
CASE NUMBER: 2023/00204298
LISTING TYPE: Return of Subpoena
PRESIDING OFFICERS:
LOCATION: Cessnock
Case Name: Leanne Carole Jarlett v WOOLWORTHS GROUP LIMITED trading as Woolworths Group