Arrest warrant issued for man whose presence in a Co Armagh car was described as 'extremely suspicious' by police
A Craigavon judge issued an arrest warrant for a man whose presence in a Lurgan car park was described as ‘extremely suspicious’.
The 35-year-old faced multiple charges including altering a VRM (vehicle registration mark), no insurance, possessing a multi-tool with a blade in a public place and failing to provide a specimen.
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However David Kolecki, from Kernan Hill Manor, Portadown failed to appear before Craigavon Magistrates Court on Friday.
Police on patrol in the New Line area of Lurgan on November 21 last year spoke to the driver who was alone in a car parked at the New Line car park.
"He eventually told police his name. He was quite obstructive at first with them and extremely agitated and anxious,” said the Prosecutor. Police suspicions that he may not be insured proved correct.
The Prosecutor revealed the defendant appeared to be leaning towards the central console when police appeared and seemed to "startle” him. He was asked to turn the vehicle off. Police then spotted a multi-tool in the defendant’s lap.
"The driver’s presence in the car park appeared extremely suspicious,” said the Prosecutor, adding “white powder” was spotted on the console.
"Police believed he was under the influence of drugs,” she said.
Police checked the VIN number on the vehicle and it turned out the registration on the vehicle was false. He refused to provide a specimen in relation to drugs.
District Judge Michael Ranaghan found him guilty of all charges and said he wanted him in court for sentencing.
He issued an interim driving ban on the no insurance and failing to provide charges. He issued an arrest warrant for Kolecki.