A man from the West Coast that was affected by the earthquake in Christchurch ( New Zealand) last week, and joined the mission search and rescue was remanded for a month after being accused of falsely representing himself as a member of the local rescue team. Police fear that the lack of training or credentials this guy could make members of search teams, utilities and other (other rescue personnel) in a situation of risk, according to the court ruled in Christchurch. were also alerted the public security services when they found weapons in his vehicle, and Jason Henry Bevington was accused of falsely presented as a rescue team member and in turn was added charges for possession of offensive weapons (Knives, a cane and an ax).
In a session at the Central Police Station, Judge David Saunders issued the remand for Bevington, leaving him in custody until 28 March when his "personal situation may be more stable." Prosecutor Elizabeth Bevington said Bulger had been helping USAR teams in recent days. He said he came from the West Coast to volunteer, but investigations were made as a result of some concerns about their credentials. "He had provided information to police, which was inspected and found to be incorrect," said Miss Bulger. If
bail is granted, return to his hometown of Blackball, but police opposed any bail.
The prosecutor, Sergeant Dave Murray said ¨ Bevington was presented last Tuesday and his statements were taken at face value at the time because the situation, but then expressed concern about the people who were working alongside ¨. "He has made a considerable number of complaints about his past and his work in Pike River. The officer has been considerable consultation with staff there and it was found that the defendant has not worked as an electrician, who has worked under land, or any of the rescue and has not been trained in this type of work, "said Murray.
The weapons found in his vehicle also caused concern. His car had a Search and Rescue logo on one side." Anyone doing this sort of thing we are concerned "said Murray.
Asked by the judge, Bevington explained that he was on charges related to a visit to Christchurch in November, when he took his car for a test of fitness and his rifle went off accidentally while he was trying to download it. He had forgotten he was in the car, according to him and was charged with carrying a firearm and recklessly firing.
said there was no thought of the knives in his car on this trip. I was a collector.
Judge Saunders said: "These are extraordinary times in Christchurch. There is a need for faith and absolute confidence that the people working in law enforcement and are what they represent themselves to be ..". About
keep custody Bevington said: "There must be a clear message to those who pose as men in these times. You can not expect to be released after an action like this."
Source: NZPA
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