Troy Vlahos has pleaded guilty to several charges, including possessing a shortened firearm without authority, stealing a motor vehicle, and driving while disqualified, following a plea deal in Batemans Bay Local Court.
According to Daily Telegraph, the 31-year-old from Nowra was initially facing a range of serious allegations—31 in total—including firing a sawn-off shotgun near Denhams Beach on January 12, 2024.
However, several charges were withdrawn, including possessing a loaded firearm in public, possession of stolen firearms and ammunition, and deception offences.
Court documents reveal police found a sawn-off shotgun abandoned at Denhams Beach, 6km south of Batemans Bay, and alleged it had been discharged earlier that day. Vlahos was later accused of stealing and driving a vehicle during this period, despite having a disqualified licence.
He was arrested by South Coast Police District officers on May 3 and has remained in custody since being refused bail.
Represented by lawyer Lisa Stone, Vlahos’ matter will now be heard in the Bega District Court, with a sentencing date to be set on June 10.
Source: Daily Telegraph.
