A man charged with assaulting police after breaches of the Public Health Act were detected in the Southern Highlands earlier this week, has had more charges laid.
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A 63-year-old man and two women, aged 62 and 43, were arrested on July 1 after complaints were made that staff at the Organic Store Bowral were not wearing masks.
All were taken to Southern Highlands Police Station where the man was charged with assault officer in execution of duty, resist officer in execution of duty, and incite to resist/hinder police officer in execution duty; he's due to appear in Moss Vale Local Court on August 3.
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Following further inquiries, the 63-year-old man was charged on July 2 with not comply with the no spitting/coughing direction. He was also served with a $200 PIN for not wear fitted face covering when in indoor area of retail/business premises.
The 62-year-old woman has been charged with hinder police in the execution of duty (two counts), and fail to provide name and address. She was also issued a Future Court Appearance Notice (FCAN) for not wear fitted face covering when in indoor area of retail/business premises.
In addition, a 43-year-old woman was issued a FCAN for not wear face mask covering in retail/business premises, and fail to provide name and address. Both women are due to appear at Moss Vale Local Court on August 17.
In total, 78 PINs were issued on July 2 and of those 48 were $200 infringements for failing to wear a fitted face covering.
Police continue to appeal to the community to report suspected breaches of any ministerial direction or behaviour which may impact on the health and safety of the community.
Anyone who has information regarding individuals or businesses in contravention of a COVID-19-related ministerial direction is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.
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