'You will never catch me': Accused baits police, claims offending stems from witnessing fatal stabbing in Long Gully

Adam Holmes
Updated May 18 2017 - 3:29pm, first published 11:46am
The Facebook exchange between Sergeant Mick McCrann and Jaawaa Morgan.
The Facebook exchange between Sergeant Mick McCrann and Jaawaa Morgan.

A BENDIGO man claims he “went off the rails” by committing thefts and baiting highway police officers on Facebook after he witnessed the fatal stabbing of his best friend in Long Gully last year, a court has heard.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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