Kurt Kevin Richardson, Ktarla-Lea Veronica Beezley front Roma Magistrates Court

The young parents fronted court together with the father told he must undergo a men’s behavioural change program after the way he treated his partner and police.

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A Roma man will undergo a men’s behavioural change program after he went ballistic at his partner and police when officers raided their home in search of drugs.

Roma police searched Kurt Kevin Richardson and his partner Ktarla-Lea Veronica Beezley’s home in July, where they uncovered 90 grams of synthetic marijuana and 30 grams of marijuana.

Police also bore witness to Richardson’s violent temper towards his partner, the Roma Magistrates Court heard.

Police prosecutor Barry Stevens said 19-year-old Richardson was asleep when officers turned up at his doorstep and only woke up during the raid.

“He was frustrated and sat with Ms Beezley, then they argued and he said she left the stash out,” sergeant Stevens said.

“He then complained to police saying he was being unfairly treated saying he only smoked marijuana at home.”

As police located around 26 grams of the drug, nearly 90 grams of synthetic marijuana, a knife and drug utensils Richardson began yelling and swearing at Beezley.

“When police told him to stop, he yelled ‘f--k off c--t, I’m allowed to talk to her anyway I like. If it’s domestic violence then let's go to the court and sort it out’,” Sergeant Stevens said.

He repeatedly yelled “shut your mouth c--t” towards officers, the court was told.

Richardson smirked and stared at Sergeant Stevens as he read the facts to the court.

The Roma Magistrates Court heard Beezley also got involved in the action and picked up her infant daughter while her partner was on the ground being handcuffed by police.

Sergeant Stevens said the 21-year-old mother yelled at officers, “Don’t touch me with my kid in my hand, motherf--ker”.

“They had to push her away then she picked up the child again and struck an officer in the head,” he said.

Beezley’s solicitor Sian-Lee Jones said her client was ashamed of her actions and appearing in court for the first time.

“She was extremely embarrassed for the way she acted and is remorseful and understands police were just doing their job,” Ms Jones said.

Magistrate Peter Saggers told the mother it was an “appalling” way to react in front of her child.

Beezley pleaded guilty to obstructing police and was fined $750 and no conviction was recorded.

His Honour said “enough was enough” for young Richardson who had fronted court several times for similar offences.

“You’ve got good work at McDonalds, we’ve spoken about this, you keep coming before the court and continue to reoffend,” he said.

“You have significant responsibilities, something needs to change if you want to be a decent father.”

Richardson pleaded guilty to obstructing police, possessing utensils, possessing drugs and unlawful possession of weapons.

He was placed on probation for 12 months and must undergo a men’s behavioural change program.