Tyler Nathan James Brown faces Warwick Magistrates Court for possession of prescription drugs

A Warwick musician has ended up in front of a magistrate after he was caught with prescription medicine he claimed was from a family member. Read the magistrate’s grave warning.

A Warwick musician who caught with prescription medication claimed to police he had taken it from a family member with the intention of destroying it.

Tyler Nathan James Brown pleaded guilty to possession of S4 medicine when he appeared in Warwick Magistrates Court on January 23, 2023.

The 20-year-old was found in possession of amitriptyline hydrochloride without a reasonable excuse on November 8, 2022.

Defence lawyer Hamish Chapman told the court Brown was in possession of the medicine after taking it off a younger family member, and intended to destroy it.

Magistrate Virginia Sturgess warned Tyler Nathan James Brown in court on Monday.

“The substance in question is a pain killer and often has a sedative effect, and is used to treat depression or act as a sleeping pill in some respects,” Mr Chapman said.

Magistrate Virginia Sturgess warned Brown it may be tempting to share prescription medication but it was not appropriate.

“It isn’t safe to take other people’s medication, it can be a public safety issue, a real risk,” Ms Sturgess said.

“You simply can’t share it, the fine for these sorts of matters can be significant as it is a serious issue.”

Brown was fined $300 and no conviction was recorded.