Ricky Richard Ferguson accused of armed Ballina unit break-in

A man on bail for a separate court matter allegedly armed himself with a long kitchen knife before breaking into a Northern Rivers unit. Here’s what happened in court.

Ferguson allegedly broke into a Fox St home in Ballina while he was on bail. Picture: Google

A man on bail for a separate court matter allegedly armed himself with a long kitchen knife before breaking into a Northern Rivers unit.

Ricky Richard Ferguson faced Ballina Local Court on Thursday via video-link in custody after charges were laid in relation to the alleged break-in at the Fox St unit.

The 32-year-old has not entered any pleas.

Police refused to grant Ferguson bail at Ballina Police Station. Picture: Google

Court documents state Ferguson was on bail for a separate matter when he allegedly broke into the unit while being armed with a 20cm kitchen knife at about 8.30pm on September 13.

Ferguson was arrested and taken to Ballina Police Station. He allegedly committed the offence while he was on conditional bail, police facts state.

He was charged with aggravated entering of a unit to steal while armed.

Ferguson’s matters were before Ballina Court House. Picture: Google

Officers denied bail because Ferguson did not provide a reason as to why his detention was not justified, facts state.

At court, police prosecutor Brett Gradisnik requested an adjournment.

Magistrate Kathy Crittenden said the matter was a strictly indictable charge and adjourned the case to February 13.

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