Tweed Heads: Carl Shmylo denied bail for domestic violence allegations

An accused domestic abuser who allegedly assaulted his ex-partner while on parole for unrelated offending claimed in his bail application he needed a place to “store his sh-t” so nobody would steal it.

Carl John Shmylo was refused bail on Wednesday. Picture: Tom Parrish

An accused domestic abuser who allegedly assaulted his ex-partner while on parole for unrelated offending claimed in his bail application he needed a place to “store his sh-t” so nobody would steal it.

Carl John Shmylo appeared in the Bail Division Court before Magistrate Brett Thomas on Wednesday, seeking a release order after he was placed in custody for charges of destroy or damage property, assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV), and contravene prohibition in domestic AVO.

The 42-year-old – who was arrested after numerous warrants were issued – is yet to enter pleas.

During Shmylo’s bail bid, it was heard he was already out in the community on parole when he allegedly bashed his former partner.

Despite the serious allegations, defence solicitor Tess McQuade submitted her client was homeless.

Carl John Shmylo will return to Tweed Heads Local Court later this month. Picture: Savannah Pocock

She said Shmylo resided in his car and a motel, submitting if bail was granted, he would seek permanent residency, allowing him to move his possessions from his currently unattended vehicle.

“He is concerned about his possessions in his car at Fingal Head boat ramp and his belongings will be stolen,” Ms McQuade said.

“He wants to put them in storage and get stable accommodation.”

Ms McQuade also said Shmylo was completing mental health programs and urged the court her client would abide by all imposed bail conditions, including daily reporting to Tweed Heads Police Station.

However, Sergeant Brett Gradisnik said while he was not unsympathetic to the state of Shmylo’s worldly possessions, it was not an appropriate reason to grant bail.

He also submitted Shmylo’s access to a vehicle presented fears he could leave the area and be hard to locate.

“If the matter is proved, it has lengthy antecedents and a likelihood of a custodial sentence,” Mr Gradisnik said.

The bail application was ultimately refused by Mr Thomas, who adjourned Shmylo’s case to July 14 in the same court.

Originally published as Tweed Heads: Carl Shmylo denied bail for domestic violence allegations