Narelle Laing: Berrigan mum defecates in back of police car

A mother of five from a town near the Victorian-NSW border has faced court after defecating in the back of a police vehicle.

A Berrigan woman faced court this week after defecating in the back of a police car.

A Berrigan mum of five defecated in a police car after her increasingly bizarre behaviour spiralled out of control.

Narelle Laing faced Albury Local Court this week after pleading guilty to stalking/intimidation and damaging property.

Laing and the victim used to be friends before a recent disagreement over money.
On December 5, Laing was arrested and charged following an incident at the victim’s home where Laing banged on the door and hurled abuse.

Police said Laing was intoxicated at the time.

She was released on bail but was back at the victim’s house less than 24 hours later yelling: “Give me back my stuff you sh*t, you’re f**ked.

“I can’t wait to see you down the street, you won’t be safe forever.

“You’re f**ked, I’m going to smash your head in.”

The police and paramedics went the 43-yer-old’s house to Laing calmly watching TV.

She told paramedics she hadn’t taken her mental health medication for over a week.

The accused was taken to Finley Hospital for a mental health check up, and once discharged was arrested and taken into custody.

Laing was informed she would be taken to corrective services, and was asked if she would like to use the toilet beforehand, which she refused.
Once the accused was in the rear of the police vehicle she stated: “I’ll do a big sh*t here for you”, and continued to defecate in the vehicle.

Police stated the accused had also urinated in the police cells on both December 5 and December 6.

Laing’s defence solicitor Susan Robey said at the heart of her client’s offending was a severe alcohol addiction, and mental health issues.

Ms Robey said Laing was a carer for two of her children with autism, and had detoxed from alcohol during her time in custody.

Magistrate Richard Funston asked if Laing had considered Alcoholics Anonymous.

“I tried to fix this problem before I got in trouble …” Laing told the court, appearing via video link.

“I haven’t ever thought of AA but I’d be willing to get some help.”

Mr Funston sentenced Laing to an 8 month community corrections order with supervision.

“Because you’ve done the really hard work of detoxing, you might be in a good position to get some other help,” he said.

“You can’t lash out and frighten and assault people who are really just trying to help you.”

“Take up all the options you can, give this your best shot.”