Mildura Magistrates’ Court: Jamal Johnson bail application denied following alleged armed robbery

A 27-year-old Mildura man arrested in dramatic scenes on Friday, yawned in court as he cited heart issues, blood clots and the requirement of a sleep apnoea machine to try for bail.

Jamal Johnson, 27, was arrested in Mildura on Friday by police from a variety of units. Picture: NCA NewsWire /Brendan Beckett

A Mildura man who was arrested in dramatic scenes on Friday has had his bail application denied on alleged armed robbery and firearms charges.

Jamal Johnson, 27, cited medical reasons including heart issues, blood clots and the requirement of a sleep apnoea machine as his reasons for wanting bail which was promptly denied by Magistrate Patrick Southey.

It is alleged Mr Johnson and two as yet unidentified co-accused forced entry into a Mildura house twice in the same day, firing a weapon into the house on the second occasion as the home’s occupants fled and contacted police.

Members of the Special Operations Group were involved in executing a warrant at a Kalimna Drive property.

Mr Johnson seemed unfazed by the seriousness of the charges, yawning several times while the case was discussed, and waving and pointing at family who had come to support him in the courtroom.

Detectives, with the assistance of the Fugitive Taskforce, Armed Crime Squad, members of the Special Operations Group and other specialist units, executed a warrant at a Kalimna Drive address on Friday where Mr Johnson was taken into custody.

Mr Johnson has been charged with aggravated home invasion, armed robbery, attempted armed robbery as well as firearms and assault-related offences.

Police are still identify and locate the others involved in the incident.

Anyone who can assist detectives with their inquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au