Prosecutors apply for a review of Steven Honeyfield’s home detention bail decision

A man who allegedly drove at eye-watering speeds to evade police was granted bail but a twist from prosecutors has halted his freedom.

A man who allegedly drove at eye-watering speeds to evade police before a meth stash was found has had his freedom bid halted.

Steven Thomas Craig Honeyfield, 32, was granted home detention bail by Magistrate Justin Wickens on Wednesday.

However, a prosecutor ordered a stay of his release, meaning they have 72 hours to apply to the Supreme Court to have the decision reviewed.

Previously, a prosecutor opposed any form of bail for Mr Honeyfield, saying he had a significant criminal history and was on parole at the time of the new alleged offending.

The court heard police allegedly saw Mr Honeyfield, who was disqualified from driving, in a vehicle at about midnight on October 15 and activated their lights.

Steven Honeyfield is charged with drug trafficking. Photo: Facebook

“He began driving at speeds that were very unsafe,” the prosecutor said.

Polair tracked Mr Honeyfield allegedly travelling at speeds in excess of 180km/h.

The court heard Mr Honeyfield then exited the vehicle and went inside a house at Edinburgh.

The prosecutor said police searched the shed and located 22g of methamphetamine, $7000 and a phone revealing drug dealing text messages.

The court heard police then searched Mr Honeyfield’s Two Wells residence and found a gel blaster and ammunition.

Mr Honeyfield, of Paralowie, is charged with multiple offences, including driving at extreme speed and drug trafficking.

Sean Nottle, for Mr Honeyfield, told the court his client denied knowledge of the firearm.

Mr Nottle said there would be issues surrounding who was driving the vehicle, and the drugs were found in a communal area of the residence.

“That vehicle is observed by Polair attending at the address that was not his and three other people were present,” he said.

Mr Nottle said Mr Honeyfield was currently running a building and carpentry business alongside his father, which would suffer significantly if he stayed in custody.

Mr Honeyfield will now remain in custody until the review.

Originally published as Prosecutors apply for a review of Steven Honeyfield’s home detention bail decision