UPDATE
A senior member of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang is in custody, along with his fiancee and brother, all accused of trying to intimidate a witness in a criminal case.
Shane Middleton, 26, who is alleged to be the Mongols’ sergeant-at-arms, and Renee Comeadow, 27, were arrested at their Seabrook home last Thursday morning during a raid in which police seized ammunition, firearm components, drugs and 3D printers.
Mr Middleton’s brother, Simon, 29, was also arrested at his Oakleigh South home on Thursday morning when an allegedly stolen motorcycle was seized. The Middleton brothers and Ms Comeadow were later charged with various offences, facing Melbourne Magistrates Court last Thursday.
All were charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice and remanded in custody.
Police allege they tried to intimidate and pressure a prosecution witness in a criminal case to withdraw his statement.
Shane Middleton is also charged with possessing a Taser, possessing cocaine and committing an offence while on bail.
His brother is charged with theft, receiving stolen goods and dealing with the suspected proceeds of crime.
Ms Comeadow is also charged with committing an offence while on bail. She applied again for bail on Thursday, telling the court she was desperate to be back with the couple’s young daughter.
Police told magistrate Peter Dunn they were concerned Ms Comeadow would contact prosecution witnesses and offend if released from custody, and he refused her application. Ms Comeadow cried when her bail was refused.
Shane Middleton, renowned for his striking facial tattoos, did not apply for bail. He and his fiancee are due to return to court in September.
Mr Middleton was shot in the leg in November, but it is unclear by whom.
He was driven to Sunshine Hospital by Ms Comeadow.
Simon Middleton was yesterday granted bail to appear in court at a later date.
During Thursday’s raids at Seabrook and Oakleigh South, police also seized an imitation firearm, along with steroids and a white powder believed to be cocaine.
– The Age
