Ashley Walker denied bail after dangerous driving near childcare centre
Driver denied bail after allegedly doing burnouts in stolen vehicle near childcare centre, forcing a woman to flee.
Reported by The Standard, Warrnambool
ShareWhy it matters
Bail refusal protects the community from someone the court deems a serious danger while charges proceed.
In Australia. The case highlights consequences of reckless driving near children and bail decisions in Australian criminal courts.
Key facts
- 34
- Walker age
- Warrnambool
- Location
- about 10 steps away
- Woman's distance from car
- four to six
- Donuts completed
- Ashley Walker is aged 34.
- He allegedly drove a stolen vehicle with false plates to a petrol station on November 9.
- The next day he did burnouts near Moore Street Roundabout.
- A woman near a childcare centre saw him lose grip and spin in four to six circles.
- She ran to a paddock in fear.
- Police found his car at a Moore Street home with no registration plates.
- Walker tried to run but was arrested.
- Police found cannabis and an ammunition cartridge.
- Magistrate Mark Stratmann refused bail.
- He cited strong police evidence, Walker's many prior convictions, and danger to the community.
- Charges include reckless conduct that endangered serious injury and dangerous driving.
- If convicted, Walker will likely face jail time.
