Hay Local Court Sentences Man to Jail After 3am Knife and Intimidation Incident

Key points

• A man has been sentenced to an aggregate 14 months in jail, with an eight-month non-parole period, by Hay Local Court. Zac Kade Fitzpatrick was found guilty of seven domestic violence-related charges, including intimidation, property damage and being armed with intent.
• The court heard the charges arose from a 3am incident involving a knife, a damaged vehicle tyre and threats toward Ashlee Morris and her family. Magistrate Clisdell rejected defence arguments, although Fitzpatrick had pleaded not guilty.
• The court ordered his release on parole in December under supervision, and imposed a two-year Apprehended Violence Order.