Demitry to face court for Rockingham rampage

Detectives have charged the 38-year-old following a string of incidents in the Rockingham area yesterday.

The Balga man is expected to have his hearing bedside at the Joondalup Health Campus after he was hospitalised.

Just after 7.00am yesterday Sameh Yassa Samuel Demitry was driving a Nissan Navara Ute when it struck a home on Barnes Street in Rockingham.

Police said Demitry entered the home and assaulted a man in his 60s with a metal bat while acting in a threatening manner towards the female occupant.

Both the man and woman inside the home fled to safety at a neighbour's property. It will be further alleged the man attended the neighbouring home and struck the front door, causing damage.

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Police said just after 8.00am the Nissan Navara was stopped at a red traffic light at the intersection of Medina Avenue and Thomas Road, Medina when it is alleged the driver reversed the vehicle into the vehicle behind him, causing damage to both vehicles.

The driver of the second vehicle initially exited his vehicle, however upon seeing the driver of the Nissan Navara exit his vehicle armed with a metal pole and hammer the driver retreated to the safety of his vehicle and drove away.

It is believed the man is not known to any of the victims.

Detectives attended the Balga Shopping Centre later in the day where it was established the man had attended a medical clinic due to injuries he had sustained. It was further established the medical centre had called an ambulance, which had taken the man to Joondalup Health Campus.

The Nissan Navara was located and seized as part of the investigation.

About 4:15pm Rockingham Detectives attended the Joondalup Health Campus where the man was located and arrested.

The 38-year-old from Balga has been charged with several offences. He was refused bail and is due to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court today.

In relation to the incidents at the two houses in Barnes Street the man's been charged with the following offences: 
-          Endanger life, health or safety of a person
-          Act or Omission Causing Bodily Harm
-          2 x Criminal Damage or Destruction of Property
-          Being armed in a way that may cause fear
-          Aggravated home burglary and commit
-          Trespass

In relation to the incident in Seabrooke Avenue he's been charged with:
-          Being armed in a way that may cause fear
-          Trespass
-          Criminal Damage or Destruction of Property

In relation to the incident on Medina Avenue he's been charged with: 
-          Reckless Driving
-          Driver fail to stop – property damage

Media Note: Due to the man currently being in hospital it is likely this court appearance will be a bedside hearing.