BACCHUS Marsh police have confirmed they’re investigating a recent “out-of-control” Moorabool Council meeting.
Central to the investigation will be a Maddingley couple’s claim that their neighbour breached an intervention order by addressing them at the public meeting.
Leading Senior Constable Paul Menz said police would interview councillors after the Weekly reported that Godwin Aquilina abused councillors and members of the public, including his neighbours Debra and Bruce Bullock, on April 3.
Mr Aquilina became irritated about the conditions of a permit allowing him to keep his pet ram Jackie Chan at his Love Close property. Senior Constable Menz said the main area of concern was the potential breach of the intervention order against Mr Aquilina, which prevents him and the Bullocks from talking to each other.
“We’re also looking into other behavioural offences stemming from the night, and other incidents at their respective properties.
“It’s clear there was a lot of fear and distress at this meeting.
“We will be talking to all councillors about what transpired on the night.”
As part of the investigation, police have asked the Weekly to make a witness statement and provide its tape recording of the meeting.
The council has said it will not review its security practices.
