# Wollongong Local Court criminal proceedings

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wollongong-local-court-criminal-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Wollongong Local Court has processed several distinct criminal matters involving various defendants. 

In late October, the court heard cases involving Brooke Little, who pleaded guilty to aggravated break and enter and common assault after invading a senior citizen’s mobile home in Windang. Additionally, Lorretta Maree Karn pleaded guilty to drug supply and possession following the discovery of cocaine at her residence, with defense counsel citing mental illness and financial pressure as contributing factors.

Other proceedings addressed public misconduct. Bradley Lonesborough pleaded guilty to intimidating police and behaving offensively following a hostile encounter at a bus stop. In a separate sentencing, Jackie-Lee Hawes received a nine-month community-based prison sentence for an incident at North Wollongong train station involving a stranger; the court noted her underlying mental health challenges during the proceedings.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Wollongong court proceedings involve separate public disturbances

Wollongong courts addressed two distinct cases: Bradley Lonesborough pleaded guilty to intimidating police and offensive behavior, while Jackie-Lee Hawes received a community sentence for a public disturbance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wollongong-court-proceedings-involve-separate-public-disturbances

### 2026-10-25: Wollongong Local Court processes separate criminal matters

Two separate criminal cases were heard in Wollongong Local Court, involving a home invasion in Windang and a cocaine supply investigation in Dapto.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wollongong-local-court-processes-separate-criminal-matters

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