A Dickson man accused of stalking and threatening to kill police has been charged with possessing a gun silencer.
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A search of Phillip Scott Harris’ home after his arrest last month allegedly uncovered the firearm silencer and handgun ammunition.
Mr Harris, 47, is accused of stalking, making a reckless threat to kill, threatening to harm police and possessing a prohibited article.
He entered pleas of not guilty in the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Mr Harris has not been charged with ammunition possession.
Court documents said Mr Harris made threats to an ACT Policing sergeant - whom he had previously had dealings with in NSW - in front of other officers.
Police allege Mr Harris became aggressive and argumentative when pulled over after he repeatedly drove past the City Police Station in late March, and again on April 3.
He then allegedly threatened the sergeant, saying: ‘‘If you see that [name removed] c---, tell him if I see him out on the street, I’ll f---ing kill him.’’
Mr Harris also allegedly told police he had recorded details of people coming in and out of ACT and Queanbeyan police stations.
On April 4, police again stopped Mr Harris in Civic, where he allegedly made further threats against the sergeant, including saying: ‘‘You tell your sergeant to watch out."
Police claim they saw Mr Harris drive past Civic Police Station a number of times over the next week.
He is accused of making further threats when he was arrested on April 15, saying: “You wait till I get out. You just wait.’’
When police asked what was going to happen, Mr Harris is alleged to have replied: ‘‘When I get out, I’m going up to Sydney and going to get a guy. Then you wait.’’
A police search of his Northbourne home allegedly uncovered a firearm silencer, ammunition and narcotics.
Mr Harris applied for bail on Wednesday, but the request was opposed by prosecutor Anthony Williamson.
ACT Legal Aid lawyer Hugh Jorgensen argued his client would lose his place with Canberra Men’s Centre if he remained in jail.
Mr Williamson said the charges carried no presumption for bail and Mr Harris’ criminal history - which included convictions for rape, stalking and assault - meant he should remain in custody.
Magistrate Peter Morrison refused the bail bid, saying no bail conditions could mitigate the risk Mr Harris posed.