Jason Towerton, 49, charged with stealing jewelry from a closed Charlestown business in Feb 2025, denied bail and faces trial in 2027.

Jason Towerton, 49, faces multiple charges including burglary and theft after allegedly stealing jewellery from a closed Charlestown business on February 24, 2025. Arrested three days later in a Newcastle motel, he pleaded not guilty and was denied bail, with Magistrate Stephen Barlow citing a strong case, CCTV evidence, and a risk of reoffending. Towerton, on parole for a prior firearm offence, is deemed vulnerable by his defence, which seeks rehabilitation over incarceration. His trial is expected to be delayed until at least 2027.