Police shocked by what they found in Rocky teen's bag
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A ROCKY teen could only stand by and watch as police searched his bag and made a shocking discovery.
John Bradley Sprecher, 19, faced Rockhampton Magistrates Court yesterday, and pleaded guilty to possessing a knife in a public place.
Police prosecutor Senior Constable Peter Rumford said police were patrolling William St, Rockhampton, when they saw a man trying to hide something down the front of his pants, about 2pm on August 4.
"The defendant was obtained for a search," Mr Rumford said.
"Police also searched a brown bag and found a black pocket knife with a blade about 5cm in length. He told police he carried it for protection."
Duty Lawyer Jack Blackburn said Sprecher was remorseful for his actions.
He was fined $350 and the knife was forfeited. A conviction was not recorded.
