Former Pangurr CEO pleads guilty

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A remote community CEO has pleaded guilty to several charges in Newman Magistrate’s Court.

On Tuesday Ian Geoffrey Underwood, 54, admitted to three counts of making a threat to unlawfully do an act.

He is listed for sentencing at Newman Magistrate’s Court on March 15.

He pleaded not guilty to endangering the life, health, or safety of a person and for failing to ensure the safe-keeping of a firearm and ammunition.

He is listed for trial on these matters at Newman Magistrate’s Court on June 8.

In South Hedland District Court the more serious charge of Threatening with Intent to Prevent or Hinder Person doing an Act was discontinued yesterday.

Mr. Underwood worked for several years as CEO of Pangurr, a tiny Martu community near Telfer. 

Ngaarda Media understands he has since resigned.