The man accused of secretly filming women inside Tamar Street Village public toilets has been remanded in custody after a fifth bail-related court appearance.

Shane Roy Jones , 50, is accused of secretly filming 11 women inside public toilets at Ballina’s Tamar Street Village.

Jones appeared by audio visual link from Grafton Jail before Judge Lisa Viney in the Local Court Crime, Bail Division yesterday after police made a detention application over more alleged breaches of his residence and curfew conditions.

During the hearing, Jones was visibly shaking and mumbled throughout much of the proceedings, with his words unable to be interpreted.

The decision marks a significant turning point in the case after Jones had previously been granted or retained bail at four earlier court appearances.

Court documents previously tendered in the matter identify Jones as a registered child protection offender in Queensland.

Grafton motel stay falls through

Jones had been moved to a Grafton motel after an alleged vigilante assault at the Ballina motel where he had been staying through emergency accommodation.

His Legal Aid lawyer, Mr Hull, told Judge Viney the Grafton address was no longer available because the motel had advised Jones he could not remain there.

Mr Hull admitted the residence and curfew breaches on Jones’ behalf but described them as “relatively low-level”.

He said the residence breach arose after the accommodation arrangement fell through and the curfew breach occurred early in the morning, with no further criminal activity alleged.

Police raise warrant and offending concerns

Police prosecutor Carney opposed Jones being released again, arguing there was a real risk he would fail to appear before the court.

The prosecutor pointed to Jones’ extensive Queensland history, an outstanding Queensland warrant and his repeated returns to court on bail-related matters.

The court heard prosecutors considered Jones had been fortunate to have previously obtained bail given the seriousness of the allegations before the court.

Judge Viney also referred to a Queensland record showing Jones had received a suspended sentence in June 2025 for failing to comply with reporting requirements.

The prosecutor said the outstanding warrant related to that matter.

Police further argued that without a confirmed address, Jones remained a risk and that additional bail conditions would not adequately address concerns about further offending.

Off to Newcastle next?

The court heard Social Futures, together with an NDIS support worker, had been attempting to secure alternative accommodation in Newcastle.

Mr Hull said three possible motel addresses had been discussed through Homes NSW, however none had been confirmed at the time of the hearing.

He said Social Futures was prepared to pay for Jones’ train fare from Grafton to Newcastle if suitable accommodation could be arranged.

Mr Hull also told the court Jones suffered a number of physical and mental health conditions and was continuing to deal with injuries allegedly sustained during the earlier Ballina motel assault.

Because of the alleged assault and ongoing threats, he indicated he would seek a non-publication order if bail were granted.

The application did not proceed after Judge Viney revoked Jones’ bail and remanded him in custody.

Court records show the breach of bail was established, with residence and curfew conditions listed as having been breached.

Jones is due to appear before Ballina Local Court by audio visual link on Thursday.

He faces 11 counts of intentionally recording intimate images without consent.

Police allege he used a mobile phone to secretly film women from an adjoining cubicle inside the public toilets at Tamar Street Village on May 28.

Court documents state 11 women were captured in the footage, although police were still working to identify all alleged victims when Jones first appeared before the court.

Jones was initially granted bail on the filming charges, remained on bail after police later alleged he possessed a camera-related device in breach of his conditions, had his bail varied following an alleged assault at a Ballina motel, and was again allowed to remain on bail after police alleged he breached a curfew condition while attending Lismore Base Hospital.

No findings have been made in relation to the allegations and Jones has not entered pleas.