Scott William Newman's Tamworth and Werris Creek drug supply and kidnapping charges adjourned because of DPP delays

Scott William Newman did not appear in Tamworth Local Court this week where magistrate Julie Soars was told his case wasn't ready to move ahead.

Thirty-one-year-old Newman has been behind bars since he was arrested by Strike Force Catkin police in Werris Creek in January.

He's facing allegations of kidnapping another man, and supplying drugs on an ongoing basis - charges that carry up to 20 years' imprisonment, if convicted.

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DPP solicitor Rayshele Martin told the court the prosecution wasn't ready for charge certification and needed another fortnight to confirm the charges it would proceed with.

"The charge certificate is not ready, as there are no Crowns available," she said.

Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) solicitor Susanna Gidlow did not oppose the short adjournment, which was granted by Ms Soars.

She ordered the case to return to court before the end of the month.

Ms Gidlow said Newman was not making an application for bail, and it was formally refused.

The case had been adjourned from May after the court was told there was missing telephone intercepts in the brief.

Newman has not been required to enter pleas to charges of detaining a person in company with the intent of obtaining an advantage; supplying a prohibited drug; supplying drugs on an ongoing basis; supplying cannabis; and dealing with suspected proceeds of crime.

Strike Force Catkin police homed in on Newman as part of an investigation into drug supply in the Tamworth and Werris Creek areas.

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