Brad Doble was meant to face Wollongong Local Court on Monday for sentencing over the hoax threat matter, which occurred in August, however he was instead leading police on a chase through several Illawarra suburbs – said to have been preempted by a fight with his partner.

Doble, who famously described himself as a “dickhead” when questioned by police over the hoax call, was sentenced to 2½ year’s jail on Tuesday for all offences.

Court documents said Doble contacted triple zero just after 9pm on August 5 and told the operator he had bashed his partner and knocked her front teeth out.

He also told the call-taker he had 30 children at his Dapto house and was in possession of five guns before hanging up the phone.

The report sparked a major police response, with Lake Illawarra sending seven car crews and one ambulance to the scene. 

Making matters worse, police learned en route that Doble had a firearms prohibition order against him and was currently on parole for stabbing a shopkeeper during a botched armed robbery in 2012.

Officers set up a check point near Doble’s house, donned ballistic vests and took part in a briefing before approaching the home.

Doble was seen to walk onto the front porch then retreat back inside as they approached.

Officers gained entry to the home and apprehended Doble, detaining him in the front yard of the home while they questioned his partner inside the house.

She confirmed Doble had made the story up, saying there had been no assault.

She also said there were no guns at the premises and the only two children in the house were asleep in bed.

Police arrested Doble, who they said appeared heavily under the influence of alcohol or an illicit substance.

When asked why he’d made the bogus call, Doble’s responded “I’m a dickhead”.

He was charged with making a false representation resulting in an investigation.

In court on Tuesday, Doble’s lawyer said her client had found it difficult to adjust to life in the community after being released on parole and had self-medicated with the drug ice.

The presiding magistrate was scathing of Doble’s conduct, saying he had put the lives of others at risk during both sets of offences.

“People need the police to attend genuine incidents. That offence by itself carries 12 months in prison,” he said.

“You’ve put peoples lives at risk by your actions, in particular your driving offences. You shouldn’t have been driving – you don’t have a licence.”