Thursday, August 24, 2023

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Community Crime Watch

Last week, a 39-year-old West Mackay woman was detected driving at 165kph in a 110kph zoned area on the Bruce Highway South of Mackay. The incident occurred on August 20 at 1:10pm.

While police were dealing with the driver, two other motorists stopped and thanked police for their intervention as they had allegedly seen the vehicle being driven at speed earlier.

Needless to say, she got a stern lecture from police in relation to the potential consequences of her driving and she was issued with an infringement notice worth $1,653, 8 demerit points and a 6-month licence suspension.

THEFT OF FISHING EQUIPMENT, RURAL VIEW

While residents were absent from their home on Eales Road, Rural View between August 12 and August 16, an intruder entered a shed and stole fishing equipment and an inboard motor.

Entry was gained into the shed by damaging a padlock.

The following items were stolen:

- a white coloured electric Minn Kota I Pilot Terranova inboard motor

- a black coloured Garmin 7410XSV model fish finder

- a Garmin 95SV model fish finder

- one fishing rod

Anyone who may have information about the current location of the stolen items or the offence itself is encouraged to contact police as soon as possible. Please refer to QP2201410267.

CHARGES FOLLOW ALLEGED WEAPON INCIDENT, PAGET

A 50-year-old man who resides in Paget has been charged with several offences following an alleged incident at an address on Farrellys Road in Paget at 3:46 pm on August 18.

It’s alleged police were called after the man who was in possession of a shotgun and ammunition approached a caravan where a person resided who he was having a disagreement with.

Upon the arrival of police it’s further alleged officers talked to the man and located shotgun shells in his pocket and also found a shotgun in his caravan.

The 50-year-old man was arrested and has been charged with going armed so as to cause fear, possessing shortened firearms, unlawful possession of ammunition and possessing a drug utensil.

APPEAL FOR WITNESSES OR DASHCAM FOOTAGE, NORTH MACKAY

At about 1:15 pm on August 16 at the intersection of Glenpark Street and Malcomson Street in North Mackay, it's alleged that the driver of a red Holden commodore sedan has deliberately rammed multiple cars (including a police vehicle) before leaving the area.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to this alleged incident, or anyone who may have dashcam footage, to come forward as soon as possible.

Please refer to QP2201402690.

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