On The Beat 23 May

Serious Crash Under Investigation, Laguna Quays

Police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred last Sunday, May 18, at Laguna Quays near Proserpine.

Around 10.25am, a group of motorcycles had been travelling southeast along Kunapipi Road when a Honda VT400C collided with a silver Holden Colorado coming from the opposite direction.

A second motorcycle, a Kawasaki VN800 carrying a pillion passenger, lost control and crashed into a nearby ditch. The rider of the Honda, a 40-year-old Strathdickie woman, was airlifted to Mackay Hospital in critical condition.

Two others sustained minor injuries. Police have appealed for witnesses or relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to assist with inquiries.

Reference: QP2500856292

Drugs And Firearms Seized

Mackay detectives charged a woman earlier this month following the alleged discovery of drugs and a firearm. Around 9am on May 3, police executed an emergent search warrant at a Nebo Road hotel, allegedly uncovering dangerous drugs, including methylamphetamine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine, and suboxone, along with utensils and ammunition. A firearm was also allegedly found in a gold Prado outside.

A 43-year-old Carruchan woman was charged with four counts of possessing dangerous drugs, and one count each of unlawful possession of weapons, authority required to possess explosives, unlawful possession of suspected stolen property, and possessing utensils.

She has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear before Mackay Magistrates Court on July 16.

Reference: QP2500762179

Home Break In And Attempted Car Theft, Seaforth

Police are seeking public assistance following a home break-in and attempted car theft in Seaforth. Around 2am on May 15, two people reportedly forced entry through a locked door into a Prince Charles Avenue home, stealing keys to two vehicles parked outside.

The resident was alerted by noises and saw the offenders attempting to enter both vehicles. When verbally challenged, the pair fled the scene with the stolen keys. They are described as males, approximately 19 years old, wearing baggy clothing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately. Authorities also remind vehicle owners to store keys securely and out of sight, especially overnight, and to report any suspicious activity, no matter the time.

Reference: QP2500834087

Stolen Caravan And Holden Colorado, Blacks Beach

Police are investigating the reported theft of a utility and caravan from a property on Cavanagh Drive, Blacks Beach. The incident occurred sometime between 4am on March 29 and 12am on April 8.

The stolen vehicle is a blue Holden Colorado utility with registration 667ZDV, and the caravan is a 2018 Golf Savannah model bearing registration 514UGL. Both were locked and secured in a driveway, with the caravan attached to the vehicle.

Police are appealing for any information about the offence or the current whereabouts of the stolen items.

Reference: QP2500604597

Update: Fatal Traffic Crash, Alligator Creek

35-year-old Hay Point man, Izaac Raymond William Addis, has been charged with manslaughter following extensive investigations into a fatal crash on January 7.

Just before 5pm, it was alleged that a black Holden Utility drove dangerously on Hay Point Road, veered into oncoming traffic, and collided with a silver Kia sedan. The 58-year-old Ooralea man, Nick Evangelista, who was driving the Kia, died at the scene.

The accused appeared in Mackay Magistrates Court on May 14 via videolink from Mackay watch house. Bail was denied by the magistrate and the accused was remanded in custody.

Reference: QP2500039449

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A 43-year-old Carruchan woman was charged after police allegedly uncovered drugs, a firearm, and ammunition during a search of a Nebo Road hotel in Mackay on May 3. Photo source: Queensland Police Service

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