Thursday, October 5, 2023

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

On The Beat

“Home In Time For Footy”

On October 1, at about 4.15pm, Police allegedly intercepted a Toyota Landcruiser traveling at a spend of 144 kilometres an hour, in a 100 kilometre an hour speed zone.

Police spoke to the alleged driver, a 44-year-old Midge Point man, who allegedly explained that he was overtaking vehicles as he wanted to be home in time to watch the football.

He was issued an infringement notice, loss of eight demerit points and license suspension of six months.

His vehicle was not seized by police.

Sleepy Drunk Driver

A 22-year-old Jubilee Pocket man was issued with a notice to appear in court, following a road incident on September 29, at 11pm.

Police allege that his white Haval station wagon was found by community members stationary in the middle of the road, on Shute Habour Road, with the driver asleep in the driver’s seat.

Police were contacted and attended the scene.

Following a roadside breath test, with a reading on 0.170 per cent, the driver was detained.

He will appear in Proserpine Magistrates Court later this month.

Attempted Break In

On September 27, at about 12.02am, an individual attempted to break into a home on Leet Crescent in Proserpine.

The resident of the home was woken up by a loud noise from the side of their house, followed by their pet dog barking.

An unknown individual was then seen jumping the perimeter fence.

An entry attempt was made through windows and doors at the side of the home, but entry was not gained, and nothing stolen.

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