Thursday, December 21, 2023

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

On The Beat

DRINK DRIVER, RURAL VIEW

A 44-year-old male resident of Bucasia has been issued with a notice to appear in court for an alleged drink driving matter following an incident at 4:00am on December 16 at Mackay Bucasia Road in Rural View.

It's alleged that patrolling officers observed a Ford Ranger dual cab swerving over both lanes and then travelling along the shoulder of the road.

The vehicle was stopped and officers spoke to the 44 year old male driver who was subjected to a roadside breath test.

As a result, he was detained and taken to the Mackay police station where a further test showed the driver's alleged blood alcohol reading to be .16%.

Police served the driver with a notice to appear at the Mackay Magistrates Court on January 8, 2024 for the alleged offence of driving while under the influence of liquor.

All motorists should be aware that tests for drink and drug driving are being conducted at all hours of the day.

THEFT OF WIRING, NEBO

Between December 7 and December 14 someone has stolen wiring from a business location on Braeside Road at Nebo.

An intruder has entered a business site and damaged a large quantity of cabling to remove the internal wiring.

Anyone who might have information about the matter is encouraged to contact police as soon as possible - police report number QP2302088042.

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