On The Beat 5 September

Dangerous Driving Charges Laid

Queensland Police have charged a 24-year-old man after a series of driving offences in Mackay earlier this month.

At around 6pm on 5 August, police responded to reports of a Ford Falcon being driven dangerously near Mackay Harbour. The vehicle was located with a blown rear tyre and subsequently seized for mechanical inspection.

It is alleged the man drove dangerously along the Mackay breakwater, overtaking vehicles, crossing unbroken lines, and performing dangerous acts at the end of the breakwater.

The 24-year-old man, from Walkerston, was arrested on 13 August and charged with multiple offences, including:

• Dangerous operation of a vehicle
• Offence relating to operating a vehicle during number plate confiscation
• Offence to remove, tamper with, or modify a number plate confiscation notice
• Driving on a P2 licence without green P plates
• Driving or parking a light vehicle on the road while defective

He is due to appear before Mackay Magistrates Court on 1 September.

The Ford Falcon involved in the incidents has been impounded.

Investigations into the matter are ongoing.

Moranbah Man Charged Over Burglary And Property Damage

A 37-year-old Moranbah man has been arrested and charged following an alleged break-in and wilful damage incident on 27 August.

Police allege that at approximately 5:30pm, the man entered a dwelling on Shannon Drive, Moranbah, causing extensive damage to the property.

The man was scheduled to appear in Emerald Magistrates Court on 28 August.

Reference: QP2501521135

High-Speed Drink Driver Intercepted On Peak Downs Highway

Police have charged a man after he was allegedly caught driving at high speed while under the influence of alcohol in Coppabella on Friday, 22 August.

Shortly after 6pm, officers conducting patrols on Peak Downs Highway observed a Toyota Hilux ute travelling at excessive speed. It is alleged the 32-year-old man from Jimboomba was recorded driving at 148km/h in a 100km/h zone before being intercepted by police.

Further testing allegedly revealed the driver was over the legal alcohol limit, returning a breath analysis reading of 0.118.

The man has been issued with a Notice to Appear in Moranbah Magistrates Court on 18 September.

Police continue to remind motorists: if you plan to drink, plan not to drive.

Moranbah Man Charged With Assault

Police have charged a 28-year-old man following an alleged assault at a licensed premise in Moranbah on 17 August.

It is alleged that at around 12:30am, the man assaulted a 21-year-old at a venue on Griffin Street. The victim was taken to Moranbah Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The 28-year-old Moranbah man was arrested at a local address on 18 August and has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.

He is scheduled to appear before Moranbah Magistrates Court on 18 September.

Reference: QP2501451397

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Photo source: Queensland Police Service

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