September 26, 2016
Three teenagers will face charges following police investigations into recent damage at the Mt Wooroolin picnic area.
Officer-in-charge of Kingaroy Police, Senior Sergeant Duane Frank, said an 18-year-old Kingaroy woman would face a charge of unauthorised damage after she allegedly knocked over bollards at Mt Wooroolin.
Two 18-year-old men had also been issued with notices to appear in court to face charges of careless driving in relation to hand-brake spins and skidding on the grassed area.
Snr Sgt Frank said the two men had been active on social media where their posts had been seen by police.
“The community has a right to be disgusted by the behaviour of these young adults,” Snr Sgt Frank said.
He said the trio were part of a core group of “boy racers”.
They will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on October 24.
“Police are happy that we have resolved this because there has been a lot of outrage in the community,” he said.
Snr Sgt Frank said police would consider seeking a court order for restitution to be paid.
Council workers were at the Mt Wooroolin picnic area on Monday morning.
They have erected a chain between the bollards in a bid to stop people driving on the grassed area.
They also top-dressed the damaged turf with a layer of soil.
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Great work Kingaroy police! Sounds like Detective Face Book could have played a key role?