May 17, 2016
Three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a bizarre traffic crash in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at noon on Saturday.
A vehicle heading southwards, slowed to turn right into Queen Street.
At the same time, a vehicle heading northwards executed a U-turn, running into the back of the first vehicle.
A 26-year-old woman, a 31-year-old woman and a six-year-old girl in the second vehicle, all from Nanango, were taken by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital.
They were assessed and later discharged.
The driver of the first vehicle was not injured.
The 26-year-old woman was issued with a traffic infringement notice for following another vehicle too closely.
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Kingaroy police were called to a disturbance in Edward Street, Kingaroy, about midnight on Friday.
Officer-on-charge of Kingaroy Police, Senior Sergeant Duane Frank, said police found a very intoxicated man trying to get into the house.
He was known to the occupants.
Snr Sgt Frank said the man was taken into custody due to his level of intoxication.
When he was searched, police allegedly located a small amount of cannabis and a knife.
He has been charged with possessing dangerous drugs and carrying a knife.
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A Bunya Mountains camping trip turned sour for a Redcliffe couple on Saturday night.
Snr Sgt Frank said police were called to the Burtons Well camping area about 10:30pm after reports of a violent domestic argument.
Police will allege a 46-year-old man kicked and threatened a 45-year-old woman, ripped down a tent and yelled abuse at other campers.
The woman took refuge with other people at the camping ground.
Snr Sgt Frank said that earlier in the day the couple had gone for a bush walk. They had then returned to the camping area and had been drinking when an argument started.
The man was arrested and taken into custody.
He was charged with assault, public nuisance and domestic violence-related matters.
He was bailed to appear in Nanango Magistrates Court on June 23.
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A 41-year-old Murgon who allegedly recorded a positive reading in a roadside breath test risks a high-range drink driving penalty after he allegedly refused to provide a second breath specimen at Kingaroy Police Station.
Police stopped the man’s vehicle about 7:00pm on Sunday in Haly Street, Kingaroy.
He has been charged with failing to provide a specimen of breath.
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Police executed a search warrant in the accommodation rooms at the Club Hotel last Thursday.
They allegedly located drug items including amphetamines and drug utensils.
A 25-year-old woman will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on May 30.
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Barbecues will be held at local high schools on Wednesday morning as part of “Not Now Not Ever” domestic violence awareness campaign.
The events, which are supported by local police, aim to raise awareness among young people that domestic violence is never acceptable.
They will run from 7:30am to 9:00am at Kingaroy, Nanango and Murgon State High Schools and St Mary’s Catholic College.
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Kingaroy police will be mounting a display in Kingaroy Shoppingworld between 9:00am and noon on Friday to promote “Fatality Free Friday”.
So far thus year, 86 people have died on Queensland roads, including 10 in May and three on Monday.
