September 17, 2025
The man alleged to have fired shots into a Kingaroy house in May this year – which then sparked a major manhunt by police – is facing more charges.
Luke Ralston, 25, is expected to face more than 50 new charges when he appears in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
Ralston was already facing 30 charges related to the May incident as well as earlier alleged offences.
Police will allege that between April and May this year, Ralston committed several offences between Kingaroy and Yarraman.
These include break and enter, property theft, wilful damage, evading police, trespass and firearm offences.
It is alleged on April 26, he fired several shots at a number of road signs on the Burnett Highway at Glan Devon.
On or about April 28, he is alleged to have been involved in the robbery of a business in Toomey Street, Yarraman.
Then on May 7, he is alleged to have stolen power tools from a utility parked in Haly Street, Kingaroy.
On May 13, it is alleged he broke into a Kingaroy property stealing firearms, gel blasters and a sword.
He has also been charged with additional driving offences.
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