
CRIME WRAP: Multiple drug drivers busted on highway
DRUG drivers on our norther roads have contributed to a number of fines issued this week by police.
Read on for the Esk and Toogoolawah police wrap up this week.
PUBLIC NUISANCE
Following reports of a disturbance at a shop where a male was observed to be yelling and swearing at a teenage console operator, Esk Police located a 35-year-old man and he was charged with creating a public nuisance.
DRINK DRIVING
A 25-year-old man was located on Brisbane Valley Highway, Wivenhoe Pocket, after he had just crashed his vehicle into an embankment.
Esk Police charged the man with drink driving (0.113%), driving unaccompanied on a learners permit and driving without due care and attention.
He is due to appear before the Ipswich Magistrates Court on September 25.
DRUG DIVERSION
A 20-year-old man was located by Esk Police while driving through Dundas.
His vehicle contained cannabis and he was offered and accepted drug diversion.
DRUGS FOUND
Esk Police intercepted a vehicle travelling along the Brisbane Valley Highway.
A search of that vehicle located a quantity of cannabis and smoking utensils.
A-27-year old male was offered and accepted drug diversion, while the 28-year-old female passenger was issued a notice to appear before the Toogoolawah Magistrates Court on September 25.
DRUNK DRIVING
Esk Police intercepted a 42 year old male driving through Lowood. He was transported to the Lowood Police Station where a breath analysis provided a result of 0.063% BAC. His licence was suspended and he is due to appear before the Ipswich Magistrates Court on 25th of September 2020.
DRUGS FOUND
A 39-year-old male was located in Toogoolawah and found to be in possession of cannabis. He was offered and accepted drug diversion.