DNA nabs meth-using war memorial pool burglar, car thief
A daily methamphetamines user who stole two cars, including one from a police holding yard, was only captured by police when he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a fence.
Police & Courts
Repeat offender trio in tragic example of Qld’s youth crime crisis
Three repeat juvenile offenders from disadvantaged backgrounds who have all spent time in custody have once again come before the courts to be sentenced for violent offending.
Police allege killer crash driver did 188km/h while on MDMA
A young driver had been drinking, was on drugs and reaching astonishing speeds the night he allegedly caused a crash which claimed the life of his 23-year-old mate, a court has heard.
Police officer ‘donkey kicked,’ knocked to ground by cleaner
A woman who assaulted a police officer while other officers were trying to deal with her boyfriend at the Hervey Bay police station has faced court.
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WATCH: Woman threatened in terrifying armed robbery
Bundaberg police are looking for a man after a woman was threatened with a knife in a terrifying armed robbery. SEE THE VIDEO.
Grazier in court for forgery after marriage breakdown
The Central Queensland woman pleaded guilty to two dishonesty offences relating to forging a document.
Devastated husband sentenced over crash that killed his wife
A family tragedy reached its terrible conclusion this week when a Hervey Bay grandfather was convicted in a Bundaberg court of causing the car accident that killed his wife.
‘Sickening’: Ex Maccas worker found with 50 videos of child abuse
A 21-year-old Gympie man found with 50 videos of “hardcore” child abuse material and countless photos held his head in his hands throughout parts of his court appearance. GRAPHIC CONTENT
Expectant mum hopes pregnancy breaks meth habit
“If that (pregnancy) doesn’t stop you using drugs, I don’t know what will”: A Central Queensland mother has vowed to stop using drugs after she was busted driving under the influence twice.
Sparkie, builder, ‘fakes’: Wide Bay’s criminal tradies named
A large spike in Wide Bay‘s trade employment was key to building a multi-billion dollar economy but just 12 months after that boom, tradies have been thrown before local courts following a string of local crimes. Now, the tradesmen and their offences can be exposed.
Teen prisoner made ‘snow angels’ in his own blood
An 18-year-old Bundaberg man covered 80 per cent of the floor of the police watch house with his own blood after earlier throwing a blood-soaked bandage at an officer, a court has heard.
‘I’ll stab you’: Teacher’s aide charged over drunk rant at kids
A Queensland teacher’s aide, who was charged over an angry outburst directed at children in a street, has fronted court after she verbally abused both children and police.
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