John Justin Doyle faces Dalby Magistrates Court after raid on Tara property uncovers weapons, stolen property

A 51-year-old Tara man has faced court after a police raid of his property uncovered a number of concerning items.

John Justin Doyle has faced Dalby Magistrates Court after a raid on his Tara property.

A 51-year-old Tara man has landed himself in hot water after a search of his property found multiple weapons, drug paraphernalia and a stolen vehicle.

John Justin Doyle faced five charges in relation to possession of weapons, drug equipment and a stolen car as well as a separate unlawful driving offence, pleading guilty to all charges.

On December 5, 2023 police issued a search warrant at the home of Doyle for a separate unrelated matter where they found an operational taser, a flick knife, drug scales and a pipe which Doyle admitted he used to smoke methamphetamine.

Police also found a stolen car, however Doyle said he was unaware the car was stolen and claimed he had purchased it for $500 months prior.

He was however unable to produce a receipt of the vehicle’s purchase.

Magistrate Kyna Morice noted Doyle’s extensive seven pages of criminal history but took into account it had been a significant time since he had last faced court.

Ms Morice also took into account his early guilty plea as well as his co-operation with police.

Doyle was sentenced to eight months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and a conviction was recorded.