Woman smashes up boyfriend’s car at Gladstone

A Gladstone woman set about “destroying” her boyfriend’s car by smashing its windows, cutting a seatbelt and ripping out the stereo system. Here’s why.

A woman has faced Gladstone Magistrates Court after she smashed up her boyfriend’s car. Generic image.

A Gladstone woman who smashed up her boyfriend’s car because she was frustrated with him buying drugs, has faced court.

The 37-year-old woman, who by law cannot be named, pleaded guilty in Gladstone Magistrates Court on March 6 to contravening a domestic violence order.

Police prosecutor Jennifer Leach said on January 12, police attended a Gladstone residence after they received information the woman had been there “destroying a car.”

Ms Leach said when police arrived they saw two of the cars windows had been smashed, the front passenger seatbelt cut, and stereo system ripped out.

The prosecutor said the car was registered to the aggrieved in this matter, however it was used by both he and the woman while they were in a relationship.

Ms Leach said police spoke to the woman and she made admissions to “destroying the vehicle” saying she “did it to be a spiteful b--ch”.

The court heard the woman, who was on parole, had a two-page criminal history which included similar offending involving the same aggrieved in August, 2022, for which she was fined.

The court was told the couple was still living together.

Solicitor Jun Pepito said the woman’s offending stemmed from a financial situation and she was “frustrated” that her boyfriend could buy drugs for himself but not support his family.

Acting Magistrate Mary Buchanan noted the woman was on parole for “more serious offending” before fining her $900.

A conviction was recorded.