Scott Cameron: Beaudesert man arrested for alleged arson threat
A “grossly intoxicated” Scenic Rim pensioner has been arrested for allegedly threatening to douse his neighbour’s house in petrol and burn it to the ground.
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A “grossly intoxicated” Scenic Rim pensioner has been arrested with police alleging he threatened to burn his neighbour’s house down using petrol as an accelerant.
Beaudesert man Scott Michael Cameron, 47, was arrested about 10.30pm last night after police were called to a Boundary St address.
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Mr Cameron appeared in Beenleigh Magistrates Court today having spent the night in the watch house on two charges, wilful damage and making threats.
The court did not hear the details of the allegations against Mr Cameron but it was submitted on Mr Cameron’s behalf he was “grossly intoxicated”.
It’s understood Mr Cameron and the alleged victim of the threats, neighbour Simon Conlon, are former friends who had a falling out.
Mr Cameron is on the Disability Support Pension due to an acquired brain injury.
The court heard Mr Cameron has only a limited criminal history with much of it dated.
Magistrate Michael O’Driscoll granted Mr Cameron bail on conditions including that he not return to Beaudesert unless it is related to the court process.
Mr Cameron will live with his father at an Alexandra Hills address.
The two charges have been adjourned to Beaudesert Magistrates Court on October 6.