Rasmussen man to face court after allegedly driving 144km/h

Townsville Highway Patrol have caught a man allegedly driving while more than twice the legal alcohol limit and fined him for driving way over the speed limit. SEE THE VIDEO

Townsville Highway Patrol have caught a man allegedly driving while more than twice the legal alcohol limit and fined him for driving 44kms over the speed limit.

An officer from the Townsville Highway Patrol pulled the man over at around 10.35pm on July 5 on the Ring Road in Douglas, after he was allegedly driving at 144kms in a 100km zone.

The 42-year-old Rasmussen man was then given a random breath test and returned a BAC of 0.108, more than twice the legal limit.

Townsville police intercept a man drink-driving and speeding along the Ring Road.

He received an immediate licence suspension, a traffic infringement notice for speeding and was charged with mid-range drink driving.

He is due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on July 24.

Townsville Highway Patrol Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Robert Nalder said it was “appalling” to see such dangerous driving, especially when a person is also drink-driving.

Townsville police intercept a man drink-driving and speeding along the Ring Road.

“Six people have tragically lost their lives in Townsville District this year and 141 have died on Queensland roads, with many of these fatalities the result of speeding or dangerous driving,” he said.

He reminded drivers that police will be out and about intercepting those doing the wrong thing.

“Police are continuing our highly visible and proactive presence on the roads these school holidays, under Operation X-Ray Cold Snap,” he said.

“We are targeting dangerous driving behaviours and the Fatal Five – speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.

Townsville police intercept a man drink-driving and speeding along the Ring Road.

Operation X-Ray Cold Snap runs until Sunday July 13, and is focused on saving lives and preventing road trauma.

Police charge woman over $20,000 find, drug stash

Overnight, police arrested and charged a 24-year-old Cosgrove woman in Garbutt after a search of her vehicle revealed $20,000 in cash, as well as drugs and a knife.

Officers from the Townsville Tactical Crime Squad pulled over a white Mercedes on Bayswater road shortly after 4am this morning.

During the following search, they discovered methamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine, heroin and medication, a knife and $20,000 in cash.

A 24-year-old Cosgrove woman was charged with six counts of possessing dangerous drugs, possessing a knife in public and possessing a dangerous weapon and for related drug paraphernalia charges.

She is set to appear in Townsville court today, July 9.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.

Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads

Originally published as Rasmussen man to face court after allegedly driving 144km/h