Frances Hughes faces Gladstone court after loud music complaints
The reasons behind a Central Queensland woman’s decisions to play “excessive” loud music late at night and into the early hours of the morning, have been revealed.
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A Central Queensland woman has faced court after neighbours repeatedly reported her to police for playing “excessive” loud music late at night and into the early hours of the morning.
Frances May Hughes, 64, pleaded guilty in Gladstone Magistrates Court to contravening a police direction and obstructing police.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Tanya Griffiths said about 3.10am on March 7, Gladstone police issued Hughes with a noise abatement direction for 96 hours at her French Street residence, South Gladstone.
Sgt Griffiths said at 10.30pm on March 10, police received a noise complaint in relation to French’s home.
“Police attended around 10.40pm and could hear loud noise emitting from the dwelling,” she said.
The prosecutor said police spoke to Hughes but she told them to leave and refused to open the door.
“Police told (Hughes) she was obstructing and she needed to open the door,” Sgt Griffiths said.
Hughes then let police inside and she was asked to sit down.
“(Hughes) continued to move around was yelling at police,” Sgt Griffiths said.
“After asking (Hughes) three times to stop moving around she was placed in restraint and transported to the (police) station.
“She stated she was aware of the direction given on the 7th of March and agreed that the music she was playing was excessive.”
Sgt Griffiths said Hughes apologised to police for her behaviour.
The court heard that Hughes had no criminal history.
Solicitor Jun Pepito said Hughes was on medication for Bipolar Disorder and at the time of this offending, she was having a nervous breakdown.
Mr Pepito said given Hughes had no criminal history, a good behaviour order would be appropriate.
In sentencing on April 9, Magistrate Mary Buchanan placed Hughes on a six-month good behaviour order with a $400 recognisance.
No conviction was recorded.
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