Police were forced to hold a man down at Kingaroy hospital until a sedative kicked in following a meth-fuelled rant, which had him screaming at security after his Covid vaccine status denied him entry to a pub.
Further break-ins have occurred across the region, continuing a spate of property that has led police to urge resident to ‘lock up’. See where thieves are targeting with our interactive map.
Hundreds of drug-related crimes have been committed across the South Burnett region, with new police data revealing startling new trends behind the offending. SEE IF YOUR STREET IS A HOTSPOT:
From a man who defaced Kingaroy’s hard-earned Big Peanut to a simmering feud going up in literal flames, here are the South Burnett vandals sentenced in court. SEE THE FULL LIST:
A man charged with child exploitation offences granted bail on $50,000 surety.
Former drug user pleads guilty to a string of charges in Kingaroy Magistrates Court.
Magistrate warns there are consequences for poor conduct on social media
The stepson was making a sandwich when a heated argument broke out at a Kingaroy home.
The 59-year-old man allegedly refused to co-operate with police as he was handed five separate charges.
The man has now been charged with six counts of breaking and entering, following his alleged crime spree.
We talk to Monto’s OIC Sgt Mick Bazzo on the latest incidences coming from the township.
A number of people pleaded guilty to drink-driving charges at Kingaroy Magistrates Court.
Four more alleged drug offenders will face court next month after a string of busts last week.
Does the spike in drug charges mean there are more criminals, or just more police resources to catch them?
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