Man, 20, killed after car hits power pole at high speed
Police are investigating a horror crash that has claimed the life of a man after a vehicle collided with a power pole on a western Queensland highway. Details here.
Police & Courts
Stanthorpe man’s ‘unnatural lust’ towards child exposed
Disturbing details of a Stanthorpe man’s sexual offending towards a pre-pubescent child can be revealed after he was jailed for his ‘reprehensible’ crimes following a guilty verdict at trial. FULL DETAILS.
Southern Downs structure fire under investigation
Multiple fire crews were called to the scene of a structure fire on a Southern Downs property in the early hours of Wendesday morning, with fire investigators now working to determine the cause of the blaze. More to come.
Crime wrap: Fire bugs, police assaulted, Glenlyon Dam targeted by water police
A toilet fire, assault of police, stealing and a visit from the Brisbane Water Police were all part of another week of police activity on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt. See the full crime wrap here.
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Man arrested for possessing illegal taser
Southern Downs police busted the man shortly after he crossed the border into Queensland at the weekend.
Man taken to hospital after morning Warwick crash
Several emergency services crews were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash near Morgan Park.
NAMED: Latest list of Stanthorpe drug drivers facing court
From a man who racked up his fourth drink driving offence in five years, to a teenager caught with Ecstasy in his system and LSD in his car, here is the latest round of people sentenced for drug driving offences.
Warwick teen charged over knife attack on 75-year-old
A Warwick teen allegedly attacked an elderly man with a knife during a 12-hour crime spree that ended in a dangerous car chase on the Southern Downs.
Warwick man ‘attacked with knife’ in alleged break-in
Police claim the man was armed with a knife when he broke into the elderly man’s home, then fled the scene in a stolen 4WD and led officers on a car chase through Killarney.
Drugs, guns seized in Stanthorpe police raids
Two Granite Belt men are set to face Stanthorpe Magistrates Court in coming weeks on weapons and drug charges.
NAMED: Stanthorpe’s badly behaving drivers
From a 25-year-old drunk driver who was more than three times the legal limit, a Stanthorpe teenager drinking on his P’s to a Korean national driving without a licence, here is the latest list of people sentenced in court for driving offences.
Stanthorpe man stashes syringe, drugs and tablets in underwear
The 40-year-old was sent to jail after racking up a string of 12 charges including drug production and possession, theft, wilful damage and fare evasion.
Kids’ sports coach goes on violent rampage at Stanthorpe pub
Three people including an elderly man and a female security guard were injured in the spree of drunken assaults carried out by the father of three. He has now pleaded with the court to not record a conviction so he can continue coaching children.
NAMED: List of Stanthorpe drug users dealt with in court this week
From a pregnant woman who started using drugs at 16 to a former-postman who claimed he used drugs as a coping mechanism, here is the latest list of people sentenced in court for drug offences.
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