Toowoomba teen Zarcody Jane Sims accused of dealing meth arrested for on new charges

A Toowoomba teenager accused of trafficking meth with her grandmother was arrested after police charged her with fresh offences. Here’s what happened when she applied for bail.

Zarcody Sims, 18, has been charged with six serious drug offences, including trafficking in dangerous drugs.

A Toowoomba teen who police allege sold and trafficked methamphetamine with her grandmother was given a stern warning by a magistrate to comply with her bail conditions after she was arrested on fresh charges.

On April 17, Zarcody Jane Sims appeared at Toowoomba Magistrates Court via videolink from the watch-house.

The court was told throughout he past four days, police twice arrested the young woman after finding receipts of alleged criminal activity on her phone relating to attempted fraud.

She was charged with five criminal offences alleged to have taken place in March-April, which included attempted fraud, possessing an item suspected of being used during a crime, and breaching bail conditions.

Zarcody Sims, 18, has been charged with six serious drug offences, including trafficking in dangerous drugs.

Police opposed the 18-year-old’s bail application, however she was released on bail on Saturday, April 17, and again on April 20.

The court was told the young woman was in a particularly vulnerable position as she was not allowed to see or speak with close family members she is jointly accused of committing serious drug offences with.

However, the court was told her circumstances would soon be improving as she was set to receive Centrelink benefits.

Following a raid at Highfields in February, Ms Sims was charged with trafficking and supplying meth alongside her grandmother 71-year-old Gloria Marie Sims.

Police allege about 30g of meth and $26,000 cash was found at the home.

The court heard police twice arrested the teen within the span of four days, which related to the continued search of her mobile phone.

Magistrate Clare Kelly warned Sims she was at risk of being held in custody if she breached her bail or committed any new offences.

“The reality is, if these sorts of charges keep dribbling before the court, there will come a point where bail will not be granted,” she said.

“I just remind you that you are on bail for very serious charges and you need to make every effort to stay away from any further trouble because you will get to a point where a court such as this won’t grant you bail for further offences if you come (back) before the court.

“You need to appreciate that you have a lot of priority in complying with those bail conditions and not exposing yourself to any further criminal offences.”

Ms Sims’ bail application was granted, and she will be required to attend her next court date on May 2, 2024.