Townsville daily wrap, Friday August 18
Drink driving charge, Deeragun
A man has been charged following a vehicle intercept on Bruce Highway, Deeragun overnight.
Police will allege the male driver recorded a positive roadside breath test and was transported to the Deeragun Police Station for further testing, where he recorded a positive blood alcohol concentration of 0.189 per cent.
A 49-year-old man has been issued a notice to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on August 30.
Drug possess and unlawful possession of a weapon, Pimlico
A man has been charged with drug and weapons offences yesterday afternoon.
Police conducted a search warrant at Kitchener Road, Pimlico where, it will be alleged, they located a number of drug utensils and home made knuckle dusters.
A 51-year-old Pimlico man has been charged with one count each of possession of a utensil, possess property suspected of having been used in connection with a drug offence and unlawful possession of a weapon.
He is expected to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on September 1.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
