High-end speeding, Mutchilba
At about 12 pm on Wednesday, April 5, police were performing speed enforcement when they intercepted a 32-year-old Mareeba man riding a motorbike on Mareeba Dimbulah Road.
Police allege the 32-year-old Mareeba man was travelling at 176km/h in a 100km/h zone at the time of the intercept. He was issued with a traffic infringement notice for high-end speeding of more than 40km/h over the limit and fined $1,653. The infringement notice incurred eight demerit points and a six-month high-speed suspension.
Attempted Arson, Mareeba
Police have charged a 13-year-old Mareeba girl with attempted arson, entering a premise, and committing an indictable offence. At about 10.30 pm on Wednesday, April 5, it is alleged the 13-year-old Mareeba girl, in company with two other youths, entered a Mareeba educational facility on Walsh Street.
It is alleged the youths smashed multiple windows and glass doors to gain entry and, once inside the room, threw paint around causing damage to the interior.
It is further alleged that one of the girls lit fire to a desk and two rubbish bins, causing smoke damage to the room.
The 13-year-old Mareeba girl is set to appear in the Mareeba Children’s Court.
Investigations are continuing in relation to the other two youths.
If you have information for the police, contact Policelink by providing information using the suspicious online activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote these reference numbers: QP2300569287, QP2300568320, QP2300572110, QP2300572082.
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