Ayr Police Report 5 June

FROM WHERE I SIT

At midnight on 26 April, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on MacMillan Street, Ayr. The driver, a 26yr old Burdekin woman, was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for drink driving, .146 and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 19 May.

At about 12.40am on Friday 2 May, a single vehicle traffic crash occurred on Bruce Highway, McDesme. As a result of investigations, Ayr Police located a 30yr old Townsville man nearby. He was later issued with a NTA for drink driving, .086 and repeat unlicenced driving and will appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 19 May.

At 6.30pm on Friday 2 May, a two vehicle traffic crash occurred on Norham Road, Ayr. The driver of one of the vehicles, a 27yr old Burdekin man, was issued a NTA for drink driving, .062 and will appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 19 May.

At 2.40pm on Tuesday 13 May, Police from Ayr Highway patrol intercepted a vehicle on Cox Street, Ayr. As a result the driver, a 54yr old Burdekin man, was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 14 July.

At 11.20am on Thursday 15 May, Police from Ayr Highway patrol intercepted a vehicle on Graham Street, Ayr. As a result the driver, a 54yr old Burdekin man, was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 14 July.

At 6.50pm on Friday 16 May, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Drysdale Street, Ayr. The driver, a 67yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 28 July.

At 11.30pm on Friday 16 May, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Chippendale Street, Ayr. As a result the driver, a 62yr old Burdekin man, was issued a NTA for drink driving, .126 and will appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 19 May.

At 1.40pm on Saturday 17 May, Police from Ayr Highway patrol intercepted a vehicle on MacKenzie Street, Ayr. As a result the driver, a 32yr old Burdekin man, was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 14 July.

At 5.30pm on Saturday 17 May, Police from Ayr Highway patrol intercepted a vehicle on Eighth Avenue, Home Hill. As a result the driver, a 32yr old Burdekin woman, was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in her saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 14 July.

At 10.45am on Sunday 18 May, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Queen Street, Ayr. As a result the driver, a 40yr old Burdekin man, was issued a NTA for drink driving, .103 and will appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 9 June.

At 4.55pm on Sunday 18 May, Police from Ayr Highway patrol intercepted a vehicle on Margaret Street, Ayr. As a result the driver, a 24yr old Burdekin man, was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 14 July.

At 8.05pm on Sunday 18 May, Police from Ayr Highway patrol intercepted a vehicle on MacMillan Street, Ayr. As a result the driver, a 38yr old Burdekin man, was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 14 July.

At 2.20pm on Wednesday 21 May, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Beach Road, Ayr. The driver, a 47yr old Burdekin man was issued a NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 28 July.

SOCIAL MEDIA

As technology continues to improve, so does our ability to share memories and stay in touch with friends. Social media platforms provide an invaluable opportunity to connect, have questions answered and offer assistance.

The information available on social media has been successfully used by Ayr Police on more than one occasion to locate stolen property or missing children. An information tool that we embrace, when used for the right reasons.

This opportunity though is sometimes marred by people in our community that use it to settle vendettas and harass. Some people seem too comfortable in constantly providing perceived problems, but no solutions. It seems to offer a certain amount of anonymity and separation that attracts ‘key board warriors’.

It is not uncommon for Police to receive complaints from members of our community about bullying, harassing and threatening comments via social media.

A quick type in anger may constitute an offence against state and commonwealth laws that have been put in place to prevent this exact behaviour. Some offences can attract terms of imprisonment, a reflection on how serious these offences are viewed through the justice system.

Before you type: think about the possible ramifications, consider if it may be threatening or harassing, think about if it is fact and contemplate what you are actually trying to achieve.

Don’t let yourself become a victim of crime – Lock it or Lose it

If you have any information about crime or illicit drugs, phone crime stoppers on 1800 333 000. The more detailed the information you give, the better it will be for all concerned.

Remember to secure your property – “lock it or lose it”.

You wouldn’t leave a dish containing thousands of dollars sitting on your bench or sitting out in the open, so why do this with your car keys

Car keys – treat them like cash

Did you know??

Stopping at STOP Signs and STOP lines

If you are faces with a STOP sign or STOP line, you must stop before reaching that line or, if there is no line, the intersection.

A driver must come to a complete stop and cannot ‘crawl’ through the intersection at low speed, even if turning left.

Once stopped you must give way to other road users including cyclists.

Home Security Audits

The Queensland Police Service have “ Home Security Audit” forms that can be accessed at the QPS website https://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/homeSecurity/Homesecurityauditchecklistandfactsheet.htm

Anecdotally the majority of unlawful entry offences are committed on residences or vehicles that are unlocked and/or have valuables in plain sight. Locking your house and car &

securing valuables including money, keys, wallets and mobile phones will deter opportunistic thieves.

If you see someone acting suspiciously AT ANY TIME, ring Ayr Police Station on 4790 3555 or after hours ring 131 444, unless life threatening, then ring 000.

Crime prevention is a community effort. Police regularly need public assistance and information to help solve criminal offences. This information can be anonymous to crime stoppers. If you have any such information, pls contact Crime Stoppers or Ayr Police.

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