Crimeline
Suspected roadside drug deal
A 35-year-old Spanish man has been remanded in custody after Police observed what allegedly appeared to be a drug deal near Frankton, stopping two vehicles, one near Boyd Road, at 9.50pm last Wednesday (3 December), Constable Amanda Shute says.
A strong smell of cannabis prompted a search, Police allegedly locating 24 grams of mushrooms, 238 grams of cannabis and cash in one vehicle. A 35-year-old Spanish man was charged with possession for supply of cannabis plant, possession for supply of other drugs – not cannabis, two charges of selling a Class C-controlled drug and failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search. He was remanded in custody to appear in the Queenstown District Court on 16 December, Shute says.
A 37-year-old Queenstown woman, allegedly driving the other vehicle, was warned for possession of cannabis after a small amount was allegedly located in her vehicle.
Woman allegedly blows 1018mcg – Frankton Road
With the Christmas party season in full swing Police are continuing to hit home the ‘don’t drink and drive’ message, with a 39-year-old Queenstown woman allegedly blowing 1018mcg when stopped on Frankton Road just before 1am on Sunday (7 December). Constable Amanda Shute says the woman’s licence was suspended for 28 days.
Drink driving
A 29-year-old Queenstown man also allegedly blew 711mcg when he was stopped on the Frankton-Ladies Mile highway just before 1.45am yesterday (10 December). His licence was also suspended for 28 days, and he will appear in the Queenstown District Court on 12 December.
A 63-year-old Queenstown man was stopped on the Gibbston Highway just after 11pm on 6 December after allegedly being observed swerving over the centreline of the road. He allegedly blew 650mcg.
Woman charged after car stuck on piles
A 33-year-old Queenstown woman has been charged with careless driving after a vehicle landed stuck on foundation posts on a construction site on Viscount Way at Marina Heights in Frankton last Wednesday (3 December) just after 8pm. Shute says the driver has allegedly attempted to reverse into a driveway, but allegedly gone across a footpath and through a construction fence, ending up suspended on the posts. The woman will appear in the Queenstown District Court on 22 December. Nobody was injured.
Crown Range turnoff crash
Traffic was delayed temporarily after a two-vehicle crash at the bottom of the Crown Range Road just before 10.45am last Friday (5 December). Police say one vehicle was allegedly unable to remain within the right lane around a corner, allegedly crossing the centreline into the oncoming lane and colliding with an oncoming vehicle. Nobody was injured and an infringement notice was issued.
