Driving, Drug And Domestic Violence Charges At Ipswich

Operation Whiskey Legion continues to crack down on road safety, dangerous drugs and domestic and family violence (DFV) offences during their Ipswich deployment.

To date, 125 adults have been charged on 434 offences and 8 juveniles have been charged on 20 offences.

At 9.15am on November 8, officers executed a search warrant on a Goodna property in relation to a dangerous drug investigation.

It will be alleged during the search warrant officers located a waterpipe and pipe that had been used to smoke drugs, a quantity of methamphetamine and heroin.

A 36-year-old Goodna man has been charged with three offences including two counts of possess dangerous drugs (methamphetamine and heroin) and one count of possess pipe for use.

He was remanded in custody and expected to reappear before Ipswich Magistrates Court on December 16.

A 32-year-old Goodna woman has been charged with five offences including 2 counts of possess pipes that had been used and one count each of possessing dangerous drug (methamphetamine), fail to dispose of needle and syringe and authority required to possess explosives (bullets).

She is expected to appear before Ipswich Magistrates Court on November 27.

A 29-year-old Basin Pocket man received was fined almost $2000 after a traffic offence led to the discovery of five unrestrained children in the backseat and boot of his vehicle.

Around 7pm on November 10, officers allegedly saw the vehicle disobey a no right turn at which time the driver was intercepted on Gateway Drive at Augustine Heights.

As police approached the vehicle, they allegedly observed four children in the backseat and two children lying in the boot. Only one of the children is alleged to have been properly restrained in a car seat.

The man was issued with $1,961 in fines and 10 demerit points after receiving traffic infringement notices for unrestrained children, exceed seating capacity of vehicle, disobey no right turn sign and drive vehicle while passenger in vehicle was in a position not designed for carriage of a passenger (boot).

On November 9, police charged a 34-year-old Ipswich man with a range of domestic violence related offences.

It will be alleged the offences were committed against a woman known to him between October 27, 2023, and March 2, 2024.

The man was charged with two counts of contravention of domestic violence order and one count each of rape domestic violence offence and unlawful sexual assault and unlawful stalking, intimidation, harassing or abuse.

He is expected to appear before Ipswich Magistrates Court on November 29.

Operation Command, Detective Inspector Michael Manago says during this OWL deployment the Ipswich District has taken a proactive stance against domestic violence with 14 offenders being held to account on a total of 57 charges.

"DV and sexual violence has no place in Ipswich, and anyone found to be carrying out these abhorrent acts will be held to account," Detective Inspector Manago said.

"Both during this OWL deployment and outside of this operation, we have teams across the district who are determined to make a difference, committed to investigating reported offences and supporting victim-survivors."

By raising awareness of DFV, sexual violence (SV) and what a healthy relationship looks like, the QPS aims to empower community members to seek support if they identify unhealthy behaviours in their relationship.

A healthy relationship is trusting, supportive and safe. No one should be scared by their partner or someone in their family.

Whether you're an officer, community member, or organisation, everyone has a role to play in ending DFV and SV.

Reporting sexual offences - reach out

• If you've experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault, and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
  • If there's an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, to Policelink on 131 444 or face to face at a police station.
  • Victim-survivors can also report a sexual offence to police, without making a formal complaint, and they can remain anonymous if they wish, through Alternative Reporting Options (ARO)
  • For confidential information, counselling, and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.

Reporting DFV -reach out

• If you or someone you know is being impacted by domestic and family violence, we encourage you to report it to police or access support services:
  • If the incident is happening now, or if there is immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000)
  • For non-urgent domestic and family violence matters, contact Policelink anytime on 131 444.
  • If making a phone call or visiting a police station isn't a safe option, you can request contact with police online for non-urgent domestic and family violence.
• Download the 'Be There' app to know what to say or how to 'be there' for a loved one, friend or colleague.
• Please reach out for support if you or someone you know is impacted by domestic and family violence.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.

Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:

• DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
• DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
• 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
• 13YARN: 13 92 76