Police have charged a 20-year-old Emerald man following multiple driving offences in Emerald on Saturday night, February 22.
Around 8.20pm, police officers were doing regular patrols when they observed a silver Holden Commodore allegedly hooning at the intersection of White Street and Grey Street.
The vehicle allegedly did a burnout before accelerating away down White Street where it was intercepted on Roberts Street.
The driver later returned a positive roadside breath test and weapons were allegedly located in his vehicle.
The 20-year-old man has been charged with wilful create undue noise and smoke and drink driving after allegedly returning a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .063% back at the police station.
He was also given a notice to appear for possessions of a knife in a public place.
The Holden Commodore has been impounded.
The 20-year-old man is due to appear before Emerald Magistrates Court today, March 25.
Investigations are ongoing.
To report hooning offences, contact Policelink on 131 444 or the Hoon Hotline on 134 666.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
