Eumundi Voice - Issue 97, 11 July 2024

Police Beat

It has been a few months since writing for Eumundi Voice as I have been working at Noosa Police Station for most of this year. I am very excited to be back in Eumundi.

Throughout the month of June, Eumundi Police were called to 124 emergencies which included 19 domestic and family violence incidents, two assault offences and an arson of a motor vehicle in Doonan. An increase in property stolen from vehicles in and around Eumundi has been

reported, with two unlawful use/stealing of motor vehicles and four stealing offences. These included two fuel drive-offs without paying. In other matters, 164 random breath tests were performed throughout June with two drink drivers caught driving whilst intoxicated. Another two drivers were intercepted for drug driving after testing positive for cocaine and methamphetamine. Two people were found in breach of bail, wherein a condition of their release required them to be at home between the hours of 9pm and 6am.

There has also been a concerning increase in e-bike offences in and around Eumundi township. Please be mindful of the legal age of riding e-bikes or e-scooters. A rider must be over 16yo to operate or 12-15yo with adult supervision. The maximum speed is 12km/hr on footpaths or 25km/hr elsewhere. Eumundi Police have responded to eight traffic crash incidents with four resulting in injuries to motorists. Ensure phones and handheld devices are not used whilst driving. Cyber-crime is on the rise again with fraud rooms targeting anyone who will listen to their calls. It is that time of year again where fake Australian Taxation Office (ATO) calls are made requesting verification of bank accounts. The ATO do not make calls to verify anything. Please do not provide any details over the phone.

I would like to congratulate Sgt Mal Scott — the officer in charge of Cooroy Police Station — on his long service to the Qld Police Service. Sgt Scott retires in mid-August having worked his last 27yrs at Cooroy.

Sgt Ryan Hanlon – Officer in Charge Eumundi Police Eumundi.Station@police.qld.gov.au ,131444 – Policelink