Dangerous operation charges, Garbutt
Police have charged a man following an alleged dangerous driving incident at Garbutt this morning.
It will be alleged at 11am police, patrolling the area observed a stolen vehicle parked in the carpark of a Dalrymple Road hotel.
When police approached the vehicle, it will be alleged it reversed into the side of the unmarked police vehicle.
It will further be alleged the vehicle then manoeuvred around the police vehicle which caused further damage before narrowly missing a woman and her car.
Officers managed to reach the vehicle and take the man into custody.
A 24-year-old North Ward man has been charged with armed robbery, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, wilful damage to police property, possessing dangerous drugs, assault police and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He is expected to appear at the Townsville Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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.
