Dangerous Driving, Police Evasion Charges in Darling Downs

Police have charged a man following an ongoing investigation into alleged acts of dangerous driving and evade police offences in the Darling Downs District.

Around 6.50pm on June 10, officers observed an unregistered white 1996 Ford Falcon with a missing rear bumper travelling eastbound along Toowoomb-Athol Road at Westbrook.

When officers attempted to intercept the vehicle a short time later on Boundary Street South it is alleged the driver refused to stop and evaded police.

Then around 6.30pm on June 11 the same vehicle was observed on Cleary Street at Gatton.

When officers attempted to intercept the vehicle, it is alleged the driver again refused to stop and evaded police.

Then at 6.30am today, June 13, officers were called to Forestry Road at Adare after responding to reports of a vehicle performing dangerous acts.

When officers arrived, it is alleged the man fled from the vehicle into neighbouring properties before entering surrounding bushland where he was arrested by officers from Gatton Criminal Investigation Branch, Toowoomba Tactical Crime Squad and Toowoomba Dog Squad.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with 26 offences including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving without a licence, serious assault of a police officer, attempted serious assault of a police dog, evade police and obstruct police.

He is expected to appear in the Roma Magistrates Court tomorrow, June 14.

Investigations remain ongoing.

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.

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