Teenager Charged with String of Offences

Hooning crackdown


14 May 2019

Hit News Darling Downs

Police in the Southern Downs region have had a major crackdown on hooning, resulting in one teenager facing a string of offences.

The 16-year-old was recently charged with eight offences including:

  • Stealing a car
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Driving an unregistered car
  • Driving an uninsured car
  • Failing to wear a seatbelt

Investigations are continuing regarding the involvement of others.

The police operation held on Friday night came after residents reported hooning and reckless driving in the area.  If you have any information for police you can make a report at:

POLICELINK: 131.444

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