The Townsville Magistrates Court convened on Monday, December 8, with a docket featuring a range of alleged offences from assault to drug possession and traffic violations. The proceedings offered a snapshot of local legal matters moving through the Queensland justice system.
Alleged Assault and Property Damage Cases
Among the more serious matters listed were charges related to violent behaviour. John Albert Biles faced allegations of assault occasioning bodily harm. In a separate case, Kyeisha Lee Brown was required to appear concerning charges of assault or obstruction of a police officer.
Property damage was also on the court's agenda. Lachlan James Bryant answered to charges of wilful damage, while Jye Richard Byrnes was listed for enter premises and commit an indictable offence.
Drug and Substance-Related Offences
The court dealt with several cases involving controlled substances. Rikki-Lee Castle appeared on a charge of possessing a dangerous drug. Similarly, Kyle Robert Chapman faced allegations of possessing both a dangerous drug and anything used in the commission of a crime defined in the Drugs Misuse Act.
Other related appearances included Wayde Anthony Coles for possessing a drug utensil and Jarrod Leslie Collins for possessing a dangerous drug.
Traffic and Regulatory Violations
A significant portion of the day's list involved driving offences. Jarrod Leslie Collins, in addition to drug charges, was cited for driving without a licence. John William Cooke faced allegations of driving without due care and attention.
Licence-related charges were common, with appearances from Mackenzie Jane Coulson for driving without a licence, and Shane Leslie Cranston for driving while disqualified by a court order. Kieren Michael Crawford was listed for driving without a licence, and Brodie John Crisp for the same charge.
The court also handled matters of financial compliance. Shane Leslie Cranston had an additional charge for failing to appear in accordance with an undertaking. Brodie John Crisp was required to answer for contravening a direction or requirement, as was Lilly Rose Crowe.
Other individuals appearing on Monday included Jai Damon Cutmore, Allanah Jane Davis, and Brodie Allan Farlow, though the specific charges for these individuals were not detailed in the published list. The proceedings underscore the varied nature of cases handled daily by the local magistrates court, from minor regulatory breaches to more serious criminal allegations.
