Domestic violence spate in Noosa

In the past week Noosa police responded to 19 domestic violence call outs including the arrest of a 24-year-old man charged with torture, deprivation of liberty and assault.Noosa senior sergeant Ben Carroll said police arrested a 24 year old Tewantin male on Sunday 2 August who was wanted by Toowoomba Detectives in relation to domestic violence matters. Officers from Noosa Heads, the Sunshine Coast Dog Squad and District Duty Officer executed a warrant at an address in Furness Drive, Tewantin, taking the man into custody.  The man was charged with one count or torture, one count of deprivation of liberty and eight counts of assault occasioning bodily harm. He appeared in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday 3 August.

Police were called to another 18 reports of domestic and family violence over the last week including nine incidents of breach of domestic and family violence orders. Investigations are ongoing.

Noosa police were also kept busy over the weekend patrolling Noosa North Shore in response to a large swell of people and vehicles travelling to Teewah Beach and through to Double Island Point.

Police conducted speed enforcement and random breath testing. A 48 year old Noosaville woman was issued a notice to appear for drink driving. A 19-year-old Buderim male was caught by police doing circle work on the open beach. He was issued multiple infringement notices and a search of his vehicle further located dangerous drugs to which he is now undergoing a drug diversion.

Police said drivers were complying with speed limits through the camping area and all had the correct permits and vehicle passes.