COVID restrictions
While the State Government continues to ease restrictions in the 11 Local Government Areas, which includes the Rosewood township, please be mindful that we are all subject of continued restrictions at the present time.
In Court
On September 5, Rosewood Police received a report of a minor traffic crash at an Ebenezer address. On arrival, the alleged driver was given a breath test which returned a result of 0.307. An Ebenezer women, 47, was subsequently issued a Notice to Appear in the Ipswich Magistrates court for high range drink driving and her licence was immediately suspended.
On September 10, Rosewood Police received reports of vehicle conducting a burn-out on Mill Street, Rosewood. A Mt Forbes man, 22, was located and issued a notice to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court in relation to dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. The man is alleged to have later returned to his vehicle and begun driving when he was again intercepted and returned a positive breath specimen of 0.171. He was issued a notice to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court for high range drink driving.
On September 15, Rosewood Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle travelling westbound on the Warrego Highway at Minden. The vehicle was being tracked by Polair and had been involved a series of crimes in the Toowoomba and Brisbane areas. Rosewood Police successfully deployed tyre deflation devices causing the vehicle to stop at the intersection of Tallegalla Road. Six juveniles were apprehended and were dealt with in accordance with the Youth Justice Act.
Rural Road Safety Month
Did you know that two in three fatalities occur on rural and remote roads, yet only one third of the population live in these areas?
September is Rural Road Safety month. There have been 31 road traffic crashes in the Rosewood district area this year. Sixteen involved injuries.
You will see an increased presence of traffic-based policing on rural roads in Rosewood during this period. Police are asking all rural drivers to take the pledge:
I promise I will:
• Always be fit to drive
• Scan the road ahead
• Know my limits and plan my trip
• Stay sharp and take regular breaks
• Not drive through flooded waters
• Be alert for wildlife and livestock
• Drive to suit the conditions
Covid Check In App
Please also note that as with all other businesses Rosewood Station has a check in code at the door. Any person attending Rosewood Station is requested to check in as per normal guidelines.
Station Administration Officer
Rosewood Station Administration Officer Katie Wickman has returned to her role at the Rosewood Station and looks forward to serving her customers again.
