Dangerous driving charges at Rockhampton

Police have charged two men following several dangerous driving incidents at Yeppoon and Rockhampton last week.

Police will allege that on August 20, a vehicle allegedly being driven by a 25-year-old man failed to stop for police on Yeppoon Road.

It will be further alleged that on August 21, a 32-year-old man was seen in a different vehicle driving across the Fitzroy Bridge.

Police attempted to stop the car when the driver allegedly hit two other passing vehicles and a police car while evading police.

Investigations into these incidents located the two men at a residence at Agnes Waters.

At 2am today, local police and specialist resources from Gladstone and Brisbane took the men into custody without incident. . Police wish to thank the local residents directly affected this morning for their assistance by staying inside while operations were under away.

The 25-year-old man has been charged with two counts each of evasion and driving without a license. He was also charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, wilful damage and stealing.

The 32-year-old male has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

Both men will appear in Gladstone Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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