A man charged in relation to the alleged illegal dumping of 13 drums at two sites near Yeppoon has been released on bail after being arrested by police for failing to appear in court.
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Jimi James Fletcher, 26, blew a frighteningly high reading of 0.201 when he was caught on Yeppoon s Scenic Highway on April 17. Fletcher came to the attention of police at 2am because of his manner of driving. The court heard that Fletcher, a roofer, was driving a friend home from the Strand Hotel when he was intercepted by police. It was told that Fletcher had no criminal history and a very limited traffic history. Magistrate Philippa Beckinsale said this blood alcohol reading was a frighteningly high reading and the penalty had to reflect that. Fletcher was fined $1200 and disqualified from driving for 10 months.