A FORMER Townsville police officer has labelled the State Government s new youth crime plan as a toothless tiger . Brett Geiszler spent 14 years in the police service, chasing stolen cars through the city and arresting young thieves, and fears the changes were just smoke and mirrors . Mr Geizler s son, Dean, was a very close friend to Jennifer Board, who was killed in a fatal crash last week. It s a first step, but it s a long way off, Mr Geiszler said. Former Townsville police officer Brett Geiszler, speaks out about the Premier s new youth crime changes. Picture: Alix Sweeney Ms Palaszczuk also announced three crime prevention measures, including strengthened anti-hooning laws, metal detectors and a parliamentary inquiry to examine the implementation of remote engine immobilisers.
Two teenagers were arrested in Townsville after allegedly travelling in a stolen Hyundai Sedan allegedly pursued by vigilante who crashed into motorcyclist Jennifer Board.
A FORMER Townsville police officer has labelled the State Government s new youth crime plan as a toothless tiger . Brett Geiszler spent 14 years in the police service, chasing stolen cars through the city and arresting young thieves, and fears the changes were just smoke and mirrors . Mr Geizler s son, Dean, was a very close friend to Jennifer Board, who was killed in a fatal crash last week. It s a first step, but it s a long way off, Mr Geiszler said. Former Townsville police officer Brett Geiszler, speaks out about the Premier s new youth crime changes. Picture: Alix Sweeney Ms Palaszczuk also announced three crime prevention measures, including strengthened anti-hooning laws, metal detectors and a parliamentary inquiry to examine the implementation of remote engine immobilisers.
Two more arrests after wild Queensland car chase, fatal crash
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Townsville police have arrested a further two men alleged to have been in a stolen car rammed by vigilantes who then lost control and killed a young motorcyclist last week.
The development comes amid warnings from police that people who took the law into their own hands would be investigated “like any other criminal”, with additional officers flown north from Brisbane to work with a new taskforce.
Police have confirmed the home of 22-year-old motorcyclist Jennifer Board was broken into on Saturday night.