Police in Ipswich, Queensland, have arrested a 24-year-old man following a series of alleged criminal activities, including dangerous driving and deprivation of liberty. The incident, which unfolded across the Lockyer Valley and Ipswich area on October 23, involved multiple vehicles and resulted in minor injuries. The sequence of events began around 9:40 am when police responded to a disturbance at the intersection of Cochrane and Maitland Streets in Gatton. A 2009 Holden Commodore, reported stolen two days earlier from Darra, was involved in a collision on the Warrego Highway at Haigslea around 10:30 am. The Commodore allegedly crossed into oncoming traffic, striking a 2017 Mazda CX3, which then hit a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok and overturned. The 26-year-old female driver of the Mazda sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized. Following the crash, the suspect reportedly commandeered a 2008 Toyota Hilux, forcing the 71-year-old driver to transport him to a location in Churchill before fleeing on foot. The elderly driver was unharmed. Police apprehended the suspect at approximately 11:10 am at a residence on Guilfoyle Street in Churchill. The accused faces multiple charges, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlawful vehicle use, and deprivation of liberty. He appeared in Ipswich Magistrates Court on October 24. Authorities encourage anyone with additional information to contact Policelink or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Post navigation Telco Code Rejection Stirs Debate