New Charges Laid Against Tewantin Man Accused of Deadly Crash and Carjacking Spree

The Tewantin man, Bradley Donald Towle, 41, has faced new charges in court regarding a fatal car crash and a subsequent carjacking spree on the Sunshine Coast. The charges stem from an alleged multi-vehicle crash on the Bruce Hwy at Palmview on April 21, which resulted in the death of a 22-year-old Brisbane woman. According to police, Towle then shot a random motorist in the arm and left the scene in his vehicle. The motorist, a 62-year-old man, was taken to hospital and treated for his injuries. Additionally, Towle allegedly carjacked a learner driver and her parents in a grey Mazda 3 while armed with a gun. The driver and her parents fled and were not injured.

Key Takeaways:

• Bradley Donald Towle has been charged with 14 crimes, including two counts of armed robbery, two counts of possessing dangerous drugs, two counts of unlawful entry of vehicle for committing indictable offense, and one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, dangerous operation of a vehicle adversely affected by an intoxicating substance.
• New charges include possessing a large amount of meth, marijuana, a pistol, and ammunition in Palmwoods on April 22, and driving under the influence of drugs on April 4 and 19.
• Court documents reveal that Towle was in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs on Cooroora Rise at Pomona on April 4 and drove under the influence of drugs on Shorehaven Dr at Noosaville on April 19.
• Towle's blood tests allegedly revealed a "concoction" of drugs, including meth, amphetamines, marijuana, and prescription drugs.
• Towle claimed in court that the accomplice was the one responsible for possessing the drugs.
• The matters against Towle were adjourned to September 29 to meet up with his serious indictable charges.

Statistics:

• 14 total charges against Bradley Donald Towle.
• 2 new charges laid against Towle on May 21, which include possessing a large amount of meth, marijuana, a pistol, and ammunition.
• 2 charges of driving under the influence and being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence.
• Total count of drugs found in Towle's system: meth, amphetamines, marijuana, and prescription drugs.

Sources:

• Court documents
• Police releases
• News article (publication not specified)