Routine traffic stop leads to multiple arrests

A routine police traffic stop in Geraldton yesterday led to the arrest of the driver, a 15-year-old boy, and his three passengers.

The car was allegedly stolen during a burglary earlier that day.

Police stopped the car near Geraldton Bowling Club, in Onslow Street, and allegedly found house-breaking implements, drugs and other items.

The driver, a 15-year-old Wonthella boy, was charged with stealing a motor vehicle, trespass and stealing.

A 17-year-old Karloo youth was charged with stealing a motor vehicle, trespass, possession of house breaking implements, possession of a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply and stealing.

An 18-year-old Wonthella man, was charged with stealing a motor vehicle, trespass and two counts of stealing.

A 15-year-old Wonthella boy, was charged with stealing a motor vehicle and using a prohibited drug.