Man charged over plan to leave poisoned water bottles in Townsville parks frequented by homeless people A man has been charged over a plot to leave poisoned water bottles in Townsville parks, Source: News Limited A MAN who allegedly planned to leave poisoned water bottles in Townsville parks frequented by the homeless has been charged. Townsville Police yesterday issued an urgent warning telling people not to open or drink from bottles or containers lying in parks in the South Townsville area after a threat. A man, 64, was charged with two counts of attempt to injure by noxious substance. Police swept the area yesterday but no poisoned bottles were found. The man was due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court today.