A woman has been charged after a police officer was injured in Cairns this afternoon. Officers were at an address on Digger Street in Cairns North at 5pm this afternoon conducting a routine enquiry at a unit. As officers were speaking to a woman at the address, it will be alleged that she produced a […]
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Update: police lay charges over strawberry contamination case
The Queensland Police Service has charged a 50-year-old woman following a complex investigation into the alleged contamination of strawberries in Queensland. After the discovery of punnets of strawberries contaminated with needles, Queensland authorities notified the public of the safety risk on September 12. The QPS coordinated a national investigative response with multiple government, law enforcement […]
Serious traffic crash, Chambers Flat
Police are investigating following a serious traffic crash that occurred in Chambers Flat this afternoon. Preliminary investigations suggest that a motorcycle travelling on Chambers Flat Road at 4.05pm collided with the rear of a truck. The male rider was taken to hospital with serious injuries. No one else was injured as a result of the […]
Police arrest woman over strawberry contamination
The Queensland Police Service has arrested a 50-year-old woman following a complex investigation into the alleged contamination of strawberries in Queensland in September. After the discovery of punnets of strawberries contaminated with needles, Queensland authorities notified the public of the safety risk on September 12. The QPS coordinated a national investigative response with multiple government, […]
Police Pursuit, Acacia Ridge
Three males and two females have been charged as a result of a police pursuit overnight in Acacia Ridge. Police will allege, at approximately 8.30pm last night, Polair observed a Lexus, which had been reported stolen from Carindale at 5pm yesterday, driving dangerously through Sherwood. Police on the ground activated their lights and siren in […]
Fatal traffic crash, Noosa
A man has died following a traffic crash that occurred in Noosa last night. Officers were called to Eumundi-Noosa Road shortly after 11pm following reports that a man had been struck by a four-wheel drive. Emergency services commenced CPR, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was injured as a […]
Shooting incident, Ipswich
A man has been shot by police during an incident in Ipswich tonight. Police were guarding the man inside the Ipswich Hospital when he became violent towards an officer around 9pm. The man was treated by medical staff at the scene, however has subsequently passed away. The officer was treated for facial injuries. The Ethical […]
Serious traffic crash, Tugun
Police are investigating after a man suffered serious injures when he was struck by a vehicle on the Gold Coast this evening. Emergency services were called to the Gold Coast Highway at Tugun at 9.05pm following reports a man had been struck by a vehicle. On arrival, a man was located with significant head injuries […]
Dangerous drug (Khat) arrest, Runcorn
Police have arrested a man following the alleged location of the dangerous drug Catha edulis (Khat) yesterday evening in Runcorn. At about 9.45pm, police conducting roadside breath testing on Beenleigh Road intercepted a Nissan X-Trail for that purpose. Whilst speaking to the driver of the vehicle, it is alleged police observed a bag in the […]
Armed robbery, Woodridge
Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store on Ewing Road, Woodridge on October 29. At around 10pm, a woman entered the store and walked through the aisles whilst placing food items down her pants. A store employee approached the woman and the woman produced a screwdriver and threatened the employee. An altercation […]