An alleged drink driver has been caught by police after he was witnessed driving erratically along a major road through the Sunshine Coast yesterday, almost colliding with several cars. It will be alleged around 5pm yesterday a man was seen by another motorist driving a white sedan dangerously on the Bruce Highway through Forest Glen, […]
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Police operation to crack down on fake registration plates
A police road safety operation focusing on motorists with fake registration plates and unregistered vehicles has launched across Queensland today. The three-month operation code named Operation Quebec Yield will also involve officers targeting drivers for red light, mobile phone and seat belt offences. Road Policing Command Superintendent David Johnson said police had recently noticed […]
Man charged over assault of baby – Robina
Detectives from the Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged a man over the alleged assault of a three-month-old baby boy at a residence at Robina on June 3, 2018. The baby sustained serious head injuries and was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital. A police investigation was commenced. It is alleged […]
(S)extortion email warning
Reports have been received of an extortion email being sent to members of the community. The email suggests the recipient of the email has been filmed viewing adult content websites and the video will be released unless a payment is made using Bitcoin. This is commonly referred to as cyber (s)extortion. To attach some validity […]
Stabbing incident, Pimlico (Townsville)
Police are investigating after a woman was allegedly attacked by a man with a knife in Pimlico last night. Preliminary information suggests around 9.20pm the 35-year-old woman was wheeling rubbish bins outside of a home on Latchford Street when she was stabbed multiple times in the arms and chest. The woman suffered extensive wounds and […]
The newest junior police officer on the beat
Today officers from the Woodridge Police Beat conducted a surprise visit to a young 5-year-old, who was the victim of a hit and run incident in Kingston on October 23. Police arrived in a side by side utility and surprised the budding young officer with a Junior Police shirt and hat, a toy police car […]
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse recruits complete preparatory program
Yesterday, October 30, Assistant Commissioner Alistair Dawson congratulated the 15 students of the Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Recruit Preparation Program (CALDRPP) at the Police Academy at Oxley. These students received a Statement of Attendance, and 14 of them will be progressing to the mainstream Recruit Training Program on November 5. The CALDRPP is available to […]
Drug charges, Landsborough
A man has been charged following the discovery of an alleged clandestine laboratory at Landsborough yesterday. Police from the Sunshine Coast District Tactical Crime Squad executed a search warrant at the Idris Court property around 7am where it will be alleged they located the active laboratory. Specialist Detectives from State Crime Command’s Illicit Laboratory Investigation […]
QPS wins gold for Commonwealth Games security
The Queensland Police Service has been recognised for its management of the security for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, at the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management in Canberra. Commissioner Ian Stewart attended the event, along with Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski, Chief Superintendent Matthew Vanderbyl and Assistant Commissioner Peter Crawford. The QPS […]
Update: Police pursuit, Townsville
Three teenagers have been charged with numerous offences after a stolen car was allegedly driven dangerously through Townsville yesterday afternoon. It is alleged around 2pm officers attempted to intercept a stolen Mazda 2 which failed to stop. A tyre deflation device was deployed on Cape Pallarenda Road, however was unsuccessful. Shortly after, a second deployment […]