Police are investigating two suspicious boat fires at Boreen Point overnight. Around 1.30am two 5m mullet trawlers anchored in waist deep water approximately 20m from shore and 60m apart were destroyed by fire. The distance between the vessels indicates the fires were independent of each other. A crime scene has been declared and investigations continue. […]
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Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and pursuit, Silkstone
Police have charged two men following the alleged dangerous operation of a stolen car in Silkstone overnight. Preliminary investigations indicate around 9.30pm, police sighted an alleged stolen car. The car fled and was located and monitored by Polair. Stingers were deployed on the car in North Ipswich however the driver allegedly continued to drive the […]
Pair arrested following stand-off on Ipswich rooftop
Police have charged a man and woman following a stand-off in Ipswich today. Police attended a Brisbane Road business shortly before 11am to speak to a man when he and a woman fled, running up an internal staircase and onto the roof. The pair stayed on the roof until around 7.40pm when police negotiators were […]
Protest – Brisbane City
Police in Brisbane were kept busy with a large-scale protest which started in the city CBD before moving to South Brisbane. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has undertaken a significant amount of planning with a variety of stakeholders regarding anticipated highly planned, well organised and often illegal protest activity by Issue Motivated Groups (IMGs) and […]
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention contributions recognised in Cairns
Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP joined Commissioner Ian Stewart for the presentation of the 2019 Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards. The awards ceremony formed part of the Gala Dinner at the Third Australasian Indigenous Family Violence Policing Conference (AIFVPC) in Cairns. The awards aim to identify […]
Dangerous operation, Margate
Two people have been charged following investigations into a dangerous driving incident yesterday, from Deception Bay to Redcliffe. At 11.30am, it will be alleged a vehicle was stolen from Philip Parade in Deception Bay before it was driven at excessive speed. A short time later, the vehicle lost control and crashed into a pole on […]
Attendees gather for Commemorative Dinner as part of the 2019 AIFVP Conference
Minster for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP again joined Commissioner Ian Stewart for the 2019 AIFVP Gala Dinner. This followed an intense day of discussions and presentations and formed part of the Third Australasian Indigenous Family Violence Policing Conference. The Queensland Police Service hosted this year’s conference. Delegates flocked […]
Significant drug seizure, Gold Coast
Police have charged three people with trafficking and possession of dangerous drugs charges. Yesterday officers from Taskforce Maxima, Gold Coast executed a search warrant at a Surfers Paradise address and located a significant quantity of dangerous drugs including methylamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, liquid fantasy and prescription medication with an estimated value of $25,525.00. Police also seized […]
Armed robbery and pursuit, Woodridge
Police have charged two teenage boys following a car theft in Sunnybank and pursuit in Woodridge yesterday. Preliminary investigations indicate around 4.40pm, a 44-year-old woman was sitting in her Mitsubishi ASX SUV when a male approached, threatened her and showed her a weapon. A second male got into the passenger’s seat. The woman got out […]
Cairns Stockland Police Beat refurbishment opening
Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP joined Member for Cairns Mr Michael Healy MP and Chief Superintendent Brian Huxley today for the official opening of the relocated Cairns Stockland Police Beat yesterday. The refurbishment of the Stockland Police Beat commenced in early May this year. The Stockland Police […]