A man has been arrested following a police operation in Calamvale this morning. Around 8.50am specialist police attended a Gowan Road address where the man was taken into custody without incident. The man was wanted for questioning in relation to armed robbery offences that occurred earlier in the year. A 38-year-old man is assisting police […]
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Assault appeal for witnesses, Fortitude Valley
Detectives investigating an alleged assault that left a man with severe facial fractures in Fortitude Valley earlier this month are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Around 1.43am on Sunday August 5, an altercation occurred involving a large group of people outside licensed premises in Ann Street resulting in a 21-year-old man […]
Fatal traffic incident, Dirranbandi
A man has died after falling from a utility onto the road at Dirranbandi last night. At around 7.30pm, emergency services received a call saying the man had fallen from the vehicle and onto Narine Road. Emergency Services travelled to the remote location approximately 40 kilometres out of Durmandi and located the 24-year-old man, deceased […]
Suspicious death, Rocklea
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at Rocklea last night. Just after 9pm officers were called to Beaudesert Road following reports of an altercation between two men. On arrival, a man aged in his 30s was located with a neck injury and was declared deceased at the scene. A second […]
Attempted armed robbery, Woodridge
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred in Woodridge this afternoon. Officers were called to a grocery store on Smith Road at 5.35pm after a girl entered the business and approached the counter. She made demands for money, and when the attendant did not comply, she lunched at him with a knife before […]
Update – Wilful damage, Strathpine
Detectives from Pine Rivers Criminal Investigation Branch have released CCTV footage as they appeal for public assistance to identify those responsible for significant damage caused to an office overnight in Strathpine. Around 1.44am, four reinforced glass windows and two glass doors were smashed at a Gympie Road address with some of the brick pavers also […]
Police disappointed in farm stealing incident, Blackbutt
A 41-year-old Blackbutt man has today been charged with the alleged theft of four tonnes of avocados during 2017 and 2018. Today, officers from the Kingaroy Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) charged the man following an investigation into the theft of the avocados (worth approximately $20,000) from two orchards in and around the Blackbutt […]
PLO’s recognised at 2018 Ambassador of Peace Awards
On Wednesday, August 22, three QPS Police Liaison Officers (PLO) were awarded the Ambassador for Peace Award presented by Commissioner Ian Stewart and Mr Steve Evans chair of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Queensland at a ceremony at Police Headquarters. The Universal Peace Federation acknowledges individuals whose lives exemplify the ideal of living for the […]
Darling Downs drug operation, Quebec Trawler, continues
Police have seized illicit drugs and arrested 181 people on 545 charges while conducting an operation across the Darling Downs. Operation Quebec Trawler commenced last month, targeting drug offenders including those involved in the use, supply and distribution of ICE and Cannabis. Officer in Charge of the Darling Downs District Tactical Crime Squad, Senior Sergeant […]
Appeal for information, cold case homicide investigation
Police investigating the homicide of Linda Reed on the Gold Coast in 1983 are appealing for the public’s assistance. Detectives are appealing for any members of the public who have not previously come forward to police. Cold case detectives specifically appeal for anyone who: Observed a man behaving suspiciously in the carpark or within close […]