A 35-year-old Edmonton man was arrested yesterday in Victoria in relation to a serious assault and attempted robbery of a man in Westcourt in 2014. Operation Mike Tesani was launched after a 60-year-old man was allegedly stabbed four times on the afternoon of October 9, 2014 at a house in Westcourt. Detective from Cairns travelled […]
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Arson, Stapylton
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a Stapylton boatyard that caused extensive damage in the early hours of this morning. Around 1.15am, officers attended a boatyard on Stapylton Jacobs Well Road after a report of a fire. Preliminary investigations indicate that the boatyard was accessed and the fire was intentionally lit. Investigations continue. If […]
Evade police, stolen vehicle and property offences – Gold Coast
A man has been charged after he allegedly failed to stop for police while driving a stolen vehicle at Parkwood overnight. Around 6.40 last night, police attempted to intercept a confirmed stolen car with stolen New South Wales registration plates at Smith Street at Parkwood. The vehicle allegedly failed to stop. PolAir was called in […]
Public Appeal: Stolen currency, Shailer Park
Police are appealing to the public to help identify the owner/s of currency located at Shailer Park on Sunday, May 20. Following investigations, officers executed a search warrant at a private residence on Shailer Park Road, where they allegedly found dangerous drugs and stolen property including collector’s items such as $1, $2 and $5 notes, […]
Police officers and staff members recognised for commitment and service
Commissioner Ian Stewart and Ms Corrine McMillan MP have congratulated officers and staff members from various Queensland Police Service (QPS) commands who received medals, certificates and awards at a ceremony held at Police Headquarters on May 24. The ceremony saw the Queensland Police Service Medal presented to three officers and four staff members. The Queensland […]
Update 4: Going armed to cause fear, Mackay
Mackay detectives are appealing for public assistance as police continue to investigate an incident whereby an armed man was creating a disturbance last night. Around 5.20pm police were called to Gregory Street and shortly after an emergency declaration was made. Police arrested a 29-year-old Sarina man without incident around 8pm and revoked the declaration at […]
Have you heard of Jericho?
Located 500 kilometres inland from Rockhampton on the Jordan Creek lies Jericho, a small community with big hearts. The population of Jericho is 65 people and only three residents are not related to someone else. This means when your the new cop in town, the crowd can be tough to break into. Senior Constable Warren […]
UPDATE – Armed robbery, Southport
Police have charged a man over an armed robbery at a phone store at Scarborough Street at Southport on Monday evening (May 28). During the robbery a man allegedly produced a firearm and obtained money from a store employee. A 34-year-old man from Guanaba has been charged with armed robbery and enter premises with intent […]
Update 3: Going armed to cause fear, Mackay
Detectives have charged a man after officers responded to reports of an armed man creating a disturbance near a licensed premises at Mackay last night. Around 5.20pm police were called to Gregory Street and shortly after an emergency declaration was made. Police arrested a 29-year-old Sarina man without incident around 8pm and revoked the declaration […]
Update 2: PSPA revoked, Mackay
Police have revoked an emergency declaration that was made last night in Mackay. The declaration was made at 5.35pm under the Public Safety and Preservation Act following reports of an armed man near a licensed premises on Gregory Street. Police revoked the declaration at 12.40am. A 29-year-old man taken into custody around 8pm after he […]