Police are appealing for witnesses after fire destroyed a Rockhampton home yesterday afternoon. Neighbours called emergency services to the scene after witnessing smoke coming from the house on Naughton Street, Wandal just before 4pm. The residence became fully engulfed by flames before the blaze was brought under control. The occupants of the home were away […]
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Fatal traffic crash, Bundaberg North
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single vehicle crash at Bundaberg North this afternoon. Preliminary investigations suggest a Ford Falcon sedan was travelling along Batchlers Road when it lost control and struck a tree around 3pm. The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old Svensson Heights man, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Anyone […]
Introducing the S Litter
The QPS Dog Squad is proud to announce the arrival of their latest litter of crime-fighters, the S Litter. Now eight-weeks-old, the S Litter have been bestowed their names and are getting ready to meet their foster carers who they will spend the next 12-18 months with, learning vital socialisation skills. This litter is made […]
Introducing the S Litter
The QPS Dog Squad is proud to announce the arrival of their latest litter of crime-fighters, the S Litter. Now eight-weeks-old, the S Litter have been bestowed their names and are getting ready to meet their foster carers who they will spend the next 12-18 months with, learning vital socialisation skills. This litter is made […]
Money laundering and fraud extradition and charges
Detectives from the Organised Crime Gangs Group, State Crime Command have extradited a 49-year-old man from Adelaide to face a series of fraud and money laundering charges. The arrest follows a protracted investigation known as Operation Lima Violin where detectives investigated a cold call investment scam involving more than 30 fraudulently trading businesses. It is […]
Police officer suspended South Eastern Region
A 42-year-old male constable from the South Eastern Region has been suspended from official duty with the Queensland Police Service. The officer is subject of an investigation into allegations of drink driving to work in their private vehicle and has been served a notice to appear charged with failing to provide a specimen of breath. […]
Police officer stood down, Operations Support Command
A 52-year-old male Sergeant from Operations Support Command has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties. The officer is subject of an investigation into allegations of drink driving whilst off duty and has been served a notice to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates […]
Police officer stood down Brisbane Region
A 50-year-old male Constable from the Brisbane Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties. The officer is subject of an investigation into allegations of unauthorised access of confidential information and has been served a notice to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates […]
Update – Major drug bust, Mackay
Moranbah Detectives have made further arrests in relation to a large cannabis crop that was located near Calen on the 8th of May 2019. Operation Quebec Discreet was based in Moranbah and targeted an alleged sophisticated and organised criminal organisation involved in the production and trafficking of bush grown cannabis, throughout the Central Region. On […]
Fatal traffic crash, Bunya Hwy, Kumbia
A woman and four children have passed away after being involved in a traffic crash seven kilometres outside Kumbia in South Burnett last night. Preliminary investigations indicate around 7:20pm a Nissan station wagon was travelling south on Bunya Highway and has pulled out to overtake a truck. The car has then hit an oncoming truck, […]