Two people have been charged following an incident in Mitchell yesterday afternoon. At 2.40pm, a 39-year-old man and a 42-year-old man and woman, who are all known to each other, became involved in a verbal dispute outside a hotel on Cambridge Street. Police will allege the pair struck the 39-year-old man with a baseball bat […]
Category: Queensland Police News Updates
Officer struck by vehicle – Richlands
Three men are assisting police with inquiries following an incident on Brisbane south which has left an officer seriously injured. Just after midnight, officers approached a vehicle at a service station on Blunder Road at Inala, however the vehicle drove away at speed. Polair then tracked the vehicle to the Garden Road onramp to the […]
Safety messages –flooding event in north and north west Queensland
What to do during monsoonal rains and severe flooding events? Simple answer – stay indoors and avoid any unnecessary travel. With much of the state’s north and north west experiencing record breaking rain and with further heavy rainfall predicted police would like to remind the public to avoid any unnecessary travel and to stay away […]
Motorists stranded in flood waters near Middleton
Four people are currently stranded near Middleton after being trapped by the flooded Diamantina River. An unregistered EBIRP activation was detected early this morning. Police co-ordinated a search and rescue operation with other agencies including the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in Canberra. Police were unable to travel to the location due to recent rainfall in […]
Grievous bodily harm charge, Pimpama
Police have charged a 22-year-old Pimpama man with grievous bodily harm following an investigation into alleged injuries sustained by a three-month-old baby last year. On September 27 the baby boy was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital with significant injuries. Following an extensive joint investigation by officers from the Gold Coast’s Child Protection and […]
Police officer stood down, Northern Region
A 28-year-old male constable from Northern Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties. The officer is alleged to have inappropriately used his firearm while on duty. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have […]
Final update: Death investigation, Frenchville
A report will be prepared for the Coroner following the deaths of two people at Frenchville last week. Around 9.30pm on January 28, police attended an address on Frenchville Road where a deceased man and woman were located inside the premises. Investigations have been finalised, and the crime scene now closed. Detectives have identified the […]
Police close drug and firearm operation in Stanthorpe and surrounding areas
Police have seized cannabis, methylamphetamines, drug utensils, illegal firearms, explosives, tainted property and a re-birthed stolen vehicle during recent raids in the Stanthorpe and surrounding areas. The operation was conducted over the 23rd and 24th of January by officers from the Toowoomba Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural), Stanthorpe CIB, Warwick CIB, Stanthorpe, Warwick and […]
Fatal motorcycle crash, Kia Ora (Gympie)
Forensic Crash Unit are investigating a single vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred yesterday morning. At 5.30am police were called to the crash scene on Anderleigh Road Kia Ora. A 41-year-old male rider had lost control of his motorbike and was located deceased at the scene. Police are appealing for any witnesses or motorist with dash […]
Update: PSPA declaration, Bluewater
Police have revoked a declaration under the Public Safety and Preservation Act this afternoon in Bluewater at 7.30 pm. The declaration had been in place since 4 pm yesterday. Police remain on the scene. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per […]