Police are investigating a serious traffic incident involving a 4WD and a pedestrian last night. At about 6.20pm, two men were walking along Nambour Connection Road at the northern entry to James Low Bridge when one of the men stepped into the path of southbound traffic and struck by a vehicle towing a trailer. The […]
Category: Queensland Police News Updates
Dangerous driving charge, Harlaxton
A police officer on a motorcycle had a lucky escape yesterday after a motorist allegedly deliberately swerved into his path at Harlaxton causing the officer to take evasive action to avoid being hit. The Road Policing officer was conducting patrols along the New England Highway when he attempted to pull over a car at around […]
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Deception Bay
Police are investigating after a vehicle rammed a police car at Deception Bay yesterday evening. At about 7.15pm, police observed a white Subaru wagon being driven suspiciously at an address in Bailey Road. When police parked behind the vehicle, the Subaru reversed at speed into the police car. Police exited their vehicle prior to the […]
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Calamvale
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with more than 30 offences after a vehicle was allegedly driven dangerously in the Woodridge and Calamvale area overnight. At around 9:45pm Polair observed a car which had been reported stolen from Runaway Bay on August 8 being driven on Damalis Street in Woodridge. Officers tracked the vehicle before […]
Forensic Scientist shows kids police science is RAD!
A new not-for-profit book series aims to educate and inspire kids about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Each of the ‘That’s RAD! Science’ books explains a different scientific career in a fun, engaging way, using stories to show kids how the career works, and providing activities, quizzes and hands-on science. Acting Inspector […]
Firearms charges, Charters Towers
Yesterday, officers from the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) Charters Towers charged a 21-year-old Charters Towers man with a number of offences following an incident at a camping ground earlier this month. On August 4, it is alleged a man armed with a firearm fired a number of shots near a group of people […]
Important safety warning for rural property residents
Don’t be the victim of fraud The Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) have recently received a number of fraud complaints where victims have entered into agreements with people purporting to be beef or wild game wholesalers (specifically, roo meat). The offenders offer high price returns but once the meat is sold, the complainants are […]
Truck crash to close Bruce Highway, Innisfail
The Bruce Highway will be closed for several hours today while crews work to remove a semi-trailer which overturned in an embankment north of Innisfail overnight. At approximately 3am the semi-trailer was travelling north on the Bruce Highway when it has slid into an embankment on the opposite side of the road approximately 500m north […]
Armed robbery, Meadowbrook
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Meadowbrook yesterday evening. At about 7.45pm, a woman was returning to her vehicle near the intersection of Loganlea Road and Edenlea Drive when she was approached by a man. The man threatened the woman with a screwdriver and demanded her car keys. The man and another […]
Attempted robbery charges, Southport
Police have charged two girls following an alleged attempted robbery at Southport yesterday evening. At about 8pm, a woman in her twenties was walking along Nerang Street when she was approached by two girls. It is alleged the two girls produced a knife and demanded the woman hand over her money. When the woman refused, […]