Detectives investigating a shooting incident at Helensvale on July 19 have charged a second man in relation to the matter. Around 2.30pm that day, a 42-year-old man was found lying on Helensvale Road with a gunshot injury to his lower right leg. He was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening […]
Category: Queensland Police News Updates
Traffic crash, Upper Mount Gravatt
Police are investigating a serious two vehicle traffic crash that occurred at Upper Mount Gravatt this afternoon. At about 2.15pm, two vehicles travelling on Newnham Road were involved in a head-on collision. Both drivers were transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with one in a critical condition. Forensic Crash Unit is investigating. If you […]
Man charged over possessing dangerous drugs, Tamborine Mountain
Police have charged a 39-year-old man with possessing a significant amount of the drug “ICE” at Tamborine Mountain this morning. Around 8.30am, officers from the Gold Coast Rapid Action Patrol group executed a search warrant at a private residence on Henri Robert Drive. A subsequent search of a vehicle allegedly uncovered a plastic container containing […]
Attempted murder, arson charges – Bucasia
Two people have been charged following investigations into an arson incident in which a man suffered burns to his body in Bucasia overnight. At 11.30pm, police responded to reports a duplex on Fisher Street was well alight. Officers were advised a man had attended the address just prior to the fire and had claimed to […]
Revocation of suspension, Central Region
A commissioned officer from the Central Region who was suspended with pay from official duty with the Queensland Police Service on 12 October, 2017 has had that suspension revoked. However, the officer is stood down from operational duties until the completion of any discipline matters. The officer allegedly engaged in inappropriate workplace behaviour and practices. […]
Road closures for the 2018 Groundwater Country Music Festival, Broadbeach
Gold Coast police would like to remind motorists of upcoming road closures due to the 2018 Groundwater Country Music Festival at Broadbeach. The event will be held over three days, from (tomorrow) Friday July 27 to Sunday July 29, with more than 65,000 spectators expected to attend this year’s event. Police have been working with […]
Arson, Bucasia
Three people are assisting police with their inquiries as they investigate an arson incident in which a man suffered burns to his body in Bucasia overnight. At 11.30pm, police responded to reports a duplex on Fisher Street was well alight. A 42-year-old man, the occupant of the unit, was located nearby with burns to his […]
Serious crash, Park Ridge
Police are investigating a serious two vehicle traffic crash at Park Ridge this morning. Initial inquiries indicate at 5.10am a motorcycle was travelling south on Chambers Flat Rd and has collided with a van at the intersection with School Road. The motorcycle rider, a 42-year-old Parkinson man, has been transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital […]
Fatal traffic crash, Ravenshoe
A man has died following a fatal single vehicle traffic crash in Ravenshoe yesterday evening. Preliminary investigations indicate a motorcycle was travelling on Wooroora Road when it left the road and collided with a culvert shortly before 7pm. The male rider, a 51-year-old man from Millstream was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Forensic Crash […]
Police officer stood down, Central Region
A 50-year-old male Sergeant from the Central 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 the subject of an investigation concerning his representation as a Justice of the Peace. He has been charged with an offence under section 96 […]