Investigations into an Everton Hills house fire in which three people died on Tuesday, April 17, continue. Police can now confirm the identities of those deceased: Graeme Thomson, 53, from Cannonvale; Rosilyn Thomson, 52, from Everton Hills; and, Dylan Thomson, 24, from Everton Hills. At this stage of the investigation, police do not believe anyone […]
Category: Queensland Police News Updates
Serious assault, Coopers Plains
Detectives investigating a violent assault and disturbance which occurred in February at a Coopers Plains karaoke bar have released images of people who may be able to assist them with their investigations. Around 3am on Sunday, February 25 five people – four men and one woman – attended the bar located on Boundary Road. At […]
Fallen officers honoured in Anzac Day commemorations
Two Queensland Police Service vehicles were launched today that honour and remember the 30 Queensland Police Constables who were killed in action or died of wounds or illness during the First World War. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating launched the Brisbane vehicle at the Nundah Anzac memorial today. The second vehicle has been […]
This scam is hardly normal
Would Harvey Norman really sell a TV for $4.95? This afternoon Queenslanders have received a scam text message claiming to be from the retailer, but as with all scams if it sounds too good to be true, it always is! The scam comes as a text message and asks to click attachment to pick up […]
Update: Robbery charges, Cranbrook
Detectives have charged a 36-year-old man following investigations of a robbery that occurred in Cranbrook last night. It will be alleged at about 8.20pm, a 45-year-old woman was forced out of the car at her property on Fitzroy Street. At the time of the incident two children were inside the vehicle however both managed to […]
Assault charge, Mackay
A 36-year-old man has been charged following the alleged assault of an off-duty police officer in Mount Pleasant last night. Around 10pm, the off-duty senior constable noticed a man allegedly trespassing on his neighbour’s property. The officer located the man and contacted police. It will be alleged that while waiting for police to arrive, a […]
Robberies with violence, South Brisbane
Police have charged seven juveniles following two violent robberies in South Brisbane early this morning. It will be alleged that shortly after 2am, a group of youths approached a 22-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man on Manning Street and made demands for money. It is further alleged the group assaulted the pair, striking the man […]
Robbery, Townsville
Detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred in Cranbrook last night where a woman had her car and stolen after she was forced from it. Initial inquiries indicate at about 8.20pm the 45-year-old woman and three children arrived at the front gate of her property on Fitzroy Street. One of children got out to open […]
Serious traffic crash, Gatton
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash at Gatton this afternoon. Around 2.40pm, officers were called to South Street following reports of a single vehicle into a power pole. Initial investigations indicate the Ford Falcon sedan lost control and hit the power pole causing significant damage to the vehicle. The driver, a 24-year-old man, sustained […]
Don’t drop the ball, secure your vehicle
Police Minister Mark Ryan and Brisbane Region Acting Assistant Commission Brian Wilkins today launched a three-part crime prevention video series featuring local Bayside resident Wally Lewis to help reduce motor vehicle offences in the community. The first instalment focuses on vehicle security; an effective measure that only takes a few seconds and helps prevent thefts […]