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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 of the Criminal Code, false assumption of authority, and will appear in Bundaberg Magistrates Court on August 22.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.  This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm
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Attempted robbery charge, South Brisbane

Police have charged a boy following an alleged attempted robbery at South Brisbane early this morning.
At about 12.30am, it is alleged the boy approached a man walking along Vulture Street and demanded money.
When the man refused, it is alleged the boy struck the man over the head with a dinner plate and kicked and punched the man when he fell to the ground.
It is further alleged the boy fled the scene on foot with a group of associates towards Appel Street without obtaining any cash or property from the man.
The man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment of injuries to his head, face and knee.
Investigations led police to an Appel Street address where a 17-year-old Inala boy was arrested in relation to the matter.
The boy is charged with one count each of attempted robbery with violence, receiving tainted property and obstruct police.
 
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Update – 2013 fatal crash, Aratula

Ipswich police arrested a 43-year-old Victoria man and charged him with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death following investigations into a fatal traffic crash near Aratula in 2013.
The man attended Ipswich Police Station today where he was arrested and charged by virtue of an arrest warrant. He has been bailed to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on August 22.
The crash occurred around 9.20pm, November 14 on the Cunningham Highway near Aratula and involved a truck and car.
The driver of the car, a 21-year-old woman died at the scene. A young baby was transported to hospital for observation.
The male driver and sole occupant of the truck was not physically injured.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling

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