Dangerous driving charge, Ipswich

Three people have been charged after Polair allegedly tracked a stolen car being driven dangerously from Brisbane to Ipswich yesterday.
Patrolling officers started following the stolen vehicle on Boundary Road at Coopers Plains before it allegedly evaded police when they attempted to intercept it on Oxley Road around 12.20pm.
Polair tracked the vehicle as it allegedly drove at high speeds, on the wrong side of the road and through a red light before stopping at a residence on Stirling Circuit in Redbank Plains.
It will be alleged two men exited the vehicle at the residence before a woman drove it to nearby Aldinga Street where she was arrested by police.
A search of the house allegedly uncovered a quantity of ice, drug paraphernalia and cash.
The vehicle was allegedly stolen from a Daisy Hill residence on May 3.
A 32-year-old North Booval man has been charged with two counts each of possessing dangerous drugs, failing to

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‘International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia’, Southport

Today is ‘International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia’ and, for the first time, the rainbow flag was raised over the Southport Police Station.
Senior Constable Lorianna Blaylock is the Gold Coast LGBTI Liaison Coordinator and said; ‘It’s great that the QPS is showing its support for diversity and equality within our workplace and within the community. This flag represents the QPS’ public display of support.”
As the LGBTI Liaison Coordinator, Senior Constable Blaylock develops strategies to address the needs of the LGBTIQPA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Pansexual and Asexual) community, attends community events and engages with LGBTIQPA youth and networks.
The QPS is expanding the LGBTI program and recruiting new and enthusiastic liaison officers on the Gold Coast.

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Update 3: Homicide investigation, Wilsonton

Detectives have charged nine people with murder following the death of a 37-year-old woman in Wilsonton on May 6.
The 37-year-old woman was found severely injured at a McGregor Street residence following an alleged serious assault.
She was transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital where she later died as a result of her injuries.
The following people have been charged with murder in addition to their initial charges of two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm and one count each of enter dwelling with intent in company:

A 32-year-old man from Wilsonton Heights
A 28-year-old woman from Newtown
A 29-year-old woman from South Toowoomba
A 25-year-old man from Wilsonton Heights
A 34-year-old woman from Harlaxton
A 29-year-old woman from Roma
A 29-year-old woman from Kearneys Springs
A 23-year-old man from Toowoomba
A 25-year-old woman from Stuart

All of the nine people charged are scheduled to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court this afternoon (May 17).
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444

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