Category: Latest Queensland Police News

Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot during a home invasion at Gleneagle this morning.
Just before 6am, police received a report that an address on Brittany Court had been broken into.
A 48-year-old male occupant sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was treated by Paramedics at the scene in a critical condition, before passing away just after 7am.
A 40-year-old male occupant was hit on the head with a hammer and sustained minor injuries. He is currently being treated at the scene by Paramedics and is in a stable condition.
A black, new model, Holden Commodore utility with no registration plates was observed leaving the address and was last seen driving on the Mount Lindesay Highway.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed – or has dash camera footage or CCTV – of the vehicle, in the vicinity of Brittany Court before 6am today,

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was struck by a vehicle on the Gold Coast tonight.
Shortly before 6pm officers patrolling noticed a group of youths walking along Nerang-Broadbeach Road.
As police pulled up activating their emergency warning lights the group dispersed.
A short time later investigations indicate the 14-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle and thrown onto the median strip as a result of the impact.
This vehicle has failed to stop and left the scene.
The boy was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment.
Police are appealing for anyone who has information or was travelling along Nerang-Broadbeach Road between 5.45pm and 6pm to contact them.
Anyone with dashcam is asked to contact police.
Investigations continue.

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

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A 23-year-old man who escaped from a prison farm in Townsville on October 7 has been taken into custody.
Just before 12:30pm today, members of the public sighted the man near Balls Lane and gave chase.
Police, who were patrolling the area, arrived quickly and took the man into custody.
It is believed that the man was involved with a group of people who were driving stolen cars dangerously around Townsville earlier in the day.
There are no further details in relation to this incident at this stage.
Police have charged the 23-year-old man with escape lawful custody and trespass with further charges likely.
He is expected to appear Townsville Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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 1800 333 000 or via

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Two men have died following a crash at Kolonga last night.
Around 9:30pm two vehicles collided head-on on the Bruce Highway, approximately 38 kilometres from Gin Gin.
As result of the impact one of the vehicles rolled down an embankment and causing it to be engulfed in flames. Police are still conducting inquiries in relation to the identification of the deceased driver.
The driver of the other vehicle, a 60-year-old man from Chandler was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward to police.

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 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1901994007

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A 29-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted at Surfers Paradise on October 1, has died.
The man sustained serious head injuries and was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition where he succumbed to his injuries yesterday afternoon, October 11.
A 27-year-old NSW man was charged with one count of grievous bodily harm on October 1.
Original media release here.

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 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1901907967

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A young man has died following a single vehicle traffic crash in Far North Queensland overnight.
Shortly before 8pm, a Hyundai i30 was travelling along the Kennedy Highway when it left the road while attempting to overtake a truck.
Police and emergency services were called and assisted other motorists who had rendered assistance to the occupants.
The passenger, an 18-year-old man died on scene as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
The driver, a 20-year-old man was taken to Cairns Hospital for treatment to non-life threatening injuries.
Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

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 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1901986683

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A 39-year-old male senior constable from Brisbane Region has been stood down from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is subject to allegations of using inappropriate force and failing to promptly provide assistance to a member of the public.
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 that 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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This week, police have arrested 125 people following protest activity within the Brisbane CBD, which includes 43 people who were arrested today.
The people, ranging in age from 16 to 75, will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on a range of charges including assault police, dangerous operation of a vehicle, obstruct police, wilful damage and contravene direction or requirement.
At around 10am, protesters lined themselves on the footpath either side of the William Jolly Bridge in Brisbane CBD.
Just before 10.15am, protesters have walked onto the road. Both lanes were closed to traffic immediately. About the same time, a car has driven through the police road diversion and onto the bridge.
Police stopped the car and directed a woman to exit the car. The 37-year-old woman from Labrador and a four-year-old child were transported to the Brisbane City Station, where the woman was released with a Notice to Appear for dangerous operation of a

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Held each year, the QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards were announced today at a ceremony held at the Queensland University of Technology.
Recognised for their bravery, courage, determination and strength, six QPS members made the finals in these awards, with 54 nominated in total for QPS members. There were 170 nominations across the QPS, Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES), Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) and Queensland Health.
Assistant Commissioner Brett Schafferius, Constable Aimee Sewell (finalist), Constable Fraser Northey (finalist), Constable Mallory Hofmeier (winner), Senior Constable Chris Hay (winner), Senior Constable Garry Casey (winner) and Detective Senior Sergeant Daren Edwards (Honourary winner).
Senior Constable Chris Hay of Peranga Station took out the award for dedication after he set out on a mission earlier in the year to give back to the Queensland Children’s Hospital Foundation.
At only 7-weeks-old, his son Lachlan was diagnosed with a rare liver disorder called biliary atresia. The

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Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station in Manunda yesterday.
Shortly before 5pm a man entered the business in Mayers Street, armed with a knife.
He demanded money from a male staff member, who complied with the man’s demands.
He was last seen walking towards Musgrave Road.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is aged in his late 20’s and had a proportionate build. He was wearing a dark grey singlet, light coloured bucket hat, tight black sweat pants, sneakers and dark glasses.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

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 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1901977382

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