Police have charged an 18-year-old man following two separate incidents in Ayr on August 12 and 15.
It is alleged at about 12.15pm on August 12 a man entered a residence on Munro Street and assaulted a 37-year-old woman.
It is further alleged on the same day around 2.25pm, three men returned to the address and assaulted a resident and damaged property within the house.
Around 11.30am on August 15 it is alleged two men and two women attended the Munro Street address and forced entry into the house and damaged and stole property.
Police were conducting patrols in the area and attempted to intercept a silver Ford Falcon on Munro Street however the vehicle left the area.
The vehicle was sighted along the Bruce Highway and Woodstock/Giru Road and followed by police before a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed on the Flinders Highway in Oak Valley
Three people, including two women and
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Closure of Operation Romeo Concourse, Gold Coast District
Police have charged six men following the closure of ‘Operation Romeo Concourse’ yesterday; a three-month effort targeting the trafficking of dangerous drugs on the Gold Coast from May 8 to August 16 this year.
As part of the culmination of the operation, around 2.30pm yesterday a 20-year-old Southport man’s vehicle was intercepted on Stanhill Drive at Chevron Island. A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered approximately 195 grams of cannabis, $690 cash and a mobile phone.
Upon the 20-year-old man’s arrest, a search warrant was simultaneously executed at a 28-year-old Arundel man’s address at Bosun Parade, where officers allegedly uncovered approximately 440 grams of cannabis, $1800 cash, a heat sealer, drug utensils, seven mobile phones and other evidence to indicate the trafficking of dangerous drugs.
Subsequent investigations lead to the arrest of four additional men who attended the Arundel address.
A 28-year-old Arundel man has now been charged with one
Police launch new appeal for 1992 Paradise Point homicide
Homicide detectives have launched a fresh public appeal into the murder of 89-year-old Hugo Benscher at his Gold Coast home in 1992.
On the morning of Sunday, June 21 1992, Hugo was found deceased at his canal-front Paradise Point home.
He was found bound and gagged on the floor, with a head injury.
At the time of Hugo’s murder there were several burglary and home invasion offences in nearby Gold Coast canal estates.
Hugo, inventor of an inflatable ball bladder and valve for sporting equipment, was born in Hamburg in 1903 and immigrated to Australia in 1948.
He lived most of his life in Sydney with his wife and sons, retiring to the Gold Coast in 1986 after his wife died.
During his six years living on the Gold Coast, he was a regular attendee of the Runaway Bay Yacht Club.
Investigators from the Cold Case Investigation Team, with the assistance of the Gold Coast Criminal Investigation
QPS and QFES members of the Darling Downs recognised at combined honours and awards ceremony
The Honourable Mark Ryan, Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services joined Acting Assistant Commissioner Mick Brady in Toowoomba today at a ceremony celebrating award recipients.
The ceremony saw more than 20 QPS officers accepting awards in recognition of their commitment to diligently serving the Queensland community.
Acting Deputy Commissioner John Bolger of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services was also in attendance to congratulate the many Queensland Fire Emergency Service members also recognised in the ceremony.
Both QPS and QFES members were recognised at this combined awards ceremony
Acting Assistant Commissioner Brady said it was fantastic to recognise those within the Darling Downs District for their commitment to their roles in the community.
“We all know that these officers, staff members and QFES members all go above and beyond to serve the people of Queensland in their duties, every day,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Brady said.
“After a ceremony like today’s though, the importance of formally
QPS expands contact by SMS
Following a successful trial the Queensland Police Service is rolling out contacting members of the public by SMS when investigating reported occurrences across the state. The tool, which is available to officers from today, has been successfully trialled in Brisbane South, Logan and Gladstone earlier in the year.
Currently, police are only able to contact people by telephone or by attending the location where the person is. Police believe this will improve two way communication as many people don’t answer phone calls marked ‘private’ or ‘no caller-ID’.
Now officers are able to send an SMS message to a person from their QPS email account. The message recipient will be able to reply directly to the officer by sending an SMS message back, for example by providing the requested details or making an appointment to meet.
Senior Sergeant Andrew Lake said the tool makes it easier for the public and the QPS to engage
Update 2: Robberies, Gold Coast
Gold Coast detectives will today apply for the extradition of a man and girl who have been arrested in Newcastle by virtue of a Queensland arrest warrant, following two alleged attempted robberies and an armed robbery along the M1 on the southern Gold Coast on Friday August 9.
It will be alleged that around 3pm, a silver Ford Falcon with no registration plates was being driven dangerously south on the M1 near Burleigh when it stopped suddenly in front of a vehicle.
It will be further alleged that a girl and a man armed with a sharp implement exited the Falcon before threatening drivers and attempting to steal two different vehicles.
After their unsuccessful attempts, the pair continued south on the M1 before allegedly confronting another driver of a vehicle near the Palm Beach exit.
The pair allegedly forced a 67-year-old woman out of her black 2017 Mazda CX-3 hatchback before taking off in
Update: Armed robbery, Maroochydore
Investigators from the Sunshine Coast Property Crime Task Force have charged two people following an armed robbery at Maroochydore on Sunday, August 11.
A 17-year-old boy was charged with one count each of armed robbery, unauthorised use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, evading police, possession of a dangerous drug and other drug related offences, as well as three counts of stealing.
An 18-year-old woman was charged with one count each of robbery, unauthorised use of a motor vehicle and evading police. She was also charged with two counts of stealing.
Another 13-year-old girl is in custody and is assisting police as they conduct further investigations.
The group allegedly flagged down a delivery driver on Primary School Court before producing a knife and demanding that the driver exit the vehicle. They then left the scene in the stolen vehicle.
The vehicle allegedly failed to stop when police attempted to
House fire, Lakes Creek
Detectives are investigating after human remains were located following a suspicious house fire in Lakes Creek this morning.
Emergency services were called to the address on Hill Street at around 2:30am following reports of a home on fire.
After the fire was brought under control emergency services located human remains inside the house.
Police have yet to confirm the identity or gender of the person.
A crime scene has been declared with fire investigators and forensic officers expected to attend the scene today.
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: QP1901574652
Sexual assault charges, Cairns
Police have charged a man following investigations into the alleged sexual assault of a woman in the Cairns CBD on Tuesday, August 13.
A woman was walking into a Grafton Street property just after 2.30am when she was approached by a man who allegedly removed his shorts before grabbing the woman and attempting to remove her clothing.
The woman yelled for assistance, causing several members of the public to come to her aid as the man fled the scene.
The 36-year-old woman was not physically injured as a result of the incident.
Police attended and spoke with the woman and commenced investigations.
Officers patrolling the CBD just after 10am yesterday located a man near the intersection of McLeod and Shields Street.
A 24-year-old Portsmith was taken into custody and subsequently charged with one count each of attempted rape and indecent assault.
He is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court later this morning.
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Robbery charges, Shailer Park
Police have charged two teenage girls with robbery in company after an incident in a shopping centre car park off the Pacific Highway in Shailer Park overnight.
It will be alleged at about 9pm a 37-year-old woman from Waterford West was approached by two teenage girls in the carpark demanding her to hand over her mobile.
The woman refused and was struck over the head with an object a number of times before the teenage girls took her mobile and handbag and left the area.
Police attended and with the assistance of a police dog located the two 14-year-old girls on Warnambul Road, Shailer Park.
The woman received minor injuries as a result of the incident.
Two 14-year-old girls, one from Red Hill and the other from Meridan Plains have been charged with one count each of robbery in company and stealing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information