Police are appealing for public assistance following a pedestrian incident earlier today in Earlville.
At 4pm, an eight-year-old boy was crossing De Jarlais Street when he was struck by a vehicle.
The boy suffered a possible broken leg during the incident.
The vehicle did not remain at the scene and officers are appealing for the driver of the vehicle, which is described as a small yellow car, to come forward.
The car was travelling southbound on De Jarlis street at the time.
Additionally, police are appealing to anyone who may CCTV of the area, dashcam footage or who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.
Investigations into the matter are continuing.
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
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Drug charges, Blackwater
Police have charged a 30-year-old man after allegedly uncovering a large quantity of dangerous drugs during the search of a property at Blackwater today.
Detectives from the Blackwater CIB, with the assistance of detectives from Woorabinda and Emerald executed a search warrant at a Quandong address after receiving information of drugs being transported into the area.
It will be alleged a quantity of cocaine, MDMA, steroids, prescription medication, drug paraphernalia and a sum of cash was located at the residence.
A 30-year-old Blackwater man was charged with 25 offences including 15 counts of possessing dangerous drugs, six counts of unlawful possession of prescription medication and one count each of supplying a dangerous drug, possessing relevant substances and possessing tainted property.
He is due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court on June 27.
Detectives will continue to target anyone in possession of dangerous drugs or anyone who seeks to bring them into the Blackwater community.
Police
Break and enter appeal, Chinchilla
Investigators have released CCTV footage as part of an appeal for information into the break-in of a store at a Chinchilla shopping centre yesterday.
Around 12.30am a group of five people forced their way into the Middle Street store, removing entertainment and electrical items before leaving the store the way they came in.
There was significant damage caused to the store and police are appealing for public assistance.
Anyone with information in relation to the identity of those involved is asked to contact police.
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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: QP1901222255
Man injured, St Lawrence
Police continue to investigate how a man sustained critical injuries in St Lawrence yesterday and are appealing for public assistance.
Around 3.40pm on Tuesday, June 26 a 38-year-old Cannonvale man was located on the side of the road in Railway Parade near a large fig tree.
He was unconscious with severe head and facial injuries and subsequently transported to hospital.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed how the man was injured or has any information which could assist with this investigation to contact them (details below).
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: QP1901228018
Launch of Operation Cold Snap
Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP joined Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating at the Roma Street Fire Station today for the official launch of the school holiday road safety campaign, Operation Cold Snap.
Between June 29, and July 19, the QPS will coordinate a state-wide traffic policing operation designed to improve road safety and reduce the number of fatal or serious injury traffic crashes.
This operation coincides with the June/July school holidays and a period in which there is an increase in vehicles using Queensland roads.
The operation will include strategies such as a highly visible police presence on Queensland roads and roadside drug and alcohol testing for police to detect offences and enforce the road rules.
Assistant Commissioner Keating said Operation Cold Snap would reinforce the fatal five factors:
Speeding;
Drink/drug driving;
Seat belts;
Fatigue; and
Distraction.
“Drivers who fail to comply with traffic laws and regulations place road users across Queensland at
Update: more charged with racing fraud
Police arrested and charged a further two men with fraud last night following a 14-month long investigation by officers from the QPS Queensland Racing Crime Squad.
The charges are the result of Operation Quebec Creed, an investigation into suspected doping practices by a network of people involved in the thoroughbred racing industry.
A 49-year-old man from Forestdale has been arrested and charged with one count of aggravated fraud, and bailed to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 16, 2019.
A 41-year-old male from Lockyer Waters, has also been arrested with one count of aggravated fraud and bailed to appear at Gatton Magistrates Court on July 15, 2019.
It is alleged that both men enabled and facilitated the administration of unregistered horse supplements by a third party which resulted in dishonestly obtaining a financial benefit through thoroughbred race winnings.
These charges follow yesterday’s arrest of a 28-year-old Toowoomba man.
If you have information for police, contact
Common assault, Kallangur
Police have charged a 27-year-old man in relation to an alleged assault incident at Kallangur on July 1, 2018.
Police will allege at about 3.40am, a 46-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman were cycling along Anzac Avenue when a dark coloured SUV drove past them. They heard a noise coming from vehicle and were hit with several pellets to their bodies and face area.
A few minutes later a 44-year-old man and a 48-year-old man were also cycling along Anzac Avenue when they saw a dark coloured SUV drive past them. At the same time they heard a noise coming from the vehicle but did not get hit with any projectiles.
A short time later all four, along with a 51-year-old man, were at the corner of Dohles Rock Road and Anzac Avenue when a dark coloured SUV drove past them and a series of pellets hit the cyclists again.
Police conducted a number
My story: Plain Clothes Senior Constable Christopher Cronin, Mount Isa Criminal Investigation Branch
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As kids we play the game “cops and robbers”, but very few people get to live the game in reality.
For Plain Clothes Senior Constable (PCSC) Christopher Cronin from the Mount Isa Criminal Investigation Branch, that’s exactly what he does.
“I joined the police in 2010 as a general duties police officer. It took me three years to get a position as an investigator in the Criminal Investigation Branch.”
“It’s something that took a lot of work and I dedicated a lot of hours to. It wasn’t just something that fell into my lap.”
Positioned in Mount Isa, which is a part of the Northern Region, PCSC Cronin is passionate about improving crime rates for the local community.
“One of the things that I look forward to in Mount Isa is obviously helping people.
“An important part of my role is removing narcotics and illicit substances off the street.
“Seizing and removing even the smallest
Update: Unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, evade and assault Police – Labrador
Police have charged a man, after a stolen vehicle was allegedly driven in a dangerous manner, before evading police, at Labrador last night.
A 25-year-old Yamba man has now been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, evasion, disqualified driving, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing drug utensils and burglary.
He is scheduled to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow, Tuesday June 18.
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 volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1901168312
Search for escapee, Bundaberg – Change of time – 1:30pm.
Acting Inspector Michael MaGarry will speak with the media in relation to 39-year-old Viva Dodd who escaped from police custody on Friday.
Time: 1:30pm
Date: today (17 June)
Location: Bundaberg Police station
Speaker: Michael MaGarry, Acting Patrol Group Inspector, Bundaberg Patrol Group.
Police Media will not be in a position to live-stream this conference.