A teenage boy and 20-year-old man have been charged after an alleged stolen vehicle was driven at high speed from Graceville to Murrumba Downs last night (May 31)
It will be alleged around 9.10pm a red Toyota Aurion sedan which had been reported stolen from an address in Twin Waters on May 29 was observed by police at an Oxley Road service station.
Two police vehicles attempted to intercept the stolen vehicle before the driver accelerated and struck a petrol bowser, driving off at high speed.
PolAir continued to track the vehicle before a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed at Bald Hills.
Police followed the car before the occupants fled on foot at Murrumba Downs where they were taken into custody shortly after without incident.
A 20-year-old Cherbourg man has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving whilst disqualified, burglary and
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Fatal traffic crash, Emu Creek
Police are investigating a single vehicle fatal traffic crash which occurred 19km north of Crows Nest this afternoon.
Initial investigations indicate around 4pm a Mitsubishi Pajero was travelling south on the New England Highway when the driver lost control and the vehicle rolled multiple times.
A 20-year-old Maryborough woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A 46-year-old woman and a 67-year-old man, both from Maryborough, were transported to hospital in a stable condition. A five-month-old baby boy was transported to hospital as a precaution.
Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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: QP1901055279
New police and emergency services complex opens at Howard
The Honourable Mark Ryan, Commissioner Ian Stewart and QPS officers at the new Howard Police Station and Fire and Emergency Services Complex
A new $8.6 million combined police and fire station was today officially opened in the Wide Bay-Burnett region, creating an emergency services hub and underscoring the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to keeping Queenslanders safe.
The centre was officially handed over to the community of Howard by Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders, Police and Corrective Services Minister Mark Ryan, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford, Police Commissioner Ian Stewart and Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Katarina Carroll.
Commissioner Stewart said the new police station was both a continuation of the history of service the QPS had offered the community since the early 1880s, and a positive step into the future as a world-class complex.
“I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the work our police officers do here in Howard to
Cannabis growhouses located as police close gang focused operation
Three cannabis growhouses and $1.9m worth of drugs have been located as police close Operation Papa Cider with multiple search warrants across the Gold Coast.
Over the past two days, police from State Crime Command’s State Drug Squad executed ten search warrants across residential premises and storage facilities targeting a crime gang trafficking cannabis across southeast Queensland.
Detectives have charged five people on 109 charges and seized 594 cannabis plants with a value of $1,485,000. Police also seized 64kg of dried cannabis valued at $426,383.
As part of the operation, police yesterday searched a Pacific Pines address and located a quantity of chemicals believed to be used in the production of cannabis.
The search of a Surfers Paradise unit resulted in the location of two people believed to be involved in the trafficking of the drugs, along with a large quantity of cash. A search of a vehicle at the premises resulted in the
Public appeal: Serious crash, Southport
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed a serious traffic crash at Southport yesterday morning, to come forward.
Preliminary information indicates that at around 9am, a 90-year-old man was attempting to exit a secure garage on Lather Street, when he lost control of his vehicle and accelerated through the closed garage door and across the street, clipping a parked vehicle on the opposite side of the road, before colliding with an electricity pole.
The man sustained lacerations to his head and knee and was suffering chest pains when he was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious but stable condition. Sadly, he passed away this morning.
Forensic Crash Unit investigators are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed – or has dash-camera vision – of this crash to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs
Help us name the T Litter
Queenslanders will have the opportunity to name six soon to be crime-fighting canines in a Queensland-wide name search launched today.
Police Minister Mark Ryan announced the search and said the puppies formed the T Litter, made up of four boys and two girls.
These puppies belong to the T Litter and so their names must start with the letter T. We’re asking you to get creative and put forward your best name suggestions.
Entries to this naming competition open today and run until Friday, June 21, giving Queenslanders three weeks to get their best suggestions in.
When the pups are six weeks old, Queenslanders will then be able to vote on their favourite short-listed names, before the litter are bestowed with their names at eight weeks old.
Submit your entry by using the form below.
You can also submit your entry by clicking this link.
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Trespassing incident footage release, Millmerran
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Police from the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) are continuing investigations into the identification of those involved in trespassing incidents at agricultural locations earlier this year.
On March 23, 2019, a number of people allegedly unlawfully entered a feedlot on Bostock Road, Millmerran.
With the release of this vision from March 23, investigating officers are appealing for those involved, shown in this video, to come forward.
“If you are in this vision, you are encouraged to contact police,” Detective Inspector Troy Pukallus of the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) said.
“This is your one opportunity to do it at your own volition, before we come knocking on your door.”
Police remind members of the public of the seriousness of trespassing and discourage those who may be thinking of trying something similar.
“Unauthorised entry by animal activists to places where animals are kept in Queensland occurs without regard for animal welfare, biosecurity, food
PSPA revoked, Cairns
Police have revoked an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to a ruptured gas line in Posrtsmith, Cairns,
The declaration was revoked at 11.42am after emergency services were able to isolate and contain the leak.
The PSPA was invoked at 8.53 and encompassed the area surrounding Draper and Kenny Streets, including Owen Close, Plath Close, Bunda and Spence Streets.
These roads are now open.
Armed robbery, Sarina
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Sarina yesterday evening (May 30).
At around 6.00pm, a teenage boy entered a service station on Range Road and produced a knife demanding cash and cigarettes from a 19-year-old male employee.
The teenage boy fled the service station on foot to a waiting car with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.
The teenager is described as thin build, approximately 150 to 152cm tall, wearing a dark jumper and dark hat, with reddish/pink shorts and slides. He had a red bandana covering his face.
No one was injured and Sarina Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating.
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: QP1901049133
PSPA declared, Cairns
Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to a ruptured gas line in Portsmith, Cairns.
A declaration was made at 8.53am and emergency service crews are currently stabilising the area around the leak.
The PSPA encompasses the area surrounding Draper and Kenny Streets, including Owen Close, Plath Close, Bunda Street and Spence Street which are all closed.
Gas users in the Cairns CBD and surrounds may experience a loss of supply within the next 15 minutes as gas lines are closed in order to maintain the safety of emergency crews.
It is not known at this stage how long the gas supplies will be shut down.
Motorists are advised that road closures associated with the incident will remain in place until further notice.
Mulgrave Road will be the preferred route for traffic inbound and outbound via the southern corridor.