Police have charged a man following the investigation of a fatal traffic crash at Windsor on the night of May 18.
It will be alleged shortly before midnight a black BMW SUV was travelling northbound on Lutwyche Road when it collided with a moped heading north that was being ridden by a 32-year-old man from East Brisbane.
The BMW then veered into the southbound lanes and collided with a Subaru sedan driven by a 23-year-old Acacia Ridge man before also colliding with a Jeep.
The BMW came to rest on its roof in the southbound lanes.
The man on the moped and the driver of the Subaru both died at the scene.
Today a 37-year-old Burpengary man has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and one of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm (excessive speed and fail to remain scene).
He will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today, May 23.
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Two charged with stealing campervan, Woodford
Police have charged two people after they stole a vehicle from Kilcoy and drove to Brisbane yesterday.
It will be alleged on May 14 at 8pm a man and a woman attended a park on Cruice Park at Woodford. They threatened two people with a screwdriver demanding their campervan. The man and woman left in the stolen campervan.
Around 6pm police observed the campervan in Caboolture yesterday and tasked Polair to track the vehicle.
Around 6.30pm the vehicle stopped on Summerfield Drive at Caboolture and the female passenger got out of the campervan before leaving in a utility driven by another woman.
The campervan continued south on the Bruce Highway before exiting onto the Gateway Motorway where tyre deflation device was successfully deployed near the Wyampa Road overpass. The male driver fled from the van on foot but was taken into custody nearby at around 7pm.
Polair tracked the utility to a Brisbane airport carpark
QPS support LGBTIQ+ community to stand up to domestic and family violence
Senior Constable Ben Bjarnesen delivered the keynote address at this years Pride in Law breakfast
The Queensland Government has re-asserted its commitment to ending domestic and family violence in the LGBTIQ+ community today.
Speaking at the Pride in Law breakfast event today, Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Di Farmer said heightening awareness in the community of intimate partner violence was crucial to removing the stigma that existed around reporting and seeking help.
“The work that Pride in Law does to support and advocate for LGBTIQ people affected by domestic and family violence is incredibly important”, she said.
“Domestic and family violence affects all genders and all communities, but it isn’t always recognised in LGBTIQ+ relationships.
“There are features of domestic and family violence that are unique to these relationships – for example, a perpetrator may threaten to ‘out’ their partner to family, friends, or coworkers, or may deliberately use the wrong
Robbery, Ipswich Motorway, Wacol
Detectives are searching for a man who assaulted another man on the Ipswich Motorway yesterday morning.
Around 7am a 34-year-old man from Yamanto was travelling inbound after the Progress Road overpass in a white Nissan Navara and has noticed a car following behind and driving aggressively.
The man has pulled over and the two drivers have confronted each other.
A verbal confrontation quickly escalated with the driver of the second vehicle which is described as a red Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
The driver of the second vehicle has struck the 34-year-old man twice in the face, resulting in bruising and swelling.
He has then continued to assault the man before removing the 34-year-old man’s keys from the ignition and has left the scene in his own vehicle, travelling inbound along the Ipswich Motorway.
Detectives are appealing for anyone that may have seen this incident or has dashcam footage to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink
Update: Break & enter, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and arson, Molendinar
Police have charged two men following investigations into a fire at a Molendinar car-yard on Saturday, May 4.
It will be alleged around 1.00am, two men forced entry to a car-yard on Industrial Avenue, used by a tow-company to secure damaged vehicles retrieved from traffic accidents.
Police will further allege the men unlawfully entered several vehicles, before a fire destroyed three vehicles and the men fled the scene on foot.
Firefighters attended and extinguished the blaze. All three vehicles were destroyed.
An 18-year-old Cornubia man and an 18-year-old Molendinar man have both been charged with enter premises with intent and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
They are due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on May 31 and May 28 respectively.
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
Appeal for assistance – West End, Townsville
Townsville detectives are investigating after two men attempted to steal a teenager’s vehicle at West End earlier this morning, with one of them trying to drag her from the utility.
The 19-year-old Townsville woman was proceeding slowly through the intersection of Percy and Crauford streets, West End at around 3.20am when two men approached her vehicle.
One of the men attempted to open the locked passenger door but was unable to gain entry.
The second man managed to open the driver’s door and tried to pull the woman out of the vehicle but was unable to due to her seatbelt.
The man struggled with the woman before she managed to drive-off in her 2002 blue Holden Commodore utility.
The two men were last at the intersection.
Detectives have also released a comfit image of a man who may be able to assist them with their investigations.
One of the men is described as Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Update 2: Appeal for witnesses / dashcam vision: Fatal traffic crash, Windsor
Investigators have released vision of a black BMW SUV involved in a fatal traffic crash at Windsor on the weekend as they continue to appeal for information.
The vehicle is captured on CCTV travelling on Makerston Street towards Roma Street in Brisbane City around 11.51pm.
A short time later the black 2007 BMW SUV was travelling northbound on Lutwyche Road when it collided with a moped travelling north being ridden by a 32-year-old man from East Brisbane.
The BMW then veered into the southbound lanes and collided with a Subaru sedan driven by a 23-year-old Acacia Ridge man before also colliding with a Jeep.
The man on the moped and the driver of the Subaru both died at the scene.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam vision, in particular the movements of black BMW SUV, prior to the crash.
Two occupants from the BMW fled on foot and investigators would like to hear from anyone
Changing perspectives on property crime – vehicle security
Most car thefts, and theft from cars, are opportunistic in nature however, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of having your car stolen or broken into.
What you can do:
Park in well-lit and highly visibly areas whenever possible, utilising off street and secured parking.
When parking in a garage, ensure both the garage and vehicle are locked and the garage door remotes are secured.
Avoid marking your keys with personal or vehicle details including name, phone number or registration details.
Consider installing a car alarm or steering wheel lock to help protect your vehicle.
Use lockable devices to help keep your vehicle secure including lockable fuel caps, wheel nuts, spare tyre covers and roof racks.
Consider installing a remote engine immobiliser which meets Australian Standards.
Consider installing a GPS tracker to your vehicle.
Queensland Police Service encourages the use of anti-theft screws on number plates, to deter thieves. By using anti-theft screws, you can
Update – Wounding, Fortitude Valley
Detectives have arrested a man following investigations into the alleged stabbing of another man in Fortitude Valley earlier this month.
It will be alleged around 8.50pm on Sunday, May 12, a 38-year-old man was standing on Ann Street at the intersection with Commercial Road when he was approached by the man.
After a short conversation it will be further alleged the man stabbed the victim in the face and chest before running away.
A 27-year-old Zillmere man has been charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
The victim has since been discharged from hospital.
Investigators would like to thank the community for their assistance in this matter.
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,
Multiple cars stolen, Marcoola
Police are urging the public to be on the lookout for five vehicles stolen when thieves broke into a rental car business on the Sunshine Coast this week.
Sometime between 7.45pm on Monday May 20 and 6.00am Tuesday May 21, unknown people forced entry into the premises located on Friendship Avenue at Marcoola.
The thieves then broke into an office and stole multiple sets of car keys from a safe.
After breaking a gate at the business they escaped in five rental vehicles, two 2017 blue Audi Q7s (with Qld registration 050XQJ and 057XQJ), a 2017 silver Audi Q7 (058XQJ), a 2017 white Audi Q7 (059XQJ) and a 2016 red Toyota Corolla hatchback (874XFI).
One of the blue Audis was seen on the Gateway Motorway at Nudgee around 5am on May 21 while the white Audi is believed to have been travelling through Buddina at 12.45am.
Anyone who may have seen any of the vehicles