Police are investigating an incident that occurred in Rockville shortly after 1 pm yesterday.
A 29-year-old Glenvale woman was walking on North Street between the intersections with Barah Street and Holberton St.
The woman was passed by a grey coloured sedan and saw a dark coloured barrel through the front passenger window, she felt a sharp pain on her stomach and heard the sound of a weapon firing several times before the car continued in a westerly direction along North street.
Toowoomba detectives executed a search warrant at an Arrowfield Street address and located a grey sedan and three gel blaster guns.
A 35-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman are assisting police with their inquiries.
Police are asking people who were in the area to check their dash-cam and CCTV footage for any suspicious activity and to contact police with relevant information.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information
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Armed robbery, Rocklea
Detectives have released vision of a utility after a man was robbed at gun point in Rocklea yesterday, Tuesday, May 14.
The 27-year-old Slacks Creek man was walking on Randolph Street at 7.10am when a man approached him and held a black hand gun to his chest demanding his wallet.
The offender stole the man’s wallet and fled in a white Ford Ranger driven by someone else (see attached images and vision).
The vehicle was last seen travelling westbound on the Ipswich Motorway.
Police believe the vehicle may have had false plates attached and are appealing for anyone who was in the area or travelling on the Ipswich Motorway between 7am and 7.30am on May 14 with relevant dashcam vision to contact police.
The man is described as in his 50’s wearing a baseball cap and dark coloured jacket.
Investigations are continuing.
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Update 3: Suspicious death, Surfers Paradise
Police have charged a 26-year-old man over the alleged murder of a 38-year-old man at Surfers Paradise on Friday, May 10.
Around 5.15pm, officers attended an address on Markwell Avenue after emergency services located a man deceased in a home.
It will be alleged that the man was assaulted and sustained significant injuries which caused his death.
Following a public appeal on Sunday May 12, police received information that lead to the arrest of a 26-year-old Surfers Paradise man at Coffs Harbour.
Yesterday (Monday, May 11), a Coffs Harbour court ordered the extradition of the 26-year-old man from New South Wales to Queensland and he was driven back to the Gold Coast by Queensland Detectives this afternoon.
A 26-year-old Surfers Paradise man has now been charged with one count of murder.
He is scheduled to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court on Wednesday, May 15.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or
Law week: Today’s leadership builds tomorrow’s strength
Joining the QPS at 18, Superintendent Virginia Nelson never imagined her career would take her where it has today.
Superintendent Nelson believes mentoring is the key to building leadership.
Since the day she joined, Superintendent Nelson has served across Queensland performing a variety of different roles but her ultimate passion lies in developing the leadership of her officers to serve the community the best they possibly can.
Superintendent Nelson’s journey however, started where every officer’s journey starts – performing general duties and serving Queensland communities.
“I began my career in Maryborough and since then I’ve served throughout the Central Region, in Brisbane and in specialist areas such as the Operational Support and State Crime Commands,” Superintendent Nelson said.
Superintendent Nelson said she had been fortunate with the opportunities she has had throughout her career, but it has also taken courage to take advantage of the opportunities.
“Something I will always remember is being the Police Commander
Drug operation charges, Brisbane
Police have charged 24 people with 62 charges in the wake of a 12-month operation into a criminal organisation operating in the suburbs of Brisbane.
A total of 6 people were charged with Trafficking Dangerous Drugs.
During Operation Quebec Viper detectives from North Brisbane CIB successfully used a number of covert strategies alongside traditional investigative techniques were used to progress the investigation.
Police will allege the drug trafficking syndicate, which dealt in various drugs such as Heroin and illegal pharmaceutical drugs, has been successfully dismantled.
A 46-year-old Boondall woman and a 72-year-old Stafford woman have each been charged with drug trafficking.
The 72-year-old woman appeared in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court yesterday, and was granted bail.
The 46-yar-old woman appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
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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
Wounding, Fortitude Valley
Police have released vision of a man after he stabbed a man in Fortitude Valley on Sunday night.
At 10.52pm a 38-year-old man was standing on Ann Street at the intersection with Commercial Road when he was approached by a man he did not know.
A short conversation has occurred, and the man has stabbed the 38-year-old man a number of times in the face and chest.
The man ran away on Ann Street.
The 38-year-old man was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with major lacerations to the face and chest.
The man is described at in his mid-twenties, tanned complexion, solid build with short dark hair. He was wearing glasses, black shorts, a blue coloured jacket and black runners.
Police are seeking any information that may identify the man responsible.
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Update 2: Break and enter charges, Charters Towers
Two men have been charged in relation to a ram raid in Charters Towers last Thursday in which a motorbike was stolen.
It will be alleged, around 1.10am on May 9, a person on a quad bike rammed the front door of a Mary Street business. A second person entered the store and stole a 2018 Yamaha YZ450 motorbike.
An 18-year old man and a 22-year-old man, both from Charters Towers, have been charged with entering a premises to commit an indictable offence, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, wilful damage, stealing and two counts of evading police.
Both men will appear in Charters Towers Magistrates Court on June 3.
Road closures for the 2019 Blues on Broadbeach music festival, Broadbeach
Gold Coast police would like to remind motorists of upcoming road closures due to the 2019 Blues on Broadbeach music festival.
The event will be held over four days, from Thursday May 16 to Sunday May 19, with more than 170,000 spectators expected to attend this year’s event.
Police have been working with event organisers and stakeholders to ensure the music festival is conducted safely and with minimum disruption to traffic.
Motorists are advised that travelling anywhere near the Broadbeach CBD during this event may results in delays due to the diversions that will be in place.
Major Events Group Inspector Mat Rosevear said police will be present during the four-day event.
“Officers will be out and about to ensure everyone is having a safe and enjoyable time and that there are only minimal disruptions to businesses and local residents.”
Police will also be monitoring and addressing any antisocial behaviour, particularly in regard to liquor offences.
Arson attack, Mackay
Police are requesting assistance from members of the public to help identify those responsible for an attempted arson attack on a 47-year-old woman’s car today.
The incident happened on Gordon Street, between 9pm Sunday, and 8.30am today.
A singed plastic bag was located in the fuel tank.
Anyone who has CCTV footage or dash cam footage of the area at the time of the incident is asked 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: QP1900927878
Update: Break and enter, Charters Towers
Police have recovered a stolen motorbike at the centre of a ram raid which occurred at Charters Towers last Thursday.
Following information provided by members of the community, Detectives from Charters Towers executed a search warrant this afternoon at a Millchester residence where they located the motorbike as well as a quad bike allegedly used in the offence.
Around 1.10am on May a man on a quad bike rammed the front door of a Mary Street business while a second person went inside and stole the 2018 Yamaha YZ450.
Both vehicles were spotted by police on Saturday, May 11, around 2.30am on Millchester Road however, when the riders saw officers, they fled along a dirt track.
Police are now searching for two men aged between 18 and 26 who may be able to assist with inquiries.
Anyone with further information is urged to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444