Homicide detectives will today launch a fresh public appeal into the tragic murder of three young friends holidaying in Mount Isa in 1978.
On October 2, 1978, 23-year-old Karen Edwards, 31-year-old Tim Thomson and 21-year-old Gordon Twaddle left Alice Springs with their dog, ‘Tristie’, for a motorcycle trip to Mount Isa.
They had planned to travel down the east coast of Australia to join family in Melbourne for Christmas.
However, on October 24, 1978 the trio were located deceased with gunshot wounds in bushland at Spear Creek,12km north of Mount Isa.
Investigators from the Cold Case Investigation Team, with the assistance of Mount Isa Criminal Investigation Branch, commenced a full review into the unsolved 40-year-old homicide investigation last year.
Detective Senior Sergeant Tara Kentwell of the Cold Case Investigation Team said investigators were confident the renewed focus could lead to a breakthrough in the case.
“Despite 40 years passing, we remain committed to solving this case,
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Serious crash, Buccan
Police are investigating a serious, two vehicle crash which occurred at Buccan this afternoon.
Just after 3pm, a vehicle travelling south on Hein Road towards Stegemann Road and a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction towards Buccan Road collided.
The 31-year-old male driver of the vehicle travelling south was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.
The 29-year-old driver of the second vehicle received non-life-threatening injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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Quote this reference number: QP1900577766
Two new state of the art vessels commissioned for Water Police
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The Minister for Police and Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, the Member for Lytton, Joan Pease, and Commissioner Ian Stewart today attended the naming ceremony for two new Water Police vessels.
Minister Ryan said the new vessels illustrate the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment meet the community’s expectations and deliver cutting edge technology.
“These new vessels improve the present and future operational capabilities of the Queensland Water Police.
“The naming of the vessels after Sergeant Dan Stiller and Constable Casey Blain is a fitting commemoration for these officers,” Minister Ryan said.
The Member for Lytton welcomed the new vessels as an important boost for people in the community.
“These vessels are a commitment of the State Government to ensure our police service continues to be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to ensure they are as effective and efficient as they can possibly be to keep the community safe,” Ms Pease said.
Commissioner Stewart said the
76 new officers sworn into Service at Oxley graduation
The recruits as they become First Year Constables
Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Stewart today welcomed 76 new police officers to the Queensland Police Service (QPS), in an induction ceremony held at the QPS Academy, Oxley campus.
Graduating as First Year Constables (FYC), the new officers have completed 25 weeks of intensive training, preparing them for their new roles serving the community.
The recruit training program provides recruits with a high-quality foundation, so they can deliver an excellent level of service to the community and ensure their policing skills have developed to a level necessary for operational policing as First Year Constables under supervision.
Commissioner Stewart congratulated the FYCs on their graduation and announced they would commence their careers in the Brisbane, South Eastern, Central, Northern and Southern regions.
Of the 76 new police officers, 19 FYCs have been allocated to the Brisbane Region, 17
Update: Two arrested in Armed Robbery, Deeragun
Police have arrested two boys in relation to a robbery of a Townsville convenience store Monday March 18.
A 15-year-old and 17-year-old have been charged with armed robbery.
At around 9.40 pm the men entered the business on Deeragun Road in Deeragun and pointed a firearm at a 26-year-old male and 17-year-old female employee, demanding money.
The two men then jumped the counter and took cigarettes and cash before fleeing the scene, possibly in a white vehicle.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24 hrs 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.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Brisbane Region LGBTI Liaison Officers now available 24/7
LGBTI Liasion officers now available 24/7
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Liaison Officers from the Brisbane Region have today launched a new service allowing members of the community the ability to contact them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is committed to ensuring policing services are accessible to all members of the community.
Police work closely with LGBTI communities to develop partnerships, awareness and understanding of impacting issues.
The LGBTI Liaison Officer Program provides a professional, non-discriminatory, accessible policing service to members of the LGBTI communities. This is achieved by:
Developing an awareness and understanding of LGBTI communities;
Developing partnerships with LGBTI communities;
Ensuring equality, accountability and professionalism in our contact with LGBTI communities; and
Improving service delivery to LGBTI communities.
As part of the LGBTI Liaison Program, a number of police personnel are dedicated LGBTI liaison officers.
These officers are located throughout the State and undertake the role in addition
Lockhart River Police head to the skies to support isolated residents
Lockhart River Crew ready to head to the air for welfare checks in remote locations Photo by Sergeant Heemi
Tropical Cyclone Trevor has left Cape York and tracking across the Gulf of Carpenteria.
Police continue to work closely with local Mayors, their respective councils, QFES, SES, Ergon, Queensland Health, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Building and Asset Service, Department of Communities, Department of Environment and Science and Queensland Ambulance, to clean up and reconnect communities with services.
Officer in Charge of Lockhart River, Sergeant Liam Duffy and Senior Constable Lisa Hudson took to the skies this morning to reach isolated residents in the Portland Road community.
“Once we were in the air, we were in a position to see the destruction Trevor caused”, Sergeant Duffy said.
“Our isolated residents in were grateful for our visit we were able to give them a good will basic box of goodies to help out.”
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Armed Robbery, Deeragun
Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Miles will be available for comment today in relation to the arrest of two boys who allegedly commit an armed robbery on Monday, March 18.
Who: Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Miles
Where: Townsville Police Station
When: 1pm today, March 22
Police media will attempt to Live Stream this conference.
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.
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: QP1900549105
Steroid seizure arrest, Upper Coomera
Investigators from the Gold Coast Major and Organised Crime Squad (MOCS) seized a significant quantity of performance and image enhancing drugs yesterday.
A search warrant was executed at an Upper Coomera address and it will be alleged a significant quantity of steroids were located in various forms with an estimated value of $10,000.
A 40-year-old Upper Coomera man has been charged with possessing a dangerous drug, possessing a restricted drug, failure to dispose of a syringe, contravening an order about information necessary to access information stored electronically and stealing.
He is expected to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on April 26.
Gold Coast MOCS Detective Inspector Glen Donaldson said the use of steroids that have not been prescribed by a doctor not only poses a significant risk to your health, it is unlawful and can result in a criminal history for drug possession.
“Detectives from MOCS will continue to work with the Gold Coast
Drug arrests, Halifax and Ingham
Police have arrested four men and two women after a number of search warrants were executed on addresses in Halifax and Ingham this week, as a part of Operation Brownhorse.
It will be alleged during these searches officers located a quantity of dangerous drugs including cannabis and Methylamphetamine along with utensils used in the connection with smoking and possessing dangerous drugs.
All property located was seized by police at these locations.
The men, aged 19, 23, 45 and 61, were issue with Notices to Appear for possess dangerous drugs, possess aything used in the commission of a crime and possess utensils.
A 20-year-old woman was issued a Notice to Appear for possess dangerous drug, possess utensils and possess anything used in the commission of a crime.
Police also seized restricted items including part of a firearm, Electronic conductive Device and ammunition. A 41-year-old man is assisting with inquiries.
A 25-year-old woman was drug diverted for possession