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A Senior Constable from Central Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer is the subject of an investigation into allegations of unprofessional conduct and unauthorised access of confidential information. Further, the officer has been issued a Notice to Appear for Computer Hacking and Misuse and will appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court on 28 September 2020.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.  This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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Investigators from the Financial and Cyber Crime Group are reminding the community to stay vigilant to online romance scams, following a rise in complaints involving cryptocurrency-related fraud that start on online dating platforms.
Investigators have received over 70 complaints from victims over the last six months, with some Queensland victims losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Investment scams using online dating and cryptocurrency as hooks reflect how criminals, who are often part of organised crime groups based overseas, are adapting old scams to new technologies to target people worldwide.
The rise in online cryptocurrency scams was recently reported by the Australian Security and Investment Commission (ASIC) after they saw a 20 per cent increase in reported cryptocurrency scams from March to May 2020 compared to the same period last year.
In these scams, fraudsters typically create fake online profiles on dating sites or social media platforms to target potential victims. The scammer may mention

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A 29-year-old man will face court today charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing a shot at a man in Rockhampton in May.
Information led detectives to an Oxley motel where the man was arrested just before midnight last night.
He is due to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court today.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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A motorcyclist who sustained serious head injuries in a traffic crash in Narangba last month has passed away from his injuries.
Investigations indicate that around 9.40am on Sunday, August 30, a Honda CBR900 motorcycle travelling southbound on the Bruce Highway has attempted to pass through the intersection of the Boundary Road overpass when it has travelled through a red light and collided with a black Honda wagon.
Emergency services provided first aid to the driver and he was transported to the Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition.
The 50-year-old man, who was driving the motorcycle, died of his injuries today.
The matter remains under police investigation.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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A man has died after a three-vehicle traffic crash in Warwick this afternoon.
Preliminary inquiries indicate around 3.55pm a Ford Falcon utility vehicle has travelled through the intersection of Myall Avenue and Wood Street and stuck a Porsche travelling along Wood Street.
As a result of the collision the Porsche has overturned and struck a Commodore sedan, travelling west of Wood Street.
Sadly, the 76-year-old driver of the Porsche has died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The 77-year-old passenger of the vehicle was seriously injured and was airlifted to Brisbane for further treatment.
The driver of the commodore received first aid at the scene.
The 21-year-old driver of the utility vehicle has been hospitalised and is assisting police with their inquiries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime

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Police have charged a man travelling from Victoria for allegedly providing false information on his Queensland border declaration following investigations into a border breach last month.
On August 31, police will allege the 48-year-old Queensland man travelled from Victoria (Tullamarine Airport) to Brisbane Airport providing false information on his Queensland border declaration.
Upon arrival at the Brisbane Airport, the man was immediately placed into hotel quarantine, as per current border restrictions for Queensland residents returning home within 14 days of being in a COVID-19 hotspot.
Investigations have revealed as well as failing to comply with the COVID-19 Border Direction, the man allegedly breached quarantine in Victoria.
He was arrested last night after completing mandatory hotel quarantine.
The man has been charged with one count of providing false or misleading documents – Section 364 of the Public Health Act (maximum penalty – 100 penalty units or $13,345) is due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on

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Police have charged a 29-year-old man following the alleged unlawful use of a motor vehicle and discharging a firearm in Shailer Park.
Around 9pm on September 12, police attempted to intercept a stolen vehicle in the Beenleigh area. The driver allegedly failed to stop.
A short time later, police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device, but the driver sped away.
On Plantain Road, Shailer Park it is alleged while driving towards police the driver shot at police.
Minutes later, the vehicle was located abandoned on Thistlerow Street.
Police located the man on the roof of a house, and he was taken into custody.
A 29-year-old man from Mount Warren Park has been charged with one count each of driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence (repeat offender), receiving tainted property, evasion offence, unlawful use of motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a vehicle with prior conviction, acts intended to resist/prevent lawful arrest/detention, dangerous conduct with

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Police have charged a 31-year-old man after a 21-year-old man fell in Surfers Paradise overnight.
Around 7.15pm police were called to a disturbance at a premises on Cavill Avenue involving the injured man and three other males aged 15, 31 and 26-years-old.
All of the men are known to each other.
During the altercation the 21-year-old man was allegedly being assaulted when he ran from the males and attempted to flee over a balcony, onto an awning, when he fell.
The man was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital with rib and back injuries.
Investigations are ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2001928703 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Police have charged three males following an armed robbery in Upper Mount Gravatt on September 12.
Around midnight on Saturday, police will allege three males wearing balaclavas entered a sports club on Klumpp Road and Logan Road, one was armed with a rifle.
They allegedly threatened a female employee and stole a large sum of cash.
They fled in a black Holden Astra which was monitored by police until the vehicle was intercepted using a tyre deflation device on Main Street, Narangba.
They abandoned the vehicle and were all arrested a short time later.
Two males aged 16 and 17 have been charged with armed robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon.
An 18-year-old man from Teneriffe has been charged with armed robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
He is due to appear in Redcliffe Magistrates court today (September 14).

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Police have released vision to help identify a man they wish to speak to in relation to the attempted theft of two motorcycles in Fortitude Valley on August 17.
Around 11.10pm at a Water Street apartment complex, a man gained access to the underground gated parking garage and attempted to steal two motorcycles and then stole a blue BMX bicycle.
Detectives wish to speak to the man in the vision and are seeking public assistance to help identify him.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day or call 1800 333 000.

Quote this reference number: QP2001732473 within the online

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