Inala police investigating a crash at Inala yesterday afternoon which significantly damaged two vehicles and left the occupants injured are appealing for public assistance.
Around 2.30pm on Friday, January 11 two vehicles were travelling west along Inala Avenue, between Thrush Street and Corsair Avenue, when they collided.
One of the vehicles hit a curb before colliding with the other vehicle in the right lane. Both vehicles travelled into the centre median strip, striking two trees before they were both forced back onto the road way, where one of the vehicles came to a stop and the other vehicle spun around resting on its side.
The two occupants of one of the vehicles– an 18-year-old woman and the 19-year-old male driver- both from Collingwood Park sustained minor injuries.
The driver and sole occupant of the other vehicle, an 18-year-old man from Heathwood, also sustained minor injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the
Category: Latest Queensland Police News
Update 2: Fatal traffic crash, Beenleigh
CORRECTION – crash occurred in November.
Police have charged a man following a fatal traffic crash that occurred in Beenleigh in November last year.
Around 4.45am on November 27, a car that was travelling on Milne Street left the road and struck a 60-year-old woman.
The woman suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.
A 25-year-old Algester man has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.
He is due to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on January 14.
Police officer assaulted following traffic crash, Robina
Gold Coast police are investigating after a police officer was assaulted following a traffic crash that occurred in Robina last night.
Shortly after 8pm, a man was observed driving a ute at high speeds southbound on the Pacific Motorway at Robina near the roadworks site.
As the ute was passing through the roadworks site, it collided with two other vehicles before striking a barrier and coming to a stop.
The man then fled the ute and attempted to push a woman off her motorcycle that had stopped at the site.
A 47-year-old female police officer from the Forensic Crash Unit that was travelling on the motorway stopped at the scene and confronted the man.
The man and the police officer became involved in a struggle and the man then allegedly assaulted the police officer.
Four members of the public assisted the officer by holding the man down until more police crews arrived and took him into
Robbery with violence, Wavell Heights
Police are investigating a robbery with violence on Kuran Street and Thornton Street, Wavell Heights, on the evening of January 8.
Just before 8 pm a 36-year-old Chermside woman was running along a foot path between Kuran and Calga Streets when she was struck in the head from behind, rendering her unconscious.
When she awoke her shoes and belt had been stolen.
The victim received head injuries and was treated at the Prince Charles Hospital.
Police are seeking any witnesses, CCTV or dash-cam footage and anyone who was in that area at that time is urged to contact police.
Police investigations are continuing.
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: QP1900060097
Robbery with violence, Wavell Heights
Police are investigating a robbery with violence on Kuran Street and Thornton Street, Wavell Heights, on the evening of January 8.
Just before 8 pm a 36-year-old Chermside woman was running along a foot path between Kuran and Calga Streets when she was struck in the head from behind, rendering her unconscious.
When she awoke her shoes and belt had been stolen.
The victim received head injuries and was treated at the Prince Charles Hospital.
Police are seeking any witnesses, CCTV or dash-cam footage and anyone who was in that area at that time is urged to contact police.
Police investigations are continuing.
Update: Police appeal for witnesses – fatal traffic crash, Springfield Central
Police investigating a single vehicle fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on December 31 at Springfield Central are appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact police.
Around 6.45pm a motorcycle was travelling east on Sinnathamby Boulevard approaching University Drive when the rider has lost control and hit a tree in the centre median strip.
The rider, a 33-year-old Morayfield man, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he died a short time later.
Police are asking any member of the public or resident of the nearby area (including university residents) who may have witnessed the incident or with information relating to the incident to contact Policelink.
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
Manufacture of weapons arrest, Harristown
A man has been charged in relation to the alleged manufacture of weapons following a search of a Harristown home yesterday.
Around 8.45am, officers from the Darling Downs District Tactical Crime Squad executed a search warrant at a Stephen Street address.
A search of the property was conducted and there they located a shipping container with a large range of equipment inside.
Manufactured weapons components, tools used to manufacture weapon components (drill press, grinders and welders), weapon manufacturing instructions, weapon drawings, weapon templates, a computer with weapon manufacturing instructions, and a manufactured Category R submachine gun along with a mobile phone and a quantity of methylamphetamine and smoking utensils.
A 52-year-old male resident was arrested and taken to the Toowoomba Watch House where he was charged with the manufacture of a Category R weapon, possession of a Category R weapon, possessing drugs, possessing drug utensil, (not having) authority required to possess explosives (ammunition) and
Update: fraud charges, Gympie
Detectives from the Gympie Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a second man following investigations into fraud offences.
Police will allege that the men targeted elderly members of the community, particularly those living alone and committed offences by convincing the victims to have unnecessary work done, such as house painting, pest control, driveway cleaning and roof repairs.
It will be further alleged that these men are not licenced to conduct this type of work and are grossly overcharging and acting dishonestly by altering cheques and charging for work that was not completed.
Gympie detectives are continuing to investigate with other partner agencies and believe the men have been active in the Gympie, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Brisbane areas over the past two or three years.
At this stage, over 40 victims have been identified as part of the investigation and fraudulently obtained over $100,000.
Detectives are appealing to anyone that may have had dealings with
Update: Sexual assault, Surfers Paradise
Police have charged a man in relation to the sexual assault of a woman at Surfers Paradise in December.
It will be alleged shortly after midnight on Wednesday December 12, a 22-year-old woman was walking on The Esplanade, near Eileen Peters Park, when she was approached by a man who grabbed her inappropriately.
Police released vision of the man and information from the public led to the arrest of a man yesterday afternoon.
The woman did not sustain any physical injures as a result of the incident.
A 31-year-old Burleigh Waters man has been charged with one count of sexual assault and will appear at the Southport Magistrates Court on January 31.
Police charge man over romance scam
Police are issuing an urgent warning to the public following an investigation which has uncovered a disturbing development in romance and online scams.
Last night, the Queensland Police Service’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group charged a 32-year-old Durack man following an investigation sparked after a victim contacted police.
Operation Swift commenced following information received from a 34-year-old Brisbane woman who believed she had been dating an offender who had claimed to be a United States soldier.
It is alleged the victim befriended a man she believed to be a U.S Solider on a social media platform in October 2018. Over the course of the following months the victim was groomed into believing the stories provided by the criminal and formed an online romantic relationship.
The victim sent over $200,000 to the “U.S Soldier” via a series of transfers through a money transfer service.
“While this is becoming far too frequent, it is what came next