Category: Latest Queensland Police News

Police have laid charges following the death of a 20-year-old man in Manunda on December 21.
Officers were called to Hunt Street around 4am where a man was located with significant injures on the road.
Responding police commenced CPR, which continued until ambulance officers arrived but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Earlier this morning, officers charged a 21-year-old Parramatta Park man with one count each of drive without due care and attention causing death and failure to comply with requirements of a learner licence.
He is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on January 10.
 
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.

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Police have charged an 18-year-old man with attempted murder after a police officer was injured following an attempted traffic intercept at Yarrabilba early this morning.
It is alleged the incident occurred at about 2.40am on Yarrabilba Road when the officer exited his vehicle and directed the car to stop in order to speak to the driver.
It is further alleged the vehicle drove in the direction of the officer, failed to stop, then struck the officer on the leg and, as a result, the officer fired his service firearm.
The officer, a 37-year-old constable, was transported to the Logan Hospital for treatment of a minor leg injury.
The vehicle was located nearby where it is alleged the vehicle collided with a police vehicle and failed to stop after a tyre deflation was deployed.
The man was taken into custody a short time later whilst a second man who fled the scene on foot remains outstanding.
The

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Police are appealing for public assistance after a man had his car stolen early this morning in Kingston.
At 2.45am, two men requested a ride on a ride sharing app from Underwood into the Brisbane City.
As the driver was driving the men through Kingston, one of the men made demands for his wallet and phone before assaulting him on Alice Street.
The driver then fled the vehicle and was chased by one of the men, while the other man drove the car towards him, forcing him out of the way.
The pair then drove the man’s car from the scene and the man sought assistance from a local resident who contacted police.
He was treated for minor injuries as a result of the incident.
The two men are described as Aboriginal in appearance and were believed to be aged in their 30s or 40s.
One of the men has a muscular build and was last seen

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A man has been charged following investigations into the suspicious death of a four-month-old girl taken to the Logan Hospital last month suffering life-threatening-injuries.
The infant was transported to the Queensland Children’s Hospital in a critical condition, where she passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 20.
An investigation centre was established under Operation Quebec Lugano with detectives from the Logan Child Protection and Investigation Unit and State Crime Command’s Homicide and Child Trauma squads involved.
This morning, a 37-year-old Waterford West man was charged with six counts of leaving a child unattended and one count of child cruelty.
He is scheduled to appear at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on January 14.
On Monday December 17, a 35-year-old Waterford West woman was charged with murder.
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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A man is in custody and a police officer has been injured following an attempted traffic intercept that occurred in Yarrabilba earlier this morning.
Police were attempting to intercept a car on Yarrabilba Road at 2.40 this morning and an officer got out of his vehicle to direct the car to stop and to speak to a driver.
It will be alleged that the vehicle drove in the direction of the officer, failed to stop, then struck the officer on the leg and, as a result, the officer fired his service firearm.
The officer, a 37-year-old constable, was transported to the Logan Hospital for treatment of a minor injury to his leg.
The vehicle was located by police nearby a short time later, a tyre deflation was deployed, and the vehicle collided with a police vehicle and failed to stop.
Polair and the Dog Squad were deployed, and a man was later taken into custody

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Three teenage boys have been charged after an alleged stolen vehicle was driven at high speed through the Ipswich area early this morning.
It will be alleged at around 12.25am the white Audi hatchback which had been stolen from Bundamba on December 19 was reported travelling along Jacaranda Street in Booval and tracked by PolAir.
It is further alleged the vehicle was observed travelling at high speeds, overtaking vehicles through double lines, running red lights and narrowly avoiding crashing into other road users.
PolAir continued to track the vehicle through the Centenary, Logan and Mount Gravatt areas before it travelled back into Ipswich and a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed.
Officers followed the car however it allegedly failed to stop, continuing to travel at high speed before eventually crashing into a pole under the Ipswich Motorway overpass at Goodna.
The alleged occupants fled on foot and were tracked by dog squad to a nearby

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A 37-year-old male Constable from Central Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer has been served a Notice to Appear for 31 charges of computer hacking and will appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court on 29 January 2019.
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 that 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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On Sunday December 9, the Department of Transport and Main Roads kicked off their new road safety campaign, highlighting the importance of those who get you home safely after a big night out.
The Queensland Police Service encourages everyone to always arrange a #LiftLegend when planning a big night out, especially over the festive period.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said a #LiftLegend could be a friend, a loved one, a colleague, the local bus driver or a cab.
“Someone who sits out a session for the team, just so their mates stay safe and enjoy the holiday period,” Mr Bailey said.
Throughout the campaign, the Queensland Police Service will be out conducting Roadside Breath Tests across Queensland at anytime, anywhere.
“Drink drivers represented one quarter of the road toll last year,” Mr Bailey said.
“These aren’t just statistics, they’re children, parents, friends and loved ones.
“There are no excuses for drink driving and it

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You might have heard of Ugly Christmas Sweater Day – it’s a day when people from across the world don their worst sweater, and let us tell you, we’ve seen some shockers in our time!
Today, officers from South Bank Station took a uniquely Queensland approach to the day and instead donned an Ugly Xmas Rashie.
The Ugly Xmas Rashie is just that, an ugly xmas rashie, and it’s aimed at creating awareness and behaviour change towards spending time outdoors during the summer months.
You can read all about the Ugly Xmas Rashie here, including where to get one yourself.
Police from South Bank are proud to be wearing their Ugly Xmas Rashie’s today, and every day!

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Police have charged a man after an alleged attempted armed robbery this morning in North Rockhampton.
It will be alleged that a man entered a service station on Dean Street just before 6am armed with a a knife and made demands for cash.
It will be further alleged the man then fled the scene empty handed and was located a short time later at a nearby address where he threated and struck an officer with a shovel before being taken into custody.
A 36-year-old Allenstown man has been charged with one count each of attempted armed robbery, acts intended to prevent lawful arrest, enter premises to commit an indictable offence and obstruct police.
He is due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court this afternoon.
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,

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