A woman has been charged after a police officer was injured in Cairns this afternoon.
Officers were at an address on Digger Street in Cairns North at 5pm this afternoon conducting a routine enquiry at a unit.
As officers were speaking to a woman at the address, it will be alleged that she produced a blade and as a male police officer attempted to take it from her, he sustained a laceration to wrist from the blade.
It will be further alleged that he woman continued to obstruct police and had to be tasered before being taken into custody.
The officer was transported to Cairns Hospital for treatment and his injures are non-life threatening.
The woman was treated at the scene and was conveyed to the watchhouse.
A 23-year-old Cairns woman has been charged with one count of serious assault police whilst armed and obstruct police and is ue to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court
Category: Latest Queensland Police News
Update: police lay charges over strawberry contamination case
The Queensland Police Service has charged a 50-year-old woman following a complex investigation into the alleged contamination of strawberries in Queensland.
After the discovery of punnets of strawberries contaminated with needles, Queensland authorities notified the public of the safety risk on September 12.
The QPS coordinated a national investigative response with multiple government, law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
A police taskforce was established with officers from the State Crime Command coordinating the investigation together with detectives in a number of police districts in Queensland.
A 50-year-old woman was arrested this afternoon and has been charged with seven counts contamination of goods under Section 238 Criminal Code, which has a three year maximum penalty. In addition, a circumstance of aggravation will be alleged, elevating the maximum to 10 years imprisonment.
She is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Detective Superintendent Jon Wacker from the Drug and Serious Crime Group said investigators were always determined
Serious traffic crash, Chambers Flat
Police are investigating following a serious traffic crash that occurred in Chambers Flat this afternoon.
Preliminary investigations suggest that a motorcycle travelling on Chambers Flat Road at 4.05pm collided with the rear of a truck.
The male rider was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
No one else was injured as a result of the crash.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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.
Police arrest woman over strawberry contamination
The Queensland Police Service has arrested a 50-year-old woman following a complex investigation into the alleged contamination of strawberries in Queensland in September.
After the discovery of punnets of strawberries contaminated with needles, Queensland authorities notified the public of the safety risk on September 12.
The QPS coordinated a national investigative response with multiple government, law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
A police taskforce was established with officers from the State Crime Command coordinating the investigation together with detectives in a number of police districts in Queensland.
Following an extensive investigation, officers arrested a 50-year-old woman this afternoon.
The woman is expected to be charged this evening and appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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
Police Pursuit, Acacia Ridge
Three males and two females have been charged as a result of a police pursuit overnight in Acacia Ridge.
Police will allege, at approximately 8.30pm last night, Polair observed a Lexus, which had been reported stolen from Carindale at 5pm yesterday, driving dangerously through Sherwood.
Police on the ground activated their lights and siren in an attempt to intercept the stolen Lexus on Orange Grove Road at Salisbury. The driver allegedly failed to stop and continued to drive dangerously, crossing on to the incorrect side of the road, driving through red lights and driving at dangerous speeds.
Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device on Kessells Road at Salisbury, deflating three tyres. It will be alleged the stolen Lexus continued to drive dangerously and was involved in a head on traffic collision with a Nissan X-trail at the corner of Beaudesert Road and Chardean Street at Acacia Ridge.
The occupants of the stolen Lexus
Fatal traffic crash, Noosa
A man has died following a traffic crash that occurred in Noosa last night.
Officers were called to Eumundi-Noosa Road shortly after 11pm following reports that a man had been struck by a four-wheel drive.
Emergency services commenced CPR, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No one else was injured as a result of the crash.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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.
Shooting incident, Ipswich
A man has been shot by police during an incident in Ipswich tonight.
Police were guarding the man inside the Ipswich Hospital when he became violent towards an officer around 9pm.
The man was treated by medical staff at the scene, however has subsequently passed away.
The officer was treated for facial injuries.
The Ethical Standards Command is investigating on behalf of the State Coroner with the assistance of the Crime and Corruption Commission.
No further information is available at this time.
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.
Serious traffic crash, Tugun
Police are investigating after a man suffered serious injures when he was struck by a vehicle on the Gold Coast this evening.
Emergency services were called to the Gold Coast Highway at Tugun at 9.05pm following reports a man had been struck by a vehicle.
On arrival, a man was located with significant head injuries and was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Police remain on scene and traffic diversions have been set up.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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.
Dangerous drug (Khat) arrest, Runcorn
Police have arrested a man following the alleged location of the dangerous drug Catha edulis (Khat) yesterday evening in Runcorn.
At about 9.45pm, police conducting roadside breath testing on Beenleigh Road intercepted a Nissan X-Trail for that purpose.
Whilst speaking to the driver of the vehicle, it is alleged police observed a bag in the driver’s side footwell containing 37 clip seal bags of the drug.
It is further alleged an additional clip seal bag containing the drug was located in the driver’s clothing along with a quantity of cash.
Further investigations led police to an address in Spoonbill Street, Inala where it is alleged police located a large quantity of cash.
A 48-year-old Inala man is charged with one count each of possession of a dangerous drug, producing a dangerous drug, supplying a dangerous drug and possession of property suspected of being proceeds of an offence.
The man appeared in the Richlands Magistrates Court today
Armed robbery, Woodridge
Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store on Ewing Road, Woodridge on October 29.
At around 10pm, a woman entered the store and walked through the aisles whilst placing food items down her pants.
A store employee approached the woman and the woman produced a screwdriver and threatened the employee.
An altercation took place resulting in the male employee disarming the women and the woman leaving the store.
The woman (pictured) is describes as approximately 25-years-old, having an olive complexion with a medium build and brown hair.
She was last seen wearing a white and pink top, with black shorts with red stripes on the sides and black thongs.
Police believe the woman in the CCTV may be able to assist police with their investigation into the robbery.
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