Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a fatal traffic crash at Qunaba tonight.
Preliminary investigations indicate around 6.45pm a man was walking on Burnett Heads Road between Grange and Bargara Roads when he was hit by a car.
A 54-year-old Burnett Heads man died at the scene.
The female driver of the car was not physically injured.
Investigations are continuing.
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Fatal crash, Gaven
One person has died following a crash at Gaven early this morning.
Preliminary information suggests around 2.15am, a vehicle was travelling on Castle Hill Drive when it left the road, crashed into a tree and caught alight.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash and urges anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to please contact them.
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.
Fatal traffic crash, Clermont
A 20-year-old Kearneys Springs man has died following a single vehicle roll over which occurred in Clermont on July 7.
At 5.30am, a Ford utility left the roadway on Kenlogan Road, rolled and crashed 45km north of Clermont.
The man was transported to Clermont Hospital in a serious condition, before being transferred to Townsville Hospital where he passed away today.
The Forensic Crash Unit continue to investigate.
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.
Man charged over exotic reptiles, Paradise Point
Police have today charged a man after two exotic reptiles were allegedly located at a Paradise Point home yesterday.
Around 4.20pm, officers from the Rapid Action Patrol group executed a search warrant at a private residence on Oxley Drive, where they allegedly located a Boa Constrictor, Leopard Gecko and number of drug-utensils.
A 42-year-old Paradise Point man has now been charged with two counts of possessing a declared pest.
He is scheduled to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court on January 23, 2019.
During the search warrant, three occupants were located at the address and were arrested.
A 36-year-old Paradise Point man was charged with one count each of possessing property suspected of being used in connection with a drug offence and possessing drug utensils.
A 46-year-old Paradise Point man was charged with one count each of obstructing police, possessing property suspected of being used in connection with a drug offence and possessing
Drug charges, Urraween
Detectives from Maryborough Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have uncovered an alleged cannabis ‘grow house’ during a search of a property at Urraween this morning.
A crime scene was declared at the Julie Anne Street premises around 9am after officers discovered equipment and chemicals allegedly being used in the production of cannabis.
Officers located a sophisticated setup within the structure including a large amount of cannabis, plants and chemicals used in connection with the production of cannabis have been seized.
A 52-year-old Urraween woman has been charged with one count each of produce dangerous drugs, possess dangerous drugs, unlawful taking of electricity, two counts each of possess property suspected of being used in the commission of a crime and possess anything used in the commission of a crime.
She is expected to appear in the Maryborough Magistrates Court on August 16.
Investigations into the illicit laboratory are continuing.
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Queensland Racing Crime Squad joint operation uncovers drug lab
Detectives attached to Townville’s Major and Organised Crime Squad (MOCS) acting on information from the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission have charged a man and woman after the discovery of two hydroponic cannabis operations at an Alligator Creek property.
A search warrant was executed on Sunday at an Apple Flat Road address where a 68-year-old man and 75-year-old woman were arrested as a result.
The pair have each been charged with one count each of produce a dangerous drug, possess a dangerous drug and possess things used in connection with the production of a dangerous drug.
The man and woman will appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on August 20.
Detective Inspector Michael Dowie of State Crime Command’s Drug and Serious Crime Group said this is an example of how QRIC in coordination with the QRCS and its regional partners work to stop crime in the community.
“The collaboration between our agencies continues to identify and
Appeal to locate vehicle, Brisbane
Police are appealing to the public for assistance to help the occupants of a vehicle believed to have been involved in a disturbance at Chelmer overnight.
Shortly before 8.30pm, police were called to Rosebery Terrace after a loud disturbance involving the occupants of a silver Mercedes A Class, believed to be a man and woman.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have information about the whereabouts of the silver Mercedes A Class bearing NSW registration CL6 8AQ.
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.
Update 3: Armed robbery, Mackay
Mackay detectives have charged a third man in relation to the alleged armed robbery of a Mackay hotel on June 12.
It is alleged that two men entered a Wood Street business around 9pm with one of the men approaching the bar and revealing a firearm inside a bag. A note was handed over and cash demanded.
The pair fled out the Gregory Street entrance with a sum of money. They were seen entering a dark coloured sedan.
Around 3.35pm on July 28 police observed a man hiding in a storm drain behind an address on Tropical Avenue in Andergrove.
The man allegedly fled from officers who pursued on foot.
A cordon of the area was established and a man was arrested on Peter Court a short time later.
A 24-year-old Bucasia man was charged with armed robbery in company and obstruct police and was due to appear in Mackay Magistrates Court today.
Police officer suspended, State Crime Command
A male detective senior constable from the State Crime Command who was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and tasked to perform
non-operational duties, has now been suspended from duty.
The 44-year-old is the subject of an investigation regarding access of the QPrime computer system for a purpose unrelated to official duties, releasing information, failing to take reasonable action, failing to declare an association and untruthfulness.
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
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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Appeal for assistance to wilful damage incidents, Moorooka
Police investigating the wilful damage of at least three vehicles at Moorooka this morning are appealing for assistance to identifying those responsible as part of their enquiries.
Between 5am and 5.30am the occupants of the three vehicles were travelling inbound or north on Beaudesert Road near Hamilton Road near the service station when they were struck by a number of large objects.
As a result, the vehicles sustained significant damage to their front ends and windscreens.
One driver required treatment at hospital for minor injuries.
A man, described as being Caucasian and wearing a beanie, was seen to throw a number of objects around the time of the incident. He may have been in the middle of the median strip or on Beaudesert Road outside the school at the time.
Police are appealing for anyone who can identify the man or may have dashcam footage and was travelling on Beaudesert Road around the time of