Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash which occurred last night at Mount Tarampa.
At around 6.50pm, a station wagon attempting to turn onto Coominya Connection Road, and a sedan collided on Forest Hill-Fernvale Road.
The driver and sole occupant of the station wagon, a 47-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver and sole occupant of the sedan was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Inspector Mel Adams said this is another tragic loss of life for the Ipswich District.
“The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but given the recent fatal crash on July 6 near Lowood and a number of serious crashes this week, we are taking this opportunity to appeal to drivers on rural roads to maintain awareness and drive with care.”
“A moment of inattention to your speed, the roadway and your surroundings is all it takes for a traffic incident to occur and the outcome may
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Dangerous driving charges, Gold Coast
A woman has been charged with dangerous driving offences after an alleged incident in which several police vehicles were damaged and two officers injured on the Gold Coast overnight.
Around 11.44pm, a police patrol attempted to intercept a white Toyota Hilux utility on Binstead Way at Pacific Pines when the female driver allegedly became aggressive towards officers before accelerating away at speed.
As a result, the ute’s tray struck one of the officers causing minor injuries.
Officers located the same vehicle a short time later in a nearby street and as they were attempting to intercept it, the driver crashed into an unmarked police vehicle on the M1 on-ramp at Pacific Pines.
The driver reversed back before travelling south on the M1where a pursuit was authorised until Polair 1 was able to track it.
The pursuit was terminated a short time later with Polair 1 continuing to keep the vehicle under observation until a tyre
Suspicious fire investigation, Withcott
A man has been charged with arson after a house was destroyed in Withcott overnight.
Officers were called to a disturbance at an address on Clive Crescent at 9.10pm when they arrived to find the structure fully engulfed in flames.
The female occupant was able to escape the home before calling for help.
Emergency services were able to get the fire under control and stop it spreading.
A vehicle parked near the house was also destroyed in the blaze.
A man located nearby a short time later was taken to the Toowoomba Hospital for treatment suspected burns to his hands and smoke inhalation but has since been discharged.
The 49-year-old Newtown man was charged with one count of arson and is expected to appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court today.
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
Armed robbery, Springfield
Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a bottle shop in Springfield yesterday afternoon.
Around 2.15pm a man entered the Main Street business, produced what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money from the shop attendant.
The female attendant complied and the man removed a sum of cash from the register and stole a bottle of alcohol form a shelf before fleeing on foot.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the man or have more information to come forward.
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: QP1801324612
Scam alert – “Anti-hacking unit” scam
Members of the Financial and Cyber Crime Group are warning the public of a recent scam involving a caller claiming to be from the Telstra “Anti-Hacking Unit”.
The scammer, claiming to be an employee of the “Anti-Hacking Unit”, calls on an Australian number that general appears to originate from a southern state and tells the victim their email has been hacked.
The victim is instructed to log onto their email. The scammer then identifies overseas originating emails in the account and claims they are proof the email account has been hacked.
The scammer attempts to solicit funds from the victim to catch the perpetrator. Once funds are paid, the scammer calls back seeking further funds, claiming to have caught an offender and needing more money to catch the others responsible.
Detective Superintendent Terry Lawrence of the Financial & Cyber Crime Group said to make sure you are in control of
Assault, wilful damage charges – Meadowbrook
Logan police have charged a 48-year-old man following investigations into a disturbance at a residence this morning.
Around 8am, Police were called to the Meadowbrook address.
Police have since charged a man with assault, obstruct police and wilful damage.
He is scheduled to appear before the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on July 23.
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.
Introducing the latest Paw Enforcement recruits
Queensland Police are proud to introduce their newest litter of police dogs, the ‘N’ litter. The new litter is made up of two males (Nuke and Ninja) and five females (Neve, Nova, Nikki, Nelly and Nash).
The pups are now eight weeks old and ready to begin their socialisation, but happily put aside some time to play and wriggle (we’re looking at you, Nikki) around in front the cameras this week.
As you’ll see, they are very photogenic and are developing personalities which will surely see them succeed and become pawesome additions to the Queensland Police Service.
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The puppies will now spend the next 14 – 16 months with their foster mums and dads whilst they learn vital socialisation skills that will prepare them for the next round of their police dog training.
Good luck, ‘N’ litter!
Assault investigation, Capalaba
Police are investigating after a man was assaulted on a bus in Capalaba overnight.
Officers were called to a bus interchange on Redland Bay Road at 8pm and initial information suggests that a bus driver was parked on the road.
The door was closed when a group of men approached the bus and tried to board.
The driver closed the door and advised the group the bus was not due to depart, but the group then entered the bus and one of the men punched the driver a number of times before pulling him from the bus and further assaulting him.
The men then fled the area on foot and were last seen heading towards Capalaba Central.
The bus driver, a 41-year-old man, was transported to the Redlands Hospital for facial, chest and arm injuries.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs
Public Appeal: Stolen vehicle, Arundel
Police have released CCTV in relation to a woman who had her car stolen during a violent incident at Arundel on Wednesday, July 18.
Around 4.40pm, a 53-year-old woman left her car running while she was donating clothes to a charity-bin at Allied Drive, when a man jumped into the driver’s seat.
The woman attempted to prevent the man from leaving in her vehicle and a short struggle ensued, before the man drove-off, knocking her to the ground.
The woman did not receive any physical injuries as a result of the incident, but was treated for shock at the scene.
The stolen 2013 white Mercedes Benz A250 Hatch was located around 2.40pm yesterday, abandoned at Blyth Street, Arundel.
The man is described as Pacific Islander in appearance with a proportionate build. He was wearing a dark blue jacket, blue denim jean, a dark coloured baseball cap and blue backpack at the time if the incident.
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Update 3: Kuraby homicide investigation
Detectives investigating the murder of Abdul Mohammed last October have established a secondary crime scene in Kuraby as part of Operation Papa Senator.
Investigators from Acacia Ridge Criminal Investigation Branch and State Crime Command Homicide Investigation Unit established the crime scene at an address on Didcot Street yesterday.
The scene is expected to be in police possession for several days to permit forensic officers to conduct a thorough examination of the dwelling and surrounds.
Mr Mohammed (pictured) was attacked when he went outside of his St George Street home around 12.30am on October 25, 2017, to check on a power outage.
He was located deceased in the front yard a short time later having sustained a number of stab wounds.
A $250,000 reward remains in place for information which leads to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Mr Mohammed.
An appropriate indemnity from prosecution will also be recommended