Category: Latest Queensland Police News

A man has been charged with offences under the Defence Act (1903) after it was reported to police he had allegedly impersonated a returned serviceman.
As a result, on June 13, police executed a search warrant at a home in Goondiwindi where a quantity of military paraphernalia was seized.
A Goondiwindi man aged 49 has been charged with one count each of falsely representing to be a returned soldier, sailor or airman and improper use of service decorations.
He is due to appear in the Goondiwindi Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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A man has died following a two-vehicle-crash at Archerfield this afternoon.
Around 2.45pm, a motorcycle and a truck collided at the intersection of Balham and Barton Roads.
The 47-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating, and appealing to anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage or who may have witnessed the crash to contact police.

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 Minister Mark Ryan and Commissioner Ian Stewart attended the naming ceremony of Polair 2 at Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Highfields today.
The Minister and Commissioner joined the late Senior Constable Brett Forte’s wife Susie Forte and Brett’s children, parents and family for the ceremony.

The QPS helicopter, Polair 2, based out of Brisbane, was formally named ‘Brett A Forte’ in honour of Senior Constable Forte.
On May 29, 2017, Senior Constable Brett Forte was shot and killed on duty by an armed offender while executing his duties with the Toowoomba Tactical Crime Squad.
On this date and the subsequent day, Polair 2 provided aerial overview enhancing the situational awareness of the siege incident which enhanced the safety of all officers on scene.
Polair 2 was the initial helicopter which responded to the incident and is now named in Brett’s honour.
Commissioner Stewart said today’s ceremony was a testament to the courage and sacrifice that Senior

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Police are investigating a violent burglary incident that occurred at Kingston this morning.
At about 9am, two men entered a home on Ellen Street and assaulted the two female occupants.
A 22-year-old woman and a 30-year-old woman were bound with cable ties and electrical cord whilst the men stole property including a Subaru Forrester belonging to one of the women.
The women freed themselves a short time later and sought assistance at a nearby residence.
The two women received minor injuries only.
Investigations are continuing.
 
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Senior Constable Cath Nielsen who will be awarded a bravery award
Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Ian Stewart have welcomed the announcement of three Queensland Police Service (QPS) female officers who will receive awards from the International Association of Women Police (IAWP); an international honour in recognition of their distinguished service.
Each year the IAWP receives nominations from across the globe for women in policing who are deserving of recognition for their contribution to policing and to their local communities.
This year’s QPS recipients are Superintendent Virginia Nelson, Sergeant Gina Scott and Senior Constable Catherine Nielsen. They will be presented with their awards at an event held at IAWP’s 56th Annual Training Conference between August 26 and 30 2018, in Calgary, Canada.
Superintendent Nelson will be awarded the ‘Mentoring and Coaching’ award for her significant role in the support and development in women in policing. With

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Police have this morning recommenced the search for a kayaker who became trapped in a river near Malanda yesterday afternoon.
A group of kayakers were paddling on the North Johnson River in the Wooroonooran National Park when one of the group went over a waterfall and became trapped between rocks.
A distress beacon was activated by the group and police are currently working with SES teams and Rescue 510 to reach the area.
Poor light and weather hampered the search for the man yesterday afternoon.
There is no further information 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.

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Police have charged three people after a man was robbed in Strathpine last night.
Officer were called to a Park on Stanley Street at 6.15pm following reports that a man had been robbed by a group.
It will be alleged that the man met a woman at the park and was then approached by two other males.
Police will further allege that the two males then punched the man and fled the area with his keys, mobile phone and wallet and used the keys to steal the mans car.
Officers located a woman at the scene and investigations led police to recover the stolen vehicle at Petrie.
A 19-year-old Bald Hills man has been charged with one count each of robbery with violence and unlawful use of a motor vehicle and he is due to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with one count each of robbery with

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Police have charged a man after he allegedly assaulted police in Rockhampton this evening.
Officers were called to a service station on George Street at 6.45pm following reports of a man threatening members of the public.
It will be alleged when police attempted to search the man he ran from officers.
Police will further allege as the man was taken into custody he struck a male sergeant in the face, causing a laceration to the officer’s brow.
The sergeant’s partner, a female senior constable, then deployed capsicum spray and the man was taken into custody without further incident.
The 43-year-old male sergeant received stitches above his right eye but has since been released from hospital.
A 36-year-old Rockhampton man has been charged with serious assault police causing bodily harm, public nuisance and two counts of obstruct police.
He is due to appear in Rockhampton Magistrates Court tomorrow, June 8.
 
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A man suffered life-threatening injuries following a two vehicle crash near Ingham this afternoon.
Around 1.15pm a car and truck collided on the Bruce Highway, approximately 15kms north of Ingham.
The 57-year-old man and driver of the car was taken to Ingham Hospital in a critical condition and was then airlifted to Townsville Hospital for treatment.
The driver of the truck, a 38-year-old man and a 25-year-old man who was a passenger in the car were both treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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.

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Police are coordinating a search after a kayaker became trapped in a river near Malanda this afternoon.
A group of kayakers were paddling on the North Johnson River in the Wooroonooran National Park this afternoon when one of the group became trapped.
A distress beacon was activated by the group and police are currently working to get officers and specialist rescue teams to the area.
There is no further information available at this stage and efforts by police will continue overnight.
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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