A 25-year-old Gold Coast man has been charged this morning with Habitual Consorting under the new Serious and Organised Crime legislation.
The man was charged having been previously issued two official warnings not to consort with recognised offenders. Police allege the man is a member of the “Villains”, a street gang and criminal network. It is further alleged he has continued to consort with recognised offenders identified in the previous official warning notices.
The man was charged today following the execution of a search warrant on a Gold Coast home this morning. Police from the Major and Organised Crime Squad and Gold Coast police searched the home and located drugs (believed to be steroids) and unlawful weapons.
In addition to the habitual consorting charge, the man was further charged with possession of drug and weapon offences. He was released from the Southport Watchhouse under strict bail conditions.
“The habitual consorting charge carries a potential
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Update: Fatal stabbing, Mount Garnet
A man and woman have been charged in relation to the alleged death of a man and the serious wounding of another man in Mount Garnet last night.
The two men were located with serious stab wounds to the back and chest outside the ambulance station on Garnet Road just before 10pm.
A 39-year-old Mount Garnet man has been charged with one count each of murder and acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.
A 34-year-old Mount Garnet woman has been charged with one count each of murder and acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.
Both are due to appear in the Mareeba 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.
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Firearms offences, Toowoomba
Police have charged a man with weapons offences after 12 firearms were found at a Kearneys Springs address yesterday.
It will be alleged at 11.15pm police attended a Milton Street residence and located 12 assembled firearms and a number of firearm parts. The weapons were eight rifles, including a shortened 12-gauge shotgun, and four handguns, two of which appear to be homemade.
A 43-year-old Kearneys Springs man has been charged with five counts of unlawful possession of weapons, and one count each of possession of restricted items (two flick knives), possession of dangerous drugs (amphetamines), possession of a utensils, possession of explosives and fail to dispose of syringe.
He will appear at the Toowoomba Magistrates Court today.
Investigations are continuing in relation to the firearms.
In an unrelated matter police also charged a Wilsonton man with possession of a handgun after a search warrant was executed at a Seppelt Street at Wilsonton residence yesterday.
A 32-year-old
Operation Quebec Overwhelm, Cherbourg and Murgon
Police have charged 27 people with 104 offences following the conclusion of Operation Quebec Overwhelm, a two-day operation focusing on drug and property crime in Cherbourg and Murgon.
Officers from Cherbourg and Murgon, along with the assistance of the Moreton Bay Tactical Crime Squad, searched a number of properties on May 22 and May 23 and allegedly located cannabis, cannabis seeds, utensils and restricted liquor.
Officer in Charge of the Murgon CIB Senior Sergeant Lance Guteridge heralded the operation as a success as it was a direct reflection of the efforts of police.
“Operationally, it demonstrated the officers’ diligence to duty and commitment to keeping the community safe,” Senior Sergeant Guteridge said.
“Operation Quebec Overwhelm has sent a very clear message to the community in that if you break the law, you will be apprehended.”
Police would also like to acknowledge the assistance from the local community in providing information which assisted police in the
Three teens charged with property and vehicle offences, Toowoomba
Detectives from the Toowoomba Property Crime Unit investigating a number of recent property and stealing offences yesterday arrested three teens on a total of 29 offences.
The boys, all from Cherbourg were arrested in relation to offences allegedly committed across the South Burnett and Toowoomba area including the alleged break-in of a Crows’ Nest hotel on May 21 in which food and drinks were stolen.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of enter premises and commit an indictable offence, stealing, evade police and unlicensed driving. As well as one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and attempted break and enter.
A 15-year-old boy was charged with two counts of enter premises and commit an indictable offence and stealing, as well as one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, attempted break and enter, and unlicensed driving.
A second 16-year-old boy has been charged with five counts
Weapons and dangerous driving charges, Dirranbandi
Police have charged a 29-year-old St George man with 22 offences following a series of incidents which originated in New South Wales and continued in the Dirranbandi area over a two-day period (May 22 and 23).
Police will allege around 2pm on May 22 they attempted to intercept a man as he travelled across the New South Wales – Queensland border in a stolen 4WD utility.
It will be further alleged that the man collided with a police vehicle causing minor damage during the attempt to intercept his vehicle.
At approximately 5.50pm that day the man drove into dense scrub land whilst attempting to evade police, with his vehicle sustaining damage and becoming unable to be driven.
A 42-year-old local man, who was in the vicinity, allegedly had a firearm pointed towards him by the offender, before the offender fled on foot.
The male victim was not physically injured.
Around midday yesterday, with the assistance of
Fatal stabbing, Mount Garnet
Detectives are investigating following a stabbing incident in Mount Garnet last night that has resulted in the death of one man and the serious wounding of another.
Initial investigations suggest that two men were located with serious stab wounds to the back and chest outside the ambulance station on Garnet Road just before 10pm.
The men were treated at the scene however a 36-year-old man was pronounced deceased. A 33-year-old man was transported by helicopter to Cairns Base Hospital in a serious condition.
Police have established two crime scenes one at the residence in Coolgarra Road and the other at the QAS station on Garnet Street.
A man and a woman have been taken into custody and are currently assisting police with their investigations.
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
Armed robbery with violence, Sunnybank Hills
Detectives are investigating an armed robbery with violence that occurred at a Sunnybank Hills residence this afternoon.
Around 3pm, two men knocked on the door of a Lang Street address and were invited inside by the 47-year-old occupant of the house.
The occupant believed the men were waiting for another occupant of the address to arrive home.
One of the men struck the 47-year-old on the arm with a glass bottle and then produced a hammer, striking him on the face.
The second man stood over the 47-year-old while the first began searching the house, using a washing basket to steal a sum of property.
The pair fled the scene in an older model white single-cab utility with aluminium tray. The vehicle was last seen heading towards Stones Road.
The 47-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital for treatment.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with dashcam vision who was
Woman charged over police car arson
Police have charged a woman in relation to the alleged arson of a police car and the attempted arson of another in South Brisbane District overnight and this morning.
It will be alleged that around 5pm yesterday, a woman entered the Carina Police Station car park on the corner of Creek Road and Narracott Street and poured an accelerant on the ground near a marked police vehicle before fleeing on foot.
In a separate incident at around 6.30am, a marked police car was destroyed by fire outside the Coorparoo Police Station on Knowsley Street.
Around 12.30pm, a woman was taken into custody at a Dickinson Street address.
It will be further alleged that she assaulted officers once she was taken back to Dutton Park Police Station.
A 31-year-old Carina woman has been charged with two counts of serious assault police and one count each of vehicle arson, attempted vehicle arson and trespass.
She is due to
Stolen puppy, Riverview
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a puppy reported stolen from an address at Riverview on April 19.
Investigations indicate at about 10am, the 8-week-old male King Charles Cavalier puppy named Clay was removed from the backyard of an address in Knight Street.
Clay (pictured) is micro-chipped and has distinct markings on his head and paws.
Concerns are held for his welfare as he has not yet had all of his injections.
Any members of the public who have seen Clay or have information in relation to his whereabouts are asked 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.