Category: Latest Queensland Police News

A 32-year-old male senior constable from the Central Region stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service on 1 December 2017 has had his stand down action revoked and is returning to duty.
The officer was the subject of an investigation concerning firearms offences and was served with a Notice to Appear in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court for an offence against section 35 of the Weapons Act 1990.
Now that the matter has been dealt with by the Court with the 32-year-old receiving a good behaviour bond, all discipline matters have been finalised.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when internal investigations and associated disciplinary proceedings have been finalised.
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
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A 38-year-old male constable from the Southern Region who was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service on May 17, 2016 has had his stand down action revoked and is returning to duty.
The officer was the subject of an investigation concerning the unlawful access and disclosure of information.
The Crime and Corruption Commission served the officer with a notice to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 7 to answer two charges – one count of improper disclosure of information, section 10.1 Police Service Administration Act 1990 and one count of misconduct in relation to public office, section 92A or alternatively computer hacking and misuse, section 408E of the Criminal Code.
The matter has been finalised by the Court with the 38-year-old fined $3,000 with no conviction recorded.
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As part of the Queensland Police Service’s continuing commitment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community it has rolled out an Online Learning Product (OLP) to all officers in time for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
The learning tool helps officers by enhancing their understanding of:

Significant historical events that have impacted on the LGBTI community
Issues confronting the LGBTI community including discrimination, vilification, mental health and domestic and family violence
Legislation and QPS policy and guidelines specific to the LGBTI community
Effective communication and practical policing strategies to improve the delivery of a professional, non-discriminatory and accessible policing response
Internal and external support and referral service options for LGBTI clients.

While the training benefits all QPS members it has a particular focus for general duties officers, station client service officers and watch house staff who often engage with LGBTI persons during sensitive and vulnerable situations.
The QPS is committed to ensuring that, as

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Police are investigating a house fire that occurred overnight at Capalaba.
Emergency services were called around 11.20pm following reports a house was on fire on Mount Cotton Road.
On arrival, the house was found engulfed in flames but emergency crews were able to extinguish the blaze.
The house, which was unoccupied, was extensively damaged as a result of the fire.
Specialist officers will attend the scene later today to determine the cause of the blaze.
Investigations into the cause of the continuing, but it is believed to be suspicious at this stage.
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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Investigators are appealing for witnesses following a serious two vehicle traffic crash in Stones Corner this morning.
Preliminary investigations indicate that about 11.30am a four-wheel-drive was travelling east along Old Cleveland Road when it collided with a hatchback at the intersection with Montague Road.
A man aged in his 70s was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious condition.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have seen the crash or who may have dashcam vision from the area this morning 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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The Queensland Police Service joined forces last week with police across Australia for a week-long operation to target and disrupt the supply and distribution of ice and other dangerous drugs across the country.
As part of Operation Vitreus, Queensland police located 2.25 kilograms of ice, nearly 10 kilograms of cannabis, two kilograms of steroids and small quantities of MDMA and cocaine.
Ninety-eight thousand dollars was also seized police.
As a result of the operation, 222 people have been charged with 551 offences throughout the state.
Detective Inspector Tony Morgan from State Crime Command’s Drug and Serious Crime Group said police work tirelessly with communities and agencies across the Commonwealth Government to disrupt the supply of illicit drugs.
“National enforcement operations like Vitreus are an effective way to tackle the scourge of ice and other dangerous drugs in the community,” Detective Inspector Morgan said.
“Here in Queensland we had great success – we have seen a significant

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Police have charged a 22-year-old man following an alleged incident involving a firearm in Mount Pleasant early this morning.
Police will allege they attempted to intercept a taxi on Windmill Crossing about 3.15am as they wished to speak with the man, who was a passenger, in relation to an outstanding matter.
Police will allege the man produced a firearm and demanded the taxi driver continue driving.
The taxi driver stopped the vehicle and the man fled from the vehicle on foot.
Police apprehended the man a short time later on Trade Court.
During a search police allegedly located a small quantity of methylamphetamines in the man’s possession, as well as a firearm and ammunition left inside the taxi.
The 38-year-old male taxi driver was not physically injured during the incident.
A 22-year-old East Mackay man has been charged with one count each of serious assault, enter premises and commit indictable offence, possess shortened firearm, possessing dangerous drugs and

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Gold Coast Police would like to remind motorists of upcoming road closures due to the 7 News Gold Coast Running Festival.
The Fun Run will be conducted on Sunday 20 May 2018 with over 4,000 competitors expected to participate in this year’s event. The event commences in Stadium Drive, Robina and concludes inside Cbus Super Stadium.
Police have been working with the City of Gold Coast and The Event Crew to ensure the fun run is conducted safely and with minimum disruption to traffic.
Motorists are urged to avoid traveling anywhere along the route during the event due to diversions that will be in place.
Queensland Police officers will be in place at the event accompanied by Traffic Controllers to ensure public safety and to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses as much as possible during the event.
Motorists should be aware of possible delays and traffic congestion at the following road closures on:
Sunday

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Police are investigating after two men wearing masks made demands for property after entering a residence at Logan Reserve overnight.
Around 9.45pm last night two men, who were armed with a tomahawk, machete and hammer, entered the Sidney Court house through a closed but unlocked front door.
Once inside the men forcibly moved the occupants who were a 46-year-old woman, 23-year-old man, a 19-year-old man and two 18-year-old men to the lounge room where demands for property were made.
Money, jewellery, mobile phones and car keys were taken from the residents.
The offenders have left the scene in one of the resident’s vehicles, a silver 2007 Toyota Corolla sedan with Queensland registration 064 VNW.
During the incident the occupants of the house were assaulted by the men causing minor injuries.
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A 22-year-old man is due to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court this morning charged with dangerous driving.
Police will allege that around 11.30pm last night a vehicle was travelling inbound on Denham Street when it failed to successfully negotiate a right hand turn into Flinders Street, with the vehicle leaving the roadway and mounting the footpath.
A 28-year-old male pedestrian sustained non-life threatening injuries after he was struck by the vehicle as it travelled along the footpath, before it re-entered Flinders Street and came to a halt.
The male driver, a 22-year-old Townsville man was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
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

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