Category: Latest Queensland Police News

Detectives have charged a further four men following their investigations into an armed robbery incident at Burnett Heads earlier this month.
Around 5.15pm, on Monday April 9, three males confronted two men on Strathdees Road.
It will be alleged a physical altercation has ensued, resulting in the discharge of a firearm.
Both men sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Initial investigations around reports the men were fishing on Wharf Drive were found to be incorrect.
As a result of further investigations into this matter detectives yesterday executed a search warrant on an Avoca property where a .22 lever rifle alleged to have been used in the incident was located.
A 26-year-old Bundaberg man has been charged as a result of the search and is expected to appear in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court on May 11.
In addition, a 24-year-old Kalkie man, 29-year-old Bundaberg man and a 26-year-old Bundaberg man have also been arrested.
The trio have been charged with a

See Full Post >>

A 24-year-old man who was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition following a shooting in Young Street, Petrie last night has passed away.
Just after midnight police and emergency services were called to a unit block on Young Street following reports that a man had been shot.
On arrival the 24-year-old was found with a serious gunshot wound to his chest and he was transported to the hospital.
Detectives have now commenced a homicide investigation into the incident.

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.

See Full Post >>

Police are investigating following the shooting of a man in Petrie last night.
Just after midnight police and emergency services were called to a unit block on Young Street following reports that a man had been shot.
On arrival a man was found with a serious gunshot wound to his chest.
Emergency services provided assistance to the man at the scene and he was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene has been declared at the Young Street address and investigations into the incident are continuing.
There is no other information 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.

See Full Post >>

Detectives from Dutton Park Criminal Investigation Branch have arrested a man in relation to a wilful damage incident at the Southbank Parklands on April 14.
A 38-year-old Mount Gravatt East was taken into custody earlier today and has been charged with one count of endanger particular property by fire and two counts of wilful damage by graffiti.
He is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on May 3.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
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.

See Full Post >>

Investigations into an Everton Hills house fire in which three people died on Tuesday, April 17, continue.
Police can now confirm the identities of those deceased: Graeme Thomson, 53, from Cannonvale; Rosilyn Thomson, 52, from Everton Hills; and, Dylan Thomson, 24, from Everton Hills.
At this stage of the investigation, police do not believe anyone else was involved in the incident. However, detectives are continuing to investigate the full circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Forensic examinations are continuing at the scene today.
Family members of the victims have requested their privacy be respected.
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.

See Full Post >>

Detectives investigating a violent assault and disturbance which occurred in February at a Coopers Plains karaoke bar have released images of people who may be able to assist them with their investigations.
Around 3am on Sunday, February 25 five people – four men and one woman – attended the bar located on Boundary Road.
At 4.30am the group were advised that the venue was closing and were asked to leave. Police will allege the group became highly aggressive towards two male employees, before violently assaulting the pair.
It will be alleged a 22-year-old male employee was punched repeatedly in the head, sustaining bruising and swelling.
A 25-year-old male employee was also repeatedly punched and kicked in the head causing him to fall to the ground before he was dragged down a set of stairs. He sustained serious injuries including a facial fracture and was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
The owner of the business,

See Full Post >>

Two Queensland Police Service vehicles were launched today that honour and remember the 30 Queensland Police Constables who were killed in action or died of wounds or illness during the First World War.
Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating launched the Brisbane vehicle at the Nundah Anzac memorial today.

The second vehicle has been deployed to Northern Region and will be used at a number of events including National Police Remembrance Day (September 29). Here it is pictured below at a North Queensland Cowboys event.

Assistant Commissioner Keating said the vehicles were a small token to remember the biggest sacrifice an officer could make.
“The Anzac centenary is a fitting time to remember the 30 officers from the Queensland Police Service who were killed in action or died of wounds or illness during the First World War,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“The Queensland Police Service stands with the rest of the community in remembering

See Full Post >>

Would Harvey Norman really sell a TV for $4.95?
This afternoon Queenslanders have received a scam text message claiming to be from the retailer, but as with all scams if it sounds too good to be true, it always is!
The scam comes as a text message and asks to click attachment to pick up your package.
Users who have then clicked on the link have been shown “special deal” offering Samsung TVs for $4.95
We shouldn’t have to tell you this is a scam. Don’t click the attachment and delete the text immediately.

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.

See Full Post >>

Detectives have charged a 36-year-old man following investigations of a robbery that occurred in Cranbrook last night.
It will be alleged at about 8.20pm, a 45-year-old woman was forced out of the car at her property on Fitzroy Street.
At the time of the incident two children were inside the vehicle however both managed to safely exit.
The woman attempted to stop the man but was unsuccessful.
It will be further alleged he drove off in the silver Mitsubishi ASX before abandoning it a short time later at the intersection of Black River Road and the Bruce Highway.
The woman was treated at the scene for minor injuries. None of the children were physically injured as a result of the incident.
The 36-year-old Kirwan man has been charged with one count of armed robbery using personal violence and one count of stealing.
He is due to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court tomorrow, April

See Full Post >>

A 36-year-old man has been charged following the alleged assault of an off-duty police officer in Mount Pleasant last night.
Around 10pm, the off-duty senior constable noticed a man allegedly trespassing on his neighbour’s property. The officer located the man and contacted police.
It will be alleged that while waiting for police to arrive, a vehicle pulled up at the scene, with a man exiting the vehicle and assaulting the officer.
The officer was able to restrain the man until police arrived on scene.
The officer, a 38-year-old man, sustained a number of abrasions and a chipped tooth. He was transported to the Mackay Base Hospital for treatment.
A 36-year-old McEwans Beach man has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm in company and is due to appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court on May 8.
A 24-year-old Mackay West man has been charged with trespass and is also due to appear in the Mackay Magistrates

See Full Post >>