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A 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences after evading police from Waterford West to Murrumba Downs.
Around 10:30pm last night, police observed a Mitsubishi Lancer driving along Kingston Road which had been allegedly involved in a number of fuel drive-off offences.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle, however it allegedly sped off.
Multiple police resources, including PolAir, monitored the vehicle as it travelled from Waterford West, through Brisbane, to Murrumba Downs.
The vehicle crashed into an island on Dohles Rocks Road just after midnight.
Two police vehicles collided with each other while working to intercept the car. Four officers were injured and conveyed to hospital with minor injuries.
An investigation into the collision of the police vehicles will be overseen by the Ethical Standards Command.
A 34-year-old man, who was driving the vehicle, was also transported to hospital with minor injuries.
The Boondall man was charged with four counts of stealing and two counts of dangerous

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Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a service station in Oakey yesterday evening.
Just after 6.30pm, a man entered the Bridge Street business armed with a tomahawk, carrying a green shopping bag.
He approached the counter, threatening the two employees and motioned for one of them to open the cash register.
The man then left on foot with a sum of cash and cigarettes.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
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.

Quote this reference number: QP2000620450

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Two people have been charged following the burglary of a Pacific Pines residence yesterday.
Around 2pm yesterday, the pair allegedly forced entry to the house on Victoria Drive and stole several items, including a computer and tools. They also allegedly stole a BMW XI and left the residence.
Police were conducting routine patrols around midnight when they noticed the stolen vehicle being driven along Creek Street at Ormeau.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle, however the 40-year-old male driver allegedly failed to stop.
A tyre deflation device was successfully deployed, and the car stopped in a yard on Beausang Place a short time later where they were taken into custody.
A 40-year-old Coomera man has been charged with one count each of burglary, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, evasion and receiving tainted property.
A 29-year-old woman was also charged with one count each of burglary and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
They are both due

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The Queensland Police Service (QPS) will step up enforcement measures for people disregarding directions and flouting isolation laws as communities work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Community members can expect to see an increase in police ensuring compliance of public health directions and taking enforcement action against those ignoring the laws.
Officers have the power to issue on the spot fines for anyone who does not comply with the directions.
Public health directions have been put in place to keep everyone in our community safe, especially our most vulnerable.
While police have been taking a considered and educational approach in undertaking compliance checks over several weeks, officers will be stepping up enforcement action for those blatantly disregarding directions.
People who are deliberately flouting self-isolation directions, holding unlawful mass gatherings or conducting non-essential business not in compliance with directions may face on the spot fines or stronger penalties.
We are urging everyone to follow

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A man has died today as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic crash on Monday, March 23 in Arundel.
Around 5.30pm a sedan was travelling west on Brisbane Road and turned left into Captain Cook Drive before the driver has lost control and the vehicle has hit a power pole. It had been raining just prior to the crash.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 71-year-old Parkwood man, was transport to the Gold Coast University Hospital where he died early Friday morning.
Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating.

Quote this reference number: QP2000618423

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Police are seeking information in relation to an armed robbery at an Annerley hotel last week.
Just after 3am last Thursday, March 19, a man entered the hotel armed with an axe, approached a security officer and demanded money.
The man attempted to gain access to an atm before stealing  cash from a register.
He then left the premises onto Ipswich Road towards Franklin Street.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 180cm tall and of a proportionate build.
He was wearing dark coloured pants, a black hooded jumper with a black face covering.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Police wish to speak to another male who was seen at the hotel earlier in the evening, as he may be able to assist police with their investigations.
Anyone who recognises the man or noticed anything suspicious along Ipswich Road around 3am should contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131

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Two police officers have been charged with perjury and common assault in relation to matters arising out of an incident that occurred on the Gold Coast on June 13, 2015 and a later coronial inquest in March 2017.
The officers, both senior constables, one being a 57-year-old man and the other a 30-year-old man, from the South Eastern Region will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 9 April 2020.
Both officers have been stood down from duty with the Queensland Police Service.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.
This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
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

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444

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Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Deputy Commissioner Doug Smith have congratulated the latest round of police recruits to graduate from the QPS academy and enter the Service as First Year Constables.
This is the second round of QPS recruits to have their graduation fast-tracked in the past week.
83 police recruits first to fast track graduation

Deputy Commissioner Smith said the new officers came from all walks of life with previous experience in many different professions.
Congratulations to the 78 new First Year Constables who will now start their careers in policing
“These FYCs are bringing their own unique experiences and perspectives to the QPS,” Deputy Commissioner Smith said.
“They have spent the past five months in intensive training, preparing them for their future careers in policing.
“I wish every officer all the very best and am confident they will uphold the values of the Queensland Police Service.”

Minister

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Police have arrested two boys aged 16 and 17 and an 18-year-old man in relation to a series of break and enters using a vehicle across the Gold Coast over March 25 and March 26, 2020.
As part of investigations detectives executed search warrants at addresses at Burleigh Heads and Mermaid Beach taking the trio into custody.
Detectives have been investigating break and enters at a bottle shop at Currumbin Waters on March 25 as well as a bottle shop at Worongary and a chemist at Arundel which all occurred in the early hours of March 26.
Police are investigating whether the group might also be involved in further break and enters overnight at Miami where a car was stolen and further attempted break and enters in Surfers Paradise.
Investigations are ongoing and charges are expected.

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Police have charged five people with 18 drug related charges following raids targeting members of the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) yesterday.
Detectives from the Organised Crime Gangs Group with staff from Brisbane Region executed 12 search warrants at locations in Brisbane, Logan, Coomera and Gold Coast where they seized a number of dangerous drugs and cash.
During the search it will be alleged that police uncovered quantities of cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, GHB, steroids and prescription drugs, cash and gang related paraphernalia.
A 45-year-old man from Logan Village has been charged in relation to drug offences. He is scheduled to appear at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on 20 May 2020.
A 26-year-old man from Alexandra Hills has been charged with drug offences and contravene direction. He is scheduled to appear at the Cleveland Magistrates Court on 30 July 2020.
A 33-year-old man from Woolloongabba was charged with five drug related charges and will appear in

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