A third man has been charged with murder following investigations into the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in Amamoor last week.
Detectives wish to thank the public for their assistance with the investigation after a 33-year-old man was arrested this morning at Turkey Beach.
The Gympie man was charged with murder and attempted armed robbery at Gladstone Watchhouse.
He is due to appear in Gladstone Magistrates Court tomorrow (March 21).
Police are still searching for a silver Ford Falcon utility with Queensland registration 268ZOW (pictured below). Anyone who has seen the vehicle or has further information is urged to contact police.
Investigations earlier in the week led to the arrest of two men aged 19 and 32-years-old who were each charged with one count of murder and attempted robbery. A 28-year-old Monkland woman was charged with accessory after the fact to murder.
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83 police recruits first to fast track graduation
Today, Commissioner Katarina Carroll welcomed 83 new officers to the Queensland Police Service (QPS) following a graduation ceremony at the Oxley Police Academy.
This is the first group of Police Recruits to fast-track their graduation following a statement from Commissioner Carroll today.
The decision came to reduce the risk of the transmission of COVID-19 in Queensland Police Academies, which house over 750 recruits and training staff across three campuses.
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Commissioner Carroll said by fast-tracking the graduation ceremony, it will immediately bolster the number of front-line police officers.
“These decisions have not been taken lightly by the leadership of the Queensland Police Service, however they achieve two key objectives – they remove a significant number of people out of the Academy thus removing some of the risks,” Commissioner Carroll said.
“And it also provides much needed police officers for the front line at a critical time not only
Robbery, South Brisbane
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a man in South Brisbane last night.
Just before 11pm, the man was under the William Jolly Bridge when he was approached by a woman on a bicycle.
The woman shone a torch in the man’s face while she demanded money.
When the man refused, a struggle ensued which resulted in the man receiving a wound to arm. She then rode off with the man’s bag.
The 54-year-old Spring Hill man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment to his arm.
Police patrolled the area for a woman described as having tattoos on her shoulders and riding a black bicycle, but she has not been located.
Investigations into the matter are continuing.
Quote this reference number: QP2000564343
Update 5 – Operation Romeo Masking: Tallebudgera homicide investigation
Police have arrested two men in relation to the murders of 36-year-old Shane Ross and 47-year-old Cameron Martin at Tallebudgera in October last year.
Following extensive investigations, detectives from the Gold Coast Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and the Homicide Investigation Unit charged a 42-year-old man and 34-year-old man with two counts of murder with a ‘serious organised crime’ circumstance of aggravation and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
The two men, both from Coolangatta, will appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.
An arrest warrant has also been issued for a 31-year-old man, currently in custody in New South Wales, for two counts of murder with a ‘serious organised crime’ circumstance of aggravation and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
The investigative team have been extensively working on the investigation since Cameron Martin was located deceased in his white 2015 Mercedes Benz C200 around 9.30pm on Friday October
Fatal traffic crash, Bundaberg
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in Bundaberg this morning.
Approximately 7:50am a motorcycle was travelling on Barolin Street in a northerly direction when it has collided with a car stopped in heavy traffic, near the Beatrice Street intersection.
A 54-year-old Bundaberg man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision to please contact police.
Armed robbery, Pimlico
Two people have been charged after a woman’s car was allegedly stolen at knifepoint in Townsville last night.
It will be alleged just after 7pm a 23-year-old woman was approached by a man and woman as she walked to her car in a shopping centre carpark on Kings Road, Pimlico.
The pair requested the woman call a taxi for them, and when she refused the man produced a knife and demanded her car keys.
The woman complied and the man and woman drove away in her vehicle, a Holden Cruze.
It is further alleged at about 9.30pm as a result of information received from the public an 18-year-old woman and 19-year-old man were arrested in Kirwan after they were seen running from the stolen car.
A search of the vehicle by officers uncovered a knife believed to be connected to the alleged robbery.
An 18-year-old Avenell Heights woman has been charged with armed robbery in company
A sharp pinch for a good cause: Policelink Sergeant makes his 600th blood donation
Policelink Police Operational Adviser Sergeant Jeffrey Bruynesteyn has proudly made his 600th blood donation to help sick and injured Australians.
Sergeant Bruynesteyn has been donating blood since he was 18, following in the footsteps of both his mother and grandmother.
“My mother was an inspiration for me,” Sergeant Bruynesteyn said.
“She donated whole blood for all of her adult life until her age made it too difficult, and her mother before her gave blood in Holland when it was direct donor-to-patient transfusion.”
When Sergeant Bruynesteyn’s sister suffered complications during childbirth, the officer saw just how important donating blood can be to someone in need.
“My sister needed 16 pints of blood, which is the same amount of blood that one person can donate if they do it regularly for four years,” he said.
“It goes to show just how crucial every blood donation can be.”
Sergeant Bruynesteyn donated whole blood four times a year for his first
Update 5: Homicide investigation, Amamoor
Police have charged a 28-year-old woman following further investigations into the shooting death of a 22-year-old man last week.
This afternoon, the Monkland woman was charged with accessory after the fact to murder and will appear in the Gympie Magistrates Court tomorrow (March 19).
Detectives wish to thank the public for their assistance with the investigation and are again seeking assistance to locate 33-year-old Trent Edward Dyhrberg (pictured).
If sighted, do approach him but contact police immediately.
He is described as Caucasian, around 180cm tall who was last seen wearing a dark shirt and long tracksuit pants.
Police are also still searching for a silver Ford Falcon utility with Queensland registration 268ZOW (pictured below).
Investigations earlier in the week led to the arrest of two men aged 19 and 32-years-old, who were each charged with one count of murder and attempted robbery.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using
Serious skateboard incident, Arana Hills
Police are investigating a serious skateboard incident in Arana Hills earlier tonight.
At 7.15pm, emergency services were called to Napean Avenue following reports a man was lying on the roadway.
Initial information suggests the man lost control of an electric skateboard before falling and hitting his head.
The 40-year-old man was treated for injuries at the scene before being transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital in a critical condition.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating 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.
Quote this reference number: QP2000555708
QPS suspends internal training
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has suspended Operational Skills Training (OST) and non-essential training to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
This approach will take effect from Thursday, 19 March 2020 and remain in place until further notice.
This will result in the reassignment of some roles involved with non-essential training and OST delivery to our frontline. This will bring the QPS in line with other national jurisdictions who are taking similar precautions to protect their workforce.
These changes are not expected to have any impact on our operational readiness or capacity and the decision has been made to minimise health risks to our staff.
The QPS is constantly conducting risk assessments and considering health and safety advice to ensure community and officer safety as the COVID-19 situation unfolds.