Police are investigating several incidents in the South Brisbane District this morning.
At 4.45am a man parked his Subaru Impreza on Hansen Rd towards the corner of Beaudesert Road when he was approached by four people.
The group demanded the man’s car keys and when he refused to hand them over, a man from the group produced a sword and began to point it at him until he gave them his keys, wallet and mobile phone.
The group then entered the man’s car and drove off along Hansen Street before crashing the vehicle.
At this point, they attempted to steal a woman’s car at the intersection of Hyde Road and Fairfield Road at Yeronga but the woman managed to drive away before one of the group could open the car door.
The group then re-entered the stolen Impreza into Villa Street and abandoned it outside a school due to its damage. They then approached
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Drug charges, Beenleigh
Beenleigh police have arrested four people after allegedly uncovering ice, cash and drug paraphernalia during the raid of a property in Eagleby this morning.
Officers executed a search warrant at a Dampier Avenue residence where they seized a quantity of ice amphetamine, cannabis, drug utensils and more than $2,600 in cash.
Police charged a 38-year-old man with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs and one count each of possessing drug utensils and possessing property suspected of being the proceeds of crime.
He is due to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on April 3.
A 23-year-old man was charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs and is expected to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on March 25.
A 55-year-old man was charged with possessing drug utensils and is due to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on April 8.
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Two new police vessels honouring fallen officers
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Minister for Police Mark Ryan joined Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll for the commissioning ceremony of two new Water Police vessels today.
Police Minister Mark Ryan and Commissioner Katarina Carroll unveiling the plaques for QPV Norm Watt and QPV Shayne Gill
Minister Ryan said the new vessels would be deployed to the Sunshine Coast and Hervey Bay.
“Effective water policing is crucial for the Sunshine Coast and Hervey Bay,” he said.
“These new vessels will be a massive boost to local water police and their capacity to keep the community safe in those regions.
“Queensland Police have undertaken crew training and fitted out these two boats to ensure they are first rate vessels.
“The Queensland Police Service is a world class operation, and the Palaszczuk Government will continue to deliver the resources they need to keep us safe.”
Commissioner Carroll said the two new vessels were named after Queensland Police officers
Fatal pedestrian incident, Tugun
Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian incident at Tugun this morning.
At 7:50am a 94-year-old Tugan woman was walking across Boyd Street in Tugun.
While crossing the street, the woman was struck by a vehicle.
The driver stopped and called emergency services who treated the woman for a serious head injury at the scene.
She was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased at 11:30am.
The 56-year-old NSW man who was driving the car was not physically injured.
Forensic Crash Unit officers will investigate.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or may have dash cam vision from the area to come forward.
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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2020 Supernova Superheros Parade Road Closures
Gold Coast police would like to remind motorists of road closures due to the 2020 Supernova Superheros Parade.
The event will be conducted on Sunday 15 March 2020 with a large number of spectators expected to attend this year’s event.
Police have been working with the City of Gold Coast and Broadbeach Alliance to ensure the parade is conducted safely and with minimum disruption to traffic. Motorists are to be advised that travelling near the Broadbeach CBD area during this event may results in delays due to the diversions that will be in place.
“Police will be present during the event to ensure public safety and minimal disruption to local residents and businesses throughout this event,” Entertainment Precinct Group Inspector Owen Hortz said.
Expect delays and traffic congestion at the following road closures between:
Sunday 15 March 2020
0500hrs to 1200hrs
• Partial road closure of Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach (between Australia Ave and Queensland
Armed robbery, Kelso
Police have arrested three teenagers following the alleged armed robbery of a convenience store in Townsville this afternoon.
It will be alleged just before 4pm, two boys and a girl stole food items at the Riverway Drive business at Kelso.
When a female shop attendant confronted the group, one of boys allegedly raised his shirt to reveal what appeared to be a handgun before the trio left the store.
Officers quickly attended the scene and arrested two boys, aged 17 and 13, and a 15-year-old girl nearby.
Police seized a gel blaster pistol.
No one was injured during 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.
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Police officer dismissed, Northern Region
A 53-year-old male senior constable from Northern Region has been dismissed from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer was the subject to an investigation concerning an allegation of using excessive force on a juvenile detainee while in police custody in a Watchhouse.
The officer was initially suspended from the Queensland Police Service in April 2018.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer has been dismissed for misconduct.
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 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.
Enter with intent, Tallebudgera
Detectives are investigating a break and enter incident in Tallebudgera overnight.
At 1am, a stolen white Mitsubishi ASX containing two men was reversed through the front glass doors of a liquor store, located on the corner of Trees Road and Tallebudgera Connection Road.
The force pushed the glass doors into the middle of the shop and pushed over a fridge containing drinks.
Once inside, the two men removed bottles of alcohol from the shelves before returning to the car, driving out of the shop and then travelled east out of the carpark towards Trees Road.
The vehicle was later located nearby, abandoned in a ditch off the Junction Road roundabout at Burleigh Heads, just after 4am.
The vehicle, which sustained extensive damage during the incident, had been stolen from an earlier burglary on Latimers Crossing Road at Advancetown.
One of the men was described as wearing a distinctive ‘Raiders’ hooded jumper. Anyone with information which may
Protective Services International Women’s Day
On Thursday, March 5, Protective Services hosted an International Women’s Day morning tea.
International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on March 8, acknowledges the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
This event was a chance for Protective Services administration and operational staff to network with clients, other members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and other public safety agencies.
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The first keynote speaker was Detective Chief Superintendent Cheryl Scanlon, who spoke about her journey through the QPS and how she experienced and witnessed the evolution of women’s rights and entitlements throughout her career.
The second keynote speaker was Ms Carolyn Bradley, General Manager of Strategy, Innovation and Insights in the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Carolyn told the inspiring story of her journey to joining the Australian Cricket Team and how an injury changed the future of her career and
Fatal traffic crash, Rangewood
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car crashed at Rangewood this morning.
Just after midnight, a utility was travelling on Hervey Range Road towards Alice River, when the driver lost control resulting in the utility rolling.
The driver, a 19-year-old Alice River 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.