A 54-year-old man has been charged with 13 serious domestic violence related offences following an alleged attack on a woman on the Sunshine Coast.
Around 10am on Friday, March 6, the man attended the woman’s residence near Caloundra and allegedly physically assaulted her over a prolonged period.
During this time, the woman was allegedly strangled, causing her to lose consciousness, raped and held against her will.
The woman suffered significant injuries as a result of the alleged assault.
An investigation commenced after the woman escaped and reported the incident to police.
Around 8:30am on Monday, March 9, the woman was walking along Queen Street at Kings Beach with her young son when she noticed the man allegedly following her.
The man caught up with the pair and allegedly assaulted the woman while armed with a knife, stealing her handbag during the altercation.
The woman and boy sought refuge at a nearby business, without suffering any physical injuries.
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Fatal traffic crash, Surfers Paradise
A 93-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash at Surfers Paradise on Monday evening.
Initial investigations suggest around 7:30pm, the woman was travelling south along Remembrance Drive in a Honda City sedan.
A Toyota Corolla travelling in the opposite direction has attempted to turn into Clifford Street when the collision has occurred.
Paramedics rendered assistance to the woman, however she died a short time later.
The 71-year-old female driver was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The 25-year-old woman driving the Toyota Corolla was not physically injured.
The Forensic Crash Unit continue investigations in to the circumstances of the crash and anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam footage, is urged 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
Update: Brisbane cold case homicide continued appeal for assistance
Detectives investigating the 1985 murder of Richard Campbell at his Tarragindi home continue their appeal for public assistance in the hope that vital information will be received, in particular about a home delivery soft drink truck seen in the area at the time.
As part of a protracted investigation and following last week’s public appeal, investigators from Homicide Group’s Cold Case Investigation Team are reviewing witness information as well as examining new information received.
Richard Campbell was 85 at the time when, on the morning of June 13, 1985, he was found deceased with fatal head wounds inside his Pope Street home after ambulance attended following a triple call from an anonymous man.
Investigators believe Richard’s death may be related to a robbery as his house was found ransacked and police believe a sum of money was stolen.
Police are seeking more information about the driver of a 1976 white flatbed Bedford truck, owned
Drugs and firearms arrest Gold Coast
Gold Coast Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have charged a 29-year-old man after a large quantity of drugs and a handgun were allegedly discovered in a house at Carrara yesterday afternoon.
Around 4.40pm yesterday police executed a search warrant on a Fitzwilliam Street house where it is alleged three handguns, ammunition, methamphetamines and steroids were located.
A 29-year-old man from Grafton in New South Wales has been charged with two counts of possess a dangerous drug and one count each of unlawful possession of weapons Category D/H/R weapon, authority required to possess explosives, possess tainted property, driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence SPER Susp (Qld Lic) and possess utensils or pipes etc that had been used.
The man faced Southport Magistrates Court today and has been remanded in custody to reappear on May 12, 2020.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form
Traffic crash appeal, Waterford West
Police are appealing for witnesses following a traffic crash at Waterford West on Saturday night, March 7.
Around 9:30pm, a Holden Commodore and Toyota RAV4 were traveling south along Longlea Road towards Waterford West before turning into Kingston Road.
While traveling west along Kingston Road, the Toyota RAV4 lost control, left the road and crashed into a power pole.
A 47-year-old man remained trapped in the car while three other occupants, two women and a male, left the scene
The occupants of the Holden Commodore were not physically injured.
Investigators are appealing to anyone who witnessed the two vehicles, or have dashcam footage, 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
Multiple burglary and property offence charges, South Brisbane
Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested on more than 80 charges relating to robberies, burglaries and unlawful use of motor vehicles in the Morningside, Hawthorne and Bulimba areas.
On Saturday, officers executed a search warrant at a Thynne Road residence in Morningside following investigations into a located stolen blue Suzuki.
During the search it will be alleged a number of stolen items were seized resulting in the arrest of a 24-year-old man.
Investigators attended Greenridge Street in Wishart yesterday where it will be alleged a stolen Toyota Camry was located.
As a result of inquiries detectives executed a search warrant at a nearby residence in Linfield Street and arrested an 18-year-old man.
He will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning on more than 50 charges including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, burglary, enter with intent, enter premises and commit, stealing, receiving tainted property and fail to appear.
A 14-year-old Capalaba boy
Burglary, Mudgeeraba
Investigations are continuing after a burglary at a Mudgeeraba supermarket during the early hours of this morning.
Shortly before 3.30.am, three offenders forced their way into the Gemvale Road business by smashing through the front glass panel doors.
Once inside, the trio have stolen a number of items including cigarettes, batteries, lighters, mobile phones and soft drink.
The three then flee on foot to a white dual cab utility waiting outside with a fourth person inside.
All are described as approximately 155cm-165cm tall, wearing a black hoodie with a face covering, dark pants and dark clothing.
Investigators are looking into whether this incident is linked to a similar one at the business last month.
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
Fatal marine incident, Moreton Bay
An investigation in the death of a 44-year-old man has commenced following a fatal marine incident in Moreton Bay, east of Redcliffe, this afternoon.
Around 5pm, emergency services were called to two men who were thrown overboard from a yacht, one was reported to be unconscious.
Brisbane Water Police coordinated a rescue involving volunteer marine units and the Rescue 500 helicopter.
The unconscious man was located a short time later and brought to shore.
Paramedics worked to resuscitate the 44-year-old man, however he was later declared deceased.
Initial investigations suggest the yacht was hit by a large wave causing a boom to swing and hit the two men, knocking them overboard.
The 44-year-old man sustained fatal head injuries while two others were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Three other men who were also onboard were not physically injured.
Officers from Brisbane Water Police and the Forensic Crash Unit are continuing investigations.
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Homicide investigation, North Brisbane
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the death of a three-month-old baby girl at Zillmere this morning.
Just before 6am, emergency services were called to a disturbance at a residence on Hanford Road.
A three-month-old baby girl was found unresponsive and transported to Prince Charles Hospital where she later died.
Police are treating the baby girl’s death as suspicious and are appealing for anyone who may have dashcam footage from along Handford Road between 4:30am and 6:30am this morning to come forward.
A major investigation centre has been established at Boondall Police Station as investigations continue.
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: QP2000475405
Serious traffic incident, Mermaid Waters
Police are investigating a serious traffic incident in Mermaid Waters this morning.
At 9.30am a 65-year-old woman was crossing at the intersection of Markeri Street and Sunshine Boulevard when she was struck by a vehicle.
As a result of the collision, the woman suffered serious head injuries.
She was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment to life-threatening-injuries.
The 86-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was not injured during the incident.
Investigations 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: QP2000475951