Police have charged two men after a stolen vehicle was allegedly driven on the wrong side of Deception Bay road overnight.
It will be alleged at 10.24pm police observed a stolen Ford SUV disobey a red light on Morris Road at Rothwell.
Polair was tasked to track the stolen vehicle.
At 10.55pm the SUV cross to the wrong side of Deception Bay Road and continued travelling in the wrong direction for approximately four minutes. Other road users had to take evasive action to avoid a collision.
The vehicle continued on the wrong side of the road into Ashmole Road and proceeded through a red light into Scarborough Road, still on the wrong side of the road.
At 11.12pm police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device in Griffith Road at Newport before the SUV came to a stop in Killara Crescent.
Two men were arrested shortly after in neighbouring yards.
It will be alleged sometime overnight on Friday,
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Injury in custody, Granville
Police are investigating an incident resulting in a man sustaining critical injuries at Granville overnight.
Around 11pm, officers were called to a local park in relation to a man needing assistance.
Upon arrival, officers observed the man, who ran from police into the Granville State School with a jerry can and a lighter.
When approached by police the man doused himself with petrol.
Officers attempted to communicate with the man, however the incident resulted in the male igniting.
Police rendered immediate assistance, however the man received significant injuries from burns and was transported to the Maryborough Hospital.
The man has been airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
This matter is under investigation by Ethical Standards Command and is subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
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Police appeal for information in 34 year-old Brisbane cold case homicide
Detectives investigating the 1985 murder of Richard Campbell at his Tarragindi home are hoping an appeal from his family and the re-release of a comfit image will help them solve the 34-year-old cold case homicide.
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.
Detective Inspector Damien Hansen of the Homicide Group said investigators were confident the fresh appeal for information and modern-day investigative methods could lead to a breakthrough in the case.
“We are using forensic science, including DNA analysis, to its full potential in a way that was not possible at the time of the murder,” Detective
Assault appeal, Coolangatta
Detectives have released vision after a man was assaulted in Coolangatta on December 15.
Just after midnight a man was standing on the footpath on the corner of Marine Parade and Warner Street when he was approached by a man who punched him in the back of the head.
The 34-year-old Upper Coomera man fell to the ground and was transported to the Tweed Heads Hospital with non life threatening injuries.
Anyone who may recognise the man depicted in the footage is urged to contact police.
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Unlawful use of a motor vehicle charges, Bray Park
Two women and a man have been charged after allegedly stealing a car and driving dangerously throughout Brisbane’s northside overnight.
Around 9pm last night, a 21-year-old Acacia Ridge food delivery driver left a car running while delivering food on Florabelle Court at Wynnum West. A man and two women were seen allegedly entered the car and drove off.
Around 1am this morning, police sighted the stolen car travelling along Samford Road at Gaythorne.
Police attempted to intercept the car, however the driver allegedly evaded police and proceeded to drive dangerously on the opposite side of the road.
The car allegedly continued to travel at high speeds through Eatons Hill towards Pine Rivers.
Around 1:20am the stolen car crashed into a carport of a residence on Judith Street at Bray Park, causing damage to the structure.
The trio were seen running from the car but were arrested a short time later.
A 19-year-old Sherwood woman, who
Fatal traffic crash, Wanora
Police are investigating after a woman died in a single vehicle traffic crash at Glamorgan Vale this morning.
Preliminary information indicates the 57-year-old woman from Wanora was travelling east along Glamorgan Vale Road when she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree.
She was removed from the vehicle and a member of the public attempted to render first aid.
The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing.
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Drug and weapons charges, South West District
Sixty-three people have been charged with multiple drug offences as part of ongoing operations targeting the supply of dangerous drugs across Blackbutt, Yarraman, Nanango and Kingaroy.
Operation Butza was a proactive and co-ordinated operational response that commenced in September last year.
During the five-month long operation, police executed multiple search warrants, conducted vehicle intercepts, utilised covert surveillance and other tactical actions across the South West District.
Properties were searched with officers locating methylamphetamine and cannabis worth almost $240,000. Several illegal firearms and stolen property were also located.
Sixty-three people were charged with a total of 370 drug, property and weapon related offences. They included trafficking dangerous drugs, supply dangerous drugs, possession dangerous drugs, burglary and property related offences.
Acting Detective Superintendent Mat Kelly said the Queensland community continues to consume illicit drugs at concerning levels, particularly in regional areas, which is empirically supported by waste water analysis and evident in the outcomes of this operation.
“This
Drug charges, Benowa
Three men have been charged with drug offences following a search of a Benowa residence yesterday.
Officers from the Gold Coast Rapid Action and Patrols group executed a search warrant at a property in Theatre Drive and located cannabis, cocaine, steroids, drug utensils, fireworks and a sum of money.
A 26-year-old man and a 24-year-old man, both from Benowa, were charged with one count each of possession of dangerous drugs, possession of anything for use in the commission of a crime and possession of pipes.
They were both dealt with under the provisions of the Drugs Misuse Act 1986.
Another 26-year-old Benowa man was charged with three counts of possession of dangerous drugs, one count each of possessing dangerous drugs, possessing utensils, possession of anything used in the commission of a crime and possession of property suspected of being the proceeds of an offence under the Drugs Misuse Act 1986.
He is due to appear
Update 2: Fatal hit and run, Beaconsfield
A woman has been charged following a fatal traffic incident at Beaconsfield in Mackay yesterday morning.
A 15-year-old Beaconsfield girl was on Nicklin Drive when she was struck by a vehicle around 3.20am and died at the scene.
A 29-year-old Mackay woman has been charged with failing to remain at the incident and render assistance.
She is due to appear in Mackay Magistrates Court on April 29.
The investigation is ongoing.
Forensic Crash Unit continues to appeal for anyone with further information or relevant dash-cam footage to contact police.
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Quote this reference number: QP2000430461
Burglary and car theft charges, Mackay
Police have charged a man following a traffic crash in Mackay yesterday.
Around 11.20am, it will be alleged a stolen car collided with a street sign and two parked cars on Alfred Street and the driver fled. A man was arrested a short time later on Shakespeare Street.
It will be further alleged, the car was stolen from a property in Montgomery Street around 5.45am yesterday during a burglary.
A 19-year-old man has been charged with burglary, receiving tainted property, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving and driving without a licence.
He is due to appear in Mackay Magistrates Court today.
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