The Queensland Police Service (QPS) apologises for comments made during a media conference yesterday about the deaths of five people in Camp Hill.
A thorough investigation is being conducted on behalf of the coroner.
However, at this stage the investigation is being treated as the murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey. The death of Rowan Baxter is not being treated as suspicious.
This is a shocking tragedy which has affected the whole community.
Our thoughts are particularly with the family and loved ones.
The QPS remains committed to working with partner agencies to prevent domestic and family violence and reduce its harm on the community.
Our officers are committed to addressing the scourge of domestic and family violence, and particularly focused on supporting victims.
I have spoken to Detective Inspector Mark Thompson who was very upset about the situation.
To ensure public confidence I have asked Detective Inspector Thompson to step aside
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Stolen vehicle and weapons charges, Rockhampton
Police have charged a man after he allegedly stole a vehicle in Lammermoor and committed various offences in the Capricornia area over the last few days.
It will be alleged at 4pm on Saturday, February 15, a man attended a Buccaneer Avenue residence and stole a red Mazda 2 from the driveway.
At 1pm on Sunday, February 16, a man attended a service station in Boowan Court at Gladstone in the stolen vehicle and left without paying for the fuel. On the same day, number plates were stolen from a sedan parked at the Gladstone Airport.
At 12.30pm yesterday police observed a man at a service station on Denham Street in Rockhampton.
Police approached the man and arrested him.
Police located a homemade gun and ammunition in a bag the man was carrying.
A 19-year-old Berserker man has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle (Mazda 2), unlawful possession of
Man and dog rescued, Moreton Bay
A man overboard has had a lucky escape after water police launched a full-scale search for him this morning when his dog and property were found drifting in Moreton Bay.
At around 6am a fisherman spotted Heidi the German Shepherd swimming by among various other floating items including included a fuel tank, tackle box and wetsuit.
Heidi and the property were quickly scooped up and transported back to Manly Boat Harbour to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
Brisbane Water Police were notified of the discovery and quickly swung into action, initiating a rescue operation around 7.25am involving a the Rescue 500 helicopter, four police vessels, Marine Safety Queensland jet ski, Volunteer Marine Coast Guard and Volunteer Marine Rescue. Heidi was taken to the vet for a check-up and was thankfully uninjured.
During the search operation a number of items were located indicating that a boat had gotten into trouble, with rescuers fearing the worst.
Fraud charges, Brisbane
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group yesterday charged a man with fraud after he allegedly used money from a trust account.
Police will allege that between August 2013 and January 2015 the man, who was the guardian of the victim, misappropriated approximately $46,000.00 that had been left to the victim by a deceased relative.
Police commenced an investigation after receiving a complaint from the victim that money had been allegedly taken without his permission from his trust account. The victim was a child at the time the alleged offences were committed.
Detective Inspector Ben Fadian of the Financial and Cyber Crime Group urged the community to be vigilant to this type of offending.
“Misuse of trust account funds is a serious offence, and the alleged offending in this case is very concerning and a grave abuse of trust,” Detective Inspector Ben Fadian said.
“Our investigation and this arrest demonstrate the
Drugs and cash seized during joint operation
Detectives from the Organised Crime Gangs Group and the Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at an Ipswich property yesterday as a result of ongoing investigations into trafficking and possession of dangerous drugs.
Officers attended the Francis street address at Chuwar seizing 48 bags of cannabis, weighing approximately 50kg, methylamphetamine and cash.
As part of the investigation detectives also attended the Brisbane domestic airport where they arrested a man allegedly in possession of $175,720 in Australian currency and two mobile phones.
A 24-year-old New South Wales man has been charged with trafficking in dangerous drugs, possession of property obtained from trafficking in drugs and possession of things used in commission of a crime. He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.
A 50-year-old Chuwar man has been charged with trafficking in dangerous drugs, possession dangerous drugs, possession things used in commission of a crime and possession of property obtained from
Theft of a dangerous chemical, Gympie
Gympie police are warning the public following the theft of 20 litres of nitric acid, a highly dangerous substance which can cause serious injury or death.
The nitric acid, which was in an unlabelled white 20L container (as per attached image) was stolen around midday Sunday, February 9 during a break-in at a mine site at Mother Mountain.
Police hold concerns for anyone who may have contact with the substance and are warning the public to not touch the container and immediately call Triple Zero (000) if located.
It is believed that the container has a small leak in it posing a danger to whoever may handle it.
Nitric acid is a dangerous chemical that will cause serious burns, respiratory distress and can be fatal if ingested or accidentally spilt on the body.
Anyone with information about the chemical’s whereabouts urged to immediately contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444
Update: Death investigation, Camp Hill
Police can confirm a 31-year-old woman involved in a fatal vehicle fire at Camp Hill this morning has died.
The woman succumbed to her injuries at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital early this evening.
Two girls aged six and four along with a three-year-old boy were located deceased inside the vehicle on Raven Street around 8:30am.
A 42-year-old man was also pronounced deceased and investigations surrounding the events which unfolded at the scene are continuing.
If you or anyone you know needs help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
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: QP2000349043
Body located, Maryborough
Police are investigating after the discovery of a body in Maryborough this afternoon.
Around 4:30pm officers were called to Woodstock Street following reports an unidentified male had been located in the water along the bank of a river.
Forensic officers and detectives from the Maryborough Criminal Investigation Branch are carrying out investigations to identify the deceased.
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.
Death investigation, Camp Hill
Detectives are investigating the deaths of four people following a vehicle fire at Camp Hill this morning.
Just before 8.30am, police were alerted to the vehicle on fire on Raven Street.
Three children, aged six, four and three were located deceased inside the vehicle.
A 31-year-old woman who was also in the vehicle suffered significant burns and was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
A 42-year-old man was declared deceased at the scene after responding emergency crews attempted to revive him.
Preliminary investigations indicate the woman was driving the car and the man was in the front passenger seat prior to the incident.
A man who assisted in rescuing the woman from the vehicle sustained burns and was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment.
A crime scene has been declared at Raven Street as investigations continue.
If you or anyone you know needs help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14
Child death investigation, Edmonton
Police are investigating the death of a three-year-old boy in Edmonton today.
The boy was located deceased on a mini-bus parked out the front of a school on Stokes Street at 3:15pm.
Cairns detectives from the Child Protection Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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.