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During the apprehension of two men overnight, PD Kaos received a large stab wound to the chest.
PD Kaos was transported to a veterinary surgery where he was operated on.
We are pleased to report, PD Kaos is out of surgery and he is recovering nicely. He is up and about but he remains in a serious condition.
All support is being given to his handler at this time.
The Dog Squad and the Queensland Police Service would like to thank the community for the ongoing support.
Further information can be found here: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2020/02/02/police-dog-stabbed-gordon-park/

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Detectives from Cleveland Criminal Investigation Branch investigating an overnight truck fire at Thornlands are appealing for public information.
The owners of the white 2003 Hino FD series tip truck were travelling along Cleveland Redland Bay Road, between Finlandia Village and Pinklands Recreation Reserve, at around 7pm last night (Saturday, February 1) when they sustained a flat tyre.
The tip truck was left parked and locked on the side of the road.
At around 3.05am this morning emergency services were advised that the truck was on fire.
The blaze, which started after entry was forced into the vehicle, completely destroyed the cabin and front of the truck.
Police would like to speak to anyone who may have saw vehicle/s or people stopped near or next to the truck throughout the evening and early morning.
Detectives are also appealing for anyone with relevant dash cam to contact them.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131

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Police have arrested a man following an alleged serious assault in Maryborough last night (February 1).
At about 4pm police were called to a Colman Crescent address following reports a 52-year-old Maryborough man had been assaulted by a man armed with a baseball bat.
The 52-year-old was transported to Hervey Bay Hospital for treatment for a broken arm.
Police will allege that after the assault the man left in a vehicle taking a 49-year-old Maryborough woman, who had been at the address, with him.
The vehicle travelled southbound on the Bruce Highway to the Sunshine Coast before turning back and heading northbound on the highway.
With the assistance of Polair police attempted to intercept the car on the Bruce Highway at Palmview at around 6.40pm.
Police will allege the vehicle failed to stop and drove dangerously weaving in and out of traffic at roadworks before striking a concrete barrier, which resulted in the vehicle’s airbags being

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Police have issued a learner driver with a notice to appear after a car smashed through a front fence at Rasmussen early this morning (February 2).
It will be alleged around 2am a red Holden Commodore was travelling south along Pinnacle Drive when the driver lost control of the car.
The vehicle skidded for about 100m, crashing through the fence, before coming to a rest in the front yard of a home on Gollogly Lane.
There were no serious injuries from the crash.
The teenage driver blew a positive roadside result and was taken to Kirwan police station where she provided a breath alcohol concentration of 0.079%.
An 18-year-old Rasmussen woman has been issued with a notice to appear for drink driving and is expected to appear before the Townsville Magistrates Court at a later date.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per

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Ipswich detectives are appealing for public assistance after a firearm was discharged in One Mile overnight on Friday with the projectile striking a house.
Sometime between 10pm Friday night (January 31) and 6am Saturday morning (February 1) a single shot from what appears to be a small calibre firearm struck the front door of a Chubb Street home, travelling through the house before striking a wall.
The two elderly residents were home at the time and unaware of the incident until they observed a hole in their front door on Saturday morning.
Police are appealing for anyone who lives on Chubb Street or the nearby vicinity who heard a firearm discharge or witnessed the incident to contact them.
Detectives are also appealing for anyone in the local area who noticed anything ‘out of the ordinary / suspicious’, such as vehicles or people loitering in the area to contact them.
Anyone with any information which can

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Police have charged two men after a police dog was stabbed in Gordon Park overnight.
It will be alleged around 1.30am police were called to Victoria Terrace after a suspect vehicle was observed in the area. When police arrived two men fled from the vehicle and police arrested three other people at the scene.
A police dog and handler were deployed to track the men and located the pair about fifteen minutes later in Burnaby Terrace. During the apprehension of the men the police dog received a large stab wound to the chest.
The police dog handler rendered first aid before Police Dog Kaos was transported to a veterinary surgery where he was operated on and is currently in a stable condition.
A 21-year-old Milton man and a 24-year-old Enoggera man have both been charged with one count each of serious animal cruelty, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, serious assault police and obstruct

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An 18-year-old Clontarf man injured during a disturbance at a Brisbane CBD apartment complex on January 26 passed away in hospital today.
Brisbane City detectives continue to investigate the incident including the circumstances around how the men were injured.
Around 9.20pm on Australia Day eight men gained entry to a Albert Street complex entering a room occupied by a man known to them.
During a disturbance three of the eight, two 17-year-olds and the 18-year-old man, sustained stab wounds.
The 18-year-old man sustained a life-threatening chest wound and was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
The two 17-year-olds from were also transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and have now been released.
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

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Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station in Runcorn during the early hours of this morning (February 1).
Around 4am a man armed with a machete has threatened a 25-year-old male employee and made demands for money, cigarettes and mobile phones.
The man then fled on foot with a bag of stolen property and was last seen walking south along Gowan Road in Sunnybank Hills.
He is described as having an olive/tanned complexion, around 170cm tall, of a solid build with a New Zealand accent and wearing a black cap, black striped hoodie and black pants.
Anyone with information 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 volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Police have charged a man after he allegedly drove at high speed in an unregistered vehicle in Moreton Bay overnight.
It will be alleged a grey Holden Commodore bearing false registration plates was observed by police on Dean Street in Bray Park at 10.45pm (January 31).
Police have attempted to intercept the car, however it failed to stop and sped off.
Polair has tracked the vehicle and it was observed to cross to the wrong side of the road on multiple occasions, causing motorists in the oncoming lanes to swerve.
Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device on Winn Road at Cashmere, however the car has allegedly continued driving east with two deflated tyres.
The vehicle was brought to a stop on Dayboro Road in Whiteside and has reversed into two police vehicles, before the driver was arrested at 11.40pm.
No one was injured during the incident.
The driver has been charged with one count each of

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A 56-year-old male sergeant from Brisbane Region has been stood down from duty with the Queensland Police Service.
The officer has been issued with a Notice To Appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on February 12 for one offence of Computer Hacking pursuant to section 408E(2) of the Criminal Code.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.  This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
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

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