Four people have been charged with riot and arson offences in Aurukun amidst community unrest following the death of a 37-year-old local man on New Year’s Day.
Police will allege a large group of people took to the streets arming themselves with makeshift weapons such as sticks and metal bars once news spread of the man’s death.
It will further be alleged the group dispersed for a period of time before reforming and breaking into houses and vehicles, damaging property and in some instances starting fires.
Six dwellings were set on fire, sustaining varying degrees of damage including some being destroyed, two other dwellings sustaining fire damage to the outside.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with one count of arson, one count of riot, three counts of enter dwelling and three counts of wilful damage.
A 37-year-old man has been charged with one count each or arson and riot.
A 40-year-old man has been charged
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Burglary with violence, Shailer Park
Police are investigating a violent burglary which occurred at a Shailer Park home last night.
At about 7pm two unknown men and one unknown woman have allegedly entered garage on Borambil Road.
Police will allege the woman was armed with a gun and one of the men was armed with a hammer.
The trio threatened a 50-year-old man demanding the keys to two cars and a motorcycle.
The two cars are described as a black 2010 Holden Colorado and a red 1997 Pontiac Firebird.
A red 2012 Harley Davidson was also stolen from the address.
The trio left in both vehicles and the motorcycle in an unknown direction.
Police later located the red 1997 Pontiac Firebird at a golf course on Gleneagles Avenue in Cornubia.
The man was not physically injured in the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact police.
Investigations continue.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using
Unlawful use of a motor vehicle and traffic crash, Robina
Police are investigating an incident in Robina last night which resulted in a traffic crash.
At about 6.30pm a 39-year-old Varsity Lakes woman has approached another woman in a Robina shopping centre car park and demanded her keys.
Police will allege the woman forcibly took the keys from the owner and threw her from the car.
At 6.35pm the car was allegedly sighted travelling at high speeds along the intersection of Cheltenham Drive and Ron Penhaligon Way when it has crashed into a house on Cottesloe Drive causing significant damage.
Upon police arrival the 39-year-old woman had serious but not life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital, where she remains.
Investigating’s 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
Update – Shots fired, Brisbane City
Investigators have released CCTV footage and an image as part of an appeal for information following a shooting incident and suspicious fire at a bar in Brisbane City.
Around 2am yesterday, multiple shots were fired the licensed premises on Boundary Street.
Detectives have released an image of a small boat they believe the shots were fired from on the Brisbane River. The tender was stolen from the Gold Coast on December 26 and located yesterday afternoon in the Norman Park area.
Vision has also been released of a man detectives would like to speak with over an incident at the same licensed premises between 4.30am and 5.50am on Sunday, December 21, 2019 where items covered in an accelerant were used to throw into the premises.
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Investigators are appealing to anyone, in particular ride share drivers, travelling around Howard Smith Wharves, Boundary/Ivory Streets, Bowen Terrace or the
Armed robbery, Toowoomba
Toowoomba detectives are appealing for information after the robbery of a convenience store in East Toowoomba last night January 6.
It is alleged around 9:35pm a man entered the store on Cohoe Street, produced a knife and demanded cash and cigarettes.
The 19-year-old male attendant handed over a sum of money and cigarettes.
The man then fled the store on foot.
The male employee was not physically injured.
The man was wearing a black hoodie, navy long pants with stripes down side, and a beanie covering his face.
CCTV footage is unavailable at this time.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have further information 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 officer suspended, Northern Region
A 52-year-old male constable has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service following allegations of workplace harassment.
The officer had been previously stood down and placed under investigation by the QPS when the allegations first became known.
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 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Grievous bodily harm, Rockhampton
A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly setting another man on fire at Rockhampton on Saturday, January 4.
Just before midday, a 41-year-old man presented to Rockhampton Hospital claiming to have been set on fire.
Police commenced an investigation and will alleged the 21-year-old man attended a residence at Campbell Street, Rockhampton.
An argument has taken place between the pair and the 21-year-old man allegedly sprayed the other man with an accelerant and set fire to him.
Police attended the address around an hour later and took the man into custody.
The 41-year-old man suffered burns to a large part of his body, including his head and neck. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.
A 21-year-old Wandal man has been charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm. He will appear in Rockhampton Magistrates Court today.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online
High speeding motorcycle riders arrested in Brisbane by specialist unit
A 22-year-old man police will allege is a prolific high-speed motorcycle rider committing numerous life-endangering offences, including several speeds in excess of 150km/hr in Brisbane’s north, was arrested when an off-duty officer spotted his motorcycle in a hotel carpark.
On January 2 the officer from the Road Policing Investigations Unit (RPIU) observed a motorcycle bearing stolen registration plate “RUNIT” parked at the back of a licensed premises in Alderley.
RPIU officers immediately attended the location and the rider was taken into custody a short time later.
The Road Policing Command’s RPIU is a specialised unit of police who identify and track down prolific and recidivist traffic offenders, whose manner of driving is a clear danger to other road users, as well as themselves.
The RPIU also identifies and locates vehicles and drivers committing serious criminal offences using our road networks, such as drug couriers and property crime offenders.
An extensive investigation conducted by the RPIU,
Detectives release CCTV of attempted armed robbery of taxi driver – Waterford West
Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they are seeking in relation to the attempted armed robbery of a taxi driver at Waterford West in early December last year (2019).
Around 12.15pm on December 5, a man was picked up from a taxi rank outside a shopping centre at Inala. He was driven to Carnation Street at Waterford West at which time the man pulled a knife from a bag and threatened the 54-year-old male taxi driver.
The taxi driver sounded his horn which caused the man to flee the vehicle empty handed.
He was last seen running towards Sunflower Street and Lavender Street intersection at Waterford West.
The man is described as aged 18 to 20 years old and between 160cm to 170 cm tall.
He was wearing a yellow hooded jumper, black scarf, blue shorts, black socks and high cut shoes possibly work boots.
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Shots fired, Brisbane City
Police are investigating a shooting incident at a bar in Brisbane City early this morning.
At about 2am, multiple shots were fired at a bar on Boundary Street.
Initial investigations indicate the shots were fired from a small vessel containing 3 – 4 people that was travelling along the Brisbane River.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
Any members of the public who may have witnessed the shooting or have relevant information are 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.