Golf buggy driver caught over the legal limit, Babinda The buggy in question A Babinda man was charged with drink driving after he was intercepted whilst “puttering” along in a golf buggy along Mill Street, Babinda on Friday August 18. Babinda police stopped the golf buggy around 6:30pm on Friday August 18, and submitted the […]
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Senior Constable West is the top Adopt-a-Cop in the North
Senior Constable West is the top Adopt-a-Cop in the North West is top Adopt-a-Cop in the north for 2017. Congratulations Senior Constable Damien West on taking out the award for top Adopt-a-Cop of the year for the Far North. Senior Constable West has been the Adopt-a-Cop at Saint Therese’s School at Bentley Park for the […]
Man arrested after armed robberies and dangerous driving incidents
Man arrested after armed robberies and dangerous driving incidents Police have charged a man after a series of armed robberies and dangerous driving incidents yesterday and this morning. It will be alleged that around 11am yesterday, a man entered a motorcycle dealer on Learjet Drive in Caboolture. He allegedly picked up a cash register, threw […]
Missing woman, Parkwood
Missing woman, Parkwood Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 20-year-old woman missing from Parkwood since August 17. Emma Longstaff (pictured), was last seen in Ben Hogan Crescent at about 10am. It is believed Emma is driving a blue Toyota Yaris with Queensland registration 444WEN. Police hold concerns for her wellbeing as […]
Update: Sudden death, Kearneys Spring
Update: Sudden death, Kearneys Spring Police are appealing for information from the public after the body of a 69-year-old woman was located at Kearneys Spring yesterday morning. The deceased woman was found at around 9.30am in West Creek by a member of the public. Preliminary investigations suggest the woman left her place of work at […]
Dogs on Patrol event this Sunday!
Dogs on Patrol event this Sunday! On Sunday August 27 from 3pm to 5pm, officers from the Townsville District Crime Prevention Unit will be holding another Dogs on Patrol initiative at Wes Barrett Park in Oonoonba. This crime prevention initiative is a partnership between the Queensland Police Service and Neighbourhood Watch. Taking your dog for their […]
From the property room: have you lost a bike?
From the property room: have you lost a bike? Townsville Police would like to find the rightful owners to mountain bikes pictured below. If you are the rightful owner or if you know the owner of the bikes, they can be collected from the Townsville Property Room at the Mundingburra Police Complex. The property room […]
Townsville daily wrap, Tuesday August 22
Townsville daily wrap, Tuesday August 22 Speeding offence, Rollingstone A man has been fined after allegedly being detected travelling 146km/hr in a 100km/hr zone on the Bruce Highway at Rollingstone yesterday afternoon. Officers from the Townsville Road Policing Unit observed the Nissan Elegra campervan travelling at an excessive speed on Bruce Highway north of Rollingstone […]
Turning the Screws on Crime event this Thursday
Turning the Screws on Crime event this Thursday Come along and join police in turning the screws on crime. Townsville Police are joining forces with local groups to help reduce number plate thefts. Police are urging the community to get behind this campaign, and encourage all residents to come along and have the one way […]
Police officer stood down, South Eastern Region
Police officer stood down, South Eastern Region A 38-year-old female senior constable from the South Eastern Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties. The officer is the subject of an investigation regarding driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of […]