Police officer suspended, Central Police Region A commissioned officer from the Central Police Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service. An internal investigation is being conducted into allegations the officer engaged in inappropriate workplace behaviour and practices. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken […]
Steven Reid
On the second post of Christmas…….. tips to stay safe online
On the second post of Christmas…….. tips to stay safe online This week is Stay Smart Online Week and as we continue our “12 posts of Christmas”, the Financial and Cyber Crime Group would like to share tips on how to safely shop online. We all want to bag a bargain and love the convenience […]
Serious traffic crash, Capalaba
Serious traffic crash, Capalaba A 66-year-old man was transported to hospital in a serious condition following a traffic crash in Capalaba this morning. Just after 5am a car travelling eastbound along Elmhurst Street has left the road before striking a guard rail on the median strip and has then rolled a number of times. The […]
GPS tracks stolen vehicle
GPS tracks stolen vehicle Thieves who stole a vehicle from Charters Towers in the early hours of Tuesday morning didn’t know their every move was being recorded by the GPS tracker installed in the vehicle. Acting Senior Sergeant Tony Jacobs from the Townsville Rapid Action and Patrols said having this technology in the vehicle assisted […]
It’s fun to run – Walkerston road closure advice
It’s fun to run – Walkerston road closure advice This Sunday October 15 a fun run event – RUN 4MI LIFE – will be held in Walkerston. Between 6:00 and 9:000 am the following roads will be closed as a result. Branscombe Road, McColl Road and Old Pleystowe Road Please be aware of these […]
Warning – Traffic infringement email scam
Warning – Traffic infringement email scam Image of actual scam email Look out Mackay district residents – this email scam is running red hot! Starting just early this week our Mackay station front counter staff have dealt with dozens of residents who have received different versions of the above email which alleges that the recipient […]
An outback emergency landing strip
An outback emergency landing strip Policing in remote locations is unique and the tasks are diverse. Senior Constable Maria McCallum of Mount Isa Road Policing Unit is often deployed across the district to enforce road safety in all communities covered by the Mount Isa District. Last month, police from Mount Isa Road Policing Unit assisted […]
Townsville crime watch, Friday October 13
Townsville crime watch, Friday October 13 A number of homes and vehicles have been entered during the past 24 hours between 7am to 7am in the Townsville area. Police urge all residents to be vigilant with the security of their property. By ensuring homes and vehicles are locked and property secured, it will decrease the […]
Footpath sign used to assault victim, Mackay city
Footpath sign used to assault victim, Mackay city A sushi bar sign has been picked up by an unknown male and thrown at a pedestrian in an unprovoked attack at 8:45 pm on October 12. It’s alleged that a male, indigenous in appearance, approximately 20-years-old and wearing a red t-shirt with unknown writing on the front has […]
Have you heard this noise, can you help police?
Have you heard this noise, can you help police? The noise a person makes when they damage car panels and windows by either kicking/punching, or using an implement is considerable. At 3:45 pm on October 12 some residents in Brisbane Street, Mackay (between Alfred and Shakespeare Street) heard this exact thing happening. A parked black […]
