Do I call police if I’m involved in a traffic crash? Did you know that not all traffic crashes require police reporting? In 2015 the reporting conditions in Queensland changed, to help reduce danger to road users and minimise traffic congestion. In the unfortunate event that you are involved in a traffic crash, the following […]
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Four charged with public nuisance, Cairns City
Four charged with public nuisance, Cairns City One 17-year-old Bentley Park man and three male boys have each been charged with one count of public nuisance, after an incident in Cairns City last night. A disturbance broke out at about 6:25pm last night near the corner of Shields Street and the Cairns Esplanade, where a […]
Why we need to understand “Porting”
Why we need to understand “Porting” Because the latest victim of porting from the Mackay police district has lost over $19,000 – do we have your attention? Put simply – porting is the commandeering of your mobile phone, allowing access to all of it’s contents, potentially including passwords and approvals for access (such as security […]
Cairns overnight crime wrap, October 19
Cairns overnight crime wrap, October 19 Serious Assault Police, Smithfield: A 14-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of serious assault police. It will be alleged two officers from Smithfield Police Station were called to a Smithfield shopping complex yesterday afternoon in relation to a shop stealing matter. The officers made attempts to talk […]
Residents woken by burglars in Horse-shoe Bay, Bowen
Residents woken by burglars in Horse-shoe Bay, Bowen Residents at a home on Horse-Shoe Bay Road in Bowen were woken at 1:25 am this morning by the noises of two intruders (a male and female) inside their bedroom. One of the residents has given chase on foot to the intruders who ran out of the […]
Townsville daily wrap, Thursday October 19
Townsville daily wrap, Thursday October 19 Burglary & unlawful use of a motor vehicle, Pimlico Police have charged a man following a burglary at Diprose Street, Pimlico yesterday morning. Police were advised that there was a break and enter in progress at a unit on Primrose Street at about 10.35am. Police attended and located a […]
Attempted armed robbery charge, Annerley
Attempted armed robbery charge, Annerley Police have charged a man following the alleged attempted armed robbery of a chemist at Annerley on October 17. It will be alleged at about 9.50pm, the man entered the Ipswich Road business and requested to purchase medication. When a staff member requested a script from the man, it is […]
Update – Assault investigation arrest, Loganlea
Update – Assault investigation arrest, Loganlea Detectives have charged a man following investigations into the break-in and assault of a young girl at a home in Loganlea this week. It will be alleged the 19-year-old man forced his way into a Pinelands Drive home around 5am on Monday. Once inside it will be alleged the […]
Earlville assault, do you recognise these people?
Earlville assault, do you recognise these people? At approximately 2:40pm on Monday, August 14 on Rowe Street, Earlville, a female has been assaulted and her purse stolen. Police believe the two people pictured below may be able to assist them with their investigations. Do you recognise either of these people? Police are appealing to members […]
Road conditions, Cairns and surrounds
Road conditions, Cairns and surrounds If it’s flooded, forget it! (File photo from Wujul Wujul) Following thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the Far North overnight, local police are warning motorists to take extra care on the roads today. CURRENT CHANGED ROAD CONDITIONS: Bushy Creek Crossing, Mossman Mount Molloy Rd – closed Liverpool Crossing, Mena Creek […]