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 […]
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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 […]
Townsville stolen vehicle list, Friday October 13
Townsville stolen vehicle list, Friday October 13 Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a number of vehicles stolen throughout the Townsville District. Several of the vehicles listed below were stolen while the victims were at home. These are the current outstanding stolen vehicles for the last 31 days. Registration Colour Description Type Stolen […]
Join us in dancing for Daniel
Join us in dancing for Daniel Lower Herbert Blue Light Association will be holding their annual Dance for Daniel on the official Day For Daniel which is October 27. From 7pm children under 18-years-old are invited to dance the night away (up until 10pm) by music mixed and provided by a local DJ. The dance […]
Cassowary Coast Media Wrap, Friday October 13
Cassowary Coast Media Wrap, Friday October 13 Driving under the influence of alcohol: Innisfail Road Policing Unit have charged a 30-year-old female international tourist for drink driving on Thursday afternoon. The woman was intercepted for a traffic matter around 5:30pm on Tully Mission Beach Road. Officers conducted a breath test it will be alleged she […]
Cairns crime wrap, October 13
Cairns crime wrap, October 13 Arson, Earlville: A 46-year-old Woree man has been charged overnight after emergency services were called to a vehicle fire at an Earlville business. Police attended the Mulgrave road address at about 1:15am this morning where they observed the vehicle ablaze. The fire was soon extinguished by Queensland Fire and Rescue […]
Tablelands overnight wrap, Friday October 13
Tablelands overnight wrap, Friday October 13 Unlicensed driving, Innot Hot Springs: Police have charged a local man after a traffic incident in Innot Hot Springs on Thursday morning. It will be alleged police intercepted the 43-year-old man on the Kennedy Highway Innot Hot Springs at about 7am after he was detected exceeding the speed limit and […]