Update: Armed robbery, Durack Police have charged two people following an investigation into the robbery of a man in Durack. It will be alleged that around 11.20pm on September 28, a 20-year-old man left a bus stop on Durella Street and walked home through Durack Common Park when he was grabbed from behind. A second […]
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Serious traffic incident, Windsor
Serious traffic incident, Windsor A man has been hit by a vehicle in Windsor. Just before 7.10pm, a man was crossing Bowen Street when he was hit by a sports/suburban utility vehicle (SUV). The man, believed to be in his 60s or 70s, has been transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a […]
Sudden death, Emu Park
Sudden death, Emu Park Police have commenced an investigation following the death of a man in Emu Park. Around 4pm, a man was located in Bright Street with what appears to be a stab wound. He died as a result of his injuries. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch have declared a crime scene. Investigations […]
Lost without you: Keys found at Bamboo Creek
Lost without you: Keys found at Bamboo Creek The keys pictured were found on Lawrence Road, Bamboo Creek on September 27 and are now in our care. If these keys look familiar to you or you know someone who is looking for their keys, please come and see us at the Innisfail police station between […]
Child hit by a ute, Kirwan
Child hit by a ute, Kirwan A child has been hit by a ute in Kirwan. Just before 12.20pm, the four-year-old boy was leaving a ten pin bowling alley on High Range Drive with his family when it appears he walked into the path of a ute in the car park. First aid was immediately […]
Evade police, Aitkenvale
Evade police, Aitkenvale A man has been charged following an incident at Aitkenvale yesterday where a vehicle was allegedly driven repeatedly into a police car. It will be alleged around 3.15pm officers from the Townsville Tactical Crime Squad observed a vehicle bearing two different number plates pull into a service station located on Ross River […]
Protective Services welcome 14 new officers
Protective Services welcome 14 new officers On Thursday, September 28, the QPS welcomed 14 new Protective Services Officers (PSO) to the Service. The officers were sworn in after completing two weeks of fulltime training. The graduating PSOs were joined by family and friends, Commissioner Ian Stewart, Assistant Commissioner Michael Condon, Protective Services Director Maureen Kelly, […]
Cassowary Coast Media, Wednesday October 4
Cassowary Coast Media, Wednesday October 4 Speeding, Bilyana: A 21-year-old Heatley man was issued with a $420 infringement notice around 12:40pm on Tuesday October 3. It will be alleged the man was travelling at 127km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Bruce Highway at Bilyana. Stealing offence, Innisfail: A 29-year-old woman and 19-year-old male international […]
Cairns Overnight Wrap – Wednesday October 4
Cairns Overnight Wrap – Wednesday October 4 Arson charges, Lockhart River: Police have charged overnight a 30-year-old Lockhart River man with one count each of arson and wilful damage. It will be alleged around 6:30pm yesterday the man set fire to a vehicle on Taylors Landing Road. The vehicle belonged to a 24-year-old woman who […]
Surfers Paradise Police congratulate their POOTY nominees
Surfers Paradise Police congratulate their POOTY nominees Surfers Paradise Police Station Officer In Charge Senior Sergeant Jim Munckton is proud to announce two nominees for the Police Officer of the Year (POOTY) Award 2017. Sergeant John Goobanko and Administration Officer Tracie Hocart are among this year’s nominee for Police Officer and Admin Officer of the […]