A 36-year-old man has been charged with extortion and obstruction following an incident on December 29. The man is alleged to have made threats to a man via telephone and text messages asserting to be a participant of the Rebels Criminal Motorcycle Gang, Yeppoon chapter. Police arrested the man at a fast food outlet on […]
Police would like to remind motorists attending New Years Eve celebrations on the Gold Coast of some of the major road closures. Police are also encouraging revellers to use public transport or taxis where possible as limited parking can be expected at major entertainment locations. Exercise patience with other commuters waiting for these services and […]
A 27-year-old man from Bray Park has been charged with unlawfully possessing a weapon under the Weapons Act. Officers intercepted the man on the Caboolture train line initially in relation to another matter. Police will allege they observed a pole protruding from the man’s backpack. Upon closer inspection police observed the item to be a […]
Police would like to remind motorists of the expected road closures in Brisbane CBD, South Brisbane and South Bank areas due to New Years Eve celebrations tomorrow night. The VictoriaBridge will be closed from 6.30pm tomorrow to approximately 2.00am Wednesday, January 1, and motorists are urged to find alternate routes. Police encourage revelers to use […]
In an attempt to help identify the deceased male located on the side of the road on September 19, police and the Homicide Victim’s Support Group are appealing for anyone to come forward regarding loved ones who did not check-in this Christmas. At 6.27pm on September 19, rural fire officers were called to Cedar Pocket […]
A fire which was started by lightening, is currently burning two kilometres south of the causeway near 18 Mile Swamp at Main Beach on North Stradbroke Island. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews are on the scene controlling the fire. We are advised that it is currently not a threat, however campers are advised to make contingency […]
A total of 2,734 people were detected speeding during day seven of the Christmas Road Safety Campaign. This was a combined number of speed camera and other speed detection throughout the course of the day. Coinciding with Operation Crossroads, phase two of the campaign commenced on Monday 23 December, 2013 and continues until Friday, 3 January 2014. […]
Police seeking public assistance to locate a woman reported missing from Holland Park West yesterday morning have advised she has been located. Police thank the media and public for their assistance.
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Kedron early this morning. Initial investigations indicate the pedestrian, a man, was on the roadway when the incident occurred around 2.50am on Gympie Road. The man was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is […]
Police are investigating after a restaurant at Annerley was robbed by two men last night. Around 9.10pm two men entered the restaurant, one armed with knives, the other a piece of wood, and confronted staff in the kitchen demanding money. After taking cash and personal property the two men left the store. No staff members […]