Police are investigating a fatal traffic incident which occurred tonight, west of Mount Isa and claimed the life of two people. Initial investigations suggest tat about 8.25pm a vehicle collided with cattle, approximately 60 kilometres west of Mount Isa. The Barkly Highway is currently closed in both directions as police investigate the incident. There is […]
Police are investigating a single vehicle traffic incident that occurred near Esk earlier tonight. Initial investigations suggest just after 7pm, a vehicle rolled on the Esk-Hampton Road, just outside of Esk. A large amount of debris was thrown from the vehicle and both lanes were blocked causing traffic congestion. The 41-year-old male driver and sole […]
Police are appealing for assistance to help locate a man missing in the Bardon area. The man was last seen this morning around 10am at an aged facility on Main Avenue. He is described as being 163cms tall with a solid build and white hair. He was wearing jeans, a blue sloppy joe, an Outback Spectacular hat […]
Police have charged nine people with 67 offences relating to burglaries at more than 25 businesses across Ipswich and Brisbane as part of Operation Mike Snowshoe. Operation Mike Snowshoe commenced in April to target break and enter offences in the Ipswich and Brisbane regions. “We commenced Mike Snowshoe after noticing similarities existed between some recent […]
93 additional Queensland Police Service officers have been sworn in at the Oxley Academy this afternoon. Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the additional officers would begin work in their communities within the coming weeks to keep the streets safer for everyone. “I thank the 93 First Year Constables who have accepted the responsibilities of maintaining […]
A girl who was reported missing yesterday in Rockhampton has been found safe and well. Police would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.Report crime information […]
Witness a real live Police Dog demonstration, get your photos taken on a police jet ski, highway patrol motorbike, ambulance, fire engine or in the police car, take a look inside the mobile police station, all in support of Senior Constable Len Elliott. Recently Senior Constable Len Elliott was involved in a horrific crash in […]
Six Queensland Police Service officers have been recognised recently for their commitment to community safety as part of the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours. Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Jack Dempsey said the awards reflected the dedication and commitment these officers have shown in service to the Queensland community. “Each day Queenslanders benefit from […]
Police are investigating after a person was located deceased following a shed fire at Mount Gravatt overnight. Emergency services were called the Bentham Street property shortly before 3am where they discovered a shed alight. A search of the shed resulted in the discovery of a deceased person. Police remain at the scene as investigations into […]
Mackay detectives charged a 21-year-old man overnight following investigations into the alleged sexual assault of a woman in the Finch Hatton area on June 6. The man, from the Pioneer Valley area, has been charged with rape, deprivation of liberty and enter dwelling with intent by break. He is expected to appear at the Mackay Magistrates […]