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20/08/2014

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Update – Fatal traffic crash, Balmoral

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News20/08/2014Leave a comment

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash which occurred this afternoon at Balmoral, to make contact. Initial information indicates around 1.45pm, a vehicle travelling northbound on Riding Road veered into the parking lane on the side of the road. The vehicle struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian and then a parked car. The pedestrian […]

UPDATE- Escapees from correctional facility located, Mareeba

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News20/08/2014Leave a comment

Police have located and charged two men who escaped from Lotus Glen Correctional Facility at Mareeba last Sunday. The men were located at a Hancock Street address in Edmonton this afternoon. A 19-year-old man was charged with eleven offences including escape lawful custody, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, burglary and obstruct police. A 20-year-old […]

Fatal traffic crash, Balmoral

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News20/08/2014Leave a comment

A male pedestrian has died following a traffic crash on Riding Road, Balmoral this afternoon. Initial information indicates around 1.45pm a vehicle travelling northbound veered into the parking lane on the side of the road when it struck a parked car and the pedestrian. A 58-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Forensic […]

Update – Drug charges, Elanora

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News20/08/2014Leave a comment

Police have charged two men after investigations into an alleged hydroponics drug set up at a house in Elanora. Around 9am this morning police executed a search warrant at an Evergreen Drive address where it is alleged around 120 cannabis plants were located. Two men aged 53 and 56, have both been charged with one […]

Drug charges, Main Beach

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News20/08/2014Leave a comment

A man has been charged following an intercept on a Gold Coast beach earlier today. Police were patrolling along Seaworld Drive around 10.20am following reports of a vehicle being driven on the beach. Police have then located a sedan on the beach and have spoken to two men at the scene. The vehicle was searched […]

Queensland Police steal the spotlight

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News20/08/2014Leave a comment

In celebration of 150 years of policing in Queensland, the Queensland Police Service are opening their doors to the public at the Queensland Police Expo. Never before have Queenslanders had the chance to see the Queensland Police this close up and personal. The two-day event will highlight the diverse nature of policing activities and environments […]

Appeal for information, suspicious death, Gatton

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News20/08/2014Leave a comment

Police investigating the suspicious death of a 25-year-old man in the Gatton area in August 2012 have renewed their appeal for information from the public as a result of recent information they have received. At about 10am on August 23, 2012 police located the body of a man at Lawses on the southern side of […]

Hydroponics drug set up located, Elanora

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News20/08/2014Leave a comment

Police are at the scene of an alleged hydroponics drug set up at a house at Elanora. Around 9am this morning police executed a search warrant at an Evergreen Drive address where it is alleged around 120 cannabis plants were located. A man is presently assisting police with their enquiries. Investigations are continuing into the […]

Grievous bodily harm charge, Zillmere

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News20/08/2014Leave a comment

A man has been charged following an alleged assault that occurred yesterday in Zillmere. Police were called to a residence on Rowell Street at 3 yesterday afternoon following reports of an assault. When police arrived they located a 62-year-old man who had suffered facial injuries and he was transported to hospital for treatment. A 28-year-old […]

Missing Broadbeach woman located

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News20/08/2014Leave a comment

A 19-year-old woman that was reported missing from an address at Merrimac Boulevard since August 13 has been located safe and well. Media and the public are thanked for their assistance with this matter. Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs […]

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