Police are investigating the cause of an explosion that occurred on a property on Tonner Road, Hervey Range this afternoon that injured two boys. Initial information suggests around 4pm two boys were playing with what is believed to be a homemade incendiary device when it has detonated. An 11-year-old boy received serious hand and facial […]
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred this afternoon in Cooroy. Around 12.50pm police were called to a two vehicle traffic crash on Elm Street. Initial indications are the two vehicles travelling in opposite directions have collided with each other resulting in injuries to all occupants. An 84-year-old woman who was a passenger […]
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) Academy, Oxley campus saw 89 recruits graduate in a ceremony this afternoon. Graduating as First Year Constables (FYC), they have completed 25 weeks of intensive training. The Recruit Training program aims to provide recruits with a quality foundation so that they can provide excellent service to the community and ensuring […]
Police are appealing for assistance to help locate a man missing from Bundaberg. A 39-year-old man was last seen at about 9am on Wednesday at his work place. Police, family and friends hold concerns for him as he has not been in contact since his disappearance. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by […]
A 32-year-old Mackay man has been arrested in Brisbane today and charged with the murder of 23-year-old Mackay woman Shandee Blackburn on February 9, 2013. He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow. “The arrest is the culmination of a protracted investigation conducted by police from the Mackay Criminal Investigation Branch and […]
With the arrival of warmer weather the Townsville Water Police would like to remind all mariners of their responsibility to carry the required safety equipment before embarking on a trip. Around 3.30am yesterday morning Water Police, AusSAR and a volunteer marine rescue vessel responded to an unregistered EPIRB activation in the western Gulf of Carpentaria. […]
Police are seeking assistance from the public to help locate an 81-year-old man missing from Mount Cotton since yesterday. Denis O’Grady (as pictured) was last seen around 5.50pm yesterday afternoon at a residence in Coolaman Court and hasn’t been seen or made contact with family since. Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as […]
Police have released a photo of a man who may be able to assist with their investigations into an armed robbery at a Broadwater Avenue food outlet in Hope Island last night. Around 7pm a man allegedly armed with a knife entered the shop and made demands for money. The attendant handed over a sum […]
Detectives from the Townsville District and Taskforce Maxima executed search warrants in Townsville as part of Operation Lima Acquire targeting the drug distribution networks of Criminal Motor Cycle gangs. Police executed six simultaneous search warrants at various addresses in the Townsville area including a tattoo parlour. These searches resulted in the location of cannabis, MDMA, […]
The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services the Hon. Jack Dempsey MP and Commissioner Ian Stewart today congratulated 32 Queensland Police Service officers and staff members who were presented with medals and awards at a ceremony in Brisbane. Commissioner Stewart said the awards recognised years of dedicated service to protecting Queensland communities. “It’s a […]