Police are investigating a break and enter and arson incident that occurred in Urangan early this morning. Around 3.50am, police were called to a golf club on Island View Drive following reports of a vehicle and caravan on fire. Preliminary investigations suggest that unknown offender/s have unlawfully gained entry to the clubhouse and taken a […]
Police from the Rockhampton Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) yesterday charged a 41-year-old woman with failing in her obligation as a parent to ensure compulsory school attendance. It is alleged the offences occurred between October and November 2013. “With the commencement of the school year fast approaching, it is a timely reminder to parents […]
Police are investigating the break and enter of a motorcycle dealership in Slacks Creek last night. Around 9.10pm, a stolen Toyota utility was reversed into the front glass doors of the Moss Street business. A man then got out of the vehicle and attempted to lift a trail bike on to the back of the […]
Police are investigating the links between three fires that occurred overnight in Caloundra and Moffat Beach. Around 1.30am, police were called to Kalinga Street in Caloundra following reports of a garage being set alight. Police found a sock that had been stuffed into the security screen of a window and set alight, but the fire […]
Police are at the scene of a single vehicle traffic crash on the New England Highway at Dalveen. Investigations are ongoing to determine how the crash has occurred, but it has resulted in the truck catching fire. The crash is believed to have occurred shortly after 3:30am. It is still unclear how many occupants are […]
Police are investigating after a woman had her car stolen at Blackstone overnight with her in it. Around 12.20am the woman was driving down Alice Street when a vehicle behind her indicated for her to pull over. A man then approached her armed with a knife and forced her into the back seat of her […]
Police are investigating after a hotel was robbed at Cannon Hill last night. Around 10.15pm two men entered the Southgate Avenue premises, one armed with a knife, the other a piece of wood. The man armed with the knife jumped over the bar and threatened staff, demanding cash and forcing them into an office area. […]
Police are investigating after two men sustained non life threatening injuries following a disturbance between several men at Broadbeach Waters this afternoon. Preliminary information suggests that approximately four to six men, all believed to be aged in their 20s, were involved in a fight on Lakeview Boulevard, Broadbeach Waters shortly before 4pm. Two of the […]
Police investigating an incident in which a man died after being struck by a vehicle near Charters Towers last night have charged a 24-year-old man with dangerous driving. The 24-year-old Victorian man is due to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court tomorrow after being charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death while […]
A man has been charged following the alleged arson of two cars at Clayfield this morning. Around 6.40am, police were called to Sandgate Road following reports of cars engulfed in flames. The cars sustained extensive structural damage but no one was injured during the incident. A 30-year-old local man has been charged with one count […]