Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a male who suffered a heart attack and lost consciousness on Castle Hill running track this morning. The man was assisted by a passer-by after collapsing about 10:45am. He has been admitted to Townsville Hospital where he remains in a serious condition. The man was wearing a maroon shirt with […]
Longreach Police recently called on all the kids in their area to help them create a road safety poster. The brief was that they could use horses, puppies, people, police, words or whatever their imagination thought of to convey a message about an aspect of road safety they thought was important. Local Adopt-A-Cops received so many brilliant posters […]
Earlier today, detectives from Taskforce Maxima executed search warrants at residences in Eatons Hill, Scarborough and Redcliffe. Investigations into allegations of members of the Rebels Criminal Motorcycle Gang (CMG) attempting to recruit persons to join a new chapter of the gang have lead Taskforce Maxima to conduct searches at the three properties today. Police will […]
A 15-year-old boy was today charged over the alleged assault of a young girl on Mornington Island. It will be alleged the assault occurred on April 15, 2014. The boy has been charged with rape and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act. Investigations into this matter are continuing. If […]
Police are appealing for public assistance following a hit and run in Mermaid Waters on Wednesday March 18. Around 4.30am a 22-year-old male pedestrian was located on the Gold Coast Highway, unconscious and suffering from head injuries and a broken leg. Police believe that the man’s injuries were consistent with being hit by a vehicle. […]
On Monday, an operation targeting a vehicle rebirthing and drug trafficking syndicate operating on the Gold Coast was awarded the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) Investigation of the Year Award in Perth. Operation Kilo Zurich was commenced in 2013 by the Major and Organised Crime Squad and the Drug and Serious Crime Group […]
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred yesterday in Emu Creek. Between 4.30pm and 5pm a motorcycle and a white sedan crashed while travelling in opposite directions on Pierces Creek Road, between Brothers Road and Woolshed Road. The male motorcycle rider, believed to be in his 50’s died at the scene. The female […]
Police have charged a man who allegedly breached security at the Lavarack Army Barracks yesterday. A 24-year-old Kelso man has been charged with one count each of going armed so as to cause fear and trespassing on Commonwealth land. He is due to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court this morning. If you have information for police, contact Policelink […]