The search and rescue operation to locate a man in his 60s missing from his camp in Cape York since Monday afternoon has located the man safe and well. The man was located at around 3pm this afternoon, approximately 13kms from his original camp and transported to the Thursday Island Hospital for medical assessment.
Detectives investigating the death of a 75-year-old woman at Eli Waters earlier this month have today charged a 60-year-old man with murder. The woman was located with severe head injuries at a residence on Currawong Court around 2.30pm on July 4. She was transported to Hervey Bay Hospital where she was pronounced deceased on July […]
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on a train at Darra last night. Around 11.20pm a woman was approached by another woman while the train was stopped at Darra Railway Station. She produced a syringe and demanded the victim’s handbag before exiting the train and running down Railway Terrace. The woman is described […]
A man has been charged following the death of a 20-year-old man earlier this year, from administering a dangerous drug. It will be alleged on March 27, a personal trainer provided the man with a dangerous drug in the form of a patch, to aid an injury he had sustained. It will further be alleged, […]
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart congratulated 121 Queensland Police Service officers and staff members today at the Gold Coast District Honours and Awards ceremony. Medals, clasps, service awards and certificates were presented for dedication to the role, commitment to policing and service to the community of Queensland. Commissioner Stewart acknowledged the devotion and tireless effort of […]
A 48-year-old male Senior Sergeant from South Eastern Region was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service today. The officer is the subject of a disciplinary investigation concerning allegations of misconduct. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when […]
Mount Isa Police, supported by specialist officers from Townsville and Brisbane, remain at the scene of a devastating caravan explosion in which three people died yesterday. Forensic, Scientific and Disaster Victim Identification officers continue to methodically process the scene, which incorporates an area of several hundred metres. Mount Isa District Detective Inspector Kelly Harvey said […]
Police have charged a man after an incident yesterday where a car evaded police and a police vehicle was damaged. Around 1.30pm yesterday, a car was observed on the D’Aguilar Highway at Woolmar, after it had allegedly evaded police earlier. The car sped away from police. Tyre deflation devices were deployed on the highway at […]
Police have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their investigation into two reports of wilful exposure. The first incident occurred in Kelvin Grove in 2009 and the second incident occurred in Connor Street, Fortitude Valley on March 20 of this year. The man is described as being […]
Detectives from State Crime Command’s Drug and Serious Crime Group have closed a major operation focusing on the trafficking of dangerous drugs including methylamphetamine (ice) and heroin in Brisbane. Operation Mike Backstay, a multi-agency operation led by the State Drug Squad and involving the Australian Federal Police, The Australian Border Force and the Australian Crime […]