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January 2016

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Death investigation, Yandaran (Bundaberg)

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News30/01/2016Leave a comment

Police are appealing for public assistance following the death of a man in Yandaran, north of Bundaberg. Around 6.15am yesterday, fishermen discovered the body of a man in Mullet Creek and alerted police. Subsequent enquiries have confirmed the deceased to be a 64-year-old Bucca man and police are investigating to determine the cause of his […]

Officer charged with murder, Brisbane

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News30/01/2016Leave a comment

A 38-year-old male senior constable from Brisbane Region has today been charged with one count of murder. Police charged the man today following a joint investigation by the Child Trauma Task Force within the Child Safety and Sexual Crime Group, State Crime Command and the Ethical Standards Command. The investigation relates to the death of […]

Missing woman, Newtown (Toowoomba)

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News30/01/2016Leave a comment

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a woman missing from Newtown since Wednesday, January 27. Barbara Troughton, aged 62-years, was last seen at a residence on Charlotte Street on Wednesday morning and has not been seen since. Police are concerned for her welfare as her disappearance is out of character. Mrs Troughton (pictured) is […]

Missing person, Arana Hills

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News30/01/2016Leave a comment

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 29-year-old man missing from Arana Hills since January 21. Andrew Smith (pictured) was last seen on Keogh Street in Sandgate and has not made contact with friends or family since. Police hold concerns for his welfare as he suffers from a medical condition. He is […]

LOCATED – Missing person, Rochedale South

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News30/01/2016Leave a comment

The 33-year-old woman reported missing from Rochedale South on January 27 has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

Fatal traffic crash, Biggenden

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News30/01/2016Leave a comment

Police are investigating following a fatal crash near Biggenden early this morning. Around 2am, police were advised a vehicle was on fire on the side of the Isis Highway, approximately seven kilometres south-west of Biggenden. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. At this time, police have not been able to identify […]

Fatal traffic crash, Pomona

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News30/01/2016Leave a comment

A woman has died following a crash on the Bruce Highway at Pomona yesterday afternoon. Around 5.30pm, a car travelling southbound collided head-on with a truck travelling in the opposite direction. A 23-year-old Southport woman was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the truck, a 67-year-old Widgee man, did not suffer any serious […]

Sudden death during severe thunderstorm, Scarness (Hervey Bay)

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News30/01/2016Leave a comment

A man has died after a severe thunderstorm impacted the Hervey Bay area last night. Around 7.30pm, a 68-year-old Narangba man was struck by a falling tree branch at a caravan park on Charlton Esplanade in Scarness, severely injuring him. He was transported to Hervey Bay Hospital, but was declared deceased upon arrival. Police will […]

Armed robbery, Smithfield (Cairns)

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News30/01/2016Leave a comment

Police are searching for two people following the robbery of a Smithfield hardware store last night. Around 8.30pm, a man took items from the shelves of the Mount Milman Drive business and walked out of the store without paying. When a staff member questioned what he was up to, the man reached into his clothes […]

Unlawful wounding, Spring Hill

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News29/01/2016Leave a comment

Police are investigating an unlawful wounding incident this afternoon at Spring Hill where a man has suffered a number of stab wounds. Initial information suggests at about 4.20pm, a 42-year-old man was confronted by a woman at his residence in Rogers Street.  The woman has produced a knife and is believed to have stabbed the […]

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