Fraud charges, Blackwater

Detectives from Blackwater Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a woman who allegedly fraudulently obtained prescription drugs. Police conducted an investigation in the Capricornia District after fraudulent statements were allegedly made to medical professionals resulting in the prescribing and procuring of prescription medication. This morning a 50-year-old Comet woman was charged with 99 fraud offences. Of these charges […]

Officers receive Certificates of Appointment to commissioned and executive rank

Commissioner Ian Stewart had the honour of presenting Certificates of Appointment for Commissioned and Executive Officers’ to five of QPS’ finest at a ceremony held at Police Headquarters earlier this week. The appointment of an officer to a commissioned and executive rank in the service is an important milestone in the officer’s career and comes […]

Close shave for officers supporting their embattled comrade

The Stocklands in Caloundra was abuzz as officers shaved and dyed their hair for the World’s Greatest Shave. Constable Natalie Walton and Constable Dale Bisllsoborough shaved their heads, while Senior Constable Amanda Murphy and Senior Constable Peta Pillar dyed their hair. Constable Spence Green and Constable Mitch Taylor attended the event, becoming inadvertent members of […]

Taskforce Maxima dismantle crime syndicate with links to OMCGs

Detectives from Taskforce Maxima have closed a nine-month protracted operation targeting those with identified OMCG links to the Comancheros OMCG’s and allegedly involved in the interstate transportation and supply of illicit substances (specifically methylamphetamine). Commenced last year, Operation Oscar Autocross was a protracted covert operation led by Taskforce Maxima which has resulted in the arrest […]