Police are coordinating a search for a man missing at Groper Creek. Initial information indicates that a group of men were on a boat on Groper Creek when it crashed near a Jetty close to Hinkson Esplanade around 5.35pm. Two men were able to make it to safety but another one of the men on […]
Detectives are seeking to speak with a man (pictured) who may be able to assist them with the investigation into several break and enter offences at Maryborough. At around 1.30 am in Ariadne Street, a man has broken into a sports club and stolen cash. At around 2 am in Sydney Street, another sports club […]
A critical infrastructure Emergency Alert message has been issued to Black River residents from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group. The message advises residents that properties in Black River will experience loss of water supply due to a break in the watermain. Residents are advised there will be no water for approximately 6 hours. Council […]
Police are investigating a demand for money in relation to a missing dog in Roma. Police received a report in relation to a French Bulldog who went missing on January 20 around 6.30am. After an extensive search, the owners posted an appeal on social media. On January 29, the owners received a text messaged from […]
Detectives have arrested nine people following investigations into a disturbance involving multiple people at a shopping centre in Loganholme on Monday, February 4. It will be alleged around 4.30pm a group of men were involved in an altercation in the Leda Drive carpark of the shopping complex. During the incident it will be alleged a […]
An Emergency Alert message has been issued by the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council for residents on Palm Island. The message advises residents to boil their water until further notice because recent rain has impacted the water treatment plant. Residents are further advised to inform their family and friends. Further information is available at www.palmcouncil.qld.gov.au […]
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is conducting an ongoing internal investigation into the circumstances leading up to the death of a child and man located at Coochin Creek on Wednesday. The investigation will examine all aspects of the police response and will report to the Coroner. The QPS Ethical Standards Command (ESC) investigation will be […]
A 55-year-old male sergeant from Southern Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties. The officer is subject to allegations of offensive conduct toward community members and unprofessional conduct toward a colleague. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, […]
Police from State Crime Command’s Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) have closed a major firearm and drug operation in the Tara and Millmerran areas. Sixteen search warrants were executed over the last three days (5-7 February) on predominantly rural properties by officers from Toowoomba, Kingaroy and Roma MOCS (Rural). They were further assisted by […]
Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a man died in a single vehicle traffic crash near Cooktown overnight. Initial inquires indicate around 11.10pm the man was driving on the Mulligan Highway about 30kms south of Cooktown when the vehicle has left the road and rolled. The driver and sole occupant, a 56-year-old Edmonton man, died […]