A 42-year-old man has been charged after allegedly spitting on a police officer during a random breath test at Aitkenvale overnight. Just after 9pm last night, police observed a red Ford Territory drive out of a hotel establishment and mount a kerb on Charters Road. Police intercepted the vehicle and requested the 42-year-old driver to […]
Police have charged 27 people with more than 88 offences as part of Operation Sierra Processor, targeting property crime in the Chinchilla division. Among those arrested included a 15-year-old boy from Wilsonton Heights who has charged with 13 offences including six counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, one count each of burglary and […]
The online portal enabling members of the public to apply for a QLD Entry Pass is now live. The portal is designed for non-residents who have a need for essential travel into Queensland, relying upon an exemption category under the Chief Health Officer’s direction related to Border Crossing. State Disaster Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski […]
Two men have died in a house fire at Tallebudgera Valley this afternoon. Police attended a Nancol Drive address around 4:30pm where a 26-year-old and a 63-year-old were located deceased. The house was destroyed as a result of the fire and a crime scene has been established. Investigations are continuing. If you have information for […]
An emergency alert has been issued due to the QLD/NSW border restrictions beginning at 12.01am on Thursday, March 26. Details including exemption info can be found at www.qld.gov.au
The community should avoid all non-essential cross-border travel to Queensland from tonight. State Disaster Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said the restrictions would apply to all travel to Queensland by air, sea, rail or road. “Interim arrangements will be in place to enforce border restrictions from 12.01am tomorrow,” Deputy Commissioner Gollschewski said. “Anyone trying to […]
Police are investigating a fire at a house in East Toowoomba overnight. Around 11.30pm, emergency services were called to a fire at a vacant house on Herries Street. Police have declared a crime scene while investigations continue. Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time and has dashcam is […]
State Disaster Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski will provide an update on border restrictions. WHEN: 12.15pm, today WHERE: Queensland Police Service Headquarters, Roma Street, Brisbane Police Media will endeavour to Livestream. Media are encouraged to practice social distancing when attending. Media representatives are reminded to bring photo identification and/or their media organisational credentials.
The Queensland Police Financial and Cyber Crime Group are warning Queenslanders to remain vigilant to scams related to Coronavirus, or COVID-19, with one of the latest scams in circulation targeting job-seekers through fake online ads. Queensland Police have received reports where scammers are posting legitimate-looking job ads on official jobseeker websites and asking ‘successful’ applicants […]
The community is being reminded to adhere to social distancing principles and new restrictions in relation to indoor venues. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is providing ongoing support to Queensland Health as part of a co-ordinated whole of government response to the COVID-19 situation. A multi-agency taskforce operating under Task Force Sierra Linnet will ensure […]