Police can confirm the death of man in who had been in custody at Richlands Watchhouse. The 65-year-old Ellen Grove man was arrested on the evening of January 15 for two breach of Domestic Violence Order offences. He was remanded in custody after appearing in court on January 18 and was awaiting transport to another […]
Townsville police have started 2021 launching multiple operations to target repeat offenders and drive down crime in the District. Operation Tango Pheasant, which began on January 1, is focusing on property crimes such as car theft, burglary, robbery and stealing from home and cars. Since January 1, 34 people have been charged with 169 offences […]
Police across the Fraser Coast will be conducting a weekend operation in the lead up to Australia Day targeting property crime, anti-social behaviour, drink and drug driving and traffic offences. The weekend operation is part of the wider and on-going Operation Sledgehammer which commenced at Hervey Bay on January 18 and will continue until the […]
Police have arrested two people after allegedly uncovering dangerous drugs, weapons and cash during a vehicle interception in Mackay yesterday. Around 1.30pm police were conducting patrols when they intercepted a vehicle on Amiet Street in South Mackay. Upon speaking with the driver, the officers conducted a search of the vehicle where they allegedly located a […]