A man has been charged following investigations into a fatal explosion in North Mackay yesterday. Just before 2am on April 2, emergency services responded to reports an explosion had occurred at a Malcolmson Street, trailer manufacturing business. It will be alleged two men attempted to set alight a shipping container belonging to someone known to […]
The fourth occupant of a single vehicle traffic crash at Tully has died overnight. Shortly after 1pm on March 30, a passing motorist observed a semi-submerged vehicle upside down in the river, near Bridge 15, Tully Gorge Road, approximately 30kms west of Tully. Three men died at the scene. A fourth man, who was passenger, […]
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a business in North Ward, Townsville last night. Just after 10pm, a man entered the Gregory Street business in possession of a concealable firearm. The man approached a staff member and demanded the employee to open the safe. The employee was unable to open the safe. The man […]
Police have released vision and are seeking public assistance following a break and enter at a hotel in Cardwell earlier this month. At 9pm on Friday March 1, a man broke into a hotel on Victoria Street and stole a large sum of cash. Investigations to date have revealed that the man appeared to have […]
A 24-year-old man has been taken into custody in Byron Bay following investigations into the suspicious disappearance of David Thornton from Goodna. In the search for Mr Thornton, police yesterday excavated a freezer from the backyard of a Parker Street property which is now confirmed to have contained human remains. Forensic testing will now be […]
Police have arrested a man following an armed robbery incident during which a knife was allegedly used to threaten a store attendant at a Kangaroo Point liquor store earlier this morning. It is alleged around 10.30am, a man entered the Mains Road business and selected a cask of wine and cigarettes at the counter which […]
A 33-year-old man has today been charged with murder following the death of Jay Brogden in Airlie Beach in 2007 This morning and as part of the investigation by members of the Homicide Group and Whitsunday CIB, the man was arrested for his alleged role in the murder. The 33-year-old man was originally extradited from […]
A 43-year-old man reported missing from Burpengary has been located safe and well. The media and public are thanked for their assistance.
Detectives have concluded their investigations into the death of 52-year-old Paul Goodwin, found in an industrial recycling bin in the Cairns CBD on March 27. Police will now prepare a report for the coroner indicating the death is considered non suspicious. Police would like to thank those members of the community who took the time […]
A man has died during an explosion in North Mackay overnight. Just before 2am, emergency services responded to reports an explosion had occurred at a Malcolmson Street, trailer manufacturing business. A 30-year-old man was located deceased at the scene. A crime scene has been declared as investigators work to establish the cause of the explosion. […]