Two men have died after their boat capsized in Moreton Bay this afternoon. Police were notified of the overturned vessel by a passing boat just after 1pm. The crew from the passing boat rescued a 70-year-old Alexandra Hills man from the water and commenced first aid prior to the arrival of emergency services. He could […]
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It is Science Week 2020, and to celebrate we are featuring some of the staff in the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Forensic Services Group. Meet one of our team who specialises in weapons… Name: Peta Radnidge Rank: Senior Constable Branch: Forensic Services Group, Ballistics Unit Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Biology) Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) (Chemistry) Doctor of […]
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Two teenagers are in custody after police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device (TDD) at Coomera this morning to stop an alleged stolen 4WD. Police will allege the vehicle, stolen on the weekend from Upper Coomera, was involved in an incident on Reserve Road, Upper Coomera around 11pm last night (August 18) in which the […]
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A man has been charged following a serious domestic violence incident in Frenchville this morning (August 19). Around 2am officers responded to reports a woman had been attacked at an address. Shortly afterwards police noticed a vehicle allegedly driving dangerously on Emu Park Road towards Rockhampton. A short pursuit was authorised, however abandoned due the […]
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Police are launching a fresh public appeal for information, releasing a new digital facial image created from DNA technology to help identify a man whose deceased body was discovered near Nambour 12 years ago. The man, believed to be aged between 45 and 65, was located deceased near the eastern spillway of the Poona Dam […]
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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two vehicle traffic crash which resulted in a woman’s death yesterday afternoon. At about 3pm, a car and a light truck travelling in opposite directions, collided on the Bruce Highway at Tinana South. A 72-year-old Maryborough woman, who was the driver and sole occupant of the car was […]
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Police have charged a teenager following the serious wounding of a man in Roma this afternoon. At 3.20pm, a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were involved in a physical altercation along Conroy Street in Roma. Police will allege during the altercation, the 16-year-old boy has stabbed the 19-year-old man in the chest multiple times […]
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Police have charged a man following the stabbing of a police officer at Upper Mount Gravatt earlier this month. A 25-year-old man has been charged with one count of attempted murder. The man remains in hospital and is expected to have a bedside hearing tomorrow (August 19). Previous media release: A police officer is recovering […]
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Police have arrested and charged three people after a 43-year-old man was allegedly shot at a Clayfield home last night. A 29-year-old Zillmere man has been charged with nine offences including attempted murder, enter dwelling threatening violence, possession of a shortened firearm, possession of explosives (ammunition) and possession of tainted property. He has also been […]
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A 46-year-old male senior constable from Central Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties. The officer is the subject of an investigation regarding domestic violence and disclosing confidential QPS information. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency […]
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