The Ethical Standards Command has commenced an investigation following the shooting of a man at Ashgrove this evening. Preliminary information indicates that around 8.30pm police attended a Glenlyon Drive address and were confronted and threatened by an armed man before police discharged their firearm. The man, believed to be aged in his 40s was taken […]
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In the lead up to Christmas, it is timely for the community to remember that drinking and driving do not mix. Ipswich police charged 18 people with drink and drug driving offences following Operation Navigate at the weekend. Four people out of the 18 charged returned a reading higher than 0.15 percent. These people were […]
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With storms and heavy rain predicted for tonight and tomorrow across the Brisbane Region, police are encouraging residents to be prepared and sign up to Brisbane City Council’s severe weather early warning alert system. By signing up, you can get an email and SMS to alert you of impending severe weather. The BOM is warning […]
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Taskforce Maxima’s Criminal Economy Team investigating an assault in Springfield Central are seeking public assistance to identify three men. On December 8, police will allege a 24-year-old man was confronted and assaulted on the footpath outside a shopping centre on Main Street. The man suffered swelling to his face, right elbow and right knee. His […]
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Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Jack Dempsey, Commissioner Ian Stewart and motor racing champion Craig Lowndes today launched a campaign to ‘Light Your Drive’ over the Christmas period to highlight the importance of road safety. Commissioner Ian Stewart said motorists are being encouraged to turn on headlights whilst driving on highways, night and […]
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Sunshine Coast detectives have issued a warning to people with elderly family members to ensure their finances are not compromised after a recent case of theft. This morning, police executed a search warrant in Maroochydore in relation to a woman who allegedly stole around $3,500 from a 90-year-old man’s bank account. Police will allege the […]
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Complex search continues in Lake Eacham for missing man An extensive search of Lake Eacham, including sonar scans and mapping of the lake floor, has so far failed to located 56-year-old Maurice Shutter, who is believed to have drowned at the lake on Sunday November 23. Water Police vessels, police divers, SES personnel and Parks […]
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Police are investigating a crash where a vehicle was driven into a house at Mudgeeraba overnight. Around 9.05pm police were called to Hinterland Drive residence after the male driver of a silver Holden Commodore lost control of the vehicle which mounted the footpath, went through a gate, struck a Toyota Rav four wheel drive parked […]
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Police are investigating following the assault and attempted robbery of a 48-year-old woman in Everton Park this morning. Just after 7.00am, the woman was walking along South Pine Road when a stolen vehicle pulled up beside her. A man jumped out of the car, grabbing hold of the woman’s handbag. A struggle followed, during which […]
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Detectives from Taskforce Maxima and the State Crime Command have arrested a member and an associate of the Finks Mongols Criminal Motorcycle Gang following an investigation into two drug-related matters. A 49-year-old man was arrested in Gympie yesterday in relation to a drug plantation discovered on November 30 at two rural properties at Amamoor. The […]
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