Detectives of the the Queensland Racing Crime Squad working in conjunction with the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission have today concluded a protracted match-fixing investigation relating to a leading harness driver.
A 35-year-old Logan man, as well as two others, have been arrested this morning and charged with match-fixing and other offences in the harness code.
He has been released on bail to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court in January in relation to charges of match-fixing.
Police will allege the man affected the outcome of harness races at Albion Park in Queensland in July and October this year.
An 18-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman both from Logan Village were also arrested in raids by detectives this morning.
The 35-year-old Logan man has been charged with the following, two counts of discloses the knowledge to another about a relevant bet relating to race at Albion Park October, 6 2017. Two counts of facilitating match-fixing conduct
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National Domestic Violence Order Scheme introduced to better protect victims
On November 25 – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – a National Domestic Violence Order Scheme was introduced to increase protection for victims of domestic and family violence across Australian borders.
Over the past 18 months police, courts and justice agencies throughout Australia have been working collaboratively to operationalise this legalisation change which will see domestic violence order perpetrators held accountable for their actions nationwide.
As of November 25, any domestic violence order issued in any Australian state or territory will be automatically recognised and enforceable nationwide. Individuals no longer need to register a domestic violence order in another state or territory for it to be enforceable.
Commissioner Ian Stewart said the scheme is a significant milestone in protecting and empowering victims and their families from domestic violence.
“The Queensland Police Service plays a critical role in responding to domestic and family violence. There is not a more important
Update: Traffic crash and assault investigation, Boondall
A 41-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences following investigations into a traffic incident that occurred in Boondall yesterday morning (November 26).
It will be alleged at about 10am, a vehicle travelling inbound on Sandgate Road deliberately rammed another vehicle containing a 38-year-old female driver and a 27-year-old male passenger, forcing it to crash into a power pole.
Police will further allege the male driver of the offending vehicle dragged the 27-year-old from the vehicle and began assaulting him until members of the public intervened.
The driver then fled in his vehicle and was located by police in a car park at a nearby entertainment complex. He was taken into custody before being transported to hospital for treatment to non-life threatening injuries.
The woman and the 27-year-old man, who are both from Brisbane, were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
All three are known to each other.
A 41-year-old Boondall man has
Traffic crash and assault investigation, Boondall
Carseldine detectives are investigating a two vehicle crash which occurred at Boondall this morning, with preliminary information indicating one of the vehicles was allegedly deliberately rammed, forcing it to crash into a power pole.
The crash occurred on Sandgate Road shortly before 10am. Both vehicles were travelling inbound, when it will be alleged one of the vehicles forced the other off the road and into a power pole. The force of the impact caused the power pole to break in half at its base, leaving it suspended in the air by its cables.
Two people were in the car- a 38-year-old female driver and her 27-year-old male passenger.
Police will further allege the male driver of the offending vehicle dragged the 27-year-old from the vehicle and began assaulting him until members of the public intervened.
The driver then fled in his vehicle and was located by police in a car park at a nearby
Officers descend on Chermside to ‘Orange the World’
On Thursday November 23, the QPS in partnership with Northside Alliance Aganinst Domestic Violence (NAADV) hosted several events at Chermside Shopping Centre for ‘Orange the World’.
Orange the World, is about promoting 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is a global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and its impact on a woman’s physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Human rights cannot be universal without human rights for women.
Prior to the day QPS officers, VIPS and PLO’s attended all 515 shops within the Centre giving them information packs about Domestic and Family Violence for their meal rooms to be displayed.
The day commenced with a free breakfast for all managers/staff to find out about Domestic Violence and how to support people in the workplace who may be experiencing this.
NAADV from 9am to 8pm that day with the support of Westfield Chermside, were fortunate enough to be placed outside K-Mart where
Criminals appear to have the key to stealing cars, literally.
Keys are the means to take your vehicle. Protect your property by not making them easily available.
As motor vehicle security has increased over the years, this has made it more difficult for offenders to get away with your vehicle.
They are now committing break and enters of dwellings and specifically targeting car keys which are then used to steal the motor vehicle.
In the past few weeks we have again seen a number of these offences in Brisbane West and North Brisbane.
Residents are encouraged to think about where they store car keys and other personal property that is likely to be targeted by offenders. Even moving keys out of sight and into a drawer or cupboard can reduce the likelihood of them being stolen.
We encourage residents to take advantage of the QPS Home Security audit checklist to see tips on how to increase your home security. The checklist can be located here.
Don’t leave your
North Brisbane Police and community stand together to prevent violence against women
Police from across North Brisbane District today joined with the wider community to reinforce their commitment to condemning men’s violence against women at a White Ribbon Day breakfast that was hosted at the Zillmere PCYC.
White Ribbon Ambassador Mr Michael Jeh passionately addressed the gathering of Police, Political Representatives, Non Government Agency representatives and members of the public and led them in taking the white ribbon oath, ‘to stand up, speak out and act to prevent men’s violence against women’.
For more information about White Ribbon click here.
If you are or know someone who may be experiencing domestic and family violence then please contact DVConnect 1800 811 811, Mensline 1800 600 636, Policelink 131 444 or your local police station and in an emergency call 000.
MC Pippa Sheehan joined by Inspector Jones, Superintentend Reid and Chief Superintendent Carter.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the
60 Seconds Project – have you entered yet?
North Brisbane District 60 seconds project is off and running. Entries are now being accepted. Have you gotten yours in yet?
We want to know how domestic and family violence makes you feel?
We want to know how we can make a difference?
And… we want you to win some amazing prizes including Apple iPhone 8 (or gift card to the value of for team entries), Apple iPhone 7 (or gift card to the value of for team entries) and an Apple Gift card.
To download the compulsory consent form, including details on how to submit your entry click here.
Please forward any inquires to 60seconds.project@police.qld.gov.au.
The promotion will close on Monday December 18.
Stafford mo’s and PD Sarge support Movember
Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends face a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent.
Stafford Police would like to help this Movember and raise much needed funds for all men who are or have been effected by health issues related to men.
Stafford Officer’s have been growing moustaches in support of Men’s Health for Movember.
Even P.D Sarge got behind the cause with his own mo!
If you would like to help Stafford Police raise much needed funds for Movember you can do so right here.
Update 4: Factory fire, Virginia
Police have charged two people following a large factory fire on September 24 in Virginia.
Around 3.30pm police and emergency services attended a large fire that had broken out in an industrial building on Pritchard Road.
Police yesterday charged a 34-year-old Ormiston woman and a 38-year-old Ormiston man with two counts of arson and attempted fraud and three counts of endangering particular property by fire.
Both appeared at the Brisbane Magistrates Court today and are due to reappear on December 11.