Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News

A 43-year-old constable from Brisbane Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer has been issued with a Notice to Appear for stealing whilst off duty.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.
This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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A 40-year-old man has died following a serious traffic crash at Arana Hills on Wednesday, March 18.
At 7.15pm, emergency services were called to Napean Avenue following reports a man was lying on the roadway.
Initial information suggests the man lost control of an electric skateboard before falling and hitting his head.
The 40-year-old man was treated for injuries at the scene before being transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital where he died on March 19.
The Forensic Crash Unit will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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A man and two women have been charged after allegedly driving a stolen Alfa Romeo Giulietta dangerously from Tingalpa to Caboolture overnight.
Shortly before 8pm, police were advised by members of the public about the hatchback travelling at excessive speeds and driving dangerously through a number of traffic lights on Wynnum Road at Tingalpa.
Around 9pm, Polair observed the vehicle allegedly travelling at excessive speeds north on Gympie Road and monitored as it continued through North Brisbane, Pine Rivers and towards Caboolture.
The vehicle was seen allegedly continuing at high speeds and on the incorrect side of the road including the Bruce Highway.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle a number of times without success when it pulled into the back of a Caboolture shopping centre in Elliot Street where the occupants fled into a second vehicle.
The second vehicle evaded police and continued through a number of streets in Caboolture before officers successfully deployed

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Detectives have commenced an investigation after the death of a woman at Narangba Tuesday (April 28).
Just after 4pm yesterday, police were called to a Hemlock Court residence and found a 45-year-old woman deceased in the house.
A crime scene was established a short time later.
Investigations led police to a nearby residence where a 50-year-old man known to the woman was arrested.
The man has since been charged with one count of murder (domestic violence offence).
He will appear in Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today.

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When it comes to security, high-rise buildings and apartments are just as vulnerable as other types of residential homes. It’s important to remember that a lack of security can put a whole building at risk.
Most offenders are opportunists; searching for quick, easy entry and exit points.
Recently we have received a number of reports of offences in the Chermside area where offenders are gaining entry to car parks of unit complexes. They are then sealing property from these complexes including bicycles.
Police are encouraging residents to be alert and to secure their units, vehicles and storage areas.
Here are some useful security tips for you to remember:

Keep your balcony screens locked at all times, including night-time
Don’t allow unauthorised visitors access to the building
Don’t prop open communal doors
Check garage doors close completely so potential offenders can’t sneak in
Keep your bicycle in a locked storage area where possible and consider removing the wheel or seat

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To combat the increasing number of deaths on the state’s road, police will re-introduce random speed cameras and continue to patrol speed limits.

Vision of speeding examples:
173km/h and 152km/h in 100km/h zone on Old Goombungee Road, Birnam (April 26)
168km/h in 100km/h zone on the Bruce Highway between Barretts Road and Howard Heights Road, Cherwell (April 27)
161km/h 100km/h zone on the Pacific Highway, Pimpama (April 27)
153km/h in 70km/h zone Albert Street and Logan River Road, Bethania (April 27)

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North Brisbane Police will show their support of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month by participating in a candle lighting ceremony to be hosted by the Sandgate SANDBAG organisation via Facebook Live.
This annual ceremony raises awareness of women and children impacted by domestic violence.
Due to social distancing restrictions there will be no Peaceful Walk this year, however, organisers are hosting a one-hour online conversation which will include presenters from the Queensland Police Service.
Police will join this year’s online candle lighting ceremony to acknowledge Domestic Violence Prevention Month
A candle lighting ceremony will be included as part of this event between 5.30pm and 6.30pm on Thursday, May 7.
You can find out more information by contacting the SANDBAG organisation on (07) 3269 0277.

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Forensic Crash Unit investigators have renewed their appeal for witnesses to a fatal motorcycle crash at Brighton last weekend.
Around 7:45pm on Saturday, April 18, a motorcyclist was travelling on Nathan Road when it struck a powerpole. A 49-year-old man died while a 36-year-old woman was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A silver or light blue sedan was seen travelling in the area and may have witnessed the crash.
Investigators do not believe the car was involved in the incident.
Police are appealing to the car’s driver, or anyone else who was in the area or may have dashcam footage, to come forward.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2000785065 within

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A sharp rise in the rate of speeding motorists on Queensland roads is continuing to cause concern for police with a 26 per cent increase in speed camera detection rates.
Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said officers had also reported disturbingly high speeds across the state over the past month.
“Despite a 30 per cent reduction of vehicles on Queensland roads, we are seeing a significant increase in the proportion of speeding drivers,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“It is very concerning how often our officers and speed camera systems are detecting exceptionally high speeds.
“The risks of speeding have not changed and the faster you go, the more consequence there is if you hit something or someone else.”
In the past five weeks, the overall rate of detection (per 1,000 vehicles monitored) for operating speed cameras increased by an average of 26 per cent.
The rate of speed camera trailer detections jumped 74 per

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Detectives have declared a crime scene following the shooting of a man at Alexandra Hills this afternoon.
Around 5.15pm, police were called to an address in Cambridge Drive to reports a 24-year-old man had been shot.
The man was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition.
Two men were confronted by an off-duty police officer a short time later in Wellington point, where one man was detained, and a firearm was located.
The second man fled on foot and he was tracked by dog squad to a nearby property, where he was located hiding in a house.
Both men are assisting police.
Investigations are continuing.
Detectives are urging anyone who has any information about the incident or who was in the vicinity and has dashcam footage to contact police.

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