A 35-year-old constable from Brisbane Region who was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service will now return to operational duties.
The officer was stood down on April 9, 2019 in relation to inappropriate access to confidential Queensland Police Service information. This matter has now been finalised with the officer receiving a disciplinary sanction.
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.
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
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Public appeal to identify vehicle, Brisbane North
Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a vehicle pictured below in relation to an alleged vehicle stealing offence committed in Ascot last month.
A white utility vehicle was captured on CCTV and is believed to be linked to this offence.
Police have released still images from the March 7 incident in an attempt to obtain information from the public relating to this investigation.
If you have seen this vehicle or have any information that you believe may be able to assist police with their investigation, you are urged to contact police and quote the reference number below.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP2000476848
Serious traffic crash, Kedron
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious traffic crash at Kedron last night.
Just before 9pm, preliminary investigations suggest a silver Mitsubishi Outlander was travelling north on Gympie Road when it collided with a grey Mazda 3 attempting a turn onto Gympie Road from Wallin Street.
The Mitsubishi Outlander has continued on the wrong side of the road, colliding head-on with a silver Honda Civic.
As a result of the crash, a 31-year-old Greenslopes man was transported to hospital in a serious condition. Three other people were also transported with minor injuries.
Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash, or who may have dash cam footage, to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity
Update – attempted murder charge, Morayfield
Detectives from Caboolture have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man with the attempted murder of a 52-year-old woman at Morayfield last year.
The charge relates to an alleged incident that took place on November 6, 2019 when at 10pm six people were seen attending a Hargrave Street address in two vehicles.
During this time police allege a man has knocked on the front door of the victim’s residence and when the occupant attended the door, she was shot in the face causing serious head injuries which required surgery.
Investigators believe the shooting was a case of mistaken identity in that the wrong address was targeted by the alleged offenders.
After extensive investigations police arrested the man today at Upper Caboolture and charged him with attempted murder and attempting to enter a dwelling with intent.
The man will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on April 4.
Additionally, police also charged a 23-year-old Beachmere man with drug
Further state border restrictions on Gold Coast
Further restrictions are being put in place for state border control on the Gold Coast to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
From 12.01am Friday April 3, 2020 anyone who is not a Queensland resident or considered exempt from the restrictions will not be able to enter the state.
Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler said unless you are a Queensland resident or have an exemption such as you work here or are required to travel for medical reasons, or are involved in freight transportation, you will be refused entry.
“These strict measures are about safe guarding Queensland and minimising the spread of the virus,” Chief Superintendent Wheeler said.
“Community members should avoid all non-essential cross border travel.”
Water barriers and police check points will be put in place and operating at Coolangatta from 12.01am on Friday April 2, 2020 to further control the movement between Queensland and New South Wales.
Closures with water barriers will now be
Armed robbery charges, Mitchelton
Police have charged a man following an armed robbery in Mitchelton last Wednesday, March 25.
Around 4:30pm, a man entered a bank in Brookside Shopping Centre armed with a handgun and demanded money.
The man then fled in an unknown direction with a sum of cash.
No staff members were injured during the incident.
Police have charged a 44-year-old Chinchilla man with armed robbery. He appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court yesterday. He was remanded in custody and is due to reappear on July 6.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP2000605633
Recognise these pictures? Policing seeking owner of recovered drone
Do you recognise the images below?
Police are hoping to find the rightful owner of a drone that was found at a Boondall property during the execution of a search warrant on Tuesday night (March 31).
It is believed the drone may have been stolen.
Police have been able to uncover images saved on the drone’s microSD card. These pictures appear to have been taken in 2007. Some of these images can be viewed below.
If you recognise these images and believe you are the rightful owner of the drone, we encourage you to contact the Gateway Property Team at Boondall 07 3364 3338 and quote reference number QP2000414027.
Proof of ownership will be required before the drone is released.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer
Police issue fines for non-compliance of COVID-19 rules
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has taken enforcement action against a Brisbane massage parlour after it allegedly failed to comply with COVID-19 Public Health Directions.
Detectives from the Major and Organised Crime Squad were undertaking compliance checks when the Lutwyche business was found to be offering massage services yesterday.
Under the Chief Health Officer’s directions, spas and massage parlours can no longer operate during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Additionally, police will allege the Lutwyche Road business was offering prostitution services.
A 37-year-old Kedron woman was issued with a notice to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 6 in relation to the offences of knowingly participating in the provision of prostitution services and possessing tainted property.
The woman was also issued with an on the spot infringement of $6,672.50 for a business which failed to comply with public health directions under the Public Health Act.
A 25-year-old East Brisbane woman was issued with a
Dangerous driving charge, Logan to Brisbane
A 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences after evading police from Waterford West to Murrumba Downs.
Around 10:30pm last night, police observed a Mitsubishi Lancer driving along Kingston Road which had been allegedly involved in a number of fuel drive-off offences.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle, however it allegedly sped off.
Multiple police resources, including PolAir, monitored the vehicle as it travelled from Waterford West, through Brisbane, to Murrumba Downs.
The vehicle crashed into an island on Dohles Rocks Road just after midnight.
Two police vehicles collided with each other while working to intercept the car. Four officers were injured and conveyed to hospital with minor injuries.
An investigation into the collision of the police vehicles will be overseen by the Ethical Standards Command.
A 34-year-old man, who was driving the vehicle, was also transported to hospital with minor injuries.
The Boondall man was charged with four counts of stealing and two counts of dangerous
Dangerous driving charge, Logan to Brisbane
A 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences after evading police from Waterford West to Murrumba Downs.
Around 10:30pm last night, police observed a Mitsubishi Lancer driving along Kingston Road which had been allegedly involved in a number of fuel drive-off offences.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle, however it allegedly sped off.
Multiple police resources, including PolAir, monitored the vehicle as it travelled from Waterford West, through Brisbane, to Murrumba Downs.
The vehicle crashed into an island on Dohles Rocks Road just after midnight.
Two police vehicles collided with each other while working to intercept the car. Four officers were injured and conveyed to hospital with minor injuries.
An investigation into the collision of the police vehicles will be overseen by the Ethical Standards Command.
A 34-year-old man, who was driving the vehicle, was also transported to hospital with minor injuries.
The Boondall man was charged with four counts of stealing and two counts of dangerous