Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News

It was a very chilly and windy morning on Tuesday June 4, however QPS officers joined with the Muslim community at Lutwyche Mosque, Masjid As-Sunnah, to celebrate the end of Ramadan with the Eid prayer and festivities.
There were many eyes watching the moon movements the night before, as it is only when the new moon is sighted that the Ramadan month of fasting comes to an end.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr by donning new clothing, having feasts with loved ones and making charitable donations for those less well off, known as Zakat al-Fitr.
QPS officers from Gateway Patrol Groups, and Police Liaison Officers from North Brisbane District joined with the community, and are proud to be continually working on building strong relationships with the Muslim community.
We hope that this holiday brings joy and peace to all those celebrating.
QPS officers from the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit are currently running a 12-month project called

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Police are investigating following the suspicious death of a man at Bracken Ridge this morning.
The body of a 27-year-old Deagon man was located on the roadway along Barfoot Street around 5.45am.
The circumstances surrounding the man’s death are considered suspicious and a crime scene was established.
Anyone with further information as to what may have occurred is urged to come forward.
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.

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Officers from the Boondall Road Policing Unit have expressed their disappointment after detecting an alleged drink driver speeding through a school zone in Zillmere on Fatality Free Friday.
At around 8.10am the 22-year-old Bracken Ridge man was allegedly detected travelling 91 kilometres per hour in a 40 zone during school drop off on Murphy Road.
The man then allegedly returned a positive Roadside Breath Test, so was then transported to Boondall Police Station for a secondary test.
The man returned a Blood Alcohol Specimen (BAS) as 0.154% – more than three times the legal limit.
He was issued with a Notice To Appear for drink driving and high range speeding and is due to face Sandgate Magistrates Court on June 17.

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A teenage boy and 20-year-old man have been charged after an alleged stolen vehicle was driven at high speed from Graceville to Murrumba Downs last night (May 31)
It will be alleged around 9.10pm a red Toyota Aurion sedan which had been reported stolen from an address in Twin Waters on May 29 was observed by police at an Oxley Road service station.
Two police vehicles attempted to intercept the stolen vehicle before the driver accelerated and struck a petrol bowser, driving off at high speed.
PolAir continued to track the vehicle before a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed at Bald Hills.
Police followed the car before the occupants fled on foot at Murrumba Downs where they were taken into custody shortly after without incident.
A 20-year-old Cherbourg man has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving whilst disqualified, burglary and

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There are often typical circumstances which occur prior to a home being burgled. A burglar will usually act on easy or tempting opportunities, especially when it is evident no one is home or the risk of being caught is low.
What you can do:

Ensure doors are always locked with a key, even when you are home.
Ensure that all external doors, including your garage, of your home are solid and fitted with quality deadlocks.
Consider fitting security screen doors, designed and installed to Australian Standards.
Install a door viewer that allows you to see the person before you open the door.
Fit secure locks to your windows which meet Australian Standards and never leave the keys in the window lock.
Ensure security grills and shutters are properly installed and allow an exit in case of an emergency.
Consider installing an intruder alarm system and security camera system that covers all external doors, windows and garage. Ensure the

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Queensland Police Pipes and Drums biggest fan, Tim!
Tim Maloney from the Gap, of course!
Tim is a great fan of the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums (QPP&D) and has managed to see them perform on a few occasions.
Some years ago his mum, Colleen, ordered him a copy of the pipes and drums CD and it has completely worn out from being overplayed.
Colleen reached out to the QPP&D this month to purchase a new one, and boy, did the band deliver!
Despite the CD no longer being available, there were still a couple in the library, so a new CD and a couple of other goodies were packaged up and delivered in time for Tim’s birthday on Wednesday.
It was a fantastic birthday surprise for the band’s biggest fan!
Colleen said that Tim was so excited to receive the parcel and will have many enjoyable hours listening to his CD.
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A 52-year-old male Sergeant from Operations Support Command has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer is subject of an investigation into allegations of drink driving whilst off duty and has been served a notice to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 7 June 2019, charged with drink driving.
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

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Detectives have charged three men and two women following the alleged serious assault of three Queensland Police Service officers in Mitchelton last night.
Two 29-year-old men, a 29-year old woman have been charged with two counts each of  serious assault.
A 31-year-old female and 23-year-old man have also been charged with two counts each of serious assault.
The three men and two women will in appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.
 
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: QP1901016141

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Detectives have arrested three men and two women following the alleged serious assault of three Queensland Police Service officers in Mitchelton last night.
Shortly before midnight the senior constable and constable had stopped in Osborne Street next to a group who had been asked to leave a nearby licensed premises.
As the officers exited the police vehicle it will be alleged the group became hostile towards the pair and attacked the 35-year-old female senior constable.
It will further be alleged several members of the group then assaulted the 36-year-old male constable as he went to assist the female officer before a man from the group choked the senior constable almost unconscious.
The officers called for assistance and as other police arrived it will be alleged a 25-year-old female constable was also attacked.
All three officers were taken to St Andrews Hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries.
All five members of the group are currently assisting detectives

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Dogs on Patrol!
Following on from last weekends RSPCA Million Paws Walk, officers from North Brisbane are proud to announce that Dogs on Patrol is back at Stafford for 2019 and will be bigger than ever!
We invite you and your four legged friends to join us:
On Sunday, June 16
From 2pm – 4pm
At Roy Harvey Park, Shand Street Stafford – access and ample off street parking on Brennan, Byth, or Macnaughton Streets.
Dogs on Patrol is a Queensland Police Service initiative that has been held all around the State and an annual dog friendly event held in Stafford since 2015.
On the day, community members and their four legged friends will get to meet local police, receive a free Dogs on Patrol tag engraved by police, learn how to keep their neighbourhoods safe whilst walking their dogs and meet our newest pawsome recruits too!
We will have heaps of displays and stalls including:

Stafford Neighbourhood Watch

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