On Thursday, June 14 ‘Today Show’ host Georgie Gardner came to Hendra Station to do a feature story on Simone O’Brien.
Simone survived domestic violence at the hands of her ex partner. In 2012 she suffered a brutal attack after she attempted to end the relationship, and her injuries were so serious she was initially not expected to live.
Through her sheer determination, Simone pulled through.
The ‘Today Show’ will air Simone’s story, including her valuable work speaking to Police First Year Constables about her journey.
Through Simone’s personal experience the officers gained an insight into a domestic violence situation and possible ‘red flags’ about unhealthy relationships and what they can do in their position to support people experiencing this.
Front centre: Simone O’Brien and Georgie Gardner, with Senior Police and first year Constables at Domestic Violence Training Day
The QPS are very thankful to Simone and other survivors who have given up their valuable time
Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News
Armed robbery, Narangba
A 24-year-old Clayfield man was robbed at gun point and had his car and personal property stolen at Narangba this morning, Saturday, June 23.
The man was driving in Narangba when he took a wrong turn into Barrine Place at around 3.45am.
A white sedan, containing a man and two females, was parked on the side of the road. As the victim was driving his car out of the cul-de-sac the white car drove in front of him, causing him to stop.
A man carrying a handgun exited the white sedan and approached the victim’s vehicle.
He threatened the 24-year-old man forcing him out of his car.
The man fled in the victim’s vehicle, a 2016 silver Hyundai Accent hatchback with Queensland registration 188-WML. Anyone who sees the vehicle is urged to immediately call Triple Zero (000) and not to approach.
The white sedan containing the two females also fled from the scene.
The man is described
International Take Your Dog to Work Day!
Sadie at Stafford Police Station for International Take your Dog to Work Day
On Friday, June 22 Stafford Police Station had a special visitor when Sadie dropped by in honour of International Take your Dog to Work Day.
Studies suggest taking your dog to work has many benefits like boosting employee morale and colleague cooperation.
Dogs can also help reduce blood pressure, encourage exercise during breaks, help with low mood and improve productivity – a win win for us all!
We hope all the dogs visiting workplaces today have a great day!
Stafford Police attend Eid Festival, Lutwyche
On Friday June 15, police from Stafford Police Station attended the Eid Festival, an annual event held by the Lutwyche Mosque located on Fuller Street, Lutwyche.
The Eid Festival is celebrated in the Muslim faith each year to mark the end of Ramadan.
Stafford Police attend this event to support the ongoing strong collaborative partnerships with the Lutwyche Mosque and all sectors of the community.
A great day was had by all!
Left to right: Officer in Charge Stafford Police Acting Senior Sergeant Baglin, Mosque Imam- Yahid Mohammad Baej, West Gateway Patrol Group Inspector Jones and Mosque President – Dr Mohammad Khan
Secure your number plates at Chermside, Sunday June 24
Northside residents will have an opportunity to meet with local police and have free anti-theft screws fitted to their number plates.
Having number plates stolen is an inconvenience and expense that people don’t need.
Offenders who steal number plates often go on to use them to conceal their identity while committing further offences, from toll evasion to armed robberies.
You can help police by making sure your plates are as secure as possible.
Police and Neighbourhood Watch volunteers will be on hand to fit the screws and discuss motor vehicle security.
Event details
Sunday, June 24
8.30am-10am
Westfield Chermside
Level 3 carpark, entrance up ramp from Banfield Street
For more information on motor vehicle security or this event, contact Gateway Crime Prevention on 3364-3426.
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
Major drug bust, Northgate
Police have charged two people with drug offences including trafficking, following the execution of a search warrant at Northgate yesterday.
At 9am, officers attended the Frederick Street address where it will be alleged they located approximately 20kg of cannabis and a large sum of cash.
Two people were arrested at the property and taken into custody soon after.
A 63-year-old Northgate woman and a 59-year-old Northgate man have been charged with one count each of trafficking dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs and receiving tainted property.
Both are expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
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.
One way screws event in July at the Sandgate Lagoon
Police and Sandgate Neighbourhood Watch are joining forces to help prevent number plate theft.
Help us turn the screws on number plate thefts by taking the opportunity to have one way screws fitted to your plates.
Taking this simple step helps not only reduce the theft of number plates but also reduces the incidences that flow on.
These offences can include petrol drive offs, break and enters, traffic offences and armed robberies.
Having one-way screws on your car’s registration plates is encouraged if you regularly park your vehicle in shopping centres, train stations or leave your vehicle parked in the street.
Our next one-way screws event is happening:
When: Saturday July 21, 9am – 11am
Where: Corner Brighton Road and Keogh Street (Opp. Sandgate Police Station)
Cost: FREE!
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
Discharge of firearm, Mango Hill
Detectives are investigating after a firearm was discharged into a home in Mango Hill overnight.
Preliminary investigations indicate at around 9pm a number of shots were fired into a home on Campbell Drive.
No one was home at the time of the incident.
A vehicle believed to have been involved in the incident was later located by police on Richard Road.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information or who may have dashcam vision from the area 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 and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Local gym gets behind action to end DV
Rival House fitness gym located in Kedron once again took on the challenge to not be a ‘Bystander’ and ‘Do Something’ about Domestic and Family Violence.
On the last occasion the group raised several hundred dollars in a 80’s Friday night dress up, all donated to DV awareness.
On this occasion Trent, one of the owners of Rival fitness decided to take the initiative to shave off his beard as a fund raiser.
Trent with his beard shaved
On the evening Sergeant Brett Vickers from North Brisbane District Domestic and Family Violence Unit attended and addressed the crowd about this topic.
Special guest was Jade McDonald who is a survivor of Domestic violence at the hands of her ex boyfriend.
“It’s okay to tell somebody,” Jade said.
“It’s not something that is embarassing, your life could be in danger.”
Jade suffered horrific injuries as a result of a near fatal car crash that her ex partner caused in
Robbery with violence charges, Strathpine
Police have charged three people after a man was robbed in Strathpine last night.
Officer were called to a Park on Stanley Street at 6.15pm following reports that a man had been robbed by a group.
It will be alleged that the man met a woman at the park and was then approached by two other males.
Police will further allege that the two males then punched the man and fled the area with his keys, mobile phone and wallet and used the keys to steal the mans car.
Officers located a woman at the scene and investigations led police to recover the stolen vehicle at Petrie.
A 19-year-old Bald Hills man has been charged with one count each of robbery with violence and unlawful use of a motor vehicle and he is due to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with one count each of robbery with