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June

Saturday, 30

Evening round-up Dangerous driving charge - Woolloongabba; Weapons charge - Blackwater

Duty officers to trial tasers A 12 month trial of electro-muscular disruption devices (commonly referred to as tasers) begins tomorrow (July 1) in Metropolitan and South East police regions.

Afternoon round-up Vehicle crash - Sunnybank Hills; Skeletal remains located - Darra; Serious assault - Hendra; Teen charged Port Douglas hit and run

Morning Round-up second edition Four men arrested - Brisbane; Grievous bodily harm arrest - Sunshine Coast; Robbery - assault and arson arrests, Loganlea

Morning round-up Fatal hit and run - Port Douglas; Assault and robbery - South Brisbane; Armed robbery - Alderley

Friday, 29

Fatal traffic incident, Deception Bay A 48-year-old man has been killed this afternoon in a traffic incident at the intersection of Deception Bay Road and Bailey Road.

Evening Round-up Robbery - Sunnybank Hills; Grievous bodily harm arrest - Tannum Sands.

Jewell theft investigation Detectives from Brisbane City CIB are seeking public assistance to identify a man recorded on security cameras at the scene of a jewellery theft from an inner-city business on Sunday, February 18.

Morning round-up Robbery with violence - Miami; Teen charged with assault - Maroochydore

Thursday, 28

Evening Round-up Armed robbery arrests - Brisbane; Serious assault charges - Fortitude Valley.

Man dies in single vehicle crash, Baralaba A man has died after his car rolled on the Baralaba Theodore Road, Baralaba, west of Gladstone today.

Assault enquiry Whitsundays Police are investigating the assault of a British tourist at Airlie Beach early on Sunday morning, June 24.

Echo Shine maintains vigilance Investigators in the Operation Echo Shine major incident room continue to work tirelessly to catch the offenders responsible for 43 sex offences on Brisbane’s northside.

Morning round-up Armed robbery - Earlville; Armed robbery - Westcourt

Wednesday, 27

Evening Round-up Burglary of pharmacy - Kenmore; Robbery - Toowong; Unlawful wounding - Surfers Paradise; Break and enters, property stolen - Woorabinda

Morning round-up Fatal - Palm Beach; Vehicle theft arrest - Nambour.

Tuesday, 26

Evening Round-up Charges laid - Gold Coast

Murder charges, Caboolture Police have charged a man following investigations into the suspicious death of a man at Woodford.

Drug raids and property crime, Gold Coast A number of people are assisting police with their enquiries after officers allegedly seized an amount of stolen property and illicit drugs in the Molendinar area this morning.

Bushwalkers found, near Sarina Two teenagers reported missing near Sarina were found safe and well a short time ago.

Death in Custody Police have confirmed that there has been a death in police custody near Mareeba, in the state’s far north. Details surrounding the incident are still sketchy at this stage.

Morning Round-up Serious road crash - Morayfield; Wounding - Normanton

Morning round-up Missing bushwalkers - Sarina

Monday, 25

Evening round up Three charged with Newstead robberies;Historical sexual assault charges, Toowoomba;Fatal crash, Belyando Crossing near Clermont;Fatal crash, Mt Morgan

Morning Round-up Sexual assault charges - Gladstone; Single vehicle crash - Bald Hills; Rape charges - Croydon

Sunday, 24

Evening Round-up Fatal crash - Coorparoo; Arson update - Malanda; Attempted murder arrest - Mt Isa; Rape arrest - Landsborough; Rape arrest - Croydon, far north Queensland

Protesters charged, Rockhampton Two men, aged 23 and 26, have been arrested and charged after allegedly stopping a US marine vehicle and chaining themselves to the chassis.

Morning Round Up Second Edition Fatal - Mt Isa; Break and enter - Bardon; Armed robbery - Bardon

Morning Round-up Update - condition of officer injured - Logan; Fatal - Bouldercombe; Suspicious fire - Malanda

Saturday, 23

Evening Round-up Attempted sexual assault - Capalaba; Appeal for further information - fatal traffic incident Mermaid Waters.

Man charged, Logan Police have charged a 18-year-old Eagleby man after an assault on two officers at Alberton, near Logan this morning.

Afternoon Round-up Second edition Man arrested - Logan; Drug charges - Hamilton Island; Update - Carnarvon rescue; Update - Manunda and Cairns robberies; Update, murder charge - Napranum (near Weipa south).

Afternoon Round-up Armed Robbery - Dominos Pizza Cairns; Officer assaulted -Tanawha;Fatal - Toowoomba; Suspicious fire - Tully Heads; Armed robbery - Manunda; Fire - Aubigny - Toowoomba; Theft of detonators - Rockhampton;Unlawful wounding - Gold Coast;Update - Elimbah fatal; Serious assault police arrest - Fortitude Valley; Drink drive arrest - Toowong.

Two officers assaulted, Alberton Two officers assaulted, Alberton

Morning Round-up Assault charges - Charleville; Murder Charges - Napranum (near Weipa south); Robbery with violence - Chermside.

Friday, 22

Missing bushwalkers located, Carnarvon National Park Two bushwalkers missing in the Carnarvon National Park have been located safe and well around 5.40 this evening.

Protest arrests, Shoalwater Bay Eleven people have been arrested after being located inside the restricted area of the Shoalwater Bay Military Training area.

Search for missing people, Carnarvon National Park The search for a man and a woman reported missing from the Carnarvon National Park on Wednesday will re-commence at first light.

Missing woman located, Shoalwater Bay A woman reported missing yesterday from the Shoalwater Bay area has been located by military safe and well today.

Robbery of licensed brothel, Molendinar Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a man who may be able to assist them with inquiries into the robbery of a licensed brothel at Molendinar on Wednesday, June 20, 2007.

Fatal, Elimbah Police are currently at the scene of a fatal crash at Elimbah, approximately 10kms north of Caboolture.

Band of Blue to rock Talk to the Blue The Queensland Police Service’s Band of Blue will rock the Brookside Shopping Centre carpark on Saturday June 23 as part of Talking to the Blue.

Morning Round-up Serious assault of a police officer - Toowoomba.

Thursday, 21

Deceased man found – Palm Beach, Currumbin Police are seeking assistance from the public to help identify a man who was found deceased in surf waters today.

Protest arrest, Shoalwater Bay Police have arrested five protesters who allegedly gained access to the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area.

Missing person, Shoalwater Bay Police, with the assistance of Military personnel, are searching for 66-year-old Goodna woman June Norman, who was reported missing late this morning.

Police investigate jewellery store robbery – Gold Coast Police are investigating the early morning robbery of the Diamonds on Broadbeach store on the Gold Coast Highway at Broadbeach.

Morning Round-up, second edition Rape arrest - Kingston; Armed robbery arrest - Toowoomba

Morning Round-up Search continues for missing hikers - Carnarvon National Park; House fire - Macgregor; House fire - Woodridge.

Wednesday, 20

Evening round up Pedestrian killed - Elizabeth Street, Brisbane;Armed robbery - Beerburrum;Missing hikers, Carnarvon National Park;Stranded woman and child rescued, Camooweal

Response from Police Commissioner re: Hurley verdict Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson has acknowledged today’s Supreme Court decision which found Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley not guilty of manslaughter and assault.

Morning Round-up Second edition Armed robbery - Molendinar.

Morning Round-up Sexual assault charges - Bardon; Suspicious fire - Clontarf; Unlawful wounding - Townsville.

Tuesday, 19

Not for the squeamish - Disaster Victim Identification If you’ve ever wondered how deceased victims of major incidents, accidents, air disasters and natural disasters are identified, stop by at the Queensland Police Museum, Sunday June 24.

Afternoon round up Serious traffic crash, Mount Isa; House fire, Kingston; House fire, Nerang.

Get the facts on road safety – Talk to the Blue Road users can talk to the police who issue the tickets at this year’s Talk to the Blue.

Serious motorcycle crash, Amberley A man believed to be in his 20s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a single vehicle motorcycle crash at Amberley this morning.

Morning round up Suspicious fire, Strathpine;Serious assault, New Farm

Monday, 18

Evening Round-up Serious assault - Woorabinda; Fatal crash - east of Inglewood.

Police seek public assistance - Southport Sharks AFL Club armed robbery Police are seeking public assistance to locate four men involved in the armed robbery of the Southport Sharks AFL Club at Musgrave Avenue overnight.

Afternoon round-up Impersonating police arrest - Beenleigh; Armed robbery charge - Mount Pleasant; Appeal to locate missing Wilston man; Robbery - Warner

Winter Racing Carnival a success Police have been extremely impressed with the behaviour of race-goers at this year’s Winter Racing Carnival in Brisbane.

Morning round-up third edition Fatal crash - Stuart; Arson of four vehicles - Morayfield; Unlawful wounding - Worongary

Morning round up second edition Armed robbery, Southport;Robbery, Brisbane Riverside

Morning round up Armed robbery – Toowoomba;Accidental death – Mungallala, Warrego Highway near Charleville

Sunday, 17

Evening Round-up Pedestrian dies in incident - Inala.

Afternoon Round-up Charges double fatal crash - Southport; Fatal plane crash – Caloundra.

Fatal plane crash, Caloundra Water Police, Coast Guard and Surf Life Saving Caloundra are at the scene of a fatal plane crash two kilometres off Caloundra.

Morning Round-up, second edition Deceased male identified, Northgate; Child exploitation charge, Townsville.

Southport double fatal crash Update Southport double fatal crash

Missing woman located, Cairns A New Zealand tourist reported missing last night has been located safe and well.

Morning round up Search for missing woman, Centenary Lakes - Cairns:Unlawful wounding, Coolangatta:

Saturday, 16

Evening Round-up Missing man - Wilston; Robbery - Sunnybank Hills

Appeal for public assistance Police are seeking public assistance to identify the body of a man found deceased in Progress Park on Patterson Street, Northgate this morning.

Morning Round-up Fatal truck rollover - Buderim; One man arrested hotel brawl - Red Hill

Man dies in single vehicle crash, Greenbank A man died in a single vehicle crash at Greenbank south of Brisbane this morning.

Friday, 15

Evening round up Drug crop arrest, Koumala – Mackay:Robbery with violence arrest, Broadbeach:Update - Man charged, dangerous driving and assault, Algester

Parking restrictions during APEC Police are advising Cairns residents and visitors that there will be strictly-enforced parking restrictions in place around the Cairns Convention Centre during the upcoming APEC meetings.

Action taken against four detectives Two Queensland Police Officers have been suspended and another two have been stood down as part of an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Crime and Misconduct Commission.

Police appeal to all drivers – Gold Coast Police are appealing to all drivers on the Gold Coast to look at their driving practices and behaviour in light of two overnight fatal crashes on the Gold Coast.

Further searching Bridge and Glassop suspected murders, Kenilworth Police and State Emergency Services Volunteers will conduct another search of forest near Kenilworth on Saturday, June 16, following new leads into the suspected murders of two women in 1998 and 1999 on the north coast.

Appeal for witnesses, Birkdale crash Witnesses to a two vehicle crash at Birkdale last month are asked to contact police.

Morning round-up, second edition Dog saves family from house fire - Dalby; Jewellery store robbery - Mount Gravatt

Morning Round-up Water meter theft arrests - Cleveland; Fatal crash - Burleigh Heads; Serious crash - Caboolture

Thursday, 14

Evening Round-up Fatal crash - Southport; Drug arrests - Maryborough; Attempted armed robbery arrest - Woodridge

Appeal for information - Townsville boat theft Police are appealing for anyone who may have information regarding the theft of a boat in Townsville to come forward.

Stealing - Yeronga Post Office Police are searching for two men and a vehicle following the theft of cash from the Yeronga Post Office on Fairfield Road this morning.

Images released Fortitude Valley assault Images have been released of three men who may be able to assist with police investigations into an assault at a Fortitude Valley nightclub last month.

Fatal fire, Palm Beach A house fire at Palm Beach this morning is being treated as suspicious following the death of a man.

Morning Round-up Arson arrest - Marsden; Armed robbery - Brisbane; Break and Enter - Eagle Farm; Traffic crash - Gold Coast

Wednesday, 13

Evening Round-up Dangerous driving and assault - Algester; Motorcycle crash - Oxley

Two rescued after helicopter crash, Mackay Two men were airlifted to safety after a helicopter crashed off Mackay this afternoon.

Morning round-up, second edition Stolen scooter located - Dinmore; Home invasion and assault - Bundaberg

Morning round-up Break and enter to shopping centre - Lutwyche; Break and enter - Eagle Farm

Woodford man’s death treated as murder Woodford man’s death treated as murder

Tuesday, 12

Fatal crash, Proserpine Police and Emergency Services are at the scene of a fatal crash ten kilometres north of Proserpine in central Queensland.

Five fatalities on Queensland roads, Queens Birthday long weekend Police appeal to drivers to take care in the upcoming school holiday period after five people died on Queensland roads over the Queens Birthday long weekend.

Morning Round-up Arrest attempted robbery - Springwood; Arrest meth lab, stolen property -Sunnybank

Monday, 11

Evening Round-up Stealing arrest - Forest Lake; Unlicensed firearm arrest - East Brisbane; Bridge climber arrest - Brisbane

Afternoon Round-up Break and enter, Junior Rugby League Club - Wynnum Manly; Armed robbery - Westcourt (Cairns)

Queens Birthday Honours List recipients Five Queensland Police Service members have been recognised in the 2007 Queens Birthday Honours List.

Morning Round-up Arrest sexual assault - Gladstone; Arrests drug trafficking - West End(Townsville); Pedestrian killed, Glass House Mountains

Sunday, 10

Evening Round-up Hit and run drink driver arrested - Warner

Appeal for information – fatal traffic incident Police are appealing for witnesses to a traffic incident that occurred at Mermaid Waters last week.

Morning round-up, second edition Suspicious death - Spring Hill; House fire - Caboolture; Suspicious fire - Bracken Ridge; Unlawful wounding - Logan

Operation Stopper results A weekend operation targeting drink drivers on Brisbane’s southside has revealed that a number of motorists are still willing to risk lives by driving under the influence.

Morning Round-up Dangerous operation arrest - Alexandra Hills

Saturday, 9

Rape charge, Andergrove rape charge - Andergrove

Afternoon Round-up Update, man located - Andergrove; Update, fatalities - Mount Garnet (near Cairns); Serious assault arrest - Townsville.

Morning round-up second edition Update, four people killed in crash - Mount Garnet near Cairns; Update, Armed robbery - Westcourt (Cairns); Common assault - Herston; Serious assault update - Andergrove; Attempted drink spiking charges - Townsville.

Serious assault, Andergrove (Mackay) Police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a couple in Mackay this morning.

Morning Round-up Four people killed in crash - Mount Garnet near Cairns; Armed robbery arrest - Morayfield; Armed robbery arrest - Rockhampton

Friday, 8

Afternoon Round-up Drug, weapons arrests - Gold Coast; Armed hold-up - Stafford; Robbery - Chermside

Road Safety – Queens Birthday long weekend Police are appealing for motorists to take extra care on Queensland roads over the coming Queens Birthday long weekend.

Attempted sexual assault, Bracken Ridge A 17-year-old woman fought off a man who tried to sexually assault her yesterday afternoon at Bracken Ridge.

Fatal traffic crash – Mermaid Waters Police from the Gold Coast Forensic Crash Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal traffic incident that occurred at the intersection of Bermuda and Makeri streets, Mermaid Waters around 10.15am today.

Morning Round up Truck and car collide - North Maclean.

Thursday, 7

Evening Round-up Sexual assault - Gladstone

Three charged over counterfeit notes - Brisbane Three men have been charged with more than 20 charges in total including producing counterfeit money following a police search on a residence at Murarrie this morning.

Suspicious death Woodford Police are appealing for information from the public to piece together the circumstances surrounding the death of 41-year-old Woodford man, Anthony Ross Knight.

Morning Round up Chemist break and enter - Carseldine.

Credit card scams Police wish to remind Queensland businesses about the dangers of sending money to international people or organisations that they are not familiar with, or do not usually do business with.

Wednesday, 6

Evening round-up Attempted abduction update - Sunnybank; Indecent treatment arrest - Garbutt near Townsville

Morning Round up Single vehicle fatality - Amberley.

Tuesday, 5

Man charged over Warner incident A 36-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing at Warner today.

Police looking for vehicle, Warner Police are appealing for assistance from the public in locating a vehicle of interest following an incident at Warner today. About 9.30am police attended a house at Warner where a woman in her 30’s was found with multiple stab wounds.

Designer clothing stolen, Gold Coast Police are investigating links between the early morning thefts of a large quantity of designer clothing from two exclusive boutiques on the Gold Coast.

Warner woman stabbed About 9.30am this morning police attended an address at Warner where they located a woman with serious injuries in the garage.

Morning round-up Rape charge - Longreach; Drugs and firearms arrest - Mackay; Fatal - Woodford; Update pedestrian hit by vehicle - Innisfail

Monday, 4

Evening Round up Fatal - Gracemere (near Rockhampton).

Threats of harm being investigated Townsville police are investigating complaints that threats were made against members of the public after they voiced their concerns over the re-location of the Speedway.

Morning round-up Fatal - Dalby; Fatal - Mt Isa; Two vehicle collision - Euramo; Suspicious house fire - Leichhardt

Sunday, 3

Police seek help to locate Innisfail hit and run car Police have released a picture of a car similar to one involved in the possible hit and run on Palmerston Drive at Innisfail around 8pm last night.

Morning round-up, second edition Fuel truck rollover update - Loganholme

Morning round-up Hit and run - Innisfail

Saturday, 2

Serious traffic incident, Nerang Police are investigating a serious traffic incident involving a motorcycle that occurred this afternoon near the Coomera River on Nerang Beaudesert Road.

Missing Yeppoon man found deceased At 8.25 this morning a 33-year-old man from Yeppoon was located deceased in bushland off Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road, Yeppoon.

Afternoon round-up Update, truck rollover - Loganholme; Multicultural rugby league match - Sunnybank

Morning round-up second edition Serious crash - Brisbane City

Morning round-up Attempted abduction - Sunnybank; Armed robbery charges - Ferny Grove

Friday, 1

Evening round-up Attempted murder - Ayr

Attempted abductions – Nerang Police have released a COMFIT of a person who may be able to assist them with their inquiries into the attempted abductions of two teenage girls in Nerang.

Afternoon Roundup June 1 Sexual assault, Ascot; Rolled tanker update, Loganholme

Afternoon Round-up second edition Jewellery theft, Brisbane; Fatal crash, Townsville; Petrol Tanker rollover update

Police appeal for witnesses to possible hit and run Police are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run incident involving a pushbike rider

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