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July

Thursday, 31

Evening Round-up Fatal crash, Nebo; Fatal crash, Tully

Stand-off man charged, Maudsland A 43-year-old Maudsland man has been charged with a number of offences following a stand-off which ended peacefully this morning.

New Assistant Commissioners appointed to lead police in Queensland Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson have announced a number of changes to the Senior Executive of the Queensland Police Service (QPS).

Morning Round-up, Second edition Armed robbery - Brisbane; Stand-off ends - Maudsland (near Pacific Pines).

Morning Round-up Serious traffic incident, Inala; Gas leak, Banyo; Serious assault police, Newtown (Toowoomba); Stand-off continues, Maudsland (near Pacific Pines); Truck rollover, Macalister (near Dalby); Fire, Kippa Ring Village Shopping Centre

Wednesday, 30

Afternoon round-up Pharmacy burglary - Sunnybank; Appeal for information - South Brisbane

Robbery charges, Eagleby A 45-year-old Petrie man and a 22-year-old Eagleby man have been charged with grievous bodily harm and robbery with violence following the alleged attack of a Belgium tourist recently.

Tuesday, 29

Evening Round-up Grievous bodily harm charge, Noosa; Stealing, Aspley

Assault – Noosa Heads A 24-year-old man is currently assisting police with their investigations after a 66-year-old woman was seriously assaulted at Noosa Heads this morning.

Search for missing man continues, Carrara More than 30 SES volunteers and police are continuing their search for Ian Charles Gibson, a 38-year-old Nerang man who was last spoken to on the telephone about 7.30pm on Sunday evening.

Six charged over school stabbing Police have charged six males in relation to a stabbing incident at a school at South Brisbane yesterday.

Morning Round up July 29 Fire Isaac Street Spring Hill, Attempted armed robbery Newmarket, Fatal crash Eton

Monday, 28

Evening Round-up Drug charges, Doomadgee; Attempted armed robbery, Townsville; Charges, Mackay marine incident; Fire, Warwick

Missing man, Carrara Police are currently searching for a 38-year-old Nerang man who was last spoken to on the telephone about 7.30pm last night.

Possible traffic delays Brisbane CBD Police are advising of possibly traffic delays today between 11.15am and 12.15pm when a number of trucks are expected to travel into the CBD.

Protestors detained near Mackay At 10am today police received reports that 10 vessels had been the subject of spray paint attacks by protestors south of Mackay.

Morning Round-up Fire - Eight Mile Plains; Truck crash, road closure - Brighton

Sunday, 27

Fatal motorcycle crash, Little Mulgrave A man aged in his 40s has died following a single vehicle crash at Little Mulgrave, near Gordonvale, about 5.30pm today.

Motorists urged to plan ahead to avoid possible delays Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson are encouraging motorists to plan ahead to avoid possible delays, ahead of tomorrow's potential trucking industry protest.

Morning Round-up second edition Fatal traffic incident - Ingham; Threatening violence arrest - Tugun

Fatal traffic incident, Bundaberg A male motorcyclist died in hospital this morning following a single-vehicle traffic crash in Bundaberg last night.

Update to fire at Victory Hotel, Brisbane City An emergent situation remains in place in Brisbane’s CBD following a fire at the Victory Hotel this morning.

Morning Round-up Fatal crash, Durack: Fatal crash, Capalaba: Fire, Victory Hotel - City

Saturday, 26

Evening Round-up Cyclist critical - Logan Central; Armed robbery - Gumdale; Crash results in serious injury - Inala

PCYC Week 2008 - Open Days To celebrate another successful PCYC (Police-Citizens Youth Club) Week, most PCYC branches across Queensland will be holding open days on Saturday, July 26, and the public are encouraged to discover the wide range of exciting activities and programs on offer.

Update to explosion at bank, Aspley Police investigating this morning’s explosion and fire at a bank in Aspley are appealing to hospital staff and medical practitioners for assistance.

Police investigate explosion at bank, Aspley Police are investigating the cause of an explosion and fire which extensively damaged a bank in Aspley this morning.

Morning Round-up Attempted murder arrest, Mooroobool (Cairns): Pedestrian struck by bus, Hermit Park (Townsville): Double fatal traffic crash, Edmonton (Cairns):

Friday, 25

Afternoon round-up Robbery with violence - Brisbane; Drug charges - Mornington Island

Hydroponic cannabis laboratory located, Nerang Police are currently investigating the location of a hydroponic cannabis laboratory at a Nerang home today.

To Protect and Serve – then and now The police-made film To Protect and Serve – which premiered at the George Cinema in Brisbane on December 5, 1977 – will have another public screening this weekend at Queensland Police Service’s Headquarters.

Morning Round-up Fatal house fire, Mingela (near Townsville): Armed Robbery, Taringa: Missing man located, Walkers Creek (near Normanton):

Thursday, 24

Police have charged a man for 6 armed and 1 attempted robberies A 21-year-old Kuraby man has been arrested on 19 charges relating to armed robberies committed between May 20 and June 18, 2008.

Police searching for armed robbery offenders Police believe two men who robbed the Salisbury Hotel this morning maybe responsible for three other recent Brisbane armed robberies.

Drug charges, Bundall A 38-year-old Broadbeach Waters man has been charged with a string of drug charges following the execution of a search warrant at a Bundall home this morning.

Serious assault and robbery, Eagleby Police are currently investigating the serious assault of a 27-year-old Belgium man.

Man still missing from trawler, Mooloolaba A search for the man missing from a fishing trawler over night has resumed this morning around 7.30am

Morning Round-up Man missing from trawler - Mooloolaba; Robbery with knife - Graceville

Wednesday, 23

Queensland Police and Australian Customs dismantle cannabis importation ring, Torres Strait The Queensland Police Service and Australian Customs Service are working with Torres Strait communities to stop cannabis trade networks between the Torres Straits and nearby Papua New Guinea communities.

Chance sighting proves rewarding A chance sighting by Wynnum police yesterday morning ended with the arrest of two men for a series of drug and traffic offences and a Gold Coast break and enter.

Tuesday, 22

Morning round-up -SER Rape charges, Loganlea; and Buses damaged, Loganlea.

Monday, 21

Break through in Echo Shine case A 31-year-old Brisbane man is assisting police with their inquiries into what is commonly called, the Echo Shine assaults following his arrest for another offence in South Brisbane last week.

Afternoon Round-up Assault and robbery - New Farm; Assault - Bracken Ridge

Body located, Wongawallen Police believe the human remains located by bushwalkers over the weekend may be that of 59-year-old Kate Mooney who was last seen about 11.30am on June 20.

Morning Round-up Fatal motorcycle crash - Kia Ora, near Gympie; Building fire - Redlynch, Cairns.

Sunday, 20

PCYC Week 2008 - Come and try! PCYC Week 2008 is in full flight with tomorrow offering the opportunity for free “come and try” activities at many PCYC branches across the state.

Evening round-up Fatal motorcycle crash - Ashgrove; Burglary - Doolandella; Search - Ripley

PCYC Week 2008, Monday July 21 PCYC Week 2008 is in full flight with tomorrow offering the opportunity for free “come and try” activities at many PCYC branches across the state.

Morning Round-up Burglary with violence charges - Beenleigh; House fire - Eagleby; Evade police - Gympie.

Saturday, 19

Update double fatality, Hervey Bay The 22-year-old driver involved in the fatal crash last night has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death.

Morning Round-up Double fatality - Torquay, Hervey Bay.

Friday, 18

Evening Round-up Fatal, Currimundi; Would-be thief in hot water, Ipswich; Tourist boat evacuated, Whitsundays; Shed fire, Crows Nest (near Toowoomba)

PCYC Week 2008, Sunday, July 19 - Saturday July 26 The Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association (QPCYWA) is celebrating 60 years of partnerships with Queenslanders by launching PCYC Week, which will run from Saturday, July 19 to Saturday, July 26.

Morning Round-up Armed robbery, Springwood; Fatal crash, Sharpers Creek (near Duaringa); Robberies, Bray Park and Warner; Serious assault, Townsville; Serious crash, Booie (near Kingaroy);

Thursday, 17

Morning Round-up Gas leak, Townsville; Man dies after June traffic crash, Dotswood (near Townsville)

Wednesday, 16

Queensland Police detectives in Patel case leave for the USA Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson have confirmed that two senior Detectives involved with the Patel case have left Queensland enroute to the United States of America.

Morning round-up Assault charges - Cairns; House fire - Inala

Tuesday, 15

Evening round-up Robbery charges - Robertson; Robbery charges - Sherwood

Morning Round-up Robbery charge, Cleveland; Serious crash, Wallumbilla

Monday, 14

Serious truck crash, Central Queensland The Capricorn Highway is closed at Duaringa 110 kilometres west of Rockhampton after a truck and a utility collided early this morning.

Ultra-light wreckage located, north Queensland The wreckage of an ultra-light plane missing in north Queensland has been located.

Sexual assault charge, Mermaid Waters A 31-year-old Mermaid Waters man has been charged with sexual assault, rape and common assault following an incident on June 8.

Sunday, 13

Evening Round-up Fatal traffic crash, Wyreema (Toowoomba) update; Missing bushwalkers, Mount Flinders (between Ipswich and Jimboomba); Missing bushwalkers, Mount Barney (south of Beaudesert); Overdue ultra light, Charters Towers (update); Single vehicle rollover, Greenbank; Crash, Mount Gravatt East (update)

Overdue ultra light, Charters Towers A search is underway for an ultra light aircraft that failed to reach its Charters Towers destination this afternoon.

Afternoon Round up Fatal traffic crash - Kilcoy; Fatal traffic crash - Rainbow Beach; Fatal traffic crash - Wyreema outside Toowoomba; Murder arrest - Bribie Island; Operation Trap Door - Gold Coast

Morning Round-up Crash - Mt Gravatt East; Suspicious death - Bribie Island; Armed robbery charge - North Ward; Robbery charge - Parkwood; Update - Swanbank Power station protest; Drug charges - Bald Hills

Saturday, 12

Evening Round-up Fatal crash - Giru (Townsville); Fatal crash - Logan Reserve: Fatal fire - Mackay

Minister and Police warn drivers to be vigilant for back to school traffic With the tragic loss of five lives on Queensland roads in the last 24-hours Police Minister Judy Spence and Queensland Police are urging motorists to be vigilant.

Morning round-up Triple fatal - Southport; Fatal - Pratten; Murder charge - Worongary; Bag snatch - North Rockhampton; Armed robbery - Parkwood; Officer struck by car - Toowoomba

Friday, 11

Drink and drug drivers will be caught Police are urging motorists not to drink and drive or drive under the influence of drugs as they make their way home from their holiday destination on the Gold Coast.

Police crack illegal prostitution ring Detectives from the Prostitution Enforcement Task Force have arrested five people after dismantling an illegal prostitution ring operated in many Brisbane suburbs, and included a number of homes and commercial premises.

Morning Round-up, second edition Officer injured - Townsville; Drug arrest - Gold Coast

Morning round-up -SER Attempted armed robbery, Biggera Waters; Attempted armed robbery, Labrador; and Possible arson, Berrinba

Police warn businesses over cheque scam Police are warning businesses, especially those in the accommodation industry, to be aware of a scam involving the advanced payment of bookings for a group of people.

Morning round-up Crash - Lawnton; Drink drive charge - Bowen Hills

Thursday, 10

Bus driver assaulted, Southport Police are currently investigating an incident on a bus which resulted in a 62-year-old male bus driver being assaulted.

Armed robbery, Logan Central Police are currently investigating an armed robbery at the Video Ezy store in Wembley Road, Logan Central this afternoon.

Morning Round-up, second edition Robbery with violence - Beachmere (Caboolture); Search and rescue - Whitsunday Islands; Rescue - Gold Coast

Morning round-up Building fire - Bowen Hills; House fire - Upper Mount Gravatt; Attempted armed robbery - Margate

Wednesday, 9

Cowboys original to raise funds for families The North Queensland Cowboys have donated a wine box painted and signed by the team to Community Supporting Police (CSP) Incorporated, in a bid to raise much needed funds for families in need.

Sexual assault, Mermaid Waters Police are currently appealing for witnesses who may have seen the man responsible for the sexual assault of a young woman in Karbunya Street, Mermaid Waters.

Man charged for taxi theft, Mermaid Waters A 22-year-old Ashmore man has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing and other traffic offences following an incident on June 7.

Morning round-up - SER Break and enter charges, Main Beach; Robbery charges, Main Beach; and Break and enter charges, Varsity Lakes.

Tuesday, 8

Man charged with threatening harm, Beenleigh A 29-year-old Munruben man was charged by police today after he allegedly threatened to harm Dennis Ferguson.

Victoria Point man charged with committing indecent acts Cleveland police have charged a 48-year-old Victoria Point man after he allegedly exposed himself to clients while renovating their homes.

Morning Round-up Armed robbery - East Brisbane; Traffic crash charges - Surfers Paradise; Suspicious fire - Caboolture

Monday, 7

Evening round-up Rape charges - Toowoomba; Armed robbery - Booval

Afternoon Round-up Fatal - Townsville; Two vehicles impounded at Pine Rivers; Sudden death non-suspicious, Ayr; Child sex offences - Logan; Footage released of Brisbane Robbery

Maryborough murder charge Two men have been charged today with the murder of 45-year-old Maryborough man Wayne Warren Ruks.

West End murder charge Two teenagers have been charged this morning following the murder of a 53-year-old man at West End yesterday.

Fatal Loganlea A motorcyclist, believed to be a man, was killed this morning on the Logan Motorway at Loganlea.

Morning Round-up Fatal traffic crash - Surat (near Roma); Fatal traffic crash - Woodford; Suspicious death - West End.

Sunday, 6

Evening Round-up Suspicious death - West End; Security officer injured - Fortitude Valley.

Afternoon round up A 22-year-old security officer is in hospital following an incident at the Empire Hotel early this morning.

Morning Round-up Fatal pedestrian crash - Dimbulah; Single vehicle crash - West End

Saturday, 5

Evening Round-up Attempted murder - Wulguru; Robberies - Bardon and Enoggera; Drink-driving charge - Cardwell.

Investigations continuing into death of Maryborough man The results of a post mortem examination conducted on 45-year-old Maryborough man Wayne Robert Ruks indicate he died from injuries received in an altercation.

Morning round-up, second edition continued Robbery with violence, Brisbane City; Robbery with violence, Indooroopilly;

Morning Round-up second edition Missing fishermen located, Yeppoon; Assault police, Mount Isa; Unlawful wounding, Kallangur; Scooby Doo, we found you; Footage released Slacks Creek armed robbery; Footage released Hillcrest armed robbery; Sudden death, Ayr;

Thousands stolen from City store Thousands of dollars was stolen from a business in the Brisbane Arcade on Thursday afternoon and police have released images of four people who may be able to assist them with their investigations.

Three men missing at sea, Yeppoon A triple zero call from a man on-board a boat sinking off Yeppoon sparked a search and rescue operation last night.

Morning Round-up Traffic Incident - Eidsvold; Unlawful wounding charges - Mackay.

Friday, 4

Evening Round-up Fatal crash - Brookstead; Burglary - Oxenford; Update - Body located - Parkwood.

Armed robberies, Brisbane southside Police are investigating three armed robberies on Brisbane’s southside today.

Update – suspicious death Maryborough Police are continuing to treat their investigations into the death of a man at Maryborough as suspicious.

Body located, Parkwood Police are currently investigating the location of the body of a 56-year-old Parkwood woman this morning.

Morning Round-up July 4 Armed robberies - Hill Crest & Browns Plains; Update body located - Palm Cove; Armed robbery - Sherwood.

Thursday, 3

Relocation of Dennis Ferguson The Queensland Police Service can confirm that Dennis Ferguson has been moved to a location outside of the Darling Downs.

85-year-old targeted for $5000 fraud Police are urging the community to beware in the wake of a fraud offender targeting elderly and vulnerable victims.

Drug seizure Sunshine Coast He will appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court today. She is due to appear on appear on August 29.

Queensland Police announce more arrests in major child pornography investigation Operation Golf Cortex Queensland Police have today announced further arrests in a major operation in the ongoing fight against child exploitation.

Morning Round-up Fatal Industrial incident - Rocklea; Officer’s leg broken - North Mackay.

Wednesday, 2

Hitman scammers target mobile phones Police wish to inform the public of a recent scam similar to the hitman email scam that is being sent in the form of a spam text message.

Morning Round-up Murder charges - Rainbow Beach; Serious crash - Jindalee; Update missing person - Broadbeach:

Tuesday, 1

Media Release- Mr Ferguson We can confirm that Mr Ferguson is at an address in Queensland known to police. Local police have checked the address and confirmed there are no children in the immediate vicinity. That address is unable to be disclosed.

Fatal shooting Rainbow Beach An investigation continues into the shooting death of 39-year-old Rainbow Beach man Peter Brady. Police are treating his death as suspicious.

Suspected missing person Broadbeach Police are currently trying to locate Shannon Falconer, a 30-year-old woman feared missing.

QPS members receive prestigious Churchill Fellowships Three Queensland Police members have been awarded the prestigious Churchill Fellowship in recognition of their willingness to further study in their fields of expertise.

Road closure, Eton Range Police wish to advise that the Eton Range on the Peak Downs Highway has been closed to all traffic following a single vehicle traffic crash involving a truck at 6am this morning.

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