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November 2011

November

Wednesday, 30
Update – gas leak, Charleville
Police advise that the evacuation due to a gas leak at Charleville is no longer required.

Gas leak, Charleville
Police have closed roads and evacuated an area in Charleville due to a gas leak.

Missing man, Labrador
Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 24-year-old Labrador man after he was reported missing last night.

LOCATED: Missing woman, Deeragun (Townsville)
Townsville Police have located a 75-year-old woman reported missing from Deeragun yesterday.

Tuesday, 29
Update – Missing woman, Nerang
A woman reported missing at Nerang on November 24 has been found deceased at Woodenbong, New South Wales on November 26.

Missing elderly woman, Deeragun (Townsville)
Townsville police are seeking public assistance to help locate a missing elderly woman at Deeragun.

UPDATE 2 Suspicious death investigation, Westcourt (Cairns)
A 22-year-old man has been charged following further investigations into the death of an 8-year-old girl at a Westcourt residence last night.

UPDATE Suspicious death investigation, Westcourt (Cairns)
A 27-year-old local woman has been charged following the death of an 8-year-old girl at a Westcourt residence last night.

Unlawful wounding charge, Bundaberg
Police have charged a 40-year-old man with unlawful wounding following an incident near Bundaberg last night.

Suspicious death investigation, Westcourt (Cairns)
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a child at Westcourt last night.

Unlawful wounding, Kingston
Police have charged two men following the wounding of a teenager at Kingston yesterday evening.

Monday, 28
Helicopter crash, Ayr/Home Hill
Police are currently at the scene of a helicopter crash between Ayr and Home Hill.

Missing tourist, Waterford
Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a Tongan man reported missing from Waterford.

Fatal traffic crash, Helidon
A man died this morning after the truck he was driving crashed into a tree at Helidon.

Police scrap is TAFE’s treasure
In a perfect case of someone else’s trash being another person’s treasure the Queensland Police Service are donating some cars destined for the scrap heap to Gold Coast TAFE.

Burglary investigation, Springwood
Police are investigating the burglary of a supermarket at Springwood overnight in which a quantity of cigarettes, soft drinks and a cash register were stolen.

Man climbs Story Bridge, Brisbane CBD
Police have charged a 31-year-old Ormeau man with unregulated high risk activity after an incident on the Story Bridge this morning.

Sunday, 27
Missing man located, The Grange
A 72-year-old man who had been reported missing from The Grange this morning has been located safe and well.

Fatal traffic crash, Stonelands
Police are investigating a traffic crash at Stonelands (North of Murgon) this morning in which a 16 year-old boy died.

Armed robbery, Greenbank
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a pharmacy at Greenbank this morning.

Missing man The Grange
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 72-year-old man missing from The Grange since this morning.

Unit fire, Burleigh Waters
Police are investigating the cause of a fire at a unit complex in Burleigh Waters last night.

Grievous bodily harm, Robina
A 25-year-old man is in hospital after receiving a gun shot wound in Robina last night.

Saturday, 26
Fatal traffic crash, Greenbank
Police are currently at the scene of a double fatal traffic crash on Johnson Road Greenbank.

Serious traffic crash Capalaba
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash at Capalaba this afternoon.

Serious traffic crash, Capalaba
Police are currently at the scene of a serious traffic crash at Capalaba.

Armed robbery, Forest Lake
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a takeaway outlet at Forest Lake early this morning.

Friday, 25
Fraud charges, Chelmer
Police have charged a 44-year-old Chelmer man with 15 counts of fraud and forgery related charges after a 3 month long investigation concluded today.

Fatal crash, Hatton Vale (Toowoomba Dist)
The Warrego Highway remains closed eastbound at the intersection with Niemeyer Road following a two vehicle crash earlier today in which a man, believed to be in his 70’s, died.

Three arrested for child prostitution Ipswich
Police have arrested a woman and two men in relation to prostitution, child prostitution and various drug related offences in Ipswich overnight.

Balcony fall man dies Surfers Paradise
A 23-year-old man who received critical injuries after falling from a balcony of a nightclub in Surfers Paradise on Sunday November 20 has died.

Day seven of Gold Coast Schoolies 2011
Day seven saw a decrease in the number of schoolies arrested overnight in Surfers Paradise compared with the same night last year.

Thursday, 24
Update, missing man located, Ashgrove
The 89-year-old man reported missing from Ashgrove has been found safe.                        

Police seek assistance to locate missing Nerang woman
Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a woman that has been reported missing from Nerang.

Sudden death investigation, Townsville
Police are appealing for public assistance to indentify a man who’s body was located deceased in Townsville this afternoon.  

Missing man, Ashgrove
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate an 89-year-old man (pictured) missing from Ashgrove since yesterday morning.

Appeal for witnesses to fatal traffic crash Chermside
Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal traffic crash on Hamilton Road in which a 74-year-old Carseldine woman died yesterday.

Unlawful wounding charge Mareeba
Police have charged a 35-year-old woman following an incident in Mareeba last night.

Armed robbery, Parramatta Park, Cairns
Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at Parramatta Park last night.

Dangerous driving charges, Goodna
A 22-year-old Currimundi man has been charged with several offences after an incident in Goodna overnight.

Day six of Gold Coast Schoolies 2011
Day six of schoolies continued to be free of any major incidents with crowd numbers in Surfers Paradise down overnight.

Burglary charge, Worongary
Two men have been charged following an incident in Worongary yesterday morning.

Update, fatal traffic crash, Raceview
A 39-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Raceview last night.

Road closure, Mutdapilly
The Cunningham Highway at Mutdapilly is closed following a truck crash earlier tonight.

Serious traffic crash, Raceview
Police are currently at the scene of a serious traffic crash at Raceview.

Wednesday, 23
Serious traffic crash, Fernvale
Police are currently at the scene of a single vehicle crash on the Brisbane Valley Highway at Fernvale from which two people have been transported to hospital with injuries.

UPDATE Fatal traffic crash, Wellcamp (Toowoomba District)
Toowoomba Cecil Plains Road at Wellcamp has been reopened following an earlier crash in which two people died.

UPDATE Fatal traffic incident, Chermside
The intersection of Gympie and Hamilton Roads at Chermside has been reopened following a serious crash in which a woman, believed to be a 74-year-old from Carseldine, died this afternoon.

Fatal traffic crash, Wellcamp
Police are investigating a fatal traffic incident on Toowoomba – Cecil Plains Road at Wellcamp, west of Toowoomba.

Fatal traffic incident, Chermside
Police are investigating a fatal traffic incident on Gympie Road (near Hamilton Road)at Chermside today.

Armed person, Mount Isa
Police are investigating reports that an armed person was sighted in a Mount Isa suburb this morning.

Day five of Gold Coast Schoolies 2011
Day five of schoolies on the Gold Coast continued to be free of any major incidents with crowd numbers remaining steady in Surfers Paradise for the first official “Chill Out” night.

Serious assault police, Surfers Paradise
Police have charged a 24-year-old Surfers Paradise woman following and incident that occurred in Surfers Paradise overnight.

Building fire, Dalby
Police are investigating a building fire in Dalby late last night.

Tuesday, 22
Major roads reopened following afternoon crashes, Ipswich District
Both the Cunningham Highway and the Ipswich Motorway were closed at stages this afternoon as the result of two crashes.

UPDATE Assault investigation, Ashgrove
A 25-year-old Waterford West man has been charged following investigations into an alleged assault of a man at Ashgrove last night.

High range drink driving charge, Willowvale (Warwick District)
A 34-year-old Brisbane man has been charged after he was allegedly intercepted today at Willowvale travelling 55kph above the speed limit with a blood alcohol level of 0.201 per cent.

Drug operation, Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast District Criminal Investigation Branch, Drug Enforcement Team working with Oxley Criminal Investigation Branch has today closed a 5 month long drug operation on the Sunshine Coast.

Armed robbery, Forest Lake
Police are investigating an armed robbery of a man at Forest Lake last night.

Drug charges, Ayr and Inkerman
Two men have been charged with a number of drug offences after police searched a vehicle in Ayr and a house in Inkerman yesterday.

Murder charge Cairns
Police have charged a man in relation to the disappearance of a woman in Cairns on October 31.

Assault investigation Ashgrove
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a man in Ashgrove last night.

Day four of Gold Coast Schoolies 2011
Last night crowd numbers remained about the same as previous nights in Surfers Paradise with a slight decrease in the number of schoolies arrested.

Serious assault on police, Kallangur
A teenager has been charged following an alleged incident in Kallangur yesterday afternoon.

Serious traffic crash, Main Beach
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred at Main Beach last night.

Monday, 21
Update: fatal traffic crash, Cowley
A 77-year-old Innisfail man has died in a traffic crash on the Bruce Highway at Cowley this afternoon.

AOBH charge, Trinity Beach
Detectives charged a 25-year-old Trinity Beach woman on Saturday following an alleged early morning incident at a Trinity Beach residence.

Sexual assault charges, Cairns
Police have charged an 18-year-old Edmonton man over an alleged sexual assault on a Fearnley Street bike path at Westcourt on October 9.

Burglaries Upper Coomera
Police are investigating a series of burglaries at various shops throughout Upper Coomera overnight.

Operation Stopper, Brisbane
Police from the Metropolitan North Region arrested 52 drink drivers during a two day traffic operation over the weekend.

Missing man, Caloundra
Police are currently seeking public assistance to help locate a 61-year-old man who went missing from Caloundra yesterday afternoon.

Day three of Gold Coast Schoolies 2011
The first weekend of celebrations for schoolies concluded last night with thousands of school leavers enjoying the entertainment on offer in Surfers Paradise.

Sunday, 20
Grievous bodily harm charge, Innisfail
Police have charged a man following an alleged altercation in Innisfail early yesterday morning.

Balcony Fall, Surfers Paradise
Police are investigating after an apparent balcony fall at Surfers Paradise this evening.

Update, truck rollover, Sarina
The Bruce Highway north of Sarina remains closed after a truck rollover early this morning.

Suspicious building fire, Townsville
Police are treating a fire at an industrial complex in Townsville as suspicious at this stage.

Murder charge, Townsville
Police have charged a 31-year-old Townsville man with murder following the death of a baby boy earlier this month.

Grievous bodily harm, Brisbane City
Police have charged a 19-year-old Doolandella man following an incident in Brisbane City early this morning.

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
In a tragic lead-in to ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims’ five Queenslanders died on the States roads yesterday, three of them teenagers.

House fire, Southport
Scientific officers will examine a Southport house today after it was destroyed in an overnight blaze.

Update: Fatal traffic crash, Eagleby
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following an overnight crash at Eagleby in which a 26-year-old local woman died.

Day two of Gold Coast Schoolies 2011
Official celebrations started for students last night when thousands of school leavers congregated around Surfers Paradise to enjoy the entertainment and facilities provided.

Armed robbery charges, Cooloola Cove
Police have charged two men following the alleged armed robbery of a pharmacy at Cooloola Cove yesterday morning.

Truck rollover, Sarina
A semi-trailer carrying flammable gas has rolled on the Bruce Highway early this morning, causing the highway to close in both directions for several hours.

Traffic crash, Surfers Paradise
Police are currently at the scene of a two vehicle traffic crash at Surfers Paradise.

Fatal traffic crash, Eagleby
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle traffic crash on River Hills Road that occurred shortly before midnight.

Saturday, 19
Arson charges, Bundaberg
Police have charged a local resident with arson following a house fire in Bundaberg early this morning.

Update: Fatal traffic crash, Gumdale
A man, aged in his 50s, has died following a traffic crash at Gumdale this afternoon.

Serious assault, Brisbane
Police are investigating a serious assault in Brisbane early this morning.

Triple fatal traffic crash, Woodwark
Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of a triple fatal traffic crash on Paluma Road at Woodwark.

Serious traffic crash, Gumdale
Police are currently at the scene of a serious traffic crash at Gumdale.

Sudden death, Surfers Paradise
Police are investigating the death of a man at Surfers Paradise today.

Attempted armed robbery, Greenslopes
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in Greenslopes earlier this morning.

Education still the key for Gold Coast Schoolies
School may be over for some kids but Queensland Police are urging parents to continue to educate school leavers about the consequences of under-aged drinking and other liquor related offences.

Officer injured, Toowoomba
Police have charged a man with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle after an officer was injured and a police car damaged at Forest Hill last night.

Day one of Gold Coast Schoolies 2011
Although the traditional student celebrations start today, thousands of school leavers arrived on the Gold Coast last night and are expecting to continue arriving throughout the day.

Serious assault police, Manoora
Police have charged a 20-year-old local man with serious assault after an incident in Manoora last night.

Arson investigation, Macgregor
Police have commenced an arson investigating after a building fire in Macgregor late last night.

Fatal marine incident, Bli Bli
A 41-year-old Upper Caboolture man has died following a marine incident in Bli Bli last night.

Friday, 18
High range drink driving charge, Joyner
A 41-year-old woman has been charged with drink driving and had her car seized after allegedly recording a blood alcohol level of 0.313 per cent at Joyner earlier this evening.

Alcohol awareness for students, Laidley
Laidley police assisted to provide alcohol and drug awareness sessions to some students who are approaching the legal age to purchase and consume liquor.

Federal warrant arrest, Gold Coast
Members of the South Eastern Region Serious and Violent Crime Squad, working in cooperation with members of other Federal Government Agencies, have earlier today arrested a 49-year-old Gold Coast man.

Students face the reality of road safety
Innisfail police simulated a crash scene to reinforce road safety messages and encourage soon-to-be drivers to protect themselves, their families and other road users from the consequences of careless or irresponsible driving.

Update: ESC investigation, Kippa Ring
The Ethical Standards Command investigation into incidents on Brisbane’s northside yesterday in which six police officers were injured continues.

Appeal for public assistance: Armed robbery, Woodridge (May 5)
Logan District detectives are appealing for public assistance to locate three men wanted in relation to an armed robbery of a Woodridge service station on May 5.

Motor vehicle security
With the coming holiday season police are reminding motorists of the need to secure their vehicles against theft.

Update: charges Kippa Ring incident
North Brisbane and Redcliffe detectives have charged a 28-year-old man with nine offences, including armed robbery, kidnapping and dangerous driving, following investigations into several incidents on Brisbane’s northside yesterday, including incidents at Deception Bay and Kippa Ring in which six police officers were injured.

Robbery investigation, Toowoomba
Police are investigating the ram raid style robbery of a bottleshop in Toowoomba overnight in which a quantity of alcohol was stolen.

Arson charge, Goodna
Police have charged a 41-year-old Aspley man with arson following a fire that left a house extensively damaged in Goodna overnight.

Thursday, 17
Serious assault police, Gordonvale
A man has been charged with a number of offences including serious assault after an incident in Gordonvale this afternoon.

Drug charges, Euleilah (Central Region)
A 45-year-old Euleilah man has been issued with a notice to appear following the alleged discovery of a quantity of cannabis earlier today.

Serious assault police, Airlie Beach
Police have charged a 33-year-old Jubliee Pocket man with serious assault after an incident in Airlie Beach this morning.

Operation Galloway 7, Gin Gin
Gin Gin police yesterday conducted over 1700 random breath tests during Operation Galloway 7.

Officer injured, Caboolture
A police officer has been injured while responding to a reported disturbance in Caboolture this morning.

Officers injured Kippa Ring
Five officers have been injured following an incident at Kippa Ring this afternoon.

Marine incident, east of Fraser Island
Police are currently coordinating a search and rescue operation for a vessel reported to be taking water approximately 20 nautical miles north-east of the Wide Bay Bar.

Police warn of the dangers of synthetic drugs
State Crime Operations Command State Drug Investigation Unit Detective Superintendent Steve Holahan has issued a warning of the dangers of taking synthetic drugs masked as herbal products.

Unlawful wounding incident, Booval
Police are investigating an incident at a Booval address last night after a 26-year-old man sustained an apparent knife wound to his upper chest.

Wednesday, 16
UPDATE: Serious assault, Mount Isa
Police have charged a man following an incident in Mount Isa early this morning.

Update 2 – fatal crash, Beenleigh
A girl has died this morning following a two vehicle crash in Beenleigh at the weekend.

Serious assault, Mount Isa
Police are investigating an alleged incident in Mount Isa early this morning.

Officer injured in traffic crash, Springfield
A police officer is in a stable condition in the Princess Alexandra Hospital after he was injured in a three vehicle traffic crash at Springfield this morning.

Far Northern boaties urged to thinks safely this #Christmas season
With the onset of warmer weather and the added allure of some great fishing, the Cairns Water Police are seeing increased activity on local waterways as we head into Christmas.

Armed robbery, Woodridge
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Woodridge earlier today.

Schoolies heading to the North Coast
Sunshine Coast District Officer Superintendent Terry Borland is encouraging teenagers arriving this coming weekend to enjoy and celebrate ‘Schoolies’ in a safe and responsible manner.

Tuesday, 15
Attempted murder charge, Clontarf
Police have charged a 48-year-old local man with attempted murder following an alleged incident at Clontarf this evening in which a man sustained serious wounds to his abdomen.

Armed robbery, Moorooka
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a takeaway-food store at Moorooka this evening in which two men threatened staff with a knife and a metal pole.

Update: Fatal traffic crash, Ayr
A 41-year-old woman has died following a serious traffic crash in Ayr this morning.

House fire, Townsville
Police are currently at the scene of a house fire in Townsville.

Fatal unit fire, Toowong
Police were called to the scene of a unit fire in Toowong this afternoon in which one person has died.

Serious traffic crash, Ayr
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash in the town of Ayr this morning.

First weekend of police helicopter operations a success
The police helicopter undertook more than 24 different police related jobs in its first weekend of operations, Friday November 11 to Sunday 13.

Update fatal crash Beenleigh
A boy has died following a two vehicle crash in Beenleigh at the weekend.

Operation Hub 10, Browns Plains
Officers from the Logan Police District have arrested 35 people on 43 charges following a three day operation last week, targeting shoplifting and property offences in a Browns Plains shopping centre.

Drug charges Kelso
Police have charged four men with a range of drug related offences following the execution of a search warrant in Kelso at the weekend.

Burglaries Coomera District
Police are investigating three burglaries of businesses in Nerang, Worongary and Mudgeeraba, overnight.

Armed robbery, East Brisbane
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a video store in East Brisbane last night.

Monday, 14
UPDATE Missing man, Mt Isa
Police have located the body of a deceased man believed to be that of a 30-year-old missing from Mount Isa since last month.

Drug charges, St Lucia
Police have charged a man and a woman with several drug offences following the execution of a search warrant at a St Lucia address this afternoon.

Drug driving charges, Durong
Local police along with officers from the Roadside Drug Testing Unit (RDTU) targeted an event held at the Burrandowan Racecourse near Durong, west of Kingaroy over the weekend.

Arrest for wilful damage Tanah Merah
Police have arrested four men who are alleged to have thrown objects at vehicles on the Logan Motorway, Tanah Merah overnight.

Break and enter and arson, Eagleby
Police are investigating the possible connection between two break and enters and a car fire that occurred within the south eastern region early this morning

Missing person Eight Mile Plains (Located)
Police are seeking public assistance in locating a man who went missing from his home in Eight Mile Plains at the weekend.

Unlawful wounding, Woodridge
Police are investigating an incident at Woodridge where a man sustained a stab wound to his arm last night.

Sunday, 13
Unlawful wounding, Merrimac
Police are investigating the unlawful wounding of a man at Merrimac early this morning.

Fatal traffic crash, Ashmore
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal two vehicle traffic crash on Wardoo Street at Ashmore in which a man died earlier this evening.

House fire, Rockhampton
Police are currently at the scene of a fire that destroyed a house on Talford Street at Rockhampton earlier this evening.

Serious traffic crash, Duaringa
A 43-year-old man has been airlifted to the Rockhampton Base Hospital with extensive leg injuries following a car and motorcycle collision on Biloela-Duaringa Road at Duaringa this afternoon.

UPDATE Fatal crash, south of Augathella
The Landsborough Highway remains partially closed approximately 25kms south of Augathella following a fatal two truck crash that claimed the life of a, believed 60-year-old, man this afternoon.

Burglaries, Ipswich
e are investigating linked burglaries in the Ipswich Police District over the past few days.

Robbery, Logan district
Police have charged a 26-year-old man after an incident in Logan last night.

Arson charges, Palm Island
Police have charged a woman with arson following an incident in Palm Island overnight.

Update: fatal traffic crash, Aramara
A man, believed to be in his 60’s, has died following a serious traffic crash that occurred on Glenbar Road, at Aramara this morning.

Robbery, Currimundi
e have charged 39-year-old a man after a robbery at a store on Buderim Street at Currimundi last night.

Gold Coast police target illicit drugs in Operation Sentinel V – Day 2
Police from the Gold Coast continued Operation Sentinel V overnight which targets illicit drug possession in Gold Coast entertainment precincts.

Serious traffic crash, Brooweena
Police are currently investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred on Glenbar Road, Brooweena.

Armed robbery, Runaway Bay
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station on Bayview Street in Runaway Bay last night.

Armed robbery, Lawnton
Police are investigating an armed robbery of a service station that occurred in Lawnton earlier this morning.

Unit fire, Atherton
Police are investigating the cause of a fire which caused extensive damage to a unit in Atherton last night.

Police searching for driver of vehicle, Redbank
Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that nearly struck two officers in Redbank this morning.

Saturday, 12
Suspicious activity/Assault of child, Hillcrest
Police are investigating an incident in which a man assaulted a young child at Hillcrest.

Missing man, Lota (Brisbane)
Police are currently seeking public assistance to help locate a 69-year-old man who went missing from Lota this morning.

Unlawful wounding, Pormpuraaw (Cape York)
Police are investigating two separate incidents at Pormpuraaw where two people have been unlawfully wounded.

Update -serious traffic crash, Beenleigh
Seven people have been hospitalised, five with critical injuries, following a two vehicle crash at Beenleigh this morning.

Serious assault, Yeppoon
Police are investigating a serious assault that has left a man with head injuries in Yeppoon last night.

Fire, Capalaba
Police have charged a man in relation to an incident at a residence in Capalaba last night.

Renewed appeal to locate missing man, Mount Isa
Police are again appealing for public assistance to help locate a 30-year-old man last seen in Mount Isa late last month.

Seven injured in Beenleigh traffic crash
Seven people have been hospitalised, two with critical injuries, following a two vehicle crash at Beenleigh this morning.

Friday, 11
Investigation into man with critical head injury, Port Douglas
Mossman police have commenced an investigation after a 39-year-old man was found unconscious in a Port Douglas street in the early hours of this morning.

Missing woman, Cairns
Police are searching for a 42-year-old woman last seen in Cairns late last month.

Man charged over alleged clandestine laboratory, Labrador
Police have charged a 29-year-old local man with four drug offences after officers allegedly located a clandestine drug laboratory at a Labrador home this morning.

Fraud charges, Coomera
Detectives from the Coomera Criminal Investigation Branch this morning arrested a 49-year-old Molendinar woman following investigations into the alleged theft of money from an Upper Coomera nursing home.

House fire, Charleville
Police are investigating the cause of a house fire at Sultan Park, a rural property about seven kilometres from Charleville.

Suspicious fire, Townsville
Townsville Police investigating a fire that destroyed a boat and damaged a house last night at Hermit Park are treating the blaze as suspicious.

Thursday, 10
Dangerous driving charge, Bundall
Gold Coast police have charged a 23-year-old Northern Territory man with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle following investigations into a traffic incident at Bundall this afternoon.

Armed robbery charge, Yeppoon
Rockhampton detectives this afternoon charged a 21-year-old local man with armed robbery in company following investigations into the alleged robbery of Yeppoon petrol station on October 22, 2011.

Fatal traffic crash, Auchenflower
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash at Auchenflower late this afternoon.

Police officer stood down and charged, Southern Region
A 48-year-old Senior Constable from Southern Region has today been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service.

Serious assault police, Cairns
Two police officers were allegedly spat on, one officer directly in the face, when police arrested a woman in Cairns last night.

Disturbance, Kelvin Grove
Police detained a 25-year-old Forest Lake man after officers attended a Kelvin Grove residence last night following several Triple Zero calls concerning a man damaging property in Blamey Street.

Wednesday, 9
Update: Man charged following Molendinar incident
Police have charged a 24-year-old Labrador man with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, evade police, serious assault, wilful damage and unlicensed driving, following investigations into an incident at Molendinar yesterday afternoon.

Armed robbery, Moorooka
Police investigating the armed robbery of a fast food outlet on Beaudesert Road in Moorooka this afternoon have released a comfit.

Burglary, Broadbeach Waters
Police are investigating a burglary at a Broadbeach Waters home this morning.

Man assisting police following incident Molendinar
A 23-year-old man is assisting police with their enquiries following an incident at Molendinar yesterday afternoon where a police officer received minor injuries and a police car was damaged.

Unlawful wounding, Beaconsfield
A 41-year-old local woman will appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court this morning charged with unlawful wounding following a disturbance in Beaconsfield last night.

Tuesday, 8
Officer injured, Molendinar
A Gold Coast police officer sustained minor injuries after he attempted to remove keys from the ignition of a stolen vehicle at Molendinar this afternoon.

Attempted armed robbery, East Ipswich
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in East Ipswich today.

Serious traffic crash, Logan
A 20-year-old man suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a car in Logan this afternoon.

Serious traffic crash, Theodore
A woman has been hospitalised following a traffic crash in Theodore this afternoon.

Police officer stood down, Ethical Standards Command
An Inspector from Ethical Standards Command has been stood down as the result of an ongoing investigation into allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour following a dispute with another Commissioned officer.

Appeal for public assistance - grievous bodily harm, Fortitude Valley
Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was seriously assaulted in the Fortitude Valley area early on Sunday morning.

Serious traffic crash, Owanyilla
Police are at the scene of a serious traffic crash at Owanyilla, near Maryborough.

'Volunteer in Policing' honoured, South Brisbane
Police in South Brisbane District congratulate local community member Alex Wright, who recently received the Neighbourhood Watch Community Member of the Year 2011 award.

UPDATE Fatal crash, Kilkivan
Police continue to investigate a fatal crash on the Widebay Highway at Kilkivan yesterday that took the life of a, believed 64-year-old local, woman.

Building fire, Darra
Police are investigating the cause of a building fire at Darra early this morning.

Assault charge, Moranbah
A 41-year-old man is due to appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court following an alleged incident against a woman in Moranbah on Sunday night.

Monday, 7
Incident, Labrador
Police have charged a Southport man after an alleged incident on the Gold Coast this morning.

Appeal to locate missing man, Mount Isa
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Mount Isa.

Fatal traffic crash, Kilkivan
Police are investigating a traffic crash near Kilkivan that has claimed one life.

Break and enter, Whitsundays
Police are appealing for public assistance after the break and enter of two businesses in the Whitsundays this morning.

Unlawful wounding Goodna
A 24-year-old man is due to appear before the Ipswich Magistrates Court following an alleged unlawful wounding incident against a woman in Goodna overnight.

Gold Coast police investigate overnight burglaries
Gold Coast police are investigating two overnight break-ins of businesses in Labrador and Benowa, and the arson of a stolen vehicle.

Robbery charges, Bilinga
A 22-year-old man has been charged following police investigations into the alleged robbery of a taxi driver at Bilinga on October 22.

Stabbing incident, West Ipswich
Police are investigating the circumstances where a man allegedly sustained a serious stab wound at West Ipswich yesterday.

Sunday, 6
Suspicious behaviour, Palm Beach
Police are appealing for assistance from the public following a report of suspicious behaviour at Palm Beach yesterday afternoon.

Serious traffic crash, Chermside
A 62-year-old Morayfield man is currently in a critical condition at the Royal Brisbane Hospital following a serious single vehicle crash at Chermside this morning.

Armed robbery, Forest Lake
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Forest Lake bottleshop last night, during which an employee was threatened with a hammer.

Update – Fatal traffic crash, Archer River (near Coen)
Police have identified the man killed in the traffic crash near Archer River as a 46-year-old from Lockhart River.

Serious assault police, Caboolture
Police have charged a 60-year-old local woman with serious assault after an incident in Caboolture last night.

Building fire, Ingham
Police are investigating a fire which has significantly damaged a hotel in Ingham early this morning.

Motorists urged to wear seatbelts following fatal weekend
Police are appealing to motorists to wear seatbelts following a horror weekend on Queensland roads in which seven lives have been lost since Friday night, including two children.

Fatal traffic crash, Archer River (near Coen)
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash at near Archer River.

Fatal crash, Pikedale (Stanthorpe)
Police are investigating the death of a man after his car crashed at Pikedale late last night.

Saturday, 5
UPDATE Fatal traffic crash, Caboolture
An 81-year-old Donnybrook woman has died following a serious traffic crash that occurred near Caboolture this afternoon.

Serious traffic crash, near Caboolture
Police wish to advise Pumicestone Road near Caboolture is currently closed following a serious two vehicle crash at 2pm.

Helicopter arrives – Gold Coast
Police in the South Eastern Police Region will have a new weapon against crime with the arrival of the Queensland Police Service’s first helicopter.

Fatal traffic crash, Dalveen
Police are currently investigating a traffic crash that has claimed a man’s life at Dalveen this morning.

Attempted armed robbery, Hillcrest
Police are currently investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred overnight at a convenience store in Hillcrest.

Fatal traffic crash, Jandowae
Police are currently investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred last night near 6 kms south of Jandowae.

Serious assault, Surfers Paradise
Police have charged a man with serious assault after an incident that occurred last night in Surfers Paradise

Friday, 4
Suspicious behaviour, Southport
Police are investigating a report of suspicious behaviour at Southport on Smith Street yesterday morning.

Police ride for their community, Doomadgee
Doomadgee Police Bike Squad took on the challenge of a 100km charity bike ride from Doomadgee to Burketown in October to show their support for the community.

Operation Check It 2011
Police are mounting a major state-wide road policing operation addressing unsafe driving and defective vehicles as part of ‘Operation Check It’ this November.

Update: House fire, North Mackay
Examinations have concluded at the scene of a fatal house fire on Bundesen St, North Mackay which occurred on Wednesday.

Wilful exposure investigation, Coomera District - Appeal for public assistance.
Police are appealing for public assistance in relation to two wilful exposure incidents from September 8 and November 2 that may be linked.

Traffic crash, near Gin Gin
Police are currently on the scene of a traffic crash on the Bruce Highway around 42kms north of Gin Gin.

Sexual assault charges, Oakey
Police have charged a man following a sexual assault that occurred last night at a residence in Oakey.

Thursday, 3
House fire, Grantham
Police are investigating the cause of a fire which has destroyed a house at Grantham this afternoon.

Burglary, Coomera
Coomera Police are seeking assistance from the public in relation to the burglary of a Coomera hotel on Monday morning.

Indecent assault, Ipswich - Appeal for public Assistance
Ipswich detectives investigating an indecent assault on a 16-year-old girl at Ipswich in 2010 are appealing for public assistance.

Serious traffic crash, Helensvale
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious traffic crash on Ridgevale Road at Helensvale last night in which a 19-year-old man was critically injured.

Occupy Brisbane directed to leave Queens Park
This morning, after a request from The Department of Public Works (DPW) the Queensland Police Service has started negotiation with Occupy Brisbane to leave Queens Park.

Wednesday, 2
Alleged abduction investigation, Varsity Lakes
Police have conducted a number of lines of inquiry into a reported abduction at Varsity Lakes this morning.

UPDATE House fire, Mackay
The deceased body of man believed to be in his mid-50’s has been located at the scene of a house fire this morning at Bundesen Street in Mackay.

UPDATE House fire, Mackay
The deceased body of man believed to be in his mid-50’s has been located at the scene of a house fire this morning at Bundesen Street in Mackay.

Break and enter, Annerley
A man has been charged and another is assisting with enquiries following the alleged break and enter of an Annerley chemist overnight.

Update on traffic crash victim, Cairns
A 48-year-old man injured in a two vehicle traffic crash on October 20 passed away yesterday as a result of his injuries.

House fire, Mackay
Police are currently at the scene of a fire that has caused significant damage to a Bundesen Street house in Mackay this morning.

Police urge motorists to remain vigilant on roads
Deputy Commissioner Ian Stewart is urging motorists to keep the road toll down in the lead-up to Christmas. Queensland’s road toll stands at 210 which is 11 more than the same time last year.

Armed Robbery, West Rockhampton
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a taxi driver in West Rockhampton early this morning.

Police assist Brisbane City Council at Post Office Square
This morning, after a request from Brisbane City Council, the Queensland Police Service has started negotiation with Occupy Brisbane to leave Post Office Square.

Last Updated: 31/10/2011