On Thursday June 27, the Gateway Crime Prevention team were invited to attend the under eights day at Bracken Ridge State School, along with other emergency services and community based groups. QPS love having the opportunity to engage with our youngest members of the school communities to talk about how to identify a police officer, […]
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Milkshakes anyone?
By now we’re sure you’ve heard of Coffee with a Cop, where members of the community mingle with members of the Queensland Police Service and ask any questions or raise any concerns they may have over a coffee. On July 2, it was the kids turn to ask questions and our first kids Coffee (Milkshake) […]
Serious traffic crash, Kedron
A man has suffered serious injuries after a two vehicle traffic crash at Kedron late this afternoon. Preliminary inquiries indicate at 5.20pm a motorbike was heading south on Gympie Road. A Holden Colorado was travelling north and started to turn right into Edinburgh Castle Road when the motor bike has collided with the car. The […]
Armed robbery charges, Lawnton
Police have charged a man after he allegedly attempted to rob a shop in Lawnton this afternoon before being wrestled by two members of the public. It will be alleged at about 2.50pm a man entered the Gympie Road second hand dealer and threatened a staff member with a metal bar and smashed a glass […]
An overview of DV month
North Brisbane Vulnerable Persons and Domestic Violence Unit (NBDVPU) had a HUGE month to raise awareness of domestic and family violence in our community. May 12: Senior Constable Lee and Senior Constable McKeering attended the annual Vaisakhi Indian Festival. The officers dressed in ceremonial spiritual attire of Sikhism. May 13: NBDVPU awarded by Brisbane Domestic […]
Motorcyclist caught doing triple the speed limit, Lytton
https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/brisbanenorth/2019/06/27/143034_High_Speed_Offender.mp4 Download Video On June 3 at 1.16pm, police from the Road Policing Command (RPC) were performing laser speed detection on Pritchard Road, Lytton. Senior Constable John Bannister from RPC said he heard a motorcycle under heavy acceleration coming towards him and he observed the driver come over the top of an overpass bridge doing […]
Police officer stood down, Ethical Standards Command
A 40-year-old male police officer from the Ethical Standards 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 unauthorised access of confidential information. The officer has been served with a notice to appear […]
Sandgate crime wrap, July 8
Burglaries The total number of burglaries in the Sandgate Division these past seven days was two. Suburb Street Time Entry Method Property Stolen Date Brighton Flinders Parade Day Unlocked front door Apple mac, house and car keys 02/07/2019 Brighton Bernard Street Night Unlocked front door –(faulty lock mechanism) Handbag, money, wallet, car keys and car […]
Update: Fatal traffic crash, Kedron
Forensic Crash Unit investigators are appealing for witnesses following the death of a motorcyclist who was involved in a traffic crash at Kedron on July 1. The 28-year-old Aspley man passed away at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital on July 9 after suffering critical head injuries. On July 1 at 5.20pm a motorcycle was […]
Make good home security a habit, Sandgate
Police are investigating break and enter offences which have recently occurred in the Sandgate divisional area. Many of these offences have occurred when homes have been left unlocked and unsecured. Police are urging residents to make sure their homes are secure by following some of these simple steps: Restrict unauthorised access to your property – […]