NAIDOC, which originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’ is celebrated in July each year and showcases the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples. The theme for 2019 is Voice. Treaty. Truth. The theme is a nod to 2019 being the United Nations International Year of […]
Category: Queensland Police News – Brisbane North
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 […]
Indecent assault charge, Windsor
A man has been charged with indecent assault in relation to an alleged incident at a Windsor allied health centre on January 17 involving a 26-year-old female client. The 45-year-old Newmarket man is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on August 7. Detectives investigating the alleged assault are appealing for anyone who may […]
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) […]
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 – […]
Robberies, vehicles stolen, Newmarket and Gordon Park
Police are investigating two armed robberies on the north side of Brisbane overnight where vehicles were stolen. Just before 11pm, two men entered the carpark of a service station on Enoggera Road at Newmarket. One of the men threatened a male staff member with a gun and demanded the keys to his car. The pair […]
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 […]
My Story: Sergeant Billy Li, Cultural Advisory Officer
Think policing is all car chases, blaring sirens and handcuffing perps? Think again! https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/2019/06/26/82747_4_Billy_Li_Recruit_Video.undefined.mp4 Download Video Sergeant Billy Li is a branch manager for PCYC in the Whitsundays. Before he took that role and when we caught up with him he was a Cultural Advisory Officer with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Cultural Engagement Unit, […]
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 […]
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) […]