Petrie detectives have charged three men following the alleged violent assault and robbery of a taxi driver on Brisbane’s northside last night. The driver was hailed by a group of five men on South Pine Road at Brendale around 7.25pm. He then drove them to Dohles Rocks Road, Murrumba Downs. Two of the men exited […]
Category: Queensland Police News – Brisbane North
Fatal traffic incident, Mango Hill
A 52-year-old woman has died in hospital following a traffic incident where she was struck by a vehicle at Mango Hill on Thursday. Preliminary inquiries indicate the vehicle was travelling on Tattler Street when it swerved to avoid a male pedestrian on the roadway before striking the female pedestrian just after 6pm. The woman was […]
Robbery, Murrumba Downs
Police are investigating a violent robbery incident that occurred in Murrumba Downs yesterday evening. Initial investigations indicate at about 7.30pm, five men caught a taxi from a Brendale address to Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs. Four of the men exited the taxi at which time the fifth man who was still in the vehicle began assaulting […]
Road safety, North Brisbane
Police from North Brisbane District were at Kallangur yesterday as part of the Queensland Police Service Christmas road safety campaign. Officers from the North Brisbane District engaged with drivers on Dohles Rocks Road, as part of Operation Yield targeting the Fatal Five – speeding, drink and drug driving, distraction, fatigue and seat belts. During yesterday’s […]
Armed robbery, Runcorn
Detectives are investigating an armed robbery in Runcorn overnight. Around 12.30am a man was confronted by a group of men outside a Plum Street address who demanded the keys to his blue BMW 320D convertible. The man was threatened with a knife and firearm before his vehicle was stolen. He did not require medical treatment. […]
Update 1: Escaped prisoner located
Police have charged a 26-year-old woman with escaping lawful custody after she allegedly fled from the Helana Jones Community Correctional Centre in Albion on December 15. The woman voluntarily attended Bundaberg Police Station yesterday where she was arrested and charged with one count of escape by person in lawful custody. She is due to appear […]
School Watch North Brisbane – Look, Listen and Report
Now school holidays are being enjoyed across Queensland, we are seeking the assistance of the wider community to keep an eye on our schools. While the students and teachers enjoy a break away, unfortunately schools can become a target for offences such as graffiti, arson, trespass and break and enters. Unfortunately we have already experienced […]
Armed robbery, Yeronga
Detectives are investigating following an armed robbery and an attempted armed robbery in Yeronga overnight. Around 10.13pm a man was at a service station in Fairfield Road when he was confronted by a group of men who demanded his car keys. A physical altercation then occurred when one of the group produced a knife and […]
Closure of drug operation targeting sophisticated cannabis production and trafficking network – Brisbane
Police have charged four people with drug trafficking following the closure of an operation targeting a syndicate involved in the the alleged production and distribution of $6.5 million of cannabis in Queeensland. Operation Quebec Walkover was a six-month operation involving investigators from the Drug and Serious Crime Group, State Crime Command. Detectives charged four people, […]
Community joins together to spread Christmas cheer in Aspley
The Aspley Outback Steakhouse today held a ‘Family Christmas’ event where families in need were treated to a relaxing lunch, entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus himself. The event has been running for several years and is supported by local the QPS, along with other emergency services, who all enjoy having a chance to […]