Police have charged a man with a number of offences after he allegedly evaded police in Herston last night.
Police will allege a red Holden Commodore collided head-on with a white Holden Malibu sedan that was travelling east along Herston Road after failing to stop for police.
The teenage driver of the Commodore was arrested at the scene.
Police will further allege he returned a positive roadside drug test with a further sample of the man’s saliva having been sent away for analysis.
The driver of the Commodore, a 19-year-old Holland Park man, was charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, fail to stop motor vehicle, drive unregistered motor vehicle, possess utensils, fail to stop at a line before entering intersection and drive across continuous white edge line.
He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 21.
The driver of the Malibu
Category: Queensland Police News – Brisbane North
Emergency and Community Services Expo at Shorncliffe
This Sunday is the annual Shorncliffe Volunteer Marine Rescue Emergency and Community Services Expo.
Where: 97 Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe
When: September 10 between 8am and 2:30pm
Now in its third, 2017 promises to be bigger and better than ever!
There will displays from Queensland Police, Queensland Fire and Rescue, Queensland Ambulance Service, VMR, and many more.
Please come and support our local emergency and voluntary services, this Sunday between 8am and 2:30pm.
We would love to see you there and will be on hand to provide information to your questions.
For more information click here to view the flyer.
Zillmere Multicultural festival the place to be this weekend
As with previous years, the Queensland Police Service will be well represented at this years Zillmere Community festival.
The event kicks off this Saturday at 10am in O’Callaghan Park where the festivities will go on until 3pm.
Local Crime Prevention Officers and Police Liaison Officers will be on hand to share their knowledge and get to know the community.
Come on down and sample the different cuisines, watch the displays, or get to know your neighbours.
For more information on the festival click here.
Update: Murder charge, Capalaba
Police have located a man and a woman who were the subject of a public appeal following the death of a 65-year-old man in Capalaba on September 1.
They are both assisting police with their inquiries.
It will be alleged that on September 1, the man had petrol poured on him before being set alight.
A 34-year-old Kooralbyn man has since been charged with his murder.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Armed robbery, Runcorn
Detectives have released vision of a man who may be able to assist with inquires in relation to the armed robbery of a convenience store at Runcorn today.
Around 10.15am a man entered the Condamine Street store and threatened a female staff member with a knife, demanding cash.
The staff member complied and the man was last seen walking towards Crompton Road.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, medium build, wearing a black jumper and black long pants.
Anyone who has relevant dashcam vision or any further information is urged to contact police.
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If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Burglary, Brookfield
Police are investigating a burglary incident that occurred at Brookfield overnight.
Preliminary investigations indicate the occupants of a Kintyre Street address returned home this afternoon to find offenders had forcibly entered the residence.
The offenders have removed a sum of cash and jewellery from various rooms within the dwelling prior to leaving the scene with the property.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Serious traffic crash, Enoggera
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a traffic crash at Enoggera this morning.
Preliminary investigations suggest the 23-year-old Everton Hills man was travelling southbound along Samford Road on his motorcycle when he struck a gutter and lost control around 2.15am.
The rider sustained significant head injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to the Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Burglary, Everton Hills
Detectives are investigating after a vehicle was stolen from Everton Hills overnight.
Initial information suggests that at 10.40pm, three men were seen on the driveway of a residence on Olearia Street.
A man who lived at the house has confronted the trio and was threatened by one of the men with a knife and chased down the street.
The man returned a short time later and the three men stole a laptop, a phone and red coloured four-wheel drive that was parked in the driveway.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Armed robbery, Grange
Police are investigating after a business was robbed tonight at Grange.
Initial inquires indicate around 9pm a man has entered a bottle shop on Grange Road and threatened a male staff member with a knife, demanding money.
The staff member complied and the man left the store with a sum of cash.
He is described as 170cm tall, Caucasian in appearance and a slim build.
Anyone who has further information or dashcam or CCTV vision which may assist is asked to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
Update: Appeal for assistance to identify unknown man, Main Beach
UPDATE – The deceased man has since been identified.
Police have released images in their appeal for public information to help identify a man who was located deceased at Main Beach on Wednesday.
Around 8.20pm officers were called to Main Beach after a man was found unconscious at the beach.
He was declared deceased a short time later and his death is not being considered as suspicious.
Police have conducted extensive investigations but they have been unable to identify the man at this stage.
He is described as being Caucasian in appearance, believed to be around 60-70 years old and of a slim build.