The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle traffic crash at Bentley Park this morning, April 26. Initial investigations indicate early this morning a white Kia Carnival was travelling southbound on Bicentennial Road when it left the roadway and rolled into a creek. Emergency services responded and upon arrival, the sole occupant, a 24-year-old Bentley Park man was located deceased. Investigators are currently investigating the timing and circumstances of the crash, and are appealing for anyone who saw the vehicle around 1:20am on Friday morning in the Edmonton and Bentley ..read more

Detectives have charged a 26-year-old Beachmere man following investigations into the death of a man and the serious injury of a woman at Burpengary East today, April 25. The man has been charged with one count of murder, and one count of attempted murder. He was refused police bail and is due to appear in Pine Rivers Magistrates Court tomorrow, April 26. The 71-year-old female victim remains in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition. PREVIOUS: Homicide investigation, Burpengary East If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information usi ..read more

On-field rugby union rivals The Spartans and RASIGS (Royal Australian Signals) are mixing it up this weekend, by not only switching sides, but also footy codes – all in the name of charity. The sides will team up to battle it out against Australian and New Zealand Defence Force veterans in the ‘Anzac Challenge Cup’ in Brisbane on Saturday, April 27. The Toowoomba Spartans Rugby Union team was formed in 2021, as a way for serving police officers to represent the Queensland Police Service and raise money at charity events. Every year, they go head-to-head with their on-field rugby union rivals ..read more

Detectives have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man and the serious injury of a woman. Initial information indicates around 9.20am, police responded to an address in Bramston Court to conduct a welfare check. Upon arrival, police located the man and the woman, both aged in their seventies and with serious head injuries. The man was declared deceased at the scene. The woman was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Police have taken a 26-year-old Boondall man into custody. A crime scene has been declared and the investigation is ongoing. Police do no ..read more

Police are seeking urgent public assistance to locate a 52-year-old man missing from Clayfield since April 17. Erich Weber (pictured) was last seen on Bonney Avenue in Clayfield at approximately midnight and has not been seen or heard from since. Police have concern for Erich’s welfare as he has a medical condition. He is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 170 cm tall with a slim build, brown hair, and hazel eyes. Police are appealing to Erich or anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward immediately. If you have information for police, contact Policelink ..read more

The State Government has announced a $13.55 million investment, under the Community Safety Plan, to extend the successful and nation-leading Youth Co-Responder Teams model. The Youth Co-Responder initiative is a joint program between the Queensland Police Service and the Department of Youth Justice, where specialist staff connect with young people who come into contact with the criminal justice system or are at risk of doing so. The teams work towards best outcomes for at-risk youth. This includes proactively de-escalating and problem solving where groups congregate, transporting young people ..read more

Anzac Day services will be held across the greater Brisbane region, with a large number of people expected to participate at various events throughout the day. Additional police resources will be deployed to ensure the 2024 Anzac Day commemorations are not adversely affected by anti-social behaviour or traffic issues. Brisbane Police would like to encourage the public to drink and act responsibly when commemorating Anzac Day, respecting the nature of the occasion. Motorists can expect delays and traffic congestion at road closures but are reminded that times are only indicative and police will ..read more

A further two people have died following a fatal crash at Bald Hills on April 5. Initial information indicates a Toyota Rav 4 was driving along Linkfield Road around 11.20pm, when it left the road and hit a fence. The male driver and the two female passengers, all in their 70s, were taken to hospital, with serious injuries. The driver, a 78-year-old man died from his injuries on April 20, and the second passenger, a 76-year-old woman died on April 23. Both people died in hospital. A 74-year-old woman died from her injuries on April 7. The Forensic Crash Unit continues to investigate the cause ..read more

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal two-vehicle traffic crash at Heatley yesterday afternoon, April 23.  Initial investigations indicate that around 4:40pm, a dark Holden Commodore and a dirt bike were travelling in opposite directions along Dalrymple Service Road before the two vehicles crashed.  The rider of the dirt bike, a 19-year-old Vincent man, sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.  It’s alleged that following the crash, the Holden Commodore fled the scene and was later located abandoned at ..read more

Youth engagement initiatives have proved to be a hit at PCYC Cairns, empowering local youth and supporting survivors of domestic and family violence through a wide range of programs such as After Dark, Blue Edge and RUBY (Rise Up, Be Yourself). Since January, around 25 youths between the ages of 12 and 18 have been attending free weekly After Dark sessions, where they can participate in a variety of sporting activities including basketball, boxing, touch footy and more. Youth Club Coordinator and Programs Manager, Sergeant Kelly Chamberlain said the positive outcomes of After Dark had resulted ..read more