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PSPA declared, Capalaba
Police have made an emergency declaration following a fire in Capalaba this evening.
Shortly before 6pm, emergency services responded to reports of a fire at an electronics store on Tombo Street.
A declaration was made under the Public Safety and Preservation Act 6.25pm and in encompasses the boundaries of Newman Road, Steel Street, Christine Place and India Street.
Police are asking people to avoid the area and close any windows and doors due to the smoke.
QPS will provide more information when we can.
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Murder charges laid 15 months after infant's death
A 32-year-old Woodridge man is charged with the murder of a five-month-old boy on Brisbane’s bayside, following a 15-month investigation into the infant’s death.
Murder charge, Cleveland
Detectives have arrested and charged a man in relation to the death of a 5-month-old boy in Brisbane’s bayside last year.
Operation Papa Planten was a joint and protracted investigation by the Wynnum Child Protection Investigation Unit and the Child Trauma Unit within the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sexual Crime Group.
A Triple Zero call was made around 8.50am on March 28 2017 stating that a baby boy at a Cleveland address had been found unresponsive.
Police and emergency services attended the address, however the boy was declared deceased at the scene.
A 32-year-old Woodridge man was arrested this morning and has since been charged with one count of murder.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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Women’s Wellness Event works wonders, Inala
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018 came to an end in Inala with a Women’s Wellness Event spearheaded by Police Liaison Officer (PLO) Yen Nguyen and the team behind the Inala Multicultural Community Network.
What initially began as a small forum for multicultural women eventually evolved into a day-long seminar featuring presentations, legal advice and a gourmet lunch for over 100 women from all walks of life.
Presenters from a number of community and not-for-profit associations had the opportunity to address the crowd and provide key information on the rights and responsibilities of migrant women.
Acting Senior Sergeant Danielle Fioriti, Crime Prevention Coordinator for the South Brisbane District also also addressed the audience and reaffirmed the support of the QPS.
The main topic of the forum was putting an end to Domestic and Family Violence within the community.
“Raising awareness for Domestic and Family Violence is incredibly important” said PLO Nguyen.
“An opportunity such as this will provide women
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Community engagement with Sunnybank and Runcorn residents
On Saturday, June 2, police from Mount Gravatt station, Crime Prevention and Road Policing Unit hosted a community engagement and awareness event.
The event took place at two locations: Sunny Place shopping centre (Sunnybank) and Runcorn Plaza.
The police were joined by Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) who helped raise awareness and educate members of the public in home security and personal safety measures.
The police bike appeared to be a popular attraction for all the young kids, who enjoyed having their photos taken next to it.
The event was popular with local community members and enabled police to provide the locals with advice on home security, vehicle security and personal safety strategies.
Thank you to the members of the public that visited us on the weekend.