Police and ViPs gather to mark 20 years of Volunteers in Policing
This week was National Volunteers Week 2018 and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) marked the occasion by celebrating 20 years of volunteers in policing.
The Volunteers in Policing (ViP) program sees volunteers based in local police establishments across Queensland, where they work with officers to assist with customer service, community safety and crime prevention needs in the community.
On Monday, May 21, Ms Jess Pugh MP, joined Assistant Commissioner Brian Wilkins from Brisbane Region to acknowledge the contribution of volunteers in policing at a ceremony at the Police Academy at Oxley.
Assistant Commissioner Wilkins said it was important to acknowledge the valuable contribution of volunteers to the QPS.
“Our volunteers care about their community and they deserve to have their hard work and support recognised here today, as part of National Volunteers Week,” Assistant Commissioner Wilkins said.
“These men and women assist our officers
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Vehicle seized as investigations continue into suspected murder of Sam Price-Purcell
As a result of information provided to investigators a vehicle has been seized in connection to the disappearance and suspected murder of Sam Price-Purcell.
Sam Robert Price-Purcell was last seen in the Mitchelton area on February 16, 2015. At the time of the sighting Sam was getting into a bright yellow 2010 Holden Commodore SS sedan. It is believed he then travelled to the Toowoomba area and has not been seen since.
Mr Price-Purcell 28 (commonly known as Sam Price) was last seen in the Mitchelton area on the afternoon of February 16, 2015.
On 24 May 2018, Detectives investigating Mr Price-Purcell’s disappearance executed a crime scene warrant, resulting in a yellow 2010 Holden Commodore SS sedan being seized and subject of forensic testing at Toowoomba Police Station.
Scientific examinations of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of forensic samples which have been submitted for further analysis.
Detective Inspector Damien Hansen of the Homicide Investigation
Vehicle seized as investigations continue into suspected murder of Sam Price-Purcell
As a result of information provided to investigators a vehicle has been seized in connection to the disappearance and suspected murder of Sam Price-Purcell.
Sam Robert Price-Purcell was last seen in the Mitchelton area on February 16, 2015. At the time of the sighting Sam was getting into a bright yellow 2010 Holden Commodore SS sedan. It is believed he then travelled to the Toowoomba area and has not been seen since.
Mr Price-Purcell 28 (commonly known as Sam Price) was last seen in the Mitchelton area on the afternoon of February 16, 2015.
On 24 May 2018, Detectives investigating Mr Price-Purcell’s disappearance executed a crime scene warrant, resulting in a yellow 2010 Holden Commodore SS sedan being seized and subject of forensic testing at Toowoomba Police Station.
Scientific examinations of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of forensic samples which have been submitted for further analysis.
Detective Inspector Damien Hansen of the Homicide Investigation
Serious traffic crash, Rocklea
Two people have been seriously injured following a traffic crash at Rocklea tonight.
Preliminary investigations indicate around 5.45pm a car travelling along Balham Road collided with a motorbike at the intersection of Granard Road.
The 46-year-old male rider of the motorbike and his pillion passenger, a 26-year-old man, both sustained serious injuries and were transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.
The driver of the other vehicle, a 70-year-old man, was not seriously injured as a result of the crash.
Balham Road was closed for a short time however is now open to all traffic.
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.
Armed robbery with violence, Sunnybank Hills
Detectives are investigating an armed robbery with violence that occurred at a Sunnybank Hills residence this afternoon.
Around 3pm, two men knocked on the door of a Lang Street address and were invited inside by the 47-year-old occupant of the house.
The occupant believed the men were waiting for another occupant of the address to arrive home.
One of the men struck the 47-year-old on the arm with a glass bottle and then produced a hammer, striking him on the face.
The second man stood over the 47-year-old while the first began searching the house, using a washing basket to steal a sum of property.
The pair fled the scene in an older model white single-cab utility with aluminium tray. The vehicle was last seen heading towards Stones Road.
The 47-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital for treatment.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with dashcam vision who was
Woman charged over police car arson
Police have charged a woman in relation to the alleged arson of a police car and the attempted arson of another in South Brisbane District overnight and this morning.
It will be alleged that around 5pm yesterday, a woman entered the Carina Police Station car park on the corner of Creek Road and Narracott Street and poured an accelerant on the ground near a marked police vehicle before fleeing on foot.
In a separate incident at around 6.30am, a marked police car was destroyed by fire outside the Coorparoo Police Station on Knowsley Street.
Around 12.30pm, a woman was taken into custody at a Dickinson Street address.
It will be further alleged that she assaulted officers once she was taken back to Dutton Park Police Station.
A 31-year-old Carina woman has been charged with two counts of serious assault police and one count each of vehicle arson, attempted vehicle arson and trespass.
She is due to
Serious traffic crash, Carindale
Police are investigating a serious single vehicle traffic crash in Carindale overnight.
Preliminary investigations indicate at around 8.20pm a Subaru Brumby utility was travelling along Wright Street when it lost control and left the roadway before striking a tree.
The two male occupants were transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital. The 27-year-old driver was in a critical condition and the 28-year-old passenger was in a serious condition.
The Forensic Crash Unit are continuing to investigate the crash.
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.
Don’t be a bystander – Do Something
The month of May is Domestic and Family Violence Month and The South Brisbane Domestic and Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit have joined the cause to encourage people to not be a bystander and do something to help eradicate this recurring problem in our community.
Want to know more on what you can do to support the Department of Communities ‘Don’t be a bystander campaign?? There are also lots of things you can do in your community and also as a bystander to help end domestic and family violence.
WE NEED YOUR HELP…..
If you are or know someone who may be experiencing domestic and family violence then please contact DVConnect 1800 811 811, Mensline 1800 600 636, Policelink 131 444 or your local police station – in an emergency call 000.
Coffee with a Cop, Carindale
The Carina Police Station and Westfield Carindale have teamed up to present a ‘Coffee with a Cop’ day at the Carindale Shopping Centre.
The opportunity encourages members of the public to engage with police on a more personal level in a less formal structure.
Police will be on hand to discuss any and all topics that are raised by the members of the public and also to provide advice on personal security measures and home security measures.
Please take this opportunity to have a coffee with a cop at the Carindale Shopping Centre on Thursday, June 14 between 9am and 11am.
The venue is currently being finalised and will be published closer to the date.
Armed robbery charges, Manly
Police have charged four people after a staff member was threatened with a knife at a Manly business yesterday afternoon.
It will be alleged at 1.30pm a man and three teenage boys entered a convenience store on Trevally Crescent in Manly West. One of them allegedly threatened the female staff member with a knife demanding money then removed money from the till while the others stole food items.
The group left the store and got into a red Mitsubishi sedan. A member of the public recorded the vehicle driving away and was able to supply police with the registration and description.
Around 3pm the vehicle was sighted in the Centenary area and Polair was tasked to track the vehicle as it headed south on the Centenary Highway. The vehicle headed to Biota Street at Inala where the three passengers left the vehicle and were arrested by police a short time later.
The vehicle headed