A 40-year old male Senior Constable from Operations Support Command who was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service on November 18, 2016 will now return to operational duties following the revocation of his stand down.
The officer was the subject of a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation concerning on duty conduct. All court proceedings have now been finalised.
The member is still the subject of an internal discipline investigation.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.
This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Marine search, Moreton Bay
Brisbane Water Police are currently coordinating a search in Moreton Bay.
At 6.30am police were notified that a canoe had been found drifting near South West Rocks on Peel Island.
The canoe is about 240cm long, yellow in colour with a blue band. There are two fishing rods in the canoe and fresh bait.
It is unknown if anyone has fallen out of the canoe or if it has drifted away from a camp site.
There are currently three water police vessels and two helicopters conducting a search of Moreton Bay in relation to the matter.
Police are appealing for anyone who recognises the canoe or can supply further information to contact them.
Suspicious house fire, Woolloongabba
Dutton Park detectives are treating a blaze that destroyed a vacant house at Woolloongabba this morning as suspicious.
Emergency services were called to the Carl Street house around 5am however the property was completely destroyed by the fire.
A crime scene has been declared and police would like to talk to anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area around the time of the fire.
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.
Update: Unlawful use of a motor vehicle, Park Ridge South
A man has been charged after POLAIR tracked a vehicle with false plates which allegedly evaded police through Brisbane and Logan.
The 38-year-old Fairfield man has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, possess false registration, driving whilst unregistered, attempted robbery, wilful damage, assault police and two counts of fail to stop motor vehicle.
He is expected to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday, June 26).
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.
Unlawful use of a motor vehicle, Park Ridge South
A man is assisting police with their investigation after POLAIR tracked a vehicle with false plates through Brisbane overnight.
It will be alleged at 10.45pm, police attempted to intercept a red Holden Commodore utility travelling on Crest Road through Park Ridge, however it failed to stop.
POLAIR1 tracked the vehicle as it travelled through the Park Ridge/Browns Plains area to the Logan Motorway, and then onto the M1 where it drove onto the Gateway Motorway to Eagle Farm, with POLAIR relaying information to police on the ground.
The utility did a U-turn and proceeded to head south on the Gateway where it was partially stung by a tyre deflation device in Murarrie.
The vehicle travelled onto the Logan Motorway before it exited onto the Mount Lindesay Highway and crashed into a barrier at Park Ridge.
The man abandoned the vehicle, made his way to a nearby residence on Hicky Street and stole a parked vehicle.
He
Police launch road safety operation for winter break
Drivers distracted by mobile phones will be the key target with police today launching a state-wide traffic operation to coincide with the winter school holidays.
QPS’ Road Policing Command launched the three-week campaign, Operation Cold Snap 2017, as hundreds of thousands of students finish their last day of school for the semester.
The operation will target driver distraction as well as speeding, seat belt use, drink and drug driving and fatigue, which together make up the fatal five.
The winter school holiday period can be a busy time on Queensland roads, especially with people travelling long distances to and from holiday destinations in relatively short time frames.
The Queensland Police Service will play a key role in ensuring road safety and compliance as they coordinate Operation Cold Snap across the state from Friday June 23 to Friday July 14, 2017.
Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said police will be focusing on driver inattention and the inappropriate
Police launch road safety operation for winter break
Drivers distracted by mobile phones will be the key target with police today launching a state-wide traffic operation to coincide with the winter school holidays.
QPS’ Road Policing Command launched the three-week campaign, Operation Cold Snap 2017, as hundreds of thousands of students finish their last day of school for the semester.
The operation will target driver distraction as well as speeding, seat belt use, drink and drug driving and fatigue, which together make up the fatal five.
The winter school holiday period can be a busy time on Queensland roads, especially with people travelling long distances to and from holiday destinations in relatively short time frames.
The Queensland Police Service will play a key role in ensuring road safety and compliance as they coordinate Operation Cold Snap across the state from Friday June 23 to Friday July 14, 2017.
Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said police will be focusing on driver inattention and the inappropriate
Police launch road safety operation for winter break
Drivers distracted by mobile phones will be the key target with police today launching a state-wide traffic operation to coincide with the winter school holidays.
QPS’ Road Policing Command launched the three-week campaign, Operation Cold Snap 2017, as hundreds of thousands of students finish their last day of school for the semester.
The operation will target driver distraction as well as speeding, seat belt use, drink and drug driving and fatigue, which together make up the fatal five.
The winter school holiday period can be a busy time on Queensland roads, especially with people travelling long distances to and from holiday destinations in relatively short time frames.
The Queensland Police Service will play a key role in ensuring road safety and compliance as they coordinate Operation Cold Snap across the state from Friday June 23 to Friday July 14, 2017.
Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said police will be focusing on driver inattention and the inappropriate
Armed Robbery, Morningside
Police are investigating the robbery of a convenience store in Morningside on May 13.
Preliminary information indicates that around 5pm a man entered a convenience store on Thynne Road and claimed he had a knife then demanded a sum of cash from a female attendant.
The man then left the store appearing to be suffering a limp, but it is unknown which direction he went.
The man is described as being Caucasian, around 175cms, medium build with grey hair and is balding. He was wearing a dark t-shirt and dark long pants.
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.
Update: Manslaughter charge following fatal traffic crash at Burbank in 2016
Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit investigating a traffic crash which claimed the life of an 80-year-old Thornlands man on May 21, 2016 at Burbank have charged a man with manslaughter.
The 32-year-old Moorooka man, allegedly driving the truck at the time of the incident, is scheduled to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow, June 23, 2017.
Original media release copied below: issued 2.55am on May 22, 2016
Fatal traffic crash, Burbank
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred last night at Burbank.
Initial investigations suggest that at around 8.45pm, a truck was travelling on Mount Cotton Road when a piece of metal attached to the truck’s trailer struck a car that was travelling in the opposite direction.
The car then left the road and came to rest down an embankment.
The driver of the car, an 80-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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