A 42-year-old male Detective Sergeant from Brisbane Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer is alleged to have used a restricted computer without authorisation and has been served with a Notice to Appear for an offence under section 408E, Computer hacking of the Criminal Code. The officer is to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 3 July 2017.
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 the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Great weather for ducks, but not for driving
The sound of rain on the roof prompts me to write my first (hopefully of many) myPolice blogs for Bayside.
With rainy weather affecting our city at present, a timely reminder of the dangers of wet and flooded roads is warranted.
Paramount is the notion “If it’s flooded, forget it” volumes have been spoken, and it’s all too often that I see people engaging in risky behaviour by trying to cross a flooded road. Please think about what you cannot see beneath the surface. A hidden ‘meter deep’ washout might be waiting to swallow unsuspecting cars and their operators.
So how does rainy weather affect our road network and vehicles?
Firstly, rainy weather increases the number of cars on the road. People are more reluctant to use public transport if it means waiting for the bus or train, getting wet in the process. People will opt for private transport instead and as a result,
Counterfeit Note and Shop Safety Seminar, Sunnybank
Queensland Police Service is hosting a Counterfeit Note and Shop Safety Seminar in conjunction with Commonwealth Bank Australia (CBA) Sunnybank Branch.
This will be a free community crime prevention seminar, enhancing the business operation safety about how to identify counterfeit notes and handling. This will be also a great opportunity to have a face-to-face talk with police officers and Police Liaison Officers from the South Brisbane District Crime Prevention Unit.
Topics that will be discussed:
Shop safety, crime prevention and police assistance in counterfeit note matters (QPS)
Identifying and handling counterfeit notes (CBA)
When: Saturday, July 1 from 2pm to 4pm
Where: CBA Sunnybank Branch (Shop 70, Sunnybank Plaza, Cnr Mains Rd and McCullough St, Sunnybank )
Registration required due to limited seats available. Please scan the QR code in the flyer below to register.
Update: Armed robbery, Kedron
Police have charged a man following the investigation of an armed robbery of a hotel in Kedron Monday morning.
It will be alleged at 1.25am, a man armed with a knife entered the Gympie Road licenced premises and threatened staff, demanding cash.
The man stole a sum of money and left the scene in a silver/grey Honda sedan with damage to the rear.
On Tuesday evening a man was located at a residence in Royal Parade, Slacks Creek.
A 41-year-old Holmview man has been charged with seventeen counts of stealing, eight counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence, five counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and one count each of armed robbery, possession of tainted property, fraud, stealing of a vehicle and arson of a vehicle.
He is expected to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court Wednesday morning.
The offences are alleged to have been committed during May and June
Robbery with violence incidents, South Brisbane District
Police are seeking public assistance after a number of incident that occurred in the South Brisbane District early yesterday morning that are believed to be linked.
The first incident occurred at 2am when a black Holden Commodore Station wagon was stolen from an address in Mount Gravatt by an unknown group of men.
The man in this incident is described as being Asian in appearance, in his early 20s, around 168cms tall with a slim build and was last seen wearing dark clothing and red shoes.
The second incident occurred when officers received a call after a man jumped from the stolen vehicle at the Darra Railway Station at 5.30am and ran up the stairs before wrestling with a woman and attempting to steal her handbag.
She was treated at the scene and her injures aren’t considered serious.
The third incident occurred at 6.50am when the stolen car was spotted acting suspiciously on Grand Avenue in
Armed robbery, Fairfield
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store in Fairfield this morning.
At about 1.30am, a man armed with a knife entered the Fairfield Road shop and attempted to gain access to the cash register.
The man left the store a short time later on foot after he failed to open the register.
No property was taken and no one was injured during 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.
Weapons charges, Durack
Police from Inala Tactical Crime Squad have charged a man with weapons offences following the search of a vehicle at Durack yesterday evening.
About 10.30pm, police intercepted and conducted a search of a vehicle on Glenala Street.
As a result of the search, police allegedly located a billy club, knuckle duster, two hand guns, ammunition and a large quantity of cash.
A 28-year-old Daisy Hill man was charged with one count each of possess category M weapon, possess restricted item, possess explosives and possess tainted property. The man was also charged with two counts of possess category H weapon.
The man appeared in the Richland’s Magistrate Court today and will reappear on June 16.
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
Stabbing incident, Moorooka
Detectives have charged a man following an alleged stabbing incident in Moorooka last night.
It will be alleged about 6pm a 52-year-old Moorooka woman sustained a knife wound to her face after an argument with a man at a Helles Street address.
It is further alleged a short time later, the man attended a Keats Street residence and stabbed a 30-year-old Moorooka man in the head and forearm.
The man fled the scene on foot however was located by police a short time later nearby and taken into custody without incident.
The 30-year-old male victim was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The 52-year-old female victim was also taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition.
A 44-year-old Moorooka man has been charged with two counts of acts intended to main and one count each of common assault and wilful damage.
He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday May
You’re invited to take a step in the right direction and stop DV
The month of May is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and some officers from the Vulnerable Persons Unit have organised an event at Westfield Carindale tomorrow.
The theme of the event is ‘Taking a step in the right direction’ where members of the public will be encouraged to walk on a treadmill for one minute. The aim of this is to raise awareness of domestic violence and literally take a step in the right direction towards ending violence in domestic and family settings.
You’re invited to come along, you can find us:
Where: Westfield Carindale, outside Dotti on Level 1
When: Saturday, May 27
Time: 9am to 3pm
Those who participate will go into a draw for prizes that will be drawn regularly throughout the day. Prizes have been sourced from shops within the Carindale complex.
We hope to see you there tomorrow and together we can take a stand against DV in our community.
Serious traffic crash, Mansfield
Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating are serious traffic crash at Mansfield this evening.
Preliminary inquiries indicate at about 7pm a black Mazda sedan was travelling on east on Wecker Road when it has left the roadway and collided with a power pole and then a fence.
The driver, a local man in his 60’s, has been transported to the Princess Alexandria Hospital in a critical condition.
The only passenger, a woman, was also transported to the Princess Alexandria Hospital with minor injuries.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or people that have relevant dashcam footage to contact police.