Police investigating a fatal crash in Redland Bay on Friday are seeking a witness who stopped to contact police.
Inquiries indicate at 9.35am a Hyundai sedan was travelling on Serpentine Creek Road when it has turned right into Cleveland Redland Bay Road and collided with a Toyota utility which was travelling south on Cleveland Redland Bay Road.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 70-year-old Beaudesert woman, died at the scene.
The driver of the utility received minor injuries.
Police would like to speak to the driver of a silver Suzuki Swift who stopped at the scene and is believed to have witnessed 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.
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Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Update 7: Death investigation, Karawatha
Detectives have charged a man following the investigation into the death of a woman at Karawatha last month.
The body of Megan Kirley was found at a Wembley Road property just after 3am on Saturday, February 9.
Today a man was located by police at Regents Park.
A 40-year-old Acacia Ridge man has been charged with one count of murder and will appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday, March 4.
Security tips for residents living in an apartment
Police are advising residents to remain vigilant and to ensure they implement a thorough security plan that includes locking doors and windows.
Throughout the patrol area there have been instances of offenders climbing apartment buildings balconies and entering through unlocked doors and windows.
Many victims have either been asleep or at home during this time.
Once inside offenders are stealing easy to conceal items such as wallets, handbags, phones, laptops, iPads, cash and jewellery. It is not uncommon for offenders to steal car keys and car.
To stay safe and protect yourself, your family and your property please remember to complete the following:
Key locked all the doors and security screens – including those on the balcony or veranda; and
Hide your valuables in less obvious places.
Police have also received numbers of break and enter offences to secure car park areas within apartment complexes.
When exiting and entering the carpark, police encourage residents to wait on the
Update 6: Death investigation, Karawatha
Detectives investigating the homicide of a 40-year-old woman at Karawatha have released the identity of a 40-year-old Acacia Ridge man they believe may able to assist with their active inquiries into the case.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Stafford Emmerson (pictured) is urged not to approach him but to contact police immediately.
The body of Megan Kirley was found at a Wembley Road property just after 3am on Saturday, February 9.
As part of the ongoing investigation detectives are continuing to review all available CCTV footage and attempting to identify any people or vehicles seen in the area.
Detectives would like to thank members of the public who have responded with calls to Policelink.
Police are still seeking information about these vehicles or from anyone who was in the area on the morning of the February 9 to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information
Suspicious Fire, Brendale
Detectives are investigating a suspicious fire which occurred in Brendale overnight.
Emergency services attended the South Pine Road business around midnight and found the premises well alight.
Preliminary investigations indicate the blaze may have been deliberately lit.
The fire was extinguished quickly, however caused extensive damage to the business with some neighbouring properties sustaining smoke and water damage.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time of the fire or have further information to come forward.
Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage is also encouraged to contact police.
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.
Free ‘meat up’ this weekend at Musgrave Park!
Thanks to our friends from the Men’s Shed and Brisbane City Council, free Coffee and a Sausage Sizzle will be served for the upcoming Conversation with a Cop session this Sunday.
Meet your local police this weekend
The team from the District Crime Prevention Coordinators (DCPC) Volunteers in Police (ViPs) and Police Liaison Unit will also be on hand to share crime prevention trips, provide personal safety advice and answer any questions that you may have.
So come on down to West End’s Musgrave Park, look for the Queensland Police Stall and grab a free drink, meal and join in on a conversation with your local police.
Everyone is welcome!
Event Details:
Time: 10am – 12pm
When: Sunday, March 3
Where: Musgrave Park, West End
For more information, please contact Wootton.VernonJ@police.qld.gov.au
Let’s talk about DV
The South Brisbane District has committed to a new operation targeting domestic violence.
Operation Wake Up domestic violence in a coordinated district wide approach encompassing four patrol groups.
This operation aims to engage in meaningful contact with the community, decrease follow up times on reported DV incidents, increase clear up rates of complaints of DV, enhance the awareness of this issue in the community and show support for those affected by this issue.
This operation will consist of a number of phases and the first is that of community contact.
Police will be partnering with McDonald’s restaurants across the district to provide a safe environment to speak with police about this issue.
The relaxed environment that will be created will be similar to that of the ‘coffee with a cop’ meetings, and police will arrange for private conversations to take place in a safe area or through further appointment.
Police from many areas will be on hand
Police seeking assistance in locating owner of property
Indooroopilly Police are attempting to locate or identify the owner/s of the property depicted below.
If you are the owner or know who the owner of the property might be, please contact the Indooroopilly Police Station Property Office on 3377 9460 and quote reference number QP1501579487.
Proof must be provided in relation to proving ownership of the property.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1501579487
Police seeking assistance in locating owner of property
Indooroopilly Police are attempting to locate or identify the owner/s of the property depicted below.
If you are the owner or know who the owner of the property might be, please contact the Indooroopilly Police Station Property Office on 3377 9460 and quote reference number QP1501579487.
Proof must be provided in relation to proving ownership of the property.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1501579487
Police operation targets drug trafficking on Brisbane’s Bayside
Officers from Capalaba’s Tactical Crime Squad have charged four men with drug trafficking following the closure of Operation Quebec Crust which commenced in January of last year.
Police executed a total of 14 search warrants on addresses throughout Brisbane’s greater bayside where it will be alleged 25 kilograms of cannabis was located including $149,000 cash at one Alexandra Hills address last week.
A 50-year-old Alexandra Hills man, 61-year-old man from Cairns, 47-year-old Wakerley man and a 50-year-old Redland Bay man were arrested as a result charged with drug trafficking and other drug related offences.
They are expected to appear in the Cleveland Magistrates Court next month.
So far, 39 people have been charged on a total of 308 drug and firearm related offences including 168 counts of supplying dangerous drugs as part of the operation.
A total of 39 kilograms of cannabis, amphetamine and performance enhancing drugs with a street value in excess of $284,000