Queensland Police were once again invited to join Islamic leaders (Imams), Officers from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and local politicians in a ‘five-a-side’ round robin football tournament to celebrate the fourth Anniversary of the Bosnian Islamic Centre, Eight Miles Plains.
The QPS team showcased some creative footwork during their matches but ultimately fell short during a penalty shootout against the AFP, who would go onto meet the Imams on their home turf in the grand final.
Despite the AFP’s valiant efforts, the Imams proved too strong and claimed a well-deserved 5-1 victory.
The trophy presentation
The politicians were once again the perennial wooden spooners with no wins and no goals scored.
The Team Captain and State Member for Stretton Duncan Pegg MP committed to bringing a more competitive team in 2019.
Federal Member for Moreton Graham Perrett MP begrudgingly accepted the ‘award’ on behalf of the team.
Accepting the wooden spoon
Player of the tournament was Imam Ibrahim
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Operation Wake Up commences in South Brisbane
Operation Wake Up will run for two-months between November and December 2018 and will focus on reducing road fatalities on South Brisbane District roads.
In 2017, there were 13 fatalities on South Brisbane roads, this year South Brisbane District has had 16 fatal crashes which has resulted in 18 fatalities.
Operation Wake Up has been designed in coordination with a Fatal Crash Analysis and the data from a Victim Profile Analysis.
The analyses have indicated that out of the 18 fatalities this year, 14 have been male with the average age being 43 years old.
Of these victims, 13 lived within the South Brisbane District and 5 were from outside the district.
In all cases, drivers who caused the fatal crashes had a traffic history, majority for speeding offences.
Operation Wake Up intends to create a visible police presence in and around South Brisbane District roads to promote positive driving behaviour.
There will be upwards of 200
Robbery investigation, Sunnybank
Police are appealing for public assistance to help identify a man who may be able to assist with enquiries in relation to a robbery in Sunnybank last night.
Shortly after 10pm, a woman walking along Narooma Street was approached by a man who has stolen her handbag.
After a brief struggle, the man forcibly took the handbag from the woman and fled to a waiting vehicle before driving off.
No one was injured during the incident.
Any members of the public who can assist with information about the incident are asked 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.
Quote this reference number: QP1802114265
Robbery and assault, West End
Detectives are investigating after a woman was robbed and assaulted in South Brisbane last night.
Preliminary information suggests around 10pm a 35-year-old woman had just stepped off a ferry and was walking in Orleigh Park near Orleigh Road when it will be alleged a group of juveniles approached and assaulted her.
It will further be alleged the woman was punched, kicked and dragged towards the Brisbane River before she was able to break free.
The woman’s iPad was stolen when the youths fled on foot.
The injured woman was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with facial injuries and lacerations.
A short time later the Police Dog Squad was able to locate and arrested three teenagers in a nearby street.
The woman’s iPad was also located.
A 14-year-old boy and two girls, aged 14 and 15, have been charged with one count each of robbery.
Anyone with further information or who may have witnessed the incident is encouraged
What’s your plan B?
Police conducting RBTs
Morningside Police were actively targeting drink drivers around the Morningside area on Saturday night.
Police from Morningside conducted over 250 Roadside Breath Tests and were extremely delighted every person was under the limit, police observed a number of plan B’s being put into place for the night.
Sergeant Erin Gow said it was a pleasure to engage with the community in a positive way and to contribute to reducing the road told and keeping the community safe through multiple proactive strategies in the Morningside division.
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
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.
Coffee with a Cop, Coorparoo
Coffee with a Cop, Coorparoo
Residents of Coorparoo were treated to a coffee on Saturday morning by their local Police.
Acting Chief Superintendent Virginia Nelson attended with Police from Coorparoo Station, District Crime Prevention Unit, Volunteers in Policing and Crime Stoppers and spoke with residents and shoppers about Home and Vehicle Security and Road Safety Initiatives.
Local Member Joe Kelly also attended and enjoyed chatting with the community and meeting some of the local Police.
Thank you Coorparoo for sharing your morning coffee with us.
Police with Joe Kelly MP
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.
Coffee with a Cop, Holland Park
Holland Park Police shouted coffee this morning and a great day was had by all.
Holland Park Police, District Crime Prevention Unit, Volunteers in Policing and Crime Stoppers spoke to members of the community about local issues, home and vehicle security and road safety initiatives.
Acting Chief Superintendent Virginia Nelson, Inspector Mark Stewart and Federal Member Terri Butler also attended to meet local residents.
This was a great opportunity for Police to speak candidly with members of the community about their concerns, answer their questions and enjoy friendly conversations.
Special thanks goes to the ladies at Lady Brock Cafe for keeping the hot coffee flowing, and the residents in Holland Park for sharing their morning coffee with us.
All smiles!
The week that was: Rail safety, Bhutan celebrations and helping student drivers
Rail Safety Orientation Day in Brisbane: South Brisbane District Police Liaison Officers were on hand to assist over 40 new migrant students from Milpera State High School to learn about Brisbane’s Rail and Public Transport network; meet with professional drivers and have the opportunity practice the etiquette involved with using these services in public.
This joint initiative was organised between staff from Milpera, Queensland Rail and the Queensland Police Service and aimed to improve student safety and their confidence.
“Using Brisbane’s Rail Network is a great way to get around the River City,” PLO Yen Nguyen said.
“It is incredibly important that everyone learns their rights and responsibilities when using public transport, so that we can all be safe, confident and on time.”
Many thanks to everyone involved for their ongoing support for this initiative.
Bhutanese Nepali Association Cultural Festival: SBD PLOs had the privilege of attending the Bhutanese Nepali Association of Queensland’s Annual Cultural Festival at
Police Pursuit, Acacia Ridge
Three males and two females have been charged as a result of a police pursuit overnight in Acacia Ridge.
Police will allege, at approximately 8.30pm last night, Polair observed a Lexus, which had been reported stolen from Carindale at 5pm yesterday, driving dangerously through Sherwood.
Police on the ground activated their lights and siren in an attempt to intercept the stolen Lexus on Orange Grove Road at Salisbury. The driver allegedly failed to stop and continued to drive dangerously, crossing on to the incorrect side of the road, driving through red lights and driving at dangerous speeds.
Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device on Kessells Road at Salisbury, deflating three tyres. It will be alleged the stolen Lexus continued to drive dangerously and was involved in a head on traffic collision with a Nissan X-trail at the corner of Beaudesert Road and Chardean Street at Acacia Ridge.
The occupants of the stolen Lexus
Dangerous drug (Khat) arrest, Runcorn
Police have arrested a man following the alleged location of the dangerous drug Catha edulis (Khat) yesterday evening in Runcorn.
At about 9.45pm, police conducting roadside breath testing on Beenleigh Road intercepted a Nissan X-Trail for that purpose.
Whilst speaking to the driver of the vehicle, it is alleged police observed a bag in the driver’s side footwell containing 37 clip seal bags of the drug.
It is further alleged an additional clip seal bag containing the drug was located in the driver’s clothing along with a quantity of cash.
Further investigations led police to an address in Spoonbill Street, Inala where it is alleged police located a large quantity of cash.
A 48-year-old Inala man is charged with one count each of possession of a dangerous drug, producing a dangerous drug, supplying a dangerous drug and possession of property suspected of being proceeds of an offence.
The man appeared in the Richlands Magistrates Court today