An emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act in Virginia has been revoked following a large factory fire this afternoon. Initial inquiries suggest around 3.30pm police and emergency services attended a large fire that had broken out in an industrial building on Pritchard Road. An emergency situation was declared and an exclusion zone was […]
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Attempted robbery, Aspley
Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a taxi driver in Aspley last night. Around 8:45pm, the 38-year-old male driver attended an address on Robinson Road West to pick up a fare with two passengers. On arrival, he exited the vehicle to put up the third row of seats and while adjusting the seat, one […]
Suspicious fire, Geebung
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a scrap metal business in Geebung early this morning. At around 12:20am officers were called to the address on Newman Road following reports of a fire. Emergency services attended and extinguished the blaze, which caused extensive damage to a number of vehicles. No one was physically injured as […]
Update: Serious traffic incident, Bowen Hills
A 58-year-old man is currently assisting police with their inquiries into an alleged hit and run traffic incident in Bowen Hills overnight. Around 1am police were called to the intersection of Hamilton Place and Campbell Street after a woman was found on the roadway with significant injuries. The 27-year-old woman was transported to the Royal […]
Serious traffic incident, Windsor
A man has been hit by a vehicle in Windsor. Just before 7.10pm, a man was crossing Bowen Street when he was hit by a sports/suburban utility vehicle (SUV). The man, believed to be in his 60s or 70s, has been transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition. The Forensic […]
Local officer saves kingfisher bird
Every now and then at Road Policing Command our officers are extended an opportunity to show there is much more to the job than just issuing speeding fines. Today was one such instance. At around 4:50am this morning, RPC officer Senior Constable Amanda Woodley was on her way to work when she spotted a kingfisher […]
Cops and Robbers park run, Saturday October 14
Come join in at your local Cops and Robbers park run Saturday 14 October, 2017. The morning will help build community relationships and highlight police health and wellness. Parkrun starts at 7am on Saturday, and usually takes no more than an hour to complete the 5 kilometers even for those who are a little less […]
Annual Statistical Review 2016/17 – North Brisbane District
North Brisbane District overall crime statistics North Brisbane District Officer Chief Superintendent Brent Carter today welcomed the release of the Queensland Police Service’s Statistical Review which demonstrated a reduction in break and enters to shops, arson and liquor offences across the district. The Statistical Review represents a comprehensive insight into the level and nature of crime […]
Police and parents prepare for schoolies
In preparation for end of year school celebrations the team from North Brisbane District Crime Prevention will be holding a ‘schoolies 2017‘ information session for parents and students. When: 7pm Thursday, October 19 Where: Sky Lounge, Kedron Wavell RSL, Hamilton Road Chermside Cost: FREE Light refreshments will be provided This session will assist in providing valuable […]
Police officer dismissed, Road Policing Command
A 32-year-old Constable from Road Policing Command has been dismissed from the Queensland Police Service following the finalisation of an internal investigation. The officer was convicted in the Roma District Court on November 24, 2016 on one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and one count of dangerous operation of a […]