Author: admin

The first day at the Ekka proved to be the perfect start, sunny without a cloud to be seen and the smell of the hot and tasty dagwood dogs.
Police and volunteers got to meet families and school groups at the Ekka Police Station on Gregory Terrace and the RACQ Animal Nursery marquee providing free wristbands for children.
Look for the police and sign on Gregory Terrace
Police request that parents attend either of the “Keep kids safe” sites at the Ekka to collect a free wristband with the parent’s mobile numbers on the inside, just in case their little one wandered off in the crowd.
While collecting your wristbands police can help to teach the children how to identified a police officer and how to find them if the child becomes lost.
Parents please take a photo of your child on your mobile phone on the day so that we are able

See Full Post >>

The Queensland Police Service is again proud to be part of this year’s Ekka
Come along to the Police Display located with other Queensland Government agencies and collect your Junior Police ID, notebook and hat.
Hunt for clues within in the Police display, help solve the mystery of where things are located.

See Full Post >>

Back in June this year Ironside State School, in Saint Lucia, was broken into and eight musical instruments were stolen, mainly cellos and double basses.
A teacher from the school spotted an advertisement on an online classifieds website a few weeks later with these instruments listed for sale. They were able to identify the instruments by the markings on them.
The teacher contacted the seller and was able to obtain details including their address and phone number. The teacher then passed this information onto Indooroopilly Police and a search of the address was conducted that same day.

Five of the instruments were recovered, but three are still outstanding (believed to have been sold already via that online classifieds website).
An 18-year-old man was arrested for the break and enter of the school, fraud and drug offences after police allegedly located dangerous drugs, drug utensils and steroids at the dwelling.  He will appear in the

See Full Post >>

Every August, the Inner West Patrol Group Domestic and Family Violence Coordinator Sergeant Roger O’Malia joins together with Moira Flynn of the Ashgrove Ladies Quilting Circle to donate some magnificent hand crafted quilts to the Windanah domestic violence refuge.
“We started doing this about eight years ago when I found out that some of the children at the refuge were cold at night as they didn’t have warm blankets,” Sergeant O’Malia said.
“It was then Moira kindly volunteered the service of the quilters!”
This year Sergeant O’Malia and Moira donated over 40 quilts and blankets to the refuge.

See Full Post >>

Police Minister Mark Ryan and North Brisbane District Superintendent Katherine Innes are urging parents and carers to avoid losing children at the Ekka by collecting free wristbands and organising a meeting point should they become separated.
Superintendent Innes said the initiative had been a proven success for many years, ensuring that lost children at the Ekka were quickly reunited with their parents or caregivers. 44 children were successfully reunited with their parents in 2016.
“Police encourage parents to know where their children are at all times,” Superintendent Innes said.
“On arrival at the Ekka, parents should show their children where the police station is, teach them how to identify a police officer, and explain that they need to find a police officer if they become lost.
“We suggest taking a photo of your child on the day so that we know what the child is wearing and charge your mobile phone so the police

See Full Post >>

Police are appealing for public assistance as investigations continue into suspicious behaviour where signs have been placed in the Arana Hills area in the month of February.
Initial inquiries indicate the suspicious behaviour continued on in the region of Patricks Road and Dawson Road.
Police are encouraging anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour in the region in the month of February 2017 to report it.
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.

See Full Post >>

Detectives from the Northern Major and Organised Crime Squad (MOCS) have closed an operation targeting the suspected trafficking of illicit drugs.
Operation Papa Orthograde began in March this year and identified a number of people allegedly involved in a drug trafficking syndicate operating between Townsville and South East Queensland.
Over the past two days, officers from the Townsville Tactical Crime Squad, Northern MOCS and Brisbane’s Drug and Serious Crime Group finalised the operation, which saw 32 people charged with 151 drug-related offences.
Drugs with a street value in excess of $1million were seized and included Ice, MDMA, cocaine and cannabis.
During the investigation police also seized a quantity of cash and weapons.
All of those charged will appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court over the next month.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mick Walker of the Northern Major and Organised Crime Squad said officers will continue to target those engaging in criminal activity in Queensland.
“The actions this week

See Full Post >>

Recently I attended at a traffic crash where a motorcyclist that was lane filtering collided with a vehicle that was turning right. The rider sustained injuries which necessitated transport to hospital and there was significant damage to his motorcycle.
Lane filtering is legal in Queensland as long as certain conditions are complied with. As a motorcyclist myself, it’s my experience that motorcyclists are at greatest risk at intersections and driveways, or entrances and exits to premises, as drivers are turning in and out of these areas.
At intersections, drivers often leave space for vehicles to turn in to premises or driveways, however this poses a risk for a motorcyclists that are lane filtering if they do not have clear vision.
When lane filtering, motorcyclists are urged to pay greater attention and proceed with greater caution at these areas as your vision to either side is limited as is the vision of other drivers wishing

See Full Post >>

Break and enter to dwellings: The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group was 11.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Mitchelton
Blackwood Street
Day
Balcony door – ATTEMPT ONLY
Nil stolen
31/07/2017

 
Blackwood Street
Day
Balcony door – ATTEMPT ONLY
Nil stolen
02/08/2017

Keperra
Dawson Parade
Overnight
Front door forced
Unknown at this stage
02/08/2017 to 03/08/2017

 
Casey Street
Early morning
Sliding door left unlocked
Handbag, wallet, digital camera
04/08/2017

Chapel Hill
Clarina Street
Overnight
Rear door and window – ATTEMPT ONLY
Nil stolen
02/08/2017 to 03/08/2017

 
Karabil Street
Unknown
Side door
Safe
02/08/2017 to 05/08/2017

Bellbowrie
Woodswallow Place
Unknown
Bedroom window – ATTEMPT ONLY
Nil stolen
30/07/2017 to 02/08/2017

Ashgrove
Yoku Road
Day
Bedroom window – ATTEMPT ONLY
Nil stolen
03/08/2017

Toowong
High Street
Day
Front door left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Handbag and contents
03/08/2017

Indooroopilly
Station Road
Early morning
Front door forced
Nil stolen
05/08/2017

Ferny Hills
Parnoolar Crescent
Overnight
Rear door left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Handbag, purse, mobile phone
05/08/2017 to 06/08/2017

 
Steal from premises: The total number of steal from premises (businesses, schools, garages, etc) was five.

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Pullenvale
Pullenvale Road
Day
Garage
01/08/2017

 
Primley Street
Overnight
Garage
03/08/2017 to 04/08/2017

Toowong
Darley Street
Unknown
Garage
01/08/2017 to 05/08/2017

 
Glen Road
Overnight
Garage
05/08/2017 to 06/08/2017

Anstead
Hawkesbury Road
Unknown
Garage
29/07/2017 to 31/07/2017

 
Steal from motor vehicles: The total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles which occurred was six.

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property Stolen
Date

Taringa
Woolley Street
Overnight
Carpark complex
Wallet and contents
31/07/2017 to

See Full Post >>

Queensland Road Safety Week will run between August 21-25 and is chance for all Queenslanders to get involved in making our roads safer.
‘Speaking up for road safety’ is the focus and we’re encouraging the whole community to have their say on road safety.
Communities, schools and workplaces are encouraged to support the week by hosting local events or sharing road safety information among staff, students, colleagues, family and friends.
You can share a personal story, suggest a road safety tip, talk to your kids, family and friends about staying safe, or make a pledge to improve a single road behaviour using the hashtag #RoadSafetyWeek.
On each day of Road Safety Week, we will be highlighting a different road safety issue:
Speeding – Monday, August 21
Drink and drug driving – Tuesday, August 22
Distractions, seatbelts and child restraints – Wednesday, August 23
Sharing the road, including bike and pedestrian safety – Thursday, August 24
Fatigue – Friday, August 25
To register your event and

See Full Post >>