Detectives have charged three men and two women following the alleged serious assault of three Queensland Police Service officers in Mitchelton last night.
Two 29-year-old men, a 29-year old woman have been charged with two counts each of serious assault.
A 31-year-old female and 23-year-old man have also been charged with two counts each of serious assault.
The three men and two women will in appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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: QP1901016141
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Serious assault police, Mitchelton
Detectives have arrested three men and two women following the alleged serious assault of three Queensland Police Service officers in Mitchelton last night.
Shortly before midnight the senior constable and constable had stopped in Osborne Street next to a group who had been asked to leave a nearby licensed premises.
As the officers exited the police vehicle it will be alleged the group became hostile towards the pair and attacked the 35-year-old female senior constable.
It will further be alleged several members of the group then assaulted the 36-year-old male constable as he went to assist the female officer before a man from the group choked the senior constable almost unconscious.
The officers called for assistance and as other police arrived it will be alleged a 25-year-old female constable was also attacked.
All three officers were taken to St Andrews Hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries.
All five members of the group are currently assisting detectives
Armed robbery, Sunnybank Hills
Detectives have charged two boys following an armed robbery in Sunnybank Hills on Thursday evening.
Shortly before 6:30pm on May 23, a 29-year-old man was reversing his car in a local shopping centre on Beenleigh Street when a boy opened the front passenger door, entered the vehicle and demanded money.
The boy has then also demanded the keys to the car and when the man has refused he allegedly threatened him with a knife, holding it to his throat.
The man has then noticed a second boy who has also demanded money and the keys to the car.
The boys took a sum of money but not the car keys before leaving towards Mains Road and Beenleigh Road.
Today, police charged a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old both from Kingston with a total of 14 charges.
The 15-year-old boy has been charged with robbery in company, attempted robbery, enter premises, unlawful entry of a vehicle, possess
Fatal traffic crash, Forest Lake
A man has passed away after being involved in a traffic crash at Forest Lake this morning.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations indicate around 1.30pm a motorcyclist was travelling west on Johnson Road when the 32-year-old rider failed to negotiate a left-hand bend, left road and collided with a tree.
As a result, the rider was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced deceased at the scene.
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.
Fitting farewell to Ferny Grove officer
Ferny Grove wish Senior Sergeant Ryan the best of luck in ESC
Today, Ferny Grove police bid farewell to Officer in Charge (OIC) Senior Sergeant Mathew Ryan with a morning tea before he starts his new role as Inspector with the Ethical Standards Command (ESC).
Senior Sergeant Ryan spent a valuable eight years at Ferny Grove Police Station between 2011 and 2019.
In his new role, Senior Sergeant Ryan will be ensuring the community has full confidence in and respect for the Queensland Police Service by promoting ethical behaviour and professional practice in the service.
He will be sorely missed by his friends and colleagues of Ferny Grove Station.
It was a fitting farewell for this respected and admired professional police officer.
We wish him well in his new role as Inspector and are looking forward to seeing his achievements in ESC.
Police officers and staff members recognised at QPS awards ceremony
Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Ian Stewart have congratulated officers and staff members from the Queensland Police Service and Public Safety Business Agency who received medals, certificates and awards at a ceremony held at Police Headquarters today.
Minister Ryan awarded Commissioner Stewart with his Third Clasp to the National Medal and 45-Year Clasp to the Queensland Police Service Medal.
“I am very fortunate today to be acknowledging Commissioner Stewart who is the first to receive the Third Clasp to the National Medal for recognition of 45 years of dedicated service to Queensland,” Minister Ryan said.
Commissioner Stewart was the first to receive the 45-Year Clasp and also the first to receive the new style clasp.
After today’s ceremony, all new clasps to the Queensland Police Service Medal will be of the new design that was awarded to Commissioner Stewart today.
Today’s ceremony saw the Queensland
Inner West crime wrap, May 4 – 19
Break and Enter Dwelling
The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past 16 days was 22.
Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method
Property
Stolen
Date
Ashgrove
Wahroonga Road
Afternoon
Forced entry to back door
Unknown at this stage
07/05/2019
Ashgrove
Gailey Street
Overnight
Open garage – SNEAK BURGLARY
Handbag, cash, keys, debit card
08/05/2019 – 09/05/2019
Ashgrove
Gailey Street
Day
Toilet window
Nil
11/05/2019
Fig Tree Pocket
Fig Tree Pocket Road
Evening
Unlocked garage side door – SNEAK BURGLARY
4 x sunglasses, golf clubs
05/05/2019
Fig Tree Pocket
Mandalay Street
Overnight
Kitchen window – SNEAK BURGLARY
Handbag, wallet, credit and debit cards, cash
10/05/2019 – 11/05/2019
Moggill
Whistler Place
Early morning
Bedroom window – ATTEMPT ONLY
Nil
04/05/2019
Kenmore
Larool Street
Mid evening to early morning
Rear door forced – ATTEMPT ONLY
Nil
28/03/2019 – 04/05/2019
The Gap
Gundara Street
Unknown
Garage window removed
Jewellery
03/05/2019 – 07/05/2019
Anstead
Cantwell Street
Afternoon
Front window left open
Unknown at this stage
08/05/2019
Everton Park
Barrymore Street
Unknown
Rear door forced
2 x gaming consoles
02/05/2019 – 12/05/2019
Keperra
Crampton Street
Early morning
Entry to under house area – SNEAK BURGLARY
Nil
18/05/2019
Keperra
Casey Street
Early morning
Window removed – SNEAK BURGLARY
Keys
13/05/2019
Keperra
Crampton Street
Afternoon
Window damaged – No entry gained
Nil
17/05/2019
Saint Lucia
Prospect Terrace
Overnight
Rear door unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Lap top, car keys and car
15/05/2019
Armed robbery, Capalaba
Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a business in Capalaba overnight.
Around 10.51pm two men, with their faces covered, entered the Redland Bay Road store and demanded cash from an employee.
One of the men was armed with a knife while the other man took the money from the staff member.
The pair then fled the store.
No one was injured during the incident.
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: QP1901001161
Update 3: Fatal traffic crash, Windsor
Police have charged a man following the investigation of a fatal traffic crash at Windsor on the night of May 18.
It will be alleged shortly before midnight a black BMW SUV was travelling northbound on Lutwyche Road when it collided with a moped heading north that was being ridden by a 32-year-old man from East Brisbane.
The BMW then veered into the southbound lanes and collided with a Subaru sedan driven by a 23-year-old Acacia Ridge man before also colliding with a Jeep.
The BMW came to rest on its roof in the southbound lanes.
The man on the moped and the driver of the Subaru both died at the scene.
Today a 37-year-old Burpengary man has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and one of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm (excessive speed and fail to remain scene).
He will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today, May 23.
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Ferny Grove police invited to under eights week
This week, Ferny Grove police have been invited to attend many local primary schools within the division to help celebrate the under eights week from May 17 to May 24.
Every year, local schools create a fun morning for the children with a variety of games and activities designed to engage students and the local community.
This year the theme was ‘Celebrating the diversity of languages within the home, culture and community!’
Straight from the word ‘go’, police had a line up of eager students wanting photos and to ask questions about equipment and the police car.
Senior Constable Paul Buckley and Senior Constable Ben Regan speaking with students
Students were also able to dress as police officers and take the opportunity to test their top running speed with the lidar device.
We had a awesome top speed of 23 kilometres per hour recorded for the week.
It is so great to see our young children feeling