At 12.30am on Monday, September 3 last year, Public Safety Response Team officer Senior Constable Aaron Izzard was struck by a stolen vehicle at Chermside in which he was carried a significant distance before falling heavily onto the road, sustaining serious life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident.
Over three months Aaron spent 10 days in an induced coma in the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Intensive Care Unit, and in a head trauma unit and rehabilitation.
He has faced many challenges adjusting to life and continues with his recovery to this day.
Aaron has recently returned to duty albeit in a reduced capacity at the Public Safety Response Team, however he has a long hard road of rehabilitation in front of him.
“I couldn’t be more humbled by the support received by those in the job,” Senior Constable Izzard said.
“The cards and visits certainly assisted and gave me energy to keep fighting.
“My
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Update 4 – Kuraby homicide investigation
Detectives investigating the October 2017 murder of Abdul Mohammed at Kuraby have charged a man this morning.
It will be alleged the 35-year-old was attacked when he went outside of his St George Street home around 12.30am on Wednesday October 25, 2017, to check on a power outage.
Mr Mohammed was located deceased in the front yard a short time later having sustained a number of stab wounds.
Since the initial investigation, detectives from Acacia Ridge Criminal Investigation Branch and State Crime Command Homicide Investigation Unit have sought to identify those responsible for his murder.
A secondary crime scene was established at an address on Didcot Street in Kuraby last year with forensic officers carrying out a thorough examination of the dwelling and surrounds.
A 21-year-old Kuraby man was arrested this morning and has since been charged with one count of murder.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
In April last year,
Day 12 – Christmas Road Safety Campaign (phase 2)
Today marks Day 12 of the Christmas Road Safety Campaign (phase 2) and a total of 12 people have died in 11 separate crashes.
A total of 120 drug tests were conducted yesterday with 23 returning a positive result.
This adds up to a state total of 2476 drug tests that have been conducted over the period, with 506 returning a positive reading.
There were 2341 speed camera detections that occurred yesterday, and the total for the 12 days has been 40,862 detections.
Of note, the highest speed of the campaign was recorded overnight when a vehicle was allegedly detected doing 171 in a 100km/h zone on the Bruce Highway at Bauple.
A motorist in Longreach was also detected with an alleged blood alcohol concentration reading of 0.207, and the state’s highest reading over the campaign period was 0.330 in Townsville on Day 7.
Note 1: The statistics contained in this release are sourced from live
Large well behaved crowds in Brisbane welcome in 2019
Revellers across Queensland were well behaved as the state welcomed 2019.
Whilst police across Queensland reported a busy night as people farewelled one year and welcomed another, revellers at major events throughout the state were mostly well behaved.
There were few policing incidents in the Brisbane area, especially considering the large crowds that gathered at numerous vantage points across the city.
The early fireworks at 8.30am saw large numbers at Southbank with families out in force to enjoy the festivities.
The large crowds viewing the midnight fireworks at Southbank, Fortitude Valley and the City were well behaved and dispersed quickly following the fireworks.
Across Brisbane City, Fortitude Valley and South Brisbane areas police charged 60 people on 60 charges for mostly anti-social or alcohol related incidents.
Some of which included 16 people charged with public nuisance, three with public urination, 14 with drug related offences, eight with obstruct police, four with possessing a weapon, two with
New Year’s Eve 2018 – Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley and Southbank areas
With large crowds expected to celebrate the New Year in Brisbane police are urging revellers to use common sense and ensure their celebrations remain safe and enjoyable.
Brisbane NYE commander Chief Superintendent Cameron Harsley said people throughout Queensland enjoy seeing the ‘new year in’ with tens of thousands of people heading to entertainment precincts throughout the state, with the Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley and South Bank areas popular locations.
“NYE is a great night, a time to celebrate with family and friends but poor decisions can have dire and lifelong consequences.
“The key to a great New Year’s Eve is to plan ahead – this includes thinking about how much alcohol you’re going to drink and how you’re getting home,” he said.
“Of course, if you’re going to drink, don’t get behind the wheel. Use public transport, or ride sharing services where possible or plan a “lift legend” designated driver.
“We have a very large
Armed robbery, Sunnybank Hills
Detectives are investigating after a service station was robbed at Sunnybank Hills this morning.
Shortly before 4am, a man entered a Pinelands Road service station and produced a knife before demanding money and cigarettes.
The staff member complied and the man fled the business on foot with a sum of cash and cigarettes.
A second person was also inside the business at the time.
No one was injured during the incident.
The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 172cm tall, last seen wearing black shorts and a black hoodie.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1802427098
Attempted armed robbery, Alderley
Detectives have released vision of a man that may be able to assist after a woman was seriously assaulted in Alderley on Monday, December 24.
At 6.15pm a 19-year-old woman stopped her car outside a residence in Goskar Avenue in Alderley.
A black Mazda CX5 then stopped near her and a man got out of the passenger door and demanded her car keys. The woman refused, and the man hit her in the face with the butt of a gun.
The woman’s father came out from the house and told the man to leave. The man then threatened him with what is believed to be a rifle.
The driver of the Mazda CX5 then reversed into the father causing him to fall to the ground.
The man then got back into the CX5 and it drove off. The man is not known to the woman.
The woman was transported to the Wesley Hospital where she remains
Are you the owner of this found property in Ferny Grove?
Ferny Grove Police are seeking public assistance in identifying or locating the owner of the found property depicted in the photographs below.
The property was handed into the Ferny Grove Police Station by a member of the public after they located the items on Corrofin Street, Ferny Grove on December 14.
If you have any information in regards to this found property or are it’s owner, please contact the Ferny Grove Police Station on 3872 1555.
The Queensland Police reference number referring to this property is QP1802343419.
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: QP1802343419
Inner West Volunteers in Policing acknowledged for their service
This week Inner West Police formally acknowledged their four Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Alex Wright, Robyn Lake-Joekong, Dayle Joekong and Nicole Mcdonald for their continuous and awesome service to the Inner West Police District and the Queensland community in general.
Each of our VIPs were individually presented with a certificate of appreciation and commemorative badge celebrating 20 years of Volunteers In Policing with the Queensland Police Service.
Merry Christmas from the Inner West Crime Prevention team
The team from the Inner West Crime Prevention would like to wish all our subscribers and their families a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.
We would also like to thank you for your support to our blog articles this year and look forward to continuing with our blogs in 2019.