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A second man has been charged today by detectives investigating the murder of Sam Price-Purcell.
A 29-year-old Roma man was charged by detectives from the Homicide Investigation Unit and Ferny Grove Criminal Investigation Branch.
He has been charged with one count each of murder and misconduct with a corpse. He will appear at the Roma Magistrates Court on Monday, June 11.
This follows the charging on Monday of a 36-year-old Leyburn man with Sam’s murder. He appeared before the Toowoomba Magistrates Court and will reappear on September 10.
Acting Detective Inspector David Nicoll of the Homicide Group said while these arrests are a significant milestone in this investigation, it remains ongoing.
“The investigation will continue until all those involved in the Sam’s murder and disposal of his remains are put before the courts.” Acting Detective Inspector David Nicoll of the Homicide Group said.
“Police would like to thank members of the public who have assisted in

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Homicide detectives investigating the murder of Dorothy Britton at Airlie Beach in 1996 have received new information about the case since their appeal in May.
The body of the 48-year-old woman was found at 6.30pm on Thursday, 7 March 1996 in her house at Timberlands Road, Jubilee Pocket, Airlie Beach.
Mrs Britton was last seen alive at about midday on the previous day and had died as a result of a gunshot wound.
Homicide Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Knight said police were confident that the offender had a close association with Mrs Britton, had extensive knowledge of her lifestyle and routines and was familiar with her loyal and protective Rottweiler dog, Bella.
“I have no doubt that Mrs Britton knew her killer and detectives are appealing for anyone who may have heard someone speak about the circumstances surrounding her murder to contact police” Detective Senior Sergeant Knight said.
“We need public assistance to solve this

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Break and Enter Dwelling – the total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was three.
Offence locations

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method
Property Stolen
Date

Mitchleton
Sussex Street
Unknown
Forced rear door
Laptop, consumable goods, scooter
11/05/18 – 28/05/18

Indooroopilly
Musgrove Road
Unknown
Unknown
International currency
23/05/18 – 28/05/18

Saint Lucia
Upland Road
During the day
Unlocked door
International Currency
01/06/18

Steal from Premises – the total number of ‘steal from premises’ (businesses, schools, garages, etc) this past week was six.
Offence locations

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Mitchelton
Glen Retreat Road
Between times
School
25/05/18 to 28/05/18

Mount Coot-tha
Mount Coot-tha Road
Morning
Council Depot
28/06/18

Indooroopilly
Clarence Road
Between times
Residential Unit storage cage
25/05/18 to 29/05/18

Samford Valley
Gibbons Road
Between times
Residential Unit storage cage
25/05/18 to 29/05/18

Chapel Hill
Tinbeerwah Place
Afternoon
Residential Garage
31/05/18

Toowong
Darley Street
Night
Residential unit storage unit
31/05/18 to 01/06/18

Steal from Motor Vehicle- the total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles this week was 11.
Offence locations

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property Stolen 
Date

Enoggera
Wardell Street
Afternoon
Shopping Centre
Nil
28/05/18

St Lucia
Keith Street
Evening
Public carpark
Wallet, cards, mobile phones
28/05/18

Macquarie Street
Evening
Residential unit basement carpark
Cash, cards, clothing, camera and associated equipment
28/05/18

Toowong
Lissner Street
Afternoon
Business carpark
Laptops and computer accessories
29/05/18

Ventor Street
Between times
Residential Street
Registration plate
31/05/18 to 01/06/18

Taringa
Swann Road
Between times
Residential Street
Tool box, tools
31/05/18 to 01/06/18

Mitchelton
Osborne Road
Afternoon
Shopping Centre carpark
Registration

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Police and Dorrington Neighbourhood Watch are joining forces to help prevent number plate theft.
Help us turn the screws on number plate thefts by taking the opportunity to have one way screws fitted to your plates.
Taking this simple step helps not only reduce the theft of number plates but also reduces the incidences that flow on.
These offences can include petrol drive offs, break and enters, traffic offences and armed robberies.
Having one-way screws on your car’s registration plates is encouraged if you regularly park your vehicle in shopping centres, train stations or leave your vehicle parked in the street.
Our next one-way screws event is happening next week:
When: Sunday 10 June, 9.30am – 11.00am
Where: 250 Banks St, Ashgrove (Lower carpark of St Michael’s Church)
Cost: FREE!

Police will remove your number plates and re-attach them with one-way screws on the day.
Please see the below map for our location on the day.

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Detectives have today charged a teenage boy following threats made to a North Lakes School.
It will be alleged the boy made threats to the school and students in an online forum on Monday.
The teenage boy has been charged with one count each of use carriage service to make a threat to cause serious harm and threatening violence.
He will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Acting Chief Superintendent Chris Stream said these are serious criminal charges with significant penalties the teenager now faces.
“The Queensland Police Service will continue to assess any threats to public safety and I would urge anyone with information to contact police,” Acting Chief Superintendent Stream said.

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Last week Payne Road State School adopted a new Adopt-a-Cop, Constable Kathy Clark, into the school at a special assembly.
Constable Clark of from The Gap Police Station was presented a certificate of adoption along with the school Principle Stephen Rowe.
Constable Clark has been involved in the school for the past year and was very happy to be formally adopted.
Constable Kathy Clark with Payne Road State School captains
Constable Clark joined the program to help build a positive relationship between police and the school community and strongly believes that through the Adopt-a-Cop program this can be done.
Constable Clark attended that schools under 8’s day with Police mascot Police Dog Sarge.
Good luck Constable Clark.
For more information about the Adopt-A-Cop program, visit our website here.

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Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are warning residents that within the past 7 days thieves have been targeting vehicles in the following Inner West suburb locations:
Theft of motor vehicles:

Fletcher Parade, Bardon

Steal from motor vehicles:

Moggill Road, Taringa
Cecil Road, Bardon
Waterworks Road, Ashgrove
Sovereign Street, Indooroopilly
Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Hibiscus Avenue, Ashgrove
Woodland Street, Ashgrove
Barkala Street, The Gap
Lynagh Court (2 x separate occurrence addresses), Arana Hills
Loftus Place (3 x separate occurrence addresses), Arana Hills
White Street, Everton Park
Ridley Street, Auchenflower
Mur Street, Ferny Grove

The targeted vehicles have either been stolen or physically broken into, both during the day and night.
Targeted locations included; residential properties, residential garages, driveways, carports and vehicles parked on the street.
The stolen vehicle was the result of a ‘Sneak Break’, where the offenders entered a residential property, located the vehicle’s keys within the residence and then drove off from the address with their stolen vehicle.
Most of the vehicles broken into had valuable and attractive

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Break and Enter Dwelling – The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was 8.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Mitchelton
Constancia Street
Day
SNEAK BREAK Unlocked rear door
Handbag
22/05/2018

Keperra

Silvertop
Street
Day

SNEAK BREAK
Forced front door
Cash, cards, purse, mobile phone
23/05/2018

Kenmore

Gleneagle
Street
Afternoon
Unknown
Jewellery, replica military medals, gift cards, laptop
23/05/2018

Arana Hills
Loftus Place
Night

SNEAK BREAK
Unknown
Stethoscope
25/05/2018

 
Loftus Place
Night

SNEAK BREAK
Open Garage door
Garage remote
25/05/2018

Bardon
Fletcher Parade
Night

SNEAK BREAK
Unlocked rear French doors

Car keys, sunglasses, Blue 2102 Volkswagen Scirocco
Reg: RAF87

25/06/2018
to
26/05/2018

 
Osman Street
Night

SNEAK
BREAK
Unlocked front door
Purse, cards, backpack, motorcycle clothing
26/05/2018

Indooroopilly
Musgrave Road
Day

SNEAK
BREAK
Unlocked side sliding door
Cash, jewellery
27/05/2018

 
Steal from Premises – the total number of ‘steal from premises’ (businesses, schools, garages, etc) this past week was 0.
 
Steal from Motor Vehicle – the total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles this week was 14.

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property Stolen
Date

Bardon
Cecil Road
Between times
Residential Street
Cards, sunglasses

20/05/2018
to
21/05/2018

Ashgrove

Waterworks
Road
Evening
Suburban Road
Perishable goods
23/05/2018

Indooroopilly

Sovereign
Street
Night
Residential Unit Carpark
Watch
23/05/2018

 
Moggill Road
Day
Shopping Centre Carpark
Cover to rear view mirror
26/05/2018

Taringa
Moggill Road
Between times
Residential carport
Registration plates

17/05/2018
to
24/05/2018

Ashgrove

Hibiscus
Avenue
Night
Residential Street
Lawnmower and ratchet strap
25/05/2018

 
Woodland Street
Unknown
Residential Street
Walkie talkie, spray gun, various other tradesman’s tools and equipment

27/05/2018
to
28/05/2018

The Gap

Barkala
Street
Morning

Residential
carport
Wallet,

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Last week celebrated the 2018 National Volunteers Week. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) marked this occasion by celebrating 20 years of Volunteers in Policing (ViP).
The celebration included recognising the tireless and dedicated service provided by our ViPs.
The ViP’s program sees civilian volunteers based in local police establishments throughout Queensland, working with police officers to assist with customer service, community safety and crime prevention needs in the community.
The Inner West Patrol Group is fortunate and privileged to have the support of four dedicated ViPs; Alex, Robyn, Dayle and Nichol.
Their service is invaluable in assisting police with achieving its strategic goals, liaising with victims of crime and assisting with public engagement commitments.
To thank our ViPs, along with the other dedicated North Brisbane District ViPs, a special awards ceremony was held at the Brisbane Water Police Unit on Thursday, May 24.
During this award ceremony our ViP’s were personally presented with badges and Certificates of Appreciation by Assistant Commissioner Brian Wilkins.
North District

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Commissioner Ian Stewart officially launched an artwork for the Queensland Police Service called Look to the Stars at Police HQ today.
On the eve of National Reconciliation Week the artwork was produced by Indigenous artist Jenna Lee from Gilimbaa who worked with a specialist reference group from the QPS to inform the artwork.
Commissioner Stewart said the artwork would be used in a myriad of ways to communicate and engage with the community.
“The artwork will adorn polo shirts worn by officers, a vehicle which is destined for Aurukun and even the ceiling of the entrance to police headquarters,” Commissioner Stewart said.
The entrance to Police HQ which features the central constellation and nine stars which represent Robert Peel’s principles.
“I personally thank everyone who played a part in the creation of the artwork and I would like to especially pay thanks to the artist, Jenna Lee, who is an inspirational Indigenous woman who undertook

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