In 1985 a Fortitude Valley police officer was the first officer officially adopted by a primary school in the State. Since then, we have seen thousands of officers being welcomed and adopted within schools across Queensland. Today, another one of Fortitude Valley’s own wonderful police officers was part of a very special assembly at Holy […]
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – Brisbane Central
Sexual assault charges, Bracken Ridge
Police have charged a man with sexual assault following an incident during a massage therapy session at a Bracken Ridge practice. It is alleged the man inappropriately touched a 32-year-old woman during a massage therapy session in April this year. A 55-year-old Dakabin man has been charged with sexual assault and will appear in Pine […]
Racing to break the cycle of domestic violence
On Sunday, November 18, QPS and Lifecycle Cycling Club Nundah would like to invite the community to their annual ‘Racing to break the cycle of domestic violence’ event. Statistics clearly show that 1 in 6 Australian women has experienced physical or sexual violence by current or former partner. White Ribbon Day is the world’s largest […]
Administration officer suspended, Community Contact Command
A male administration officer from the Community Contact Command has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service. The 41-year-old man is the subject of criminal allegations relating to possessing dangerous drugs and utensils. He is due to appear before the Brisbane Central Magistrates Court on December 4. In keeping with our commitment to high standards […]
Slowing down your speed in the CBD
As of November 5, the Brisbane City Council will be reducing the speed limit from 60km/h to 40km/h on Ann Street between Creek Street and the Riverside Expressway. This reduction to the speed limit has come about as a result of an increase in accidents involving pedestrians on Ann Street, between these two locations. Our […]
Assault appeal, Wynnum
Police are investigating the assault of a tavern employee in Wynnum last month and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or can identify the men in the CCTV footage. Just before 7pm on Saturday, October 13 a staff member was assaulted by three men when he attempted to confiscate alcohol they […]
Suspicious fire, Wynnum West
Police are investigating after fire destroyed an unoccupied residence in Wynnum West yesterday afternoon. Emergency services attended the Ropely Road address around 1.15pm and found the two storey dwelling well alight. Preliminary investigations indicate the blaze may have been deliberately lit. Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the […]
Bomb hoax charges, Brisbane
A man has been charged following investigations into an alleged bomb hoax in Brisbane on Monday. It will be alleged a threatening phone call was made to the Brisbane Supreme Court complex shortly before 9am. The building was evacuated before police were able to determine the threats to be unsubstantiated. A 31-year-old Caboolture man has […]
Police operation to crack down on fake registration plates
A police road safety operation focusing on motorists with fake registration plates and unregistered vehicles has launched across Queensland today. The three-month operation code named Operation Quebec Yield will also involve officers targeting drivers for red light, mobile phone and seat belt offences. Road Policing Command Superintendent David Johnson said police had recently noticed […]
Police out and about in Milton
The smiles found on our faces are almost permanently fixed as these two officers work at Milton Police Beat. Meet Senior Constable Caro and Police Liaison Officer Moira. As a part of working at the Milton Police Beat, we had the wonderful opportunity of attending Milton State School Fair. Community policing is always a rewarding […]