Mentor Keith Debnam, student Michael Short and Senior Constable Storm Kolera.
Ipswich Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) is celebrating the success of its award-winning Braking the Cycle (BTC) program, with its 200th student successfully obtaining his P1 licence.
BTC is a state-wide learner driver mentoring program that empowers young people who, due to financial hardship or social barriers, would otherwise be unable to achieve the mandatory 100 hours of supervised driving.
Michael Short became the lucky 200th when he didn’t have anyone to teach him how to drive.
“They [PCYC] were a really great help, and I think this is the best place to get help with your licence,” Michael said.
The program is made possible through an amazing network of volunteer mentors who are Blue Card and Restricted Driver Authorisation (RDA) approved.
Ipswich PCYC also has a number of Police and Police Liaison Officers who give their time to help develop positive road safety attitudes
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Where’s Your Car?
How important is your car to you?
If it were to be stolen or the number plates removed, would it be a big inconvenience to you?
Ipswich Police are reminding all Ipswich residents to lock and secure their cars and number plates with one way screws and, to be more vigilant by removing valuable items from their vehicles and parking their car in a secure location.
Locking and securing your garage and using sensor lights will ensure that your vehicle will be where you left it.
Removing your car keys from your vehicle and main entrances ensure that your vehicle is safe.
Follow these tips to help prevent opportunistic crime:
Secure your vehicle;
Lock all doors;
Close all windows;
Remove all valuables;
Park in a well lit area;
Make sure you lock all doors and window, even when the vehicle is parked in your driveway or on your property;
Fit a car alarm, immobiliser, ignition shield or other security device; and
Use one
Stolen Vehicle Alert Monday July 30
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich Police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Kawasaki Kx450
Green
Qld
Motorcycle off road
25/07/18
Kawasaki Nx80
Green
Qld
Motorcycle Quad bike
29/07/18
Craftman
Green
Qld
Farm equipment
29/07/18
Ford Ranger
White
380 TIG
Utility
26/07/18
Yamaha Yzf-R3
Blue
585 NZ
Motorcycle
29/07/18
Holden Captiva
Silver
665 MSC
Station Wagon
29/07/18
Nissan Patol
White
839 WGY
Utility
27/07/18
Hyundai Elantra
Gold
969 YHE
Sedan
28/07/18
Nissan Patrol
Black
COG 601
Station Wagon
30/07/18
Trek Trailers Kudu Series
NIL
DW 9727
Camper Trailer
26/07/18
Ford F150
Silver
FDY 72
Utility
28/07/18
Police are urging residents to ensure they secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic theft.
Many vehicles are taken while the victims are at home.
Thieves target keys, mobile phones and cash left in plain view within homes and vehicles.
Hiding car keys and valuables makes it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Remember, no matter where you are, lock your car!
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
Driving through Fernvale over the weekend?
Passing through Fernvale over the weekend?
Stop in at the Old Fernvale Bakery and have Coffee with a Cop!
Between 9am and 12noon this Saturday and Sunday (July 28, and July 29), the Lowood Police will be helping to serve coffee at the Old Fernvale Bakery.
So put 1492 Brisbane Valley Highway into your GPS and have a coffee break with a cop.
They will be able to answer all your questions about traffic enforcement, tickets, defect notices, parking and any other questions you may have.
Enjoy a safe drive, this weekend and remember to drive to the conditions.
Update – 2013 fatal crash, Aratula
Ipswich police arrested a 43-year-old Victoria man and charged him with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death following investigations into a fatal traffic crash near Aratula in 2013.
The man attended Ipswich Police Station today where he was arrested and charged by virtue of an arrest warrant. He has been bailed to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on August 22.
The crash occurred around 9.20pm, November 14 on the Cunningham Highway near Aratula and involved a truck and car.
The driver of the car, a 21-year-old woman died at the scene. A young baby was transported to hospital for observation.
The male driver and sole occupant of the truck was not physically injured.
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
Appeal for witnesses – Fatal traffic crash, Coulson
Police investigating a fatal, single vehicle traffic crash which occurred at Coulson yesterday are appealing for public assistance.
Just after 11am, a truck and trailer laden with hay, rolled while negotiating a curve on Beaudesert Boonah Road, approximately 400 metres east of Lilybrook Road.
The 68-year-old male driver from Sunnybank Hills and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have dashcam vision of the area at the time of the crash, to please contact them.
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.
Ipswich police invite you to have Coffee with a Cop
Ipswich Police are hosting Coffee with a Cop this weekend at the Fernvale Bakery.
Come along and meet with local officers and have any questions answered.
Officers will be available at the Fernvale Bakery on the Brisbane Valley Highway for a coffee between 9am and 12pm on Saturday July 28, and Sunday July 29.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about policing in their local area.
Unlawful wounding, Redbank
Police have charged a woman following the alleged stabbing of a man at Redbank last night.
It will be alleged around 6.30pm a man and a woman, who are known to each other, had an argument during which the woman allegedly stabbed the man in the left side with a small kitchen knife.
A 23-year-old Redbank man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
A 25-year-old Redbank woman has been charged with one count of unlawful wounding and will appear at the Ipswich Magistrates Court this morning, July 24.
Fatal traffic crash, Coulson
Police are investigating a fatal, single vehicle traffic crash which occurred this morning at Coulson.
Just after 11am, a truck and trailer was travelling along Beaudesert Boonah Road.
The 68-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.
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: QP1801342781
Stolen Vehicle Alert, Monday July 23
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich Police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Ford Falcon
Silver
805 XYP
Sedan
22/07/18
Ford Falcon
Silver
172 XMN
Sedan
20/07/18
Police are urging residents to ensure they secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic theft.
Many vehicles are taken while the victims are at home.
Thieves target keys, mobile phones and cash left in plain view within homes and vehicles.
Hiding car keys and valuables makes it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Remember, no matter where you are, lock your car!
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 these reference numbers: QP1801340584, QP1801327043