Category: Queensland Police – Latest Updates

Deputy Commissioner Brett Pointing has today announced he will leave the Queensland Police Service (QPS) after a 40-year career.
Deputy Commissioner Pointing will take leave from today and officially separate from the QPS in March 2018.
Commissioner Ian Stewart thanked Deputy Commissioner Pointing for his contribution to the QPS.
“Brett has been a valued member of the Executive Leadership Team as deputy commissioner for the past five years and I wish him all the very best for the future, wherever that may take him,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“Brett has taken on a number of significant portfolios over this time and has made a significant contribution to policing in Queensland.”
Deputy Commissioner Pointing said he had enjoyed a policing career which included being stationed in Ipswich, Goondiwindi, Toowoomba, Roma, Rockhampton and the Gold Coast.
“It has been a wonderful career over 40 years,” Deputy Commissioner Pointing said.
“Thank you to all the people I have met in communities

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Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Mitsubishi Triton
 White
764WOZ
Utility
13/12/17

Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are your keys?”
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.

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Police investigating a fatal traffic crash at Minden on Saturday, December 9, are appealing for witnesses and have released images of vehicles that were in the area at the time of the crash.
The crash occurred at the intersection of the Warrego Highway and Lowood-Minden Road at around 11.45am.
The driver of a hatchback sedan, a 67-year-old Regency Downs woman and her passenger, an 18-year-old Redbank Plains woman died at the scene. A third woman, a 21-year-old from Redbank Plains, was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with critical injuries.
A 37-year-old Burpengary East man, the driver and sole occupant of a utility, sustained minor injuries.
The Warrego Highway was closed for a number of hours before re-opening around 6pm.
Police believe the occupants of the vehicles may be able to assist with their inquiries and are appealing for those people to contact Policelink on 131444.
The vehicles are a white tip truck towing earth moving

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Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Toyota Hilux
White
002DPK
Utility
11/12/17

Nissan Pulsar
Silver
392GIA
Sedan
11/12/17

Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are your keys?”
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.

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Detectives are investigating a wounding incident that occurred at Booval this afternoon (December 11).
At about 6.30pm, an altercation occurred between a man walking along Gledson Street and the driver of a white vehicle.
During the incident, the male driver of the vehicle exited his car and assaulted the man with an unknown object. The driver of the vehicle decamped the scene in the vehicle a short time later.
As a result of the assault, the man received a non-life-threatening wound to his abdomen and was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment.
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.

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Queensland Police in conjunction with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service provided the local community with two demonstrations of the emergency services response to a road trauma.

 
The community were overwhelmed by the two demonstrations given by both the QPS and QFES during the day, with most attending the static displays asking question regarding standard drinks, and the Fatal Five.

Most tried the impairment goggles that provided an indication of what it would feel like to be over the limit of .05, including the QFES team.

Static displays provided by the Ipswich PCYC and Ipswich District Crime Prevention were inundated by visitors, who were keen to learn more about keeping safe on Queensland Roads.
The opportunity to witness first hand the response of emergency services in this environment raised questions that were answered by both the QPS and QFES.
A very successful road safety event.

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The Ipswich Station weekly wrap is back. If you or anyone you know can provide any information regarding information contained within this blog please contact Policelink on 131 444, Crime Stoppers on 18000 333 000 or their website 24hrs a day.
Assaults
Bell St, Ipswich
On December 4 at approximately 2.40pm, the offender has been approached by an employee of a business at the offence location in relation to loitering in the toilets at the offence location.  The victim has approached to assist the employee, and has heard the offender make threats to the employee.  The victim advised the offender to leave, the offender started to head back toward the Bell Street entrance of the address. As the victim was walking back to his business he heard footsteps behind him. The offender has threatened the victim had his right fist clenched around the handle of a knife with the blade of the knife held facing

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When it comes to Christmas everyone is thinking of holidaying or visiting family and friends interstate.
It’s important to consider your safety, and the safety of your loved ones, when you’re driving on Queensland roads.
Not obeying the road rules and speed limits may cost you your life, and that of another person using the road.
Drive to the conditions of the road, so that you can make that sudden stop or avoid hazards. Rest regularly by having a break every two hours for 15 minutes or share the drive with a family member or friend.
Always watch out for wildlife, especially at dawn or dusk, and beware of soft edges and flooded roads.
If you’re going to change your plans, advise your family and friends and check road conditions, especially if there has been a change in weather due to storms or fire.
Be courteous to other road users and respect wide loads and heavy vehicles.
Most

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Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Kawasaki Kx450f
Green
NIL
Motorcycle off road
08/12/17

 Trailer
White
NIL
Domestic/box Trailer
09/12/17

 Kawasaki
Green
NIL
Motorcycle off road
09/12/17

 Kawasaki
Black
129CG
Motorcycle
08/12/17

Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are your keys?”
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.

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With 2017 drawing to a fast close, two schools in the Ipswich District have wrapped up the year with my final Adopt-a-Cop duties attended.
Goodna State school recently saw their senior school celebrate and acknowledge the efforts of volunteers involved in the annual connect to culture program (C2C). Emerging indigenous artist and QPS AO Charmaine DAVIS assisted me in the presentation of the children’s collaborative art work.
The chosen natural canvas selected was a gathering of seed pods, painted and then final touches added by Charmaine. The art work assisted the students in realising that they can each contribute to their community in a positive way and bring happiness to others through the enjoyment of that art piece. The theme was ‘individuals working together’. A huge thanks always to co-founder and organiser Michelle Maybanks of GSS for four years of C2C!
Ipswich North State School also wrapped up the year with this week’s

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