A 29-year-old Camp Hill woman has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle with a therapy dog inside yesterday, July 23. Around 4.20pm, a 44-year-old Greenslopes man exited his Mazda 3 on Logan Road. Upon returning, it will be alleged the vehicle had been stolen. Police approached the vehicle and allegedly located a 29-year-old woman inside, who was attempting to drive away. She was arrested and charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of suspected stolen prope...

One stop proved one too many for a wanted man who is now facing charges after of a week-long stealing spree across Whangārei. Police allege the man is responsible for several large thefts from local supermarkets and used multiple vehicles to leave the scene at speed to avoid capture. “One of our officers spotted him leaving a Whangārei supermarket and decided to follow him,” says Senior Sergeant Christian Stainton of Northland Tactical Response Team. “It was a good call becau...

It was pricey night for one dangerous driver who dented his pride and joy and landed himself in court. Police in Papakura observed a vehicle travelling at speed on Clevedon Road just before 11pm. Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says officers signalled for the vehicle to stop. “The driver has initially pulled over on Broadway, however, as officers began talking to him about his speed, he has accelerated away along Elliot Street.” Inspector Hoyes s...

Police have charged a 25-year-old man with multiple offences after uncovering dangerous drugs from a vehicle intercepted at Calliope overnight, June 19. At approximately 10.15pm, officers from the Gladstone Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) intercepted a white Toyota Hilux travelling along the Dawson Highway. It will be alleged the vehicle was travelling from Sydney towards Mackay. A search of the vehicle uncovered approximately five kilograms of amphetamine, two ounces of cocaine, and a quant...

Emergency Services were contacted at 11:37pm on 14 June 2025 regarding a serious traffic crash on Pages Road, Moorleah near the intersection of Cryans Road. The vehicle, a grey 2004 Holden Calais sedan, was travelling east, has left the road and then hit trees. The occupants of the vehicle were a 44-year-old man (driver), a 26-year-old woman and a 10-year-old child. The female passenger was transported to the North-West Regional Hospital by ambulance and then flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital v...

Police are reminding motorists of the dangers of drink driving following a crash in the Kingborough area last week. “On 5 June, police attended a single vehicle crash on Baretta Road at Baretta where a motorist had allegedly fallen asleep while driving after consuming alcohol,” said Constable Hollie Barwick. “The driver had veered onto the left side of the road and collided with a cluster of trees which caused extensive damage to the vehicle and enabled the automatic crash dete...

Forensic Crash Unit are investigating after a man died in a single vehicle crash in Maryborough this morning. Preliminary inquiries indicate at 10.10am a 4WD was travelling on John Street when it left the road and hit a light pole near North Street. The driver, a 76-year-old Maryborough man, died at the scene. Investigations are ongoing. The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads. Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when...