New Year Eve events: Police and partner organisations had put a lot of planning into delivering a safe 2018/2019 New Years Eve event. Police detected few breaches of the peace and generally the public were well behaved at this family friendly event. Police also noted the patience demonstrated by drivers as the traffic was heavy as […]
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Eyes on the Road Moreton, January 7
The following information relates generally to road related enforcement operations and statistics reported for the Moreton Police District which includes statistics for Redcliffe, Deception Bay, Burpengary, Caboolture, Bribie Island, Woodford, Kilcoy and Moore Police Divisions. The statistics relate to the week ending on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The information has been compiled by the Deception […]
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters – Do I have to register or not?
I was recently asked about the road rules for motorised wheelchairs and scooters. In Queensland, a user of a wheelchair or mobility scooter is considered a pedestrian meaning that they can go anywhere that a pedestrian can go. Even though you do not require a drivers licence to use one of these devices this does […]
Redcliffe weekly roundup, Monday January 7
Domestic Violence: Redcliffe Police attended 31 domestic violence incidents including 12 reported breaches of domestic violence orders. Police made 10 applications for Domestic Violence Protection Orders and referred nine matters to external referral agencies. In an emergency call the police on triple zero (000). DVConnect Womensline Phone: 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a […]
Caboolture Crime Wrap, January 7
The new year period has already seen reports of burglaries and steal from vehicle type offences across the Caboolture area. Please lock your houses and secure your valuables. Burglaries A 45-year old Caboolture man will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court next month after a break and enter occurred at an address in Elliott Street, Caboolture on […]
Appeal for witnesses to fatal traffic crash, Rothwell
Forensic Crash Unit investigators are appealing for public assistance after a motorcycle crash claimed the life of a man at Rothwell overnight. Preliminary inquiries indicate around 8.20pm a Honda motorcycle collided with a Toyota Corolla sedan at the intersection of Coman Street and Deception Bay Road. The rider, a 23-year-old man was transported to the […]
Have you lost this pendant?
Police from Redcliffe Station would like to unite the owner of this pendant with its owner. The pendant is engraved ‘Forever Love’. It was found on December 20, 2018 in the Suttons Beach, Redcliffe area. Please contact the Redcliffe Property Officer on 3283 9570 between 6am and 4pm Monday – Friday. Proof of ownership required. If […]
Burpengary Police Station weekly wrap, January 7 2019
Welcome to 2019 Road Safety With the 2018/2019 Christmas School Holiday period fast drawing to a close, officers from Burpengary Station remain committed to road safety within the Burpengary division with 32 infringement notices issued and 130 random breath tests being conducted over the past week. Unlicensed Drivers & Unregistered and Uninsured vehicles A 28-year-old […]
Update – Evade police and dangerous driving, Caboolture
A teenage boy will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act after a truck was allegedly driven erratically on the Bruce Highway from Gympie to Caboolture overnight. It will be alleged the 15-year-old was behind the wheel of the truck, reported stolen from Gooburrum near Bundaberg, and used in a petrol […]
Caboolture Police Weekly Wrap, week ending December 16
Burglaries On December 14, a home on Christian Drive, Beachmere was broken into. Keys, electronics and a quantity of cash was stolen. Between December 11 and December 14, three units on King Street, Caboolture have been entered, handbags and wallets were stolen containing personal items. Between December 3 and December 14, a home was entered […]