Detectives are investigating the death of a man in Annerley this morning. Officers were called to Junction Terrace in Annerley shortly before midnight following reports of an assault. On arrival, a man was discovered on the footpath with life threatening injuries and despite efforts from emergency services, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. A […]
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Armed robbery charges, South Brisbane
A man has been charged over the alleged armed robbery of a supermarket and attempted robberies of a fast food restaurant and pharmacy at Mount Gravatt today. Around 1pm the 39-year-old walked into a Logan Road business armed with a knife and demanded cash. The man attempted to open the register without success and is […]
Seven QPS officers acknowledged with the Australian Police Medal
Commissioner Ian Stewart and Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP today welcomed the announcement of the seven recipients from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) who will receive the Australian Police Medal (APM) and be nationally honoured for their distinguished service. The QPS APM recipients share a diverse policing […]
QPS joins community for Eid Prayer
Police Liaison Officers joined their counterparts from across the South Brisbane Police District to celebrate the end of Ramadan 2019 at the Islamic College of Brisbane, Karawatha, last week. Despite the very brisk weather on the day, thousands of locals congregated at the iconic school to pray and officially celebrate the end of this auspicious […]
Officers out and about for Mabo Day in West End
Police Liaison Officers from across the South Brisbane District had the privilege to attend a special community event at West End’s iconic Jagera Arts Centre, last week. Celebrations continued throughout the afternoon with an array of cultural performances, traditional dances, guest speakers, delicious tucker and wonderful company. The annual event acknowledges, celebrates and pays tribute […]
South Brisbane officer honoured for community contribution
Recently, I was given the honour of being awarded a Queensland Day award in the category of ‘sports in the community’, for my work in the two annual parkrun events I run in South Brisbane. This nomination was a complete surprise and I was truly blown away. Held annually and in conjunction with State Member […]
Former officer recognised at Coorparoo Station
On Thursday, June 6, Ms Evelyn Esposito (formerly Mocker) was awarded the Queensland Police Service Medal as a sign of appreciation for her dedicated service. The Queensland Police Service Medal is an award approved by the Commissioner and is presented to QPS members who have served 10 years of full-time qualifying service, in recognition of […]
Two charged over multiple alleged property offences, Bellbird Park and Oxley
Detectives from the Centenary Crime Group and Acacia Ridge Criminal Investigation Branch have charged two people with more than 50 offences after police allegedly located stolen property worth approximately $70,000 yesterday. Detectives investigating recent break-ins involving the alleged theft of electrical cabling and other metals, as well as construction and industrial equipment, executed a search […]
How much cuteness can you bear?
What are your koalafications? Holland Park officers, Constable Bray and Constable Finegan, were leaving the station to attend a call for service, when they located a young koala sitting in the middle of the southbound lanes of Logan Road. Hoping the little cutie hadn’t been hit by a car, they stopped, activated their lights and […]
South Brisbane officers promote Indigenous well-being and culture
On Saturday, June 1, officers from across the South Brisbane Police District, along with hundreds of locals, took part in this years Long Walk event beginning at Kurilpa Point Park, which was a joint partnership with AFL Queensland, Deadly Choices and the Brisbane Lions. Several high profile personalities including three-time premiership winning Brisbane Lion stars […]