Category Archives: Central Region

New road safety initiatives

June 18, 2013 at 5:55 am

New safety initiatives will be rolled out on July 1 as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the state’s road toll.

Commissioner Ian Stewart said initiatives would include a reduction in speed tolerances and the publishing of speed camera locations … Continue reading →

Serious injury, Agnes Water

June 17, 2013 at 7:40 pm

Police are investigating after a man received what is believed to be a gunshot wound to the abdomen at Agnes Water this afternoon.

It’s believed the 40-year-old man was bushwalking when he was injured about 4pm. He has been flown … Continue reading →

Update 2: Man missing possibly in South West Queensland

June 14, 2013 at 5:39 pm

Northern Territory Police this morning located the body of a man in the Barkly Region in Northern Territory near a Toyota Landcruiser utility.

The missing man was last seen on May 17 travelling on the Barkly Highway in the vicinity … Continue reading →

Update: Disturbance, Winton

June 14, 2013 at 12:29 pm

Three men have been charged with affray after investigations into a large disturbance that occurred at Winton on June 8.

Shortly before midnight a large fight broke out at the showgrounds involving around 20-30 people.

Two men were transported to … Continue reading →

Operation Unification draws to a successful close

June 13, 2013 at 12:23 pm

Operation Unification 2013, a joint initiative involving all state and territory police agencies in collaboration with Crime Stoppers, has drawn to a close with the community demonstrating their willingness to help create a safer Queensland.

Following the success of the … Continue reading →

Serious assault, Gladstone

June 13, 2013 at 9:40 am

Police have charged a 17-year-old man following investigations into an incident in which a 16-year-old boy was assaulted at Clinton earlier this year.

Around 11.15am on April 13 the two youths were involved in a recreational sport when the 16-year-old … Continue reading →

Stolen equipment, Cukadoo Station (Cloncurry)

June 11, 2013 at 3:49 pm

The Cloncurry Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad (SARCIS) are seeking public assistance following property theft south west of Cloncurry.

A group of miners working at a site on Cukadoo Station, 200kms south west of Cloncurry, discovered a large amount … Continue reading →

Appeal for public assistance, disturbance, Winton

June 10, 2013 at 8:34 am

Winton Police are appealing to members of the public to contact them in relation to a large disturbance that occurred on June 8.

Shortly before midnight on Saturday, a large fight broke out at the showgrounds between around 20-30 people.… Continue reading →

Fatal traffic crash, Rodds Bay (near Gladstone)

June 9, 2013 at 11:23 pm

Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Turkey Beach Road, Rodds Bay this afternoon.

Police were notified of the crash by a passing motorist at around 5.30pm.

Preliminary investigations suggest the motorcycle failed to negotiate a corner.… Continue reading →

Drug trafficking charges, Gladstone

June 5, 2013 at 11:43 pm

Police have charged two men with drug trafficking after a vehicle was intercepted in Gladstone today.

It will be alleged around 1.45pm officers intercepted a vehicle on Tank Street before locating a quantity of methamphetamine, cannabis, other dangerous drugs, drug … Continue reading →

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