Dishonesty, Drugs and Drink-Driving
South Burnett police have again been kept busy investigating thefts and break-ins in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas:
No Free TV In Jail Cells
Police Minister Mark Ryan has responded to a widely shared TV report about Queensland prisoners smashing TV sets in their cells.
Man Charged Over Club Incident
A man has been summonsed to appear in court following a disturbance at Nanango RSL Club on Saturday night.
Sad End To Search
A two-week search for a man reported missing near Borumba Dam ended in tragedy on Monday.
Motorbike Rider Injured
A male motorbike rider was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a serious condition after a single-vehicle crash at Booie on Monday afternoon.
Police Hunt Teenage Escapee
Police were patrolling Murgon streets on Monday in a bid to locate a teenager who escaped custody
Stolen SUV Found In Kingaroy
The second of two vehicles stolen from the Graham House Community Transport Service depot in Murgon on February 10 was located in Kingaroy on Friday.
Fatal Motorbike Crash
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on the D’Aguilar Highway at Woolmar, near Kilcoy, at 3:20pm on Friday.
Crime Stoppers Brand ‘Strong’: Police
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart has assured residents there will be no interruption to the Crime Stoppers service, despite the closure of the call centre.
Divers Search For Missing Man
Police divers have joined the search for a 49-year-old Noosa man reported missing in the Borumba Dam area near Imbil.
Road Blitz Targets Proston
Random patrols by police in the Hivesville and Proston areas over the past four days have nabbed a number of drivers flouting the law.
Man Airlifted After Wyalla Crash
A 47-year-old Bundaberg man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
Jail Penalty For ‘Revenge Porn’
People convicted of sharing “revenge porn” could now face up to three years in jail.
Builder’s Trailer Stolen
Kingaroy Police are investigating the theft of a black builder’s trailer from premises at Peterson Drive at Coolabunia.
Thieves Steal Power Tools
Thieves have stolen a pushbike and power tools from a shed in Hospital Terrace at Nanango.
Have You Seen David?
Police are searching for an elderly man missing from Kingaroy.
No Plea To 21 Charges
A 32-year-old Labrador man facing 21 charges was remanded in custody when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday morning.
Driver Faces Multiple Charges
A 32-year-old Labrador man will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on multiple charges following a wild ride to the South Burnett from the Gold Coast via Bribie Island.
Man Dies At Coomba Waterhole
A 45-year-old man from Benarkin North has died after a diving accident at Coomba Falls on Sunday afternoon.
Police ‘Sever Ice Supply’
Police have arrested 20 people during Phase 2 of a drug operation code-named Operation Quebec Oklahoma targeting the trafficking of methamphetamine into Murgon and Cherbourg
