As Ipswich gears up for the holiday season, Senior Constable Chantelle Dowell joined West Bremer Radio’s Crimewatch segment to remind residents of the importance of home security during the festive period. With opportunistic thieves ready to do their own “Christmas shopping,” it’s crucial to safeguard homes and gifts. “Christmas is Read more
With the school holidays and Christmas fast approaching, Ipswich Police are urging residents to prioritise vehicle security to avoid gifting opportunistic thieves an easy ride. Senior Constable Shantelle Dowell emphasised the importance of good vehicle security practices during the Crime Watch segment on West Bremer Radio. “Keep your keys safe, Read more
With Christmas just weeks away, Senior Constable Chantelle Dowell is advising Ipswich residents to exercise caution when buying or selling items online. As online shopping continues to rise, with over 80% of Australians making purchases through internet marketplaces, Senior Constable Dowell highlighted the growing risks of meeting up with strangers Read more
The Ipswich community is preparing to join the national movement for Day for Daniel Ipswich, a child safety awareness initiative aimed at empowering children with essential safety knowledge. On Friday, October 25th, Ipswich will host a special event at Tulmur Place on Nicholas Street from 9 a.m., as part of Read more
Ipswich is gearing up for Get Online Week, an initiative aimed at promoting digital inclusion, especially among seniors. The campaign, which runs from October 14 to 20, is organised by the Good Things Foundation and the Be Connected network. It encourages individuals to improve their digital skills through local events Read more
With Term 4 kicking off, Ipswich police are reminding drivers to exercise caution around school zones as children return to school. Senior Constable Kerrin Sheedy spoke during West Bremer Radio’s Crime Watch segment, emphasizing the need for increased vigilance and compliance with road safety measures. “Today, many happy parents are Read more
As Rural Road Safety Month 2024 kicks off, Ipswich Police and local organisations are emphasising the importance of safe driving on rural and regional roads. Senior Constable Kerrin Sheedy joined West Bremer Radio to discuss the initiative, which aims to reduce the high number of fatalities occurring in rural areas. Read more
This week marks Child Protection Week, a significant event that aims to raise awareness and encourage conversations around child safety and protection. Senior Constable Kerrin Sheedy of the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit emphasized the importance of this week during an interview on West Bremer Radio. The theme for this Read more
In an effort to combat vehicle-related crimes, Senior Constable Kerrin Sheedy has emphasised the importance of securing vehicle number plates with anti-theft screws on West Bremer Radio. During a recent Crime Watch segment, Senior Constable Sheedy shared valuable advice on how to protect rego plates and prevent opportunistic thefts. “An Read more
Join us in this episode as we chat with Senior Constable Chantelle Dowell about the upcoming community safety workshops for seniors, hosted by the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit and Ipswich City Council. These free workshops will cover vital topics such as crime prevention, personal safety, reducing social isolation, and Read more
Ipswich, May 31, 2024 – This morning, the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) launched its annual road safety campaign, Fatality Free Friday, urging Australians to pledge to drive safely with the slogan “Drive So Others Survive” (#DriveSOS). Fatality Free Friday, a national initiative, aims to reduce road fatalities and injuries Read more
Tragedy struck on September 17 when a 25-year-old man from Ripley lost his life in a three-vehicle collision near Amberley in Ipswich. Preliminary reports indicate that around 6:45 pm, a grey Mitsubishi Lancer was making a westward turn onto the Cunningham Highway from Ipswich Rosewood Road, colliding with an eastbound Read more
Yesterday, on September 11, an individual was charged for purportedly intentionally igniting a police vehicle outside the Goodna Police Station. Law enforcement officials assert that the fire was initiated in the vicinity of Church Street’s adjacent carpark at approximately 1:20 pm. Prompt action from officers led to the speedy extinguishing Read more
Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have pressed charges against a woman after conducting an inquiry into an armed robbery incident involving a taxi driver in Booval this afternoon. According to law enforcement, the woman requested a taxi to transport her from Leichhardt to Collingwood Park. While on the ride, she Read more
A Newtown woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in Newtown overnight. Initial investigations indicate an alleged stolen silver Holden Commodore was driving eastbound on Hursley Road just after midnight when it lost control and crashed into trees near Tor Street. Local patrols had sighted the vehicle shortly prior to Read more
A 79-year-old man has died in a pedestrian incident in North Ipswich. The man was crossing the road when he was hit by a car on David Trumpy Bridge. He sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. The driver, an 85-year-old man, was unharmed and is cooperating with the Read more
Drug charges, Goodna myPolice on Jul 11, 2022 @ 9:22am Police have charged two people in relation to alleged drug offences after a vehicle was intercepted on Redbank Plains Road on Friday, July 8. It will be alleged the 56-year-old Margate man was stopped in relation to a disqualified licence, with police Read more
A 50-year-old man has died following a single vehicle crash at Deebing Heights this morning (Monday June 20). Initial investigations indicate the driver was travelling north on the Cunningham Highway when the truck he was travelling in veered off the road and rolled. The man was pronounced deceased at the Read more
This morning, Spark and Damo spoke to senior constable Kerrin Sheedy about Neighbour Day More Posts for Show: The Breakky Club
Update – January 13, 2022 – The missing boy has been located safe and well. Missing Boy, Ipswich myPolice on Jan 6, 2022 @ 2:12pm Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 12-year-old boy reported missing from the Ipswich area. The boy, pictured below, was reported missing since Monday December Read more
UPDATE: At 3:33am this morning, Police have revoked the declaration of an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) yesterday. Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) due to an ongoing incident at Gailes this afternoon. A exclusion zone has been established following a Read more
Five teenagers are in a serious condition following a single vehicle crash involving an alleged stolen vehicle at Ipswich overnight. Initial investigations indicate about 2am a black SUV wagon lost control and rolled while travelling on a dirt road near Chum Street, New Chum. The vehicle was allegedly stolen from Read more
In This edition of “Crime Watch” Senior Constable Kerrin Sheedy from Ipswich Crime Prevention Unit, Talks about Day for Daniel. Find out more useful tips by listening to The Breakky Club every Tuesday morning 6-9AM on http://www.westbremerradio.com.au, on our App or on Amazon Alexa. More Posts for Show: The Breakky Read more
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 37-year-old Travis Peck, reported missing from the Ipswich area since September 9. He was last seen at an address on Karina Street om Gailes however has not been heard from since. Police and family hold concern for his welfare as he suffers a Read more
Police are investigating a fatal shooting involving a large number of people at North Booval yesterday. Early information indicates at around 5pm, in Baden Jones Way, several people were involved in a violent altercation involving weapons. A 31-year-old man was transported to hospital with critical injuries and died a short Read more
Police are seeking assistance to help locate 40-year-old Oliver White, missing from Wellington Street, Brassall since 1pm Saturday July 24. Police and family hold concerns for Oliver’s safety and wellbeing as he suffers from a medical condition. Oliver is described as Caucasian, approximately 180cms tall, with a proportionate build, Read more
In This edition of “Crime Watch” Senior Constable Kerrin Sheedy from Ipswich Crime Prevention Unit, Talks about Child Protection Week Find out more useful tips by listening to The Breakky Club every Monday morning 6-9AM on http://www.westbremerradio.com.au, on our App or on Amazon Alexa. Book Your Tickets to Ipswich and Read more
Senior Constable Kerrin Sheedy tells The Breakky Club, how your old mobile phone could help save a life. You can listen to west Bremer radio online at http://www.westbremerradio.com.au or download the West Bremer Radio App for Free from the Apple App Store and Google playstore. More Posts for Show: The Read more
The Breakky Club chat with Kerrin Sheedy on how Queensland Police Services are now Recruiting!! If you have considered joining the Police Force then tune in to hear how as Kerrin takes you through the steps, to see if it’s right for you! QPS are now recruiting so don’t miss Read more
The Breakky Club chats with Ipswich City Council’s Darrel Giles about how they are Teaming Up with police to make sure parents are parking correctly when dropping off & picking up their kids to schoool. As well as how the speed cameras and number plate checks are out in force! Read more