General News
3 March, 2026
Problems in social houses, all-in brawl at the Tavern - Oakey Crime Report
Oakey Police are currently engaged with the Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works in relation to ongoing issues at a number of Oakey addresses, with several social housing tenants at risk of expulsion, while several Bernborough Tavern patrons will face repercussions for their behaviour on Saturday night, February 14th.
“The community are fed up with this anti-social behaviour in Government-funded housing. The nature and number of calls has now bought those tenant’s occupancy into question and (they) may have their agreements terminated,” Sergeant James Leahy, Officer in Charge, Oakey Police Station said.
“Police will continue to work with the Department of Housing and stakeholders to have these persons moved on from Oakey.
“It is a timely reminder to remind residents to continue to report incidents to the Department of Housing and their local Member (of Parliament).”
CRIME REPORT
Road safety is still an issue with drivers continuing to exceed speed limits and commit Fatal Five offences.
An Oakey man was issued with a traffic infringement for using a mobile phone whilst driving a truck. The man was issued a $1251 fine and 4 Demerit Points were applied to his licence.
Ten Fail to Stop at Stop Signs infringements have been issued in the previous 7 days. Police ask everyone to be mindful to review their knowledge of signs at intersections, especially on Bridge and Campbell Streets.
Each infringement is $500 and 3 Demerit Points.
A New South Wales P-Plater was intercepted travelling at 117km/h in an 80km/h speed zone. The male was issued an infringement fine of $1251 with 6 Demerit Points.
Wednesday, 18/02
A man was arrested after Police attended a disturbance in Aylmer Street, Oakey.
The man was charged with Possessing a Category M Weapon after being located in possession of a telescopic baton. He will appear in Oakey Magistrates Court at a later date.
A Dalby woman was charged with two counts of Possessing Dangerous Drugs, Unlawful Possession of a Category R (military) Weapon, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, possessing property suspected of being used in the commission of a drug offence, and possessing S4/S8 medications after Police attended the same disturbance in Aylmer Street.
Friday, 20/02
The Shell Service Station at Zimms Corner, Kingsthorpe was broken into with a number of tobacco and other associated items stolen.
Police are aware of this incident and investigations are continuing into this matter.
Police attended a Queen Street, Oakey address in relation to a Domestic Violence (DV) incident.
Police gained entry to the address where they located and arrested the respondent.
The respondent was transported to Toowoomba Watch House.
It is a timely reminder to DV offenders, that Police take a zero tolerance approach to DV and will commence proceedings against offenders, and where appropriate, will deny bail to ensure the safety of both the aggrieved and the wider community.
If you or someone close to you is experiencing DV, please contact Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or Policelink on 131 444 to report the matter. There is no excuse for violence.
Police recently had cause to charge a female juvenile for offences carried out through a laptop.
The offending juvenile was dealt with under the Juvenile Justice Act for using a carriage service to menace and harass.
Police would like to remind everyone that use of a carriage service (phone/computer/tablet) to send menacing, threatening or harassing phone calls is an offence under the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act. These offences are taken seriously and will result in the commencement of proceedings.
I would encourage everyone to invest in their own home security and install CCTV cameras at their houses. These are vital tools in our investigations and assist Police and the Courts when identifying offenders and associated vehicles.
CCTV footage also often assist in deterring Offenders from accessing or attempting to access your house.
There are a number of quality brands available locally and through major hardware outlets.
EARLIER
Sunday, 25/01
A takeaway shop was broken into, and a quantity of cash was stolen from the shop’s safe.
Police are currently investigating a number of leads in relation to the theft.
Any person with information is urged to contact Police.
Friday, 30/01
Police attended a Cory Street address in relation to an ongoing investigation.
Police located several stolen property items from three different offences and offence locations.
Police have commenced proceedings in relation to these three matters.
A former Oakey man was arrested and charged with a number of offences including Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle, Enter a Premises and Commit an Indictable Offence and an Attempted Entry of a Dwelling with Intent to Commit an Offence in Kingsthorpe.
The man was denied Bail and will be held in Custody pending his appearance in Court.
A Kingsthorpe male was arrested and Charged with 12 Breach of Bail Offences.
The male will appear in Oakey Magistrates Court at a later date.
Sunday, 01/02
Police intercepted a vehicle on O’Mara Road, Wellcamp traveling in excess of 40km/h over the speed limit.
The male was issued an infringement notice of $1919 and handed 8 Demerit points and a 6 months licence suspension.
Police attended a Weise Street address in relation to a Domestic Violence Offence.
A man was located where an additional Drug offence was detected.
The man will appear in Oakey Magistrates Court in relation to the Domestic Violence and Drug offences.
Monday, 02/02
A Cecil Street man was arrested and charged with Contravening a Domestic Violence Order.
The man was released to appear in Oakey Magistrates Court at a later date.
Tuesday, 03/02
Police were called to an address in Aylmer Street, Oakey in the early hours of the morning.
A group of persons forced entry into the dwelling, causing a man and woman inside the dwelling to hide in the toilet.
The group of offenders stole some property items and decamped.
The two groups are known to each other.
Investigations are continuing.
A vehicle involved with the offence was seen on Aylmer Street by Police who attempted an interception.
The vehicle drove dangerously and swerved to the incorrect side of the road to avoid Police.
The vehicle was last seen travelling in an easterly direction on Kent Street, Oakey toward Kingsthorpe.
The vehicle is known to Police.
Investigations are continuing.
Police intercepted a female driver on Toowoomba Road, Oakey.
The woman was subject to a Drug test which returned a positive result.
The woman, from Cambooya, was issued with a Notice to Appear in Oakey Magistrates Court at a later date.
A Toowoomba man was intercepted on Campbell Street Oakey.
The man returned a positive result for a relevant drug.
The man was suspended from Driving and issued with a Notice to Appear in Oakey Magistrates Court at a later date.
A local man was intercepted on Campbell Street, Oakey and charged with Unlicensed Driving.
The man was issued with a Notice to Appear in Oakey Magistrates Court at a later date.
A local man was arrested, charged and was refused bail to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court in relation to contravening a Domestic Violence Order.
The man is alleged to have a significant DV Offending history and Police denied Bail to protect the Aggrieved.
Wednesday, 04/02
A male person left his vehicle with two toolboxes attached outside an address on Gayle Street, Oakey.
During the night offender/s stole one of the toolboxes, and prised open the other, stealing the tools from the tool box.
Investigations are continuing into this matter.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police or Policelink.
A group of persons attended the United service station where a man has been captured on camera damaging a vehicle with rocks and smashing the windscreen.
Police have downloaded the CCTV footage and have identified a number of persons of interest.
Investigations are continuing.
Thursday, 05/02
Police intercepted a woman who had left Cornetts Supa IGA Oakey and was located and intercepted attempting to enter the driveway at her home address.
The woman returned a positive result for a relevant Drug and will appear in Oakey Magistrates Court at a later date.
Saturday, 07/02
Police intercepted a number of male persons on Toowoomba Road, Oakey.
One man was belligerent and abusive toward Police and became non-compliant.
The man was arrested and transported to Oakey Police Station for processing.
Sunday, 08/02
A motor vehicle was stolen from Racecourse Road, Oakey.
The vehicle had been used in a number of offences during this time.
On Thursday, 12/02, Police attended a number of addresses in Oakey in relation to the stolen vehicle.
Police observed a man walking down Toowoomba Road.
After a foot chase, Police apprehended and charged the Oakey man for a range of offences.
Friday, 13/02
Police were tasked to attend BP Oakey in relation to a fraud matter.
Police located a man of interest and after a foot chase, arrested two people on two charges of Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle, four Fraud Offences and a number of stealing, drug, and property offences.
A local man had his bail denied and a woman, was bailed not to attend Oakey during this time.
As a result of the arrests, Police located a quantity of property that was returned to the victim, including a Range Rover 4WD.
Saturday, 14/02
Police were called to a disturbance at a licensed premises on Campbell Street, Oakey.
Police attended the Bernborough Tavern, where a large group of people were involved in a brawl.
A man was knocked unconscious during the incident and an elderly woman was pushed to the ground where she sustained injuries to her hips.
Police further located a man with significant facial injuries and a pregnant woman who had been elbowed in the stomach.
Police have obtained the CCTV footage of the incident and have commenced proceedings against a number of persons.
Liquor Licensing has been advised of the incident.
COMMUNITY COMMENT
Police still observe a large number of speeding offences on the Highway and around town.
The Oakey School zone is heavily signed, yet many people fail to adhere to the 40 km/h school zone.
I ask all motorists to consider the area, consider the erratic movements of young children and drive to the conditions.
Oakey Police have recently had an additional four Officers trained and all are now qualified in speed detection and radar devices.
Their qualifications exponentially increase the safety of the community and enable Police to broaden their coverage across the Division to deter and detect speeding and traffic related offending.
The new Oakey Officers will be out and about in town and are heavily invested in serving our community.
It is also timely to remind everyone, that Easter is fast approaching.
Please ensure that you are planning your trips and allow sufficient time to get to your destination.
There’s a number of prevention and enforcement strategies planned as we move toward the holiday season.
Please, stay safe, drive to the conditions, and never drive tired or whilst affected by an intoxicating substance.
- Sergeant James Leahy, Officer in Charge Oakey Police Station
