An investigation by Ferny Grove's Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and new Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) and Sexual Violence (SV) team, has resulted in a 46-year-old man being arrested and charged on October 15 for multiple serious domestic violence offences.
Extensive police investigations were conducted culminating in the arrest of the man when he flew into a Brisbane airport on October 15.
Investigators allege over a 16-month period between June 2023 and October, the man committed a number of domestic violence related offences including rape, torture, deprivation of liberty and multiple assaults and extreme coercive and controlling behaviours towards a victim-survivor, north of Brisbane.
The man was charged with three counts each of rape and common assault, and one count each of torture, deprivation of liberty, assault occasioning bodily harm, and breach of domestic violence order.
The man was remanded in custody and is due to reappear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on November 18.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mick Jones said DFV and SV have no place in Queensland.
"We have zero tolerance for any person who thinks they are above the law and carries out these abhorrent acts," he said.
"Anyone who is found to be committing these offences will be met with the full force of the law.
"We will not relent in our efforts to empower our community to recognise the signs of DFV, intervene safety and support victim-survivors effectively.
"I want to reassure any victim-survivor of this type of offence that you are not alone, and that there are support services available to you."
The operation follows the establishment of new DFV and SV teams in North Brisbane CIB's to crack down on offences and better support victim-survivors.
By raising awareness of DFV, SV and what a healthy relationship looks like, the QPS aims to empower community members to seek support if they identify unhealthy behaviours in their relationship.
A healthy relationship is trusting, supportive and safe. No one should be scared by their partner or someone in their family.
Whether you're an officer, community member, or organisation, everyone has a role to play in ending DFV and SV.
Reporting sexual offences - reach out
- If you've experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
- If there's an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, to Policelink on 131 444 or face to face at a police station.
- Victim-survivors can also report a sexual offence to police, without making a formal complaint, and they can remain anonymous if they wish, through Alternative Reporting Options (ARO)
- For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.
Reporting DFV -reach out
- If you or someone you know is being impacted by domestic and family violence, we encourage you to report it to police or access support services:
- If the incident is happening now, or if there is immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000)
- For non-urgent domestic and family violence matters, contact Policelink anytime on 131 444.
- If making a phone call or visiting a police station isn't a safe option, you can request contact with police online for non-urgent domestic and family violence.
- Download the 'Be There' app to know what to say or how to 'be there' for a loved one, friend or colleague.
- Please reach out for support if you or someone you know is impacted by domestic and family violence.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
If you've experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
If there's an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.
There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.
For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
