Port Douglas Police Station

Port Douglas Police Station serves the community of Port Douglas and its wider coastal/regional catchment in Far North Queensland. Located at 31 Wharf Street, Port Douglas QLD 4877.
It functions as the local law‑enforcement hub—handling investigations, arrests, custody and bail/remand matters—and acts as the first link with the court system in its district.

Types of Matters Commonly Encountered

At Port Douglas Police Station you will commonly encounter investigations and charges including:

• Traffic and driving‑related offences — such as unlicensed driving, driving while suspended/disqualified, or collisions on regional/coastal roads.
• Public‑order offences and minor assault matters — for example community disturbances, intoxication‑related incidents or behaviour issues within the tourist‑town/coastal region.
• Theft, property damage or unlawful entry investigations — often involving holiday homes, residential premises or small commercial properties in the Port Douglas region.
• Drug‑possession or small‑scale supply investigations — within a regional/coastal community context.
• Bail and remand applications — for persons taken into custody under this station’s jurisdiction.
• Matters transitioning to court — including first appearances, mention‑lists and progression into the regional court system.

How BJH Law Can Assist

If you or someone you care about is involved with Port Douglas Police Station—whether under investigation, required to attend a police interview, or facing charges—BJH Law offers:

• Early‑stage strategic advice on your rights at the station: understanding custody procedures, preparing for a police interview, and forming a bail/remand strategy.
• Representation and continuity: from the station stage through to the court listing—reviewing disclosure, analysing evidence, liaising with investigators and prosecutors.
• Support tailored to a coastal/regional context: assistance with travel/logistics (especially in Far North Queensland), linking into the regional court systems, and understanding policing practices in a tourist/coastal‑town environment like Port Douglas.
• Guidance navigating the procedural bridge from station involvement to subsequent court‑processes—ensuring you are represented from the outset.