A 36-year-old man from Buccan has been taken into custody by New South Wales Police in Kempsey, following the sudden death of a 46-year-old woman in Buccan on the morning of January 12, 2026. The arrest was part of an investigation led by detectives from the Logan District Criminal Investigation Branch and the Homicide Investigation Unit. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court in NSW tomorrow.

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination to ascertain the cause of the woman’s death. Details surrounding the circumstances of the death remain scant, and the ongoing investigation is tightly focused on gathering more information and evidence.

Members of the community who might have relevant information are urged to come forward and assist the authorities. Reports can be made anonymously through Crime Stoppers or by contacting Policelink directly. As the investigation progresses, further updates are expected to be provided by the QPS.