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Source: ACT Police

A 37-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 17 August 2024) on drug trafficking charges.

In July 2024, ACT Policing commenced an investigation into drug and prohibited substance trafficking, and the possession of prohibited firearms, which identified the 37-year-old man as a person of interest.

About 4.45am yesterday (Friday, 16 August 2024), police executed a search warrant at the man’s residence in Moncrieff.

During a search of the premises, police located approximately 28 grams of a crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine, approximately 1.4 litres of what is suspected to be liquid methamphetamine, as well as a substantial quantity of crystalline substance, also suspected to be methamphetamine, in the carpet of one of the bedrooms of the residence.

The man was arrested at the Moncrieff residence and was charged with trafficking in a controlled drug other than cannabis. Investigations are ongoing and further charges are anticipated.

If you have any information about the manufacture, distribution, or sale of illicit substances in the community, please report that information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 27-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today following a dangerous driving incident yesterday afternoon that resulted in the seizure of firearms.

About midday yesterday (Thursday, 15 August 2024), police had cause to stop a white Ford Falcon utility in Gordon. As police approached the vehicle, it took off.

The Ford was then further observed driving dangerously, including running a red light, in various suburbs throughout Tuggeranong.

Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device, and the vehicle was found abandoned in Wanniassa a short time later, having collided with a tree.

The man fled the vehicle into the backyard of a nearby home, before he was located with assistance from the community and subsequently arrested.

A bag which was located near the vehicle was searched and found to contain two firearms and ammunition, which were seized by police.

A quantity of substances, believed to be illicit drugs, were located in the vehicle and also seized.

The man has been charged with failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, and two counts of unauthorised possession of a prohibited firearm.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans about planned traffic disruptions this evening and tomorrow.

Tonight (Thursday, 15 August 2024) police will be managing the arrival of a guest of the Australian Government. Traffic disruptions will occur between Canberra Airport and the Parliamentary Triangle after 8pm.

Tomorrow (Friday, 16 August 2024), motorcade movements will occur in the Parliamentary precinct extending to Yarralumla, and then to the Canberra Airport.

People travelling to Canberra Airport on Thursday evening or Friday afternoon should leave with plenty of time to make scheduled flights, as well as factoring in potential delays.

Drivers who find themselves in delayed traffic are reminded to obey the directions of police, and if stopped should not break road rules (including crossing verges, paths or median strips).

Disruptions will be kept to a minimum, however the safety and security of pedestrians, drivers, and visitors remains the priority for ACT Policing.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident that occurred on Ellenborough Street, Lyneham earlier this week.

About 3.20pm on Monday, 12 August 2024, a silver Ford Falcon station wagon was travelling northbound along Ellenborough Street.

At this time, as the Ford was merging from two lanes into one, the vehicle was struck on the left-hand rear panel by a white Nissan Patrol.

As the Nissan continued to ram the Ford, an item being carried on the roof racks came loose and struck the rear window of the Ford, breaking it.

The driver of the Nissan stopped, however did not exchange any details.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash-cam footage in the area around the time of the incident or of the alleged altercation.

Anyone with information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, quoting reference number 7823917. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious assault and attempted burglary in Franklin on the weekend that left a man with injuries requiring hospitalisation.

About 2.00am on Sunday (11 August 2024), two men acting suspiciously outside the window of a home in Franklin were confronted by the resident.

The two men then allegedly assaulted the resident with weapons and demanded his car keys.

The assailants fled in a Mitsubishi Lancer which was recovered in Dickson later that day.

The victim was transported to hospital where he received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries received during the assault.

No arrests have been made in connection to the incident and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7821757. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 35-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting another man in an unprovoked attack at a residence in McKellar last week.

About 8.40pm on Tuesday, 6 August 2024, the man is alleged to have entered the victim’s bedroom carrying a wooden hockey stick.

At this time, he allegedly began hitting the victim repeatedly with the hockey stick and threatened to kill him, making demands of the man.

The man sustained serious injuries to his body as a result of the assault.

Yesterday, a search warrant was executed at the 35-year-old’s residence in McKellar, during which police located three wooden hockey sticks, a machete style knife, 12 rounds of ammunition, and two shotgun shells.

He has been charged with four counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, reckless threat to kill a person, and contravening the requirements of an order.

Source: ACT Police

A 16-year-old boy will face the ACT Children’s Court today on serious driving charges, including driving at police, following an incident in the Tuggeranong area.

About 1.10pm on Friday, 9 August 2024, police observed a white BMW hatchback, which was reportedly stolen, driving dangerously along Mugga Lane.

Police activated their emergency lights and sirens, causing the BMW to stop. As police came to a stop behind the vehicle, it accelerated away at speed crossing to the wrong side of the road.

A short time later, police received reports that the BMW was conducting burnouts on the Calwell High School sports oval in close proximity to students.

The driver of the vehicle was also reported to be holding what appeared to be a pistol.

About 1.25pm, police observed the BMW in Theodore, and attempted to deploy a tyre deflation device, however the driver of the vehicle rammed a police car in order to evade apprehension.

The vehicle stopped shortly after, and following a short foot pursuit, police located and arrested two teenage boys.

A third boy, the 16-year-old, was last seen running through the grounds of St Francis of Assisi Primary School.

As a precaution, both schools were placed into lockdown.

Over the weekend, police continued their investigation to locate the 16-year-old.

About 4.30am yesterday morning, police were made aware of a burglary at a residence in Deakin, where two vehicles were stolen, one being a silver Volkswagen T-Roc.

Last night, police observed the Volkswagen travelling at excessive speeds throughout the Tuggeranong district.

The vehicle was located a short time later near a residence in Chisholm, and following a short negotiation, the 16-year-old boy was arrested after surrendering himself to police.

He has been charged with failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, unlicenced driver, driving a motor vehicle at police, and breaching a good behaviour order.

Enquiries are ongoing into the reports of a firearm, and police would urge anyone with information relating to this to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7822330.

Source: ACT Police

A 26-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with multiple offences following a stabbing incident in Belconnen last Friday.

About 1pm on Friday (23 August 2024), police responded to reports of an altercation between two men at a residence on Ranken Loop in Belconnen, during which one man was stabbed.

Police attended and provided first aid to the victim before he was treated at the scene by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics. The man was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 28 August 2024) officers from ACT Policing Criminal Investigations attended a homeless shelter in north Canberra and arrested a 26-year-old man. A subsequent search at the premises located a knife and other items which were taken for forensic examination.

The man was charged with recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm, making a reckless threat to inflict grievous bodily harm and damaging property. He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 29 August 2024).

ACT Policing is seeking dash-cam footage from drivers who were in the vicinity of Ranken Loop, Totterdell Street or Luxton Street, Belconnen from 12.30pm through to 2pm last Friday.

Anyone who has not already spoken to police that may have information in relation to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7831948. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 32-year-old O’Connor man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2018.

Police will allege that in March 2018, the man engaged in sexual intercourse without consent and committed acts of indecency on a woman who was known to him.

He has been charged with four counts of committing acts of indecency without consent, and sexual intercourse without consent.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station, calling 131 444, or by speaking to the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre on 02 6247 2525.

You can also submit an online report for historical sexual assault for incidents that occurred more than six months ago.

Source: ACT Police

Three people have been charged with various offences in relation to their involvement in a fatal collision on Adelaide Avenue in April this year.

About 4.55am on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, police and emergency services were called to Adelaide Avenue, near State Circle, after a white Toyota Camry left the roadway, collided with a concrete barrier, and was subsequently located on its roof in the middle of the road.

One occupant was ejected from the vehicle and was transported to hospital, however he later died from his injuries.

Last month, ACT Policing confirmed a stolen black Genesis GV80 SUV was believed to have picked up two people from the scene that were in the Camry when the collision occurred – including one person who was the driver.

The stolen Genesis was located partially burnt out in Theodore on the same day as the fatal collision.

This week, four search warrants were executed at various residences in Canberra.

Following the conclusion of these search warrants, a boy and two men were arrested in relation to their alleged involvement on the morning of the collision.

• A 15-year-old boy – alleged to be the driver of the Camry at the time of the collision – has been charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene without rendering assistance, dangerous driving, unlicenced driving, taking a motor vehicle without consent, driving a stolen motor vehicle, and exceeding the speed limit.

• A 20-year-old Chisholm man – alleged to be a passenger in the Camry at the time of the collision – has been charged with being an accessory after the fact, riding in a stolen motor vehicle, driving a stolen motor vehicle, unlicenced driving, and exceeding the speed limit.

• A 20-year-old Hume man – alleged to be the driver of the Genesis that picked up the occupants of the Camry – has been issued with a court attendance notice in relation to being an accessory after the fact, arson, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving a stolen motor vehicle, and three counts of exceeding the speed limit.

Superintendent of Road and Proactive Policing, Brian Diplock, said the charges that have been laid this week are as a result of a significant investigation by the Major Collision Team.

“First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge the tragic circumstances surrounding this incident, where a 15-year-old boy sadly lost his life,” Superintendent Diplock said.

“Following a thorough investigation and numerous enquiries, we have been able to bring those involved in this incident before the courts.

“I would like to thank the investigators that worked meticulously throughout the last four months to determine the events that occurred that morning, and who was involved. This outcome is a testament to their efforts.

“In addition, I would also like to thank the public for their assistance. We have appealed to the community in relation to this incident several times, and received valuable information that greatly assisted investigators as a result.

“We would continue to urge anyone else with information relating to the collision to come forward. Every piece of information will assist police as the investigation continues.”

Anyone who has any information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7726381. Information can be provided anonymously.