Author: MIL-OSI Publisher

Source: ACT Police

A 30-year-old woman will face court today after allegedly trying to run over her former partner during an incident in Dickson yesterday.

About 12pm (Monday, 9 September 2024), the woman, who was accompanied by her two children, met with her former partner near the Dickson pool. The two had a conversation before the woman got into her car and drove at him, narrowly missing him.

The woman allegedly reversed the vehicle and drove at him a second time, striking him in the hand and ribs.

The woman and her children left the scene and police were called.

After speaking to the man and other witnesses, police attended the woman’s residence in O’Connor and arrested her.

She has been charged with aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, aggravated property damage, and driving offences. She will face the ACT Magistrates Court today.

ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence. If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.

If you require assistance, you can contact:

• Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
• Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
• The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
• The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6280 0900.

Source: ACT Police

A 23-year-old Charnwood man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with multiple offences following a dangerous driving incident yesterday.

About 1.15pm yesterday (Monday, 9 September 2024), police observed a gold Subaru station wagon travelling on Hindmarsh Drive, Weston that was not registered.

A short time later, police attempted to stop the vehicle in Phillip for the purpose of a registration check, however the man accelerated away heavily into Altree Circuit.

Police situated their vehicle on Botany Street, aware that this road is a loop with only one exit.

In order to evade police, the 23-year-old drove directly at the police vehicle and travelled along the passenger side, almost hitting police.

The Subaru then drove onto the roundabout on Botany Street, causing several vehicles to stop to avoid being struck by the man.

About 1.30pm, police received a 000 call from the 23-year-old claiming that his car, the gold Subaru, had been stolen and that he was at his place of work in Gungahlin.

Despite the man claiming to be in Gungahlin, police tracked the origin of the call to be in Weston.

Officers located the man a short time later in Weston as a passenger in another vehicle, and the Gold Subaru was found at a residence in Phillip.

The man has been charged with failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, driving while his licence was suspended, using an unregistered vehicle, using an uninsured vehicle, and making a vexatious call to emergency services. The man also had bail conditions not to be in the driver’s seat of a vehicle at the time of the incident.

Source: ACT Police

A 31-year-old man has died following an incident on Anzac Parade this afternoon. 

About 2:30pm today (Monday, 9 September 2024) police and emergency services responded to reports of an incident on Anzac Parade.  

Witnesses indicated that a man fell from a moving vehicle which was travelling southbound on Anzac Parade.  

Emergency services treated the man at the scene, and he was transported to hospital in a critical condition.  Sadly, he wasdeclared deceased soon after. 

The witnesses are assisting police with their enquiries. 

The circumstances of the incident are being investigated by both ACT Criminal Investigations and the Major Collision Team.

Anyone who witnessed the incident (who has not already spoken to police) or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote P2283066.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is advising morning commuters about likely traffic disruptions as a result of planned protest activity tomorrow.

A truck convoy will travel to Canberra tomorrow (Tuesday, 10 September 2024) and it will be active on our roads between approximately 8am and 11am.  

Police have been advised that after 8am, two groups of trucks will converge at the top of Northbourne Avenue and proceed towards the City.  

Roads that are expected to be impacted include:

• Northbourne Avenue,
• Cooyong and Coranderrk Streets in the City,
• Parkes Way,
• Monaro Highway and Hindmarsh Drive (near Fyshwick)
• Canberra Avenue
• State Circle.

From State Circle the convoy is expected to travel to EPIC via Canberra Avenue and the Majura Parkway.  
Protestors are then expected to congregate at Federation Mall.  
Drivers are asked to be aware of the planned protest activity on the roads and if you may be impacted, please leave in plenty of time or select an alternative route.

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Wednesday, 16 October 2024 2:17pm

Original publication: Monday, 9 September 2024 12:56pm

AFP contractor to face ACT court on assault charge

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans about possible traffic disruptions tomorrow morning (Monday, 9 September 2024) due to a motorcade exercise.

Traffic disruptions may occur on roads near the Canberra Airport, Australian War Memorial, Parliamentary Triangle and EPIC between 8am to 10am.

People travelling to Canberra Airport on Monday morning 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.

If road users encounter police managing a motorcade we ask that they:

• Be patient

ACT Policing thanks Canberra’s drivers for their understanding as this exercise occurs.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a road rage incident on Horse Park Drive near the Federal Highway overpass yesterday morning.

About 9:00am yesterday (Tuesday, 17 September 2024), a silver Mercedes and a dark-coloured Tesla were involved in a collision in the eastbound lanes of Horse Park Drive, Kenny.

The drivers exited the vehicles and had an altercation on the side of the road.

The driver of the Tesla failed to exchange details with the other driver and left the scene before police arrived.

Police are appealing for the driver of the Tesla to come forward and officers would also like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident. They should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT Website. Please quote reference number P2284954

ACT Policing reminds the community that any form of road rage or menacing or intimidatory driving is unacceptable. Should you be involved in a road rage incident or witness one please contact police.

Source: ACT Police

A person has been located deceased following a house fire in Spence this morning.

At about 10.45am (Tuesday, 17 September 2024), police and ACT Fire & Rescue were called to the scene of a house fire at Crofts Place, Spence.

The fire was extinguished but, sadly, the body of a person was located inside the home.

The fire is being deemed suspicious, and a man is assisting police with their enquiries.

Police would like to reassure the community that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

Anyone who witnessed the fire or was in the vicinity of Crofts Place prior to 10.45am this morning is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number P2284979. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

Two teenagers have been charged with various offences after allegedly assaulting a man and two others who came to his aid yesterday afternoon.

About 1.50pm (Monday, 16 September 2024), a group of teenagers were observed causing a disturbance in the Canberra Centre, knocking over displays and shouting at members of the public.

They were approached by a 65-year-old man who reprimanded them for their behaviour, before exiting the centre.

A 16-year-old boy followed the man outside and allegedly struck him in the face multiple times, causing him to fall to the ground.

At this time, a bystander attempted to intervene and defend the man. He was also then allegedly struck in the face multiple times by the 16-year-old.

A second bystander then attempted to use her trolley to prevent any further assaults. She was allegedly struck in the back of the head by a 14-year-old girl with a shopping bag.

All three victims sustained serious facial and mouth injuries as a result of the alleged assault.

A short time after the alleged assaults occurred, the boy and girl fled the scene in a taxi.

They were located a short time later in the Canberra Outlet Centre, where the 16-year-old boy also allegedly stole a pair of shoes from a store. He attempted to flee from police, however was arrested following a short foot pursuit.

The 14-year-old girl was also arrested shortly after.

The 16-year-old boy, who was on bail at the time of the incident, will face the ACT Children’s Court this morning charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and theft.

The 14-year-old girl will face the ACT Children’s Court next month charged with common assault.

Source: ACT Police

A 50-year-old Cook man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after allegedly making threats to kill a woman known to him, and assaulting police last night.

About 6.30pm (Monday, 16 September 2024), the woman received multiple calls from the 50-year-old on a social media application.

During further communications, the man allegedly began making numerous threats to kill her.

The woman attended Tuggeranong Police Station a short time later to report the incident.

About 10.45pm last night, police attended the man’s residence in Cook.

As they attempted to converse with him, the man grabbed hold of the door and attempted to retreat and barricade himself inside the residence.

Police were able to gain entry shortly after, and upon attempting to arrest the man, he allegedly punched an officer in the chest, and kicked out at several others in an attempt to escape.

The man was subsequently arrested and has been charged with using a carriage service to threaten to kill, assaulting a frontline community service provider, and resisting police.