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A 34-year-old woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after police located drugs, cash, and a firearm while executing a search warrant yesterday.

Following an investigation into suspected drug trafficking committed by the woman, ACT Policing’s Proactive Intervention and Diversion Team conducted a search warrant at a residence in Scullin yesterday.

Police located approximately 100g of suspected methamphetamine, $4000 in cash, and a replica handgun.

The woman was subsequently arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, possessing property suspected of being the proceeds of crime, and contravening a requirement in an order during the course of the search warrant.

Anyone who can assist police with information about the illegal sale and distribution of drugs in the ACT is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 29-year-old Holt man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with multiple driving offences after he allegedly failed to stop for police in a stolen car.

On 12 September 2024, police were conducting patrols in Flynn, when they had cause to stop a Honda Accord.

Upon seeing police activate their lights in an attempt to get the Honda to stop, the driver – alleged to be the 29-year-old man – accelerated away and failed to stop.

Police then made further attempts to stop the Honda, however the man allegedly drove at the police car before mounting the curb and driving over a nearby green belt in order to evade them.

The Honda was confirmed to be stolen from a residence in New South Wales, and was later located burnt out.

On 3 October 2024, the 29-year-old is then alleged to have smashed a window of a vehicle that was parked at a gym in Bruce, and stole cash and bank cards belonging to the owner.

On 20 October 2024, he is further alleged to have broken into another vehicle that was parked at a residence in Scullin and stole the owner’s wallet containing bank cards.

About 5.15pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 23 October 2024) police located the man at a shopping centre in Belconnen. He was found to be in possession of property belonging to the two owners of the vehicles he allegedly broke into in October.

The man, who was subject to a good behaviour order, has been charged with multiple offences including driving a motor vehicle without consent, dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving while disqualified, and two counts of unlawfully possessing stolen property.

Two men will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly stealing a car from an apartment complex yesterday.

About 5.15am (Tuesday, 22 October 2024), the 33-year-old and 53-year-old men were captured on CCTV attempting to gain access to vehicles in an underground carpark of an apartment complex in Dickson.

A short time later, they gained access to a blue Kia Cerato, which they subsequently took off with.

As they were attempting to exit the carpark, a man attempted to position himself in front of the vehicle to prevent them from leaving, however they allegedly accelerated towards him and swerved, before proceeding to depart the area.

About 6.30am, the owner of the Kia Cerato contacted police to report the vehicle as stolen after noticing it was gone.

Yesterday afternoon, police were conducting patrols in the vicinity of Ainslie when they observed the two men walking in the same clothing that they were wearing in the CCTV from the morning.

Police approached the two men and located a number of items that did not belong to them, including numerous bank cards and airpods. They were subsequently arrested.

The two men were charged with several offences including joint commission aggravated burglary, and taking a motor vehicle without consent. The 33-year-old was also subject to a good behaviour order at the time.

Police are appealing to the Canberra community for assistance in locating the blue Kia Cerato sedan, bearing ACT registration YMH40L. The vehicle is suspected to be in the vicinity of Ainslie, Braddon, or the City.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the Kia is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7880677.

ACT Policing will conduct a search in an area of Mt Ainslie today (Wednesday, 23 October 2024), as the investigation for long term missing person Malak Arok continues.

Malak has previously been referred to as David Abuoi, and he may have also used the first name Gabrielle.

Today, approximately 30 members from ACT Policing, including specialist forensics, and AFP Search and Rescue will assist with the search.

He has not been seen since leaving the ACT Watch House on the morning of 10 July 2012. Mr Arok was a Sudanese refugee who came to live in the ACT in 2005.

The search location has become an area of interest after reviewing information gathered from witnesses and other sources of information.

Anyone who can assist police with further information in relation to the disappearance of Malak Arok is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 5093973. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 39-year-old Bonner man has been charged with the possession of stolen items from gravesites in Gungahlin in July.

In late July police sought witnesses to thefts (including items and plaques) from gravesites at the Gungahlin Cemetery.

Following an investigation by officers from Gungahlin General Duties and ACT Criminal Investigations, a search warrant was executed at a Bonner residence on Thursday 31 October 2024.

During the search police located multiple items believed to have been stolen from gravesites at the Gungahlin Cemetery as well as a pump action rifle located concealed within a vehicle seat, ammunition, swords, number plates, methadone and mobile phones.

The firearm is believed to have been stolen during a burglary on a residence in Chisholm in May this year.

The 39-year-old was subject to an unrelated arrest warrant as he failed to appear before the Sentence Administration Board on 28 March 2023, was arrested on 6 September and granted bail to appear before the Board on 10 September 2024. He again failed to appear before the Board on 10 September and a further arrest warrant for breach of parole was issued. A separate arrest warrant was also issued by the ACT Magistrates Court in September relation to unrelated criminal matters.

The man was remanded last week and will face further charges in relation to the possession of additional stolen items from the Cemetery in Gungahlin and the stolen firearm from the burglary at his next court appearance on 21 November 2024.

Police have now recovered all items stolen from the Cemetery in Gungahlin in late July 2024, except for a distinctive pink quartz stone that was stolen from a grave site. The stone is around 30-35cm tall with a circumference of about 40cm.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7812019. Information can be provided anonymously.

Two men are expected to face court today after allegedly choking their partners in two unrelated family violence incidents overnight.

About 6pm last night (Monday, 4 November 2024), a 29-year-old Harrison man allegedly assaulted his wife after getting into a verbal argument with another family member.

When his wife attempted to speak to him, he allegedly slapped her in the face, kicked and choked her.

The woman managed to free herself and call police.

Police attended and after speaking to witnesses, arrested the man.

He has been charged with aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, aggravated common assault and choking, suffocating or strangling another person.

In a separate incident, about 10.40pm last night, police were called to a home in Gordon following reports of an altercation between a man and woman.

Police allege the 41-year-old man pushed his partner into a cupboard before choking her after they got into an argument.

Another resident of the home separated the two before the man allegedly began breaking windows and doors and choking the woman again.

The 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene and charged with offences including choking, suffocating or strangling another person, property damage and aggravated common assault.

Both men are expected to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (5 November 2024).

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.

A 33-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager earlier this year.

Police allege in April (2024), the man became the girl’s sports coach and subsequently sexually assaulted her on three separate occasions in July and August.

Yesterday (Sunday, 4 November 2024), investigators from the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team executed a search warrant at the man’s home where he was arrested.

He has been charged with committing an aggravated act of indecency without consent, sexual intercourse without consent, and having a sexual relationship with a young person under special care.

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.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage after a motorcycle failed to stop for police in Fyshwick last weekend.

About 9.15pm on Saturday, 26 October (2024) police were conducting patrols in Fyshwick when they observed a motorcyclist turn onto Canberra Avenue travelling in excess of the speed limit.

Police activated their lights and sirens, however the rider subsequently failed to stop, and was last observed turning onto Newcastle Street, Fyshwick.

About 9.20pm, police found the black motorcycle crashed on Newcastle Street, just short of the intersection of Gladstone Street. The rider is believed to have failed to navigate the roundabout and fled the area prior to police arrival.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage that captures the incident. This includes any businesses in the vicinity of Newcastle Street, Isa Street, or Pirie Street who may have CCTV footage.

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7884565. Information can be provided anonymously.