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Witnesses sought following knife incidents in Tuggeranong

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 10:03am

Original publication: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 10:03am

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to two incidents yesterday in Oxley and Erindale where one man was robbed and another was assaulted after being threatened with a knife.

About 3.45pm yesterday (Monday, 26 May 2025) a man was approached on Newman Morris Circuit, Oxley by a male teenager and a younger boy and was allegedly threatened with a knife before handing over a sum of money and his Airpod earphones.

The second incident occurred about 4.00pm when a man was sitting at a bus stop on Comrie Street near the Erindale shops. He was approached by two boys (matching the description of the offenders in the earlier incident), who were riding an electric scooter. The boys asked to borrow his phone and after he declined, they allegedly assaulted him. He was later taken to The Canberra Hospital with minor injuries.

Police are seeking information relating to the incidents, including anyone who has dashcam footage from the Oxley and Erindale area between 3.30pm-4.30pm or witnesses who have not yet spoken to police.

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8059010. Information can be provided anonymously.

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More than 190 plants seized from Bonner grow house

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Monday, 26 May 2025 4:28pm

Original publication: Monday, 26 May 2025 4:18pm

Police have seized more than 190 cannabis plants following a search of a house in Bonner this morning.

Following an investigation into grow houses operating in the ACT, police executed a search warrant on the residence and seized more than 190 cannabis plants.

Multiple pieces of hydroponic equipment estimated to be worth tens of thousands of dollars were also seized by police.

A Vietnamese national believed to be involved in the large-scale cultivation of cannabis in Canberra fled the scene before police arrived and has yet to be located.

At this time no arrests have been made, and investigations into the grow house are continuing.

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.

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Witnesses sought to weekend assault in the city

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Monday, 26 May 2025 9:33am

Original publication: Monday, 26 May 2025 9:33am

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in Petrie Plaza in the city on Saturday night.

About 11:20pm on Saturday (24 May 2025), police responded to an incident in Petrie Plaza near the merry-go-round where a 44-year-old NSW man was allegedly assaulted by a group of young people.

The group then left the area however a short time later two 16-year-old boys were apprehended by police in relation to the incident.

Police believe that at least four people participated in the alleged assault, with three teens identified and expected to be charged with offences including affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Investigators are seeking information relating to the incident including assistance with identifying anyone who participated in the alleged assault or witnesses who have not yet spoken to police.

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8057656. Information can be provided anonymously.

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Man charged following carpark dispute

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Saturday, 24 May 2025 9:55am

Original publication: Saturday, 24 May 2025 9:55am

A 34-year-old man will face court today after allegedly strangling another man following a carpark dispute in Belconnen last night.

Around 9.00pm (Friday, 23 May 2025), a male resident attempted to park his vehicle in the carpark of his apartment building when another vehicle cut him off.

The driver of the second vehicle – the 34-year-old man – allegedly began yelling at the resident before getting out and approaching his car.

He then allegedly threatened to kill the resident before reaching through an open window to hit and strangle him.

The 34-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with making threats to kill, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and choking, suffocating or strangling another person.

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Man found in possession of 5 knives

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Friday, 23 May 2025 11:51am

Original publication: Friday, 23 May 2025 9:51am

ACT Policing have arrested a man after he was allegedly found in possession of five knives in Dickson on Wednesday.

About 1:45pm on Wednesday (21 May 2025), police responded to reports of a 28-year-old man in possession of a knife.

Police located the man and conducted a search of him and his backpack, locating five knives.

The 28-year-old man – who was subject to a good behaviour order at the time of the incidents – is expected to be charged with three counts of breaching good behaviour obligations and five counts of possessing a knife without a reasonable excuse. He will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Friday, 23 May 2025).

The public are reminded it is a serious offence to possess a knife in public where a person has no reasonable excuse to do so. ‘Personal protection’ is not a lawful reason to carry a knife. Penalties include fines and imprisonment for up to six months.

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Media Statement from CPO Lee

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Thursday, 22 May 2025 3:58pm

Original publication: Thursday, 22 May 2025 3:58pm

I hold everyone in ACT Policing to high standards of professionalism and integrity, as do our officers, and this is in line with community expectations.

The comments of the officer during a Watch House intake in 2024 are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

It falls well below the standards expected of our officers and was dealt with swiftly after the incident occurred with the matter currently being investigated by AFP Professional Standards.

AFP Professional Standards is our robust performance management framework that operates alongside many strict external oversight bodies. Potential sanctions following an established outcome from AFP Professional Standards include formal counselling and demotion through to criminal charges.

The facts of this matter have not been fully explored and tested, and investigation of the matter remains ongoing.

Appropriate action has been taken to ensure the seriousness of the incident was understood while the investigation continues.

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Witnesses sought to shooting incident in Scullin

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Thursday, 22 May 2025 11:46am

Original publication: Thursday, 22 May 2025 11:46am

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a shooting incident that occurred in Scullin yesterday.

At around 9am (Wednesday 21 May) the occupant of a residence in Broadsmith Street in Scullin heard and saw damage to multiple windows at his residence. He reported the damage to his property manager who arranged for the windows to be repaired.

The property manager attended the residence in the afternoon and observed damage believed to be consistent with a firearm being discharged into the residence.

Police attended at about 4.20pm and confirmed the damage was caused by gunshots.

ACT Policing Criminal Investigations and AFP Forensics searched the scene with multiple bullet casings later located nearby.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident yesterday morning including anyone with information about persons possessing unregistered firearms in the area.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 8054897. Information can be provided anonymously.

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Man charged following Gungahlin armed robbery

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Tuesday, 3 June 2025 8:27am

Original publication: Tuesday, 3 June 2025 8:26am

A 29-year-old man will face court today after allegedly robbing a bottle shop in Gungahlin last week and threatening to kill a man yesterday afternoon.

About 1pm on Monday (26 May 2025), police allege the man entered the Cellarbrations store on Ernest Cavanagh Street and threatened staff with a large knife before fleeing the store with a sum of cash.

About 4pm yesterday (Monday, 2 June 2025), the man allegedly got into an argument with residents of an apartment complex in Watson before pulling a knife and running at another man.

After a struggle, the male resident was able to take the knife, and the 29-year-old man fled the scene.

Police attended a short time later and located the man nearby. He was arrested and officers identified him as the person allegedly involved in the bottle shop robbery.

He has been charged with aggravated robbery, threatening to kill a person, and possessing an offensive weapon with intent.

He is due to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 3 June 2025).

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Nine drivers receive immediate licence suspensions for drink driving

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Monday, 2 June 2025 9:55am

Original publication: Monday, 2 June 2025 9:55am

Nine Canberra drivers have lost their licences since Friday as police enforce an anywhere, anytime approach to impaired driving.

Between Friday night and Sunday night, eight men and one woman were caught drink driving at locations across Canberra.

  • About 6:00pm on Friday (30 May 2025), police stopped a 38-year-old man driving a grey Ford Falcon on Harricks Crescent, Monash. The driver underwent a roadside screening test, returning a positive result. He was transported to Tuggeranong Police Station where he underwent breath analysis, returning a reading of 0.051. He was issued an Immediate Suspension Notice suspending his right to drive in the ACT and a Court Attendance Notice
  • About 11:30pm on Friday, police stopped and spoke with 50-year-old man standing next to his vehicle, who advised he was waiting for an Uber. About 11:45pm, the same officers stopped a Subaru liberty on Brisbane Avenue, Barton and identified the driver of the vehicle to be the same man they had just spoken with. The driver underwent roadside screening, returning a positive test. He was transported to City Police Station where he underwent breath analysis, returning a result of 0.119. He was issued an Immediate Suspension Notice suspending his right to drive in the ACT and a Court Attendance Notice
  • About 4:15am on Saturday (31 May 2025), police stopped a 21-year-old man driving a Mazda 6 on Ijong Street, Braddon. The driver underwent a roadside screening test, returning a positive test. He was transported to City Police Station where he underwent breath analysis, returning a result of 0.176. He was issued an Immediate Suspension Notice suspending his right to drive in the ACT and a Court Attendance Notice
  • About 9:15pm on Saturday, police stopped a 29-year-old woman driving a Haval SUV on Coppins Crossing Road, Whitlam. The driver did not hold a current drivers licence and was subject to a Good Behaviour Order. She underwent a roadside screening test returning a positive result. She was transported to Belconnen Police Station where she underwent breath analysis, returning a result of 0.151. She was arrested and transported to the ACT Regional Watch House where she was charged with multiple offences and is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 2 June 2025).
  • About 11:30pm on Saturday, police were conducting random breath testing on Parkes Way, Acton when they observed a Holden Commodore stop approximately 200 metres before police and pull over to the side of the road. Police approached the 17-year-old male driver and requested he undergo a roadside screening test, however he failed to comply with police directions. He was arrested and transported to City Station where he underwent breath analysis and eventually provided a sample that was sufficient for analysis, returning a result of 0.145. He was issued with an Immediate Suspension Notice suspending his right to drive in the ACT and will be summonsed to attend Court at a later date.
  • About 11.30pm on Saturday, police were conducting random breath testing on Parkes Way, Acton, when they stopped a 41-year-old male driver of a Chrysler SRT. The driver underwent a roadside screening test returning a positive result. He was transported to City Police Station where he underwent breath analysis, returning a result of 0.063. He was issued with an Immediate Suspension Notice and Traffic Infringement Notice, as a first-time offender.
  • About 4:05am on Sunday (1 June 2025) police were called to a collision in the Theatre Lane Carpark, in the City. Upon arrival officers observed a Ford Falcon embedded head-on into another vehicle. Both drivers of the vehicles submitted to a roadside screening test, with the male driver of the Ford Falcon returning a positive test. The 22-year-old was transported to City Police Station where he underwent breath analysis, returning a result of 0.080.  He was issued an Immediate Suspension Notice suspending his right to drive in the ACT and a Court Attendance Notice.
  • About 5:05am on Sunday, police stopped a 25-year-old man driving a Mazda 2 on Emu Bank, Belconnen. The driver underwent a roadside screening test returning a positive test. He was transported to Belconnen Police Station where he underwent breath analysis, returning a result of 0.083. He was issued an Immediate Suspension Notice suspending his right to drive in the ACT and a Court Attendance Notice.
  • About 5:00pm on Sunday, police stopped a 38-year-old man driving an Isuzu truck on Wilkins Street, Mawson. The driver underwent a roadside screening test returning a positive test. He was transported to Woden Police Station where he underwent breath analysis, returning a result of 0.082. He was issued with an Immediate Suspension Notice suspending his right to drive in the ACT and will be summonsed to attend Court at a later date.

Impaired driving is one of the main causes of serious and fatal collisions on ACT roads. People who drink and drive place other road users, their passengers and themselves at significant risk when they get behind the wheel.

All ACT Policing officers will continue to target those drivers who choose to ignore the well-known laws regarding impaired driving – as these nine drivers consider how they will get to work and social events now their licences have been suspended.

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Woman charged with grooming and sexual assault offences

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Monday, 2 June 2025 8:27am

Original publication: Monday, 2 June 2025 8:27am

A 29-year-old Holt woman has been charged with grooming and sexual assault offences following her arrest on Saturday.

In May (2025), police received information relating to the alleged inappropriate relationship between the woman and a 15-year-old boy who she worked with.

On Saturday (31 May 2025), police executed search warrants at the woman’s home and on her vehicle.

She was subsequently arrested and charged with groom a young person, possess child exploitation material, three counts of committing an act of indecency on a young person under 16 and two counts of sexual intercourse with a person aged between 10 and 16.

She is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 2 June 2025).

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 incidents that occurred more than six months ago