Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force are investigating an aggravated assault that occurred in the  Darwin CBD yesterday evening.

Around 6:20pm, police received reports of an altercation occurring between men on Smith Street, near the intersection of Peel Street.

It is alleged that one man has struck another man in the head with a blunt object before assaulting another male with edged weapon, severely injuring his hand.

Both victims, aged in their 40’s and 50’s, were provided initial first aid by witnesses before being conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital.

The victim who suffered the severe hand injury remains in hospital receiving treatment.

The offender fled the scene on foot and discarded the edged weapon nearby. Police have since seized the weapon.

A crime scene was declared and investigations are underway to locate the offender.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444, particularly if you have dash-cam footage in the area between 6:20pm and 6:35pm. Please quote reference number P25283849. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on the Arnhem Highway earlier today.

Around 10:20am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a vehicle carrying 5 occupants aged, 3, 17, 23, 25 and 56, had rolled on the Arnhem Highway, 66km East of the Bark Hut Inn.

Emergency services attended, and the 56-year-old male passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The remaining occupants all suffered minor injuries and were conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital.

The driver of the vehicle returned a negative roadside result.

The Arnhem Highway is closed in both directions.  Alternate routes around this crash site are available but some require high clearance 4WD.  Please check NT Road Report for details.

Detectives from the Major Crash Unit are currently travelling to the scene.  

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25284502.

The lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 32.

Source: Government of Western Australia

Opening at Wanneroo Regional Gallery this month, Present in the Current features the work of three local artists, Warrick Palmateer, Matthew Bettinaglio and Lee Jessamin.

Source: Government of Australia Capital Territory

Source: ACT Police

AFP Airport Uniform Policing is seeking witnesses to an October collision that occurred near Canberra Airport that resulted in a man being transported to hospital with injuries.

About 10.40am on Friday, 13 October 2023, a black Toyota Camry sedan and a white Hyundai Kona SUV collided at the intersection of Pialligo Avenue and Scherger Drive, Majura.

The driver of the Kona had to be cut out of his vehicle by ACT Fire & Rescue. He was subsequently transported to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

To assist in the investigation into this incident police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision (who has not already spoken to police) and anyone who may have dash-cam footage of the collision to come forward.

While investigators have spoken to some witnesses, other drivers would have witnessed the collision and may be able to assist police.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7563897.

Source: ACT Police

A 56-year-old Kaleen man will face court today in relation to an alleged fraud that saw more than $4 million taken from a Canberra businessman.

In 2019 a family member who had jointly taken over the operations of the business reported a series of suspicious payments to police.

Forensic examination of the transactions identified a significant number payments being made either to entities controlled by the 56-year-old or to cash. Subsequent examinations of the 56-year-old’s accounts showed corresponding transactions made into accounts he controlled including his home loan account, credit card accounts and transaction accounts.

Between 2016 and 2019, police will allege the man defrauded the business owner of more than $4.1 million.

A search warrant was executed at the man’s home in Kaleen yesterday (Friday, 17 November 2023) and he was subsequently arrested near his place of work.

He is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 18 November 2023) to face charges including 179 counts of obtaining property by deception, two counts of attempting to obtain property by deception, one count of conducting a transaction to avoid threshold reporting requirements and one count of money laundering.

A restraint order has been issued over the man’s Kaleen home.

Police would like to speak to anyone who has any information in relation to this matter.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or on the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6444332. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a fight that occurred on East Row in the City in the early hours of Sunday, 12 November 2023.

About 3.30am, police on foot patrol on London Circuit were flagged down by a member of the public and made aware of a large fight occurring outside a liquor store in the East Row bus interchange.

Police responded and observed a large disturbance involving two groups of men. Oleoresin Capsicum spray was deployed to assist police in breaking up the fight.

Two men involved in the fight were subsequently taken into custody for being drunk in a public place.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the fight who has not yet come forward.

Police would particularly like to speak to anyone with information about what may have started the disturbance, which is believed to have occurred about 3.15am.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or on the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7591762. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

An 18-year-old man from Queanbeyan, NSW has had his licence suspended and been fined more than $1800 after being caught driving at excessive speed on the Majura Parkway.

About 11.20am yesterday (Monday, 13 November 2023), police were conducting traffic targeting along the Majura Parkway, Majura when they identified a white Ford Transit van travelling southbound at 147km/h in the signposted 100km/h zone.

Police stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, who informed police he was working as a courier, was heading to collect an item, and had a short timeframe to collect it.

The driver produced his NSW provisional P1 licence, which restricts him to a maximum speed of 90km/h.

His right to drive in the ACT was immediately suspended for a period of 90 days. He was also issued a $1841 infringement.

Earlier this year, the ACT Government introduced legislation giving police powers to seize vehicles for exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 45 km/h. While the vehicle was not seized on this occasion, the owner of the courier company attended the location and spoke with police, expressing their shock at the driver’s behaviour.

ACT Policing would like to remind people driving in the ACT that vehicles travelling at speeds greater than 45km/h can be seized even if the driver is not the registered owner, or is from interstate.

P-plate drivers are also reminded that they are bound by the rules and licencing conditions of their home state when driving in the ACT.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is urging drivers to make smart choices and take responsibility for their actions on the roads following a single vehicle collision in Kambah on Thursday (9 November, 2023).

About 10.10pm, ACT Policing responded to a single vehicle collision on Marconi Crescent, Kambah.

A Skoda Kodiaq station wagon had failed to negotiate a T-intersection, where it is alleged a combination of alcohol intoxication and inappropriate speed by the driver, caused the vehicle to mount the kerb and strike a tree.

The driver, a 33-year-old man from Kambah, was breath tested at the scene, later returning a breath analysis reading of 0.125 – about two and a half times the legal limit.

While the driver was not injured in the collision, the vehicle suffered significant damage.

The man was issued with an Immediate Suspension Notice, suspending his right to drive for 90 days and he has also been charged with drink driving and reckless driving. He is scheduled to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court in March, 2024.

Officer in Charge of ACT Road Policing, Acting Inspector Mark Richardson, reminded drivers of their responsibility when they get behind a wheel.

“While we want everyone to have an enjoyable summer season, our priority is ensuring it is also a safe summer season,” Acting Inspector Richardson said.

“The summer months see an increase in parties and end of year celebrations, which tends to come hand in hand with an increase in impaired driving on our roads.

“If you drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs, you significantly increase the risk of causing a collision, putting both yourself and other road users in danger.

“We implore drivers this summer season to plan ahead, if you are drinking, don’t drive. Have alternate arrangements in place to safely get home.

“Please consider the impact your decision making may have, not only on yourself, but on your loved ones, and other road users wanting to get home safely.”

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious assault in the City yesterday (Monday, 13 November 2023) that left a man in hospital.

About 7.30pm police received reports of a man who had been assaulted in the City Bus Interchange. On arrival, police located a man with serious injuries to his face, chest and back.

Following the assault, the victim was transported to The Canberra Hospital.

A 28-year-old Queensland man has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray in relation to this matter.

Police have spoken to some of the witnesses present, however are seeking further witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation.

Anyone with information that could assist police (including anyone with mobile phone footage of the incident) is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or on the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7593336.