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Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing’s Hot Nights, Cool Choices campaign is set to commence on 1 December, 2023.

As we enter the summer season, Hot Nights, Cool Choices has been established to promote safe attitudes and behaviours, particularly in relation to alcohol, partying and personal safety.

The summer months in the ACT historically result in an increase of alcohol related incidents and arrests due to the increase of people, parties and events in licensed venues.

The Hot Nights, Cool Choices campaign will run from December 2023 to February 2024, targeting teenagers and young adults (18 – 35-year-olds) who may engage in anti-social or unlawful behaviour.

The campaign will remind the community that there are consequences for poor behaviour. Police can issue Criminal Infringement Notices for antisocial and illegal behaviour, including for the following:

• Urinating in a public place – $200 fine

• Riding a scooter without a helmet – $154 fine

• Supply liquor to an intoxicated person – $110 fine

• Abuse, threaten or intimidate staff – $220 fine

• Fail to leave premises when directed – $440 fine

• Consume alcohol in unauthorised public places – $110 fine

• Remaining within 50m of licences premises after being removed or refused admission – $440 fine

• Fighting, assaults, affray – face court

• Riding a scooter while under the influence – face court

Officer in Charge of City Police Station, Acting Inspector Scott van der Valk, urged people to consider the consequences of their actions when out socialising as we approach the festive season.

“We don’t want to spoil the fun this summer, but we will respond to antisocial or illegal behaviour and issue fines where appropriate,” Acting Inspector Van der Valk said.

“ACT Policing’s Territory Targeting Team, along with other patrols and teams will be out in force this summer across the ACT.

“If you act irresponsibly and break the law, you may be paying off an expensive ticket or infringement, or find yourself spending the next morning in court.

“The message heading into summer is simple – have fun, be safe, and remember your night out for the right reasons by making the right decisions.

“Everyone has a role to play to ensure this summer is a safe one.”

Find out more about alcohol and drug safety, safe party behaviours and the ACT drug law reforms, to assist you in making cool choices this summer.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC has arrested five people for vehicle offences, burglary, and breaches of bail conditions – the youngest a 15-year-old boy.

On Tuesday, 28 November 2023, a silver Land Rover Discovery was reported stolen from a residence in Red Hill.

Later that day, the Land Rover was involved in two road rage incidents. In one incident, the driver of the vehicle allegedly rammed another member of the public’s vehicle several times. In a second incident, whilst driving alongside a member of the public, the driver of the Land Rover allegedly side swiped another vehicle and threw items at the driver, which resulted in the driver sustaining injuries.

On Wednesday, 29 November, the Land Rover was allegedly used to facilitate the theft of a Holden Cruze from a residence in Kambah.

Also on Wednesday, 29 November, people in the two stolen vehicles allegedly then went on to attempt to break into a service station in Wanniassa. While unsuccessful, the service station suffered a large amount of damage. It further alleged the individuals also broke into several stores in Torrens.

Police arrested five people in relation to these incidents – a 27-year-old Monash man and an 18-year-old Isabella Plains man, and three youths, being two 16-year-old boys, and a 15-year-old boy.

They have been charged with numerous offences including, drive motor vehicle without consent, attempt aggravated burglary, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and breach of bail.

Anyone who has information in relation to these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7608287.

Source: ACT Police

A 43-year-old Greenway man will face court today (Thursday, 30 November 2023) charged with historic sexual offences including grooming, sexual intercourse with young person under special care, and possession of child abuse material.

ACT Policing’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team arrested the man after an online historical report was submitted to police for investigation in July 2023.

Police established Operation Parham to investigate the allegations of historical sexual offending against a young girl known to the man between 2012 and 2016.

On Wednesday, 29 November 2023, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Greenway where a number of items, including a computer and two mobile phones, were seized.

The man was arrested, and was scheduled to appear in court today on a total of 14 charges –

• Sexual intercourse with young person under special care (three counts)

• Act of indecency with young person under special care (two counts)

• Transport person under 18 with intent to exploit (two counts)

• Act of indecency in the presence of person under 16 (two counts)

• Sexual intercourse with person over 10 year but under 16 years (two counts)

• Groom young person (single count)

• Possess child abuse material (single count)

• Possess child exploitation material (single count)

There is no statute of limitations for sexual offences in the ACT. It doesn’t matter how much time may have passed and it is never too late to report.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling ACT Policing Communications on 131 444. You can also submit an online report for historical sexual assault for incidents that occurred more than six months ago.

The ACT Policing website has a dedicated section for victims of sexual assault, with information and a range of advice and details of support options.

Source: ACT Police

A 34-year-old Downer man will face court today (Thursday, 21 December 2023) on multiple charges following a single vehicle collision in Braddon yesterday (Wednesday 20 December 2023).  

About 4.05pm yesterday, police observed a silver Holden sedan to be driving erratically in Braddon and soon after the sedan collided with two parked vehicles, a concrete barrier and fence – coming to a stop in Eloura Street.  

During the incident multiple pedestrians had to jump out of the way of the poorly driven vehicle.  

Police arrested the driver and established that the vehicle had allegedly been stolen earlier in the afternoon.  

The 34-year-old driver was taken into custody where a roadside screening test indicated positive for alcohol. The man subsequently sought medical assistance during a breath analysis procedure and then allegedly refused to have a blood sample taken while at hospital.  

He was charged with refusing a blood test, driving while disqualified, two counts of breaching a good behaviour order, driving a motor vehicle without consent and negligent driving. He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today.  

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident (who has not already spoken to police) or anyone who may have dash-cam footage of the incident in Braddon yesterday.  

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7625514.

Source: ACT Police

A 30-year-old man from Queanbeyan, NSW has died following a two-vehicle collision on Pialligo Avenue.

About 9.10am today (Wednesday, 20 December 2023) a Holden Astra hatchback and a Nissan Patrol SUV collided on Pialligo Avenue between Scherger Drive and Oaks Estate Road, Majura.

Police and emergency services attended and treated the occupants of the vehicles – two men and a woman.

The 30-year-old man died at the scene, while the other man and the woman, who were both travelling in the Nissan, were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team is investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage of Pialligo Avenue in the lead-up to the collision.

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 7625178.

This is the fourth fatality on ACT roads in 2023.

Source: ACT Police

UPDATE at 1.30pm, Tuesday 19 December: ACT Policing homicide detectives have today charged a 29-year-old man with one count of murder during a bedside hearing following an incident at the National Zoo & Aquarium yesterday (Monday, 18 December 2023). The man was refused bail, and will next appear in court on 4 April 2024.

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About 12.50pm yesterday (Monday, 18 December 2023), ACT Policing and emergency services responded to reports of a disturbance at the National Zoo & Aquarium.

Police attended the location, and a 29-year-old woman was located deceased in a commercial kitchen area.

A person of interest, a 29-year-old man from Oaks Estate in the ACT, was taken into custody and was transported to hospital under police guard.

The zoo was closed, and police do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public at this time.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing. 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 reference 7623644.

Source: ACT Police

A learner motorcyclist from Queanbeyan, NSW will be summonsed to face the ACT Magistrates Court after being detected travelling at almost 170km/h.

About 6.40pm on Sunday, 17 December 2023, ACT Road Policing were conducting speed enforcement on the Majura Parkway when they detected the 20-year-old man riding at 167km/h in the signposted 100km/h zone.

The man was stopped by police and issued with an immediate suspension notice, suspending his right to drive in the ACT for 90 days.

His motorcycle, a Yamaha R7, was also seized due to exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 45km/h.

The man will be summonsed to face court at a later date, where he is expected to face driving charges and possibly licence disqualification, which would suspend his right to drive anywhere in Australia.

With double demerits beginning on Friday, 22 December ahead of the busy Christmas/New Year/school holiday period, police would again urge drivers to slow down, obey the road rules – including posted speed limits, and drive to the conditions.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing has released a face-fit image of a man investigators would like to speak to in relation to a house fire in North Lyneham earlier this year.

About 2.45am on Sunday, 26 March 2023, police and ACT Fire & Rescue were called to a fire at a residence on Cossington Smith Crescent, North Lyneham.

The fire was deemed suspicious and police have been investigating the cause of the incident.

As part of this investigation, police have now released a face-fit image of a man who has been identified as a person of interest in relation to the fire.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 40s, with a fair complexion, short brown hair, and brown eyes.

ACT Policing Detective Acting Inspector Matt Innes said the fire has caused significant emotional and financial hardship to the owner of the home.

“The fire completely destroyed this house, causing approximately $700,000 worth of damage. The consequences of this incident could have been much worse had anyone been inside the home at the time,” Detective Acting Inspector Innes said.

“This is a serious incident, a dangerous incident, and it is important that those responsible are brought before the court.

“If you are the person in the face-fit – contact us. And we urge anyone else that has information about this incident to come forward. “

Anyone with information that could assist police in relation to this fire is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7387444. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) has arrested a 25-year-old man as he attempted to leave the country following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the City earlier this year.

Police allege that between 15 and 16 July 2023, the man sexually assaulted a girl several times in a Bunda Street nightclub, and in Bible Lane, Canberra City.

The girl attended hospital after the incident and underwent a forensic medical examination.

Following an investigation into the matter, the 25-year-old man – an Irish national – was arrested a Sydney International Airport prior to his departure on Saturday (16 December 2023). He faced Parramatta Local and District Court yesterday (Sunday, 17 December 2023) where his extradition to the ACT was granted.

He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 18 December 2023) to face charges including two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, and one count of attempted 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

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of two vehicles conducting burnouts on Kings Avenue yesterday.

About 8.00pm last night (Friday, 15 December 2023) police received reports that two black Holden sedans had been observed conducting a burnout on the Kings Avenue overpass.

Shortly thereafter, they were seen driving southbound along Kings Avenue and exited onto Wentworth Avenue.

The drivers of the Holdens’ were believed to be driving in company with other vehicles, including a blue Yamaha motorcycle.

Investigations into the alleged incident are ongoing and police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed (or has dash-cam footage of) the incident, or observed the Holdens’ driving around the area at the time the burnout allegedly occurred.

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 reference P2216253.