Category: MIL-OSI

Source: ACT Police

An 86-year-old man will be charged with murder at a bedside hearing later today (Monday, 3 June 2024) after a 78-year-old woman was located deceased at a residence in Gordon yesterday.

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A 78-year-old woman has been located deceased in a home in Gordon early this morning.

Police were called to a Gordon residence to check on the welfare of the woman at about 7.25am this morning (Sunday, 2 June 2024).

Upon arrival, officers located the 78-year-old woman inside the home and she was formally declared deceased by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics.

A short time later, a 86-year-old man (the husband of the deceased woman) was arrested at a Fadden residence. The man was transported to the Canberra Hospital for assessment.

At this time no charges have been laid. A crime scene has been established at the Gordon home and AFP Forensics officers have begun processing the scene.

Anyone who may have information relating to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote INV-9591. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who allegedly committed criminal damage at the Australian War Memorial in the early hours of this morning.

About 1.00am today (Friday, 14 June 2024), the man allegedly graffitied three areas at the War Memorial with pro-Palestinian slogans.

The man, as depicted in the CCTV image, was wearing a black jumper, a black face covering, and khaki pants with dark knee patches at the time of the incident.

Officer in Charge of City Police Station, Acting Inspector Lisa Broomhall, emphasised that criminal damage such as this on a national institution will not be tolerated.

“Police are very disappointed this morning to see a national institution which holds a special significance to many being vandalised,” Acting Inspector Broomhall said.

“We would like to remind the community that while peaceful protest is part of healthy democracy, criminal acts will not be tolerated.

“Police will be investigating this matter thoroughly in an effort to ensure those involved are brought before the courts.”

Anyone who can assist in identifying the man, or who has any information in relation to this incident, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7774192. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

Updated at 5pm Thursday, 13 June 2024 – Thank you Canberra. The man we were seeking has come forward and is assisting police with the investigation.

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ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man who witnessed a Bonner bottle shop robbery earlier this year.

About 7.00pm on Friday, 12 April 2024, three boys ran into the BWS bottle shop on Mabo Boulevard, Bonner before allegedly stealing a large quantity of alcohol.

Police understand the man attempted to prevent one of the boys leaving the shop, resulting in a short struggle.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, with a medium build, brown hair, and a beard. He was wearing a green t-shirt, black pants, and thongs at the time of the incident.

Police would like to speak to the man regarding the incident, or anyone who can identify the man, noting he is not a suspect and is not in any trouble.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contract Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7724057. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking information from the public following a burglary that occurred in Symonston on the weekend, during which a number of tools were stolen.

On Saturday, 8 June 2024, approximately $10,000 worth of tools and equipment were allegedly stolen from the bulk recycling centre, Symonston.

The stolen tools were later listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, where it is believed members of the public inadvertently purchased the stolen tools.

About 6.50pm on Monday, 10 June, police executed a search warrant in Chisholm following reports that the stolen tools were being sold from a residence.

During the search warrant, police located a number of stolen Milwaukee branded tools belonging to the bulk recycling centre.

Police would like to emphasise that members of the public who may have inadvertently purchased the tools are not in any trouble, however would request anyone who believes they bought any of the tools, or who may have any information in relation to this incident, to come forward.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, quoting reference number 7770704. Information can be provided anonymously.

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Source: ACT Police

A 48-year-old Lyneham man has been extradited from Queensland to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 13 June 2024) in relation to family violence charges.

Police allege that, despite a family violence order being in place prohibiting the man from contacting his ex-partner, the man sent approximately 201 emails to the woman across a 12-month period – often sending numerous emails a day.

In April 2023, the man allegedly sent his ex-partner 86 emails over 22 days, and in December 2023, the man allegedly sent another 50 emails over 23 days.

On Wednesday, 6 March 2024, police arrested the man for contravening a family violence order, and he appeared in court where he received bail with a number of conditions.

The man failed to appear at his next court hearing on 5 April, 2024, and an arrest warrant was subsequently issued.

He was arrested by Queensland Police in Mackay, Queensland on Tuesday, 11 June 2024, and was extradited to the ACT last night (Wednesday, 12 June 2024).

This is another arrest under ACT Policing’s Operation Pemberton, which is targeting family violence offenders.

The man is facing existing charges of contravening a family violence order, and aggravated stalking.

Police take all reports of family violence seriously, and continue to investigate all forms of offending to ensure victims and the community are kept safe and offenders are held accountable.

We understand the significant coercion and control exerted in relationships where family violence exists, and encourage anyone impacted by any type of family violence offending to contact police and seek support.

If you are a victim of family violence or believe someone you know is the victim of family violence, you can contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or attend any police station.

The following support services are also available:

ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service 02 6280 0900

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre 02 6247 2525

YWCA Canberra 02 6185 2000

ACT Government family violence services

Note for journalists: Broadcast quality video of the extradition can be downloaded from Hightail. (This link will expire in seven days.)

Source: ACT Police

Gungahlin Police Station has re-opened following remediation works and planned construction at the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre.

Members of the public can speak to officers at the front office to report crimes, attend for bail requirements or access Justice of the Peace services.

Gungahlin Police Station closed in February 2024 due to the discovery of low level contaminants during planned refurbishment works. Gungahlin officers were relocated to the old Traffic Operations Centre in Belconnen during the closure.

While Emergency Services Agency staff returned to the Joint Emergency Services Centre last week the police portion of the building underwent further commissioning works including the installation of new workstations and other infrastructure.

Importantly, planned construction works at the JESC for 2024 were able to be brought forward, allowing these works to be completed ahead of time.

ACT Policing thanks the community for their patience and understanding during this period and welcomes Gungahlin residents to attend their local police station for police assistance.

Source: ACT Police

A 36-year-old Harrison man has been caught travelling 35km/h over the posted speed limit in poor weather conditions yesterday.

About 4.30pm yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, 11 June 2024) officers from ACT Road Policing were conducting speed enforcement activities on Horse Park Drive, Throsby when they detected a Honda Jazz sedan travelling at 115km/h in an 80km/h zone – on the very wet road.

A traffic stop was conducted and a 36-year-old full licence holder was identified as the driver.

The man was issued with a Traffic Infringement Notice (TIN) for exceeding the speed limit by between 30km/h and 45km/h, which attracts a penalty of $700 and four demerit points.

Officer in Charge of Road Policing, Acting Inspector Travis Mills, urged motorists to drive to the conditions, and slow down.

“Posted speed limits are the maximum speed a driver should reach in good conditions. If conditions are hazardous, which includes wet weather, drivers should reduce their speed accordingly,” Acting Inspector Mills said.

“The risk of being involved in a collision increases during wet weather, even for experienced drivers who know their route well, so to see someone reaching this speed in wet conditions is very concerning and disappointing.

“Speeding is unacceptable and reckless at any time, let alone combining speed with poor weather conditions.

“Please consider the considerable risk you are putting both yourself and other road users at when you make the decision to speed – everyone has the right to get home safely.”

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Wednesday, 16 October 2024 2:25pm

Original publication: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 10:21am

ACT Policing Exhibit Management Centre to re-open today

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking to identify two witnesses to an alleged assault at Westfield Woden in September 2023.

About 7.15pm on Sunday, 17 September 2023, police allege two boys assaulted another boy in the shopping centre. This assault was allegedly filmed on a mobile phone by a girl.

Three youths have been charged in relation to this incident.

Police would like to speak to two other girls who were present around the time of the assault who may be able to identify the alleged offenders.

One girl is described as Caucasian in appearance, with a medium build, and blonde and purple hair. She was wearing a black top, blue jeans, white sneakers, and a black cap at the time of the alleged assault. It is understood she provided first aid to the victim following the alleged assault.

The other girl is described as Caucasian in appearance, with a medium build, and dark hair. She was wearing a black top, grey zip-through jumper, black pants, and black and white shoes at the time of the incident.

Police are urging both of these girls to make contact as they may have information that could assist the investigation. We would like to stress that neither of these girls are in any trouble in relation to the alleged assault.

There were also a number of people – adults and juveniles – present at the location following the alleged assault. Any of these people who have not yet spoken to police are also urged to come forward.

Anyone with information that could assist police should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 7540606. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 44-year-old Lyneham man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 11 June 2024) charged with forcible confinement and other serious offences.

About 7pm on Monday, 10 June, police were on mobile patrol on Fairweather Circuit Lyneman when they observed a naked woman running up the street screaming.

Police immediately stopped and took the woman into the police vehicle, where she alleged she had been confined to a nearby residence by a man for a number of days.

She also alleged that during this period, the man had committed a number of assaults and sexual assaults against her, causing numerous injuries.

Police attended the man’s residence and arrested him a short time later. He has been charged with four offences – forcible confinement, sexual intercourse without consent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and fail to appear.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing, and further charges are anticipated.

If you are a victim of family or sexual violence, or believe someone you know is, you can contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or attend any police station.

The following support services are also available:

ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service 02 6280 0900

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre 02 6247 2525

YWCA Canberra 02 6185 2000

ACT Government family violence services