Category: MIL-OSI

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident that occurred on Ellenborough Street, Lyneham earlier this week.

About 3.20pm on Monday, 12 August 2024, a silver Ford Falcon station wagon was travelling northbound along Ellenborough Street.

At this time, as the Ford was merging from two lanes into one, the vehicle was struck on the left-hand rear panel by a white Nissan Patrol.

As the Nissan continued to ram the Ford, an item being carried on the roof racks came loose and struck the rear window of the Ford, breaking it.

The driver of the Nissan stopped, however did not exchange any details.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash-cam footage in the area around the time of the incident or of the alleged altercation.

Anyone with information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, quoting reference number 7823917. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious assault and attempted burglary in Franklin on the weekend that left a man with injuries requiring hospitalisation.

About 2.00am on Sunday (11 August 2024), two men acting suspiciously outside the window of a home in Franklin were confronted by the resident.

The two men then allegedly assaulted the resident with weapons and demanded his car keys.

The assailants fled in a Mitsubishi Lancer which was recovered in Dickson later that day.

The victim was transported to hospital where he received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries received during the assault.

No arrests have been made in connection to the incident and police are appealing for any witnesses 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. Please quote 7821757. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 35-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting another man in an unprovoked attack at a residence in McKellar last week.

About 8.40pm on Tuesday, 6 August 2024, the man is alleged to have entered the victim’s bedroom carrying a wooden hockey stick.

At this time, he allegedly began hitting the victim repeatedly with the hockey stick and threatened to kill him, making demands of the man.

The man sustained serious injuries to his body as a result of the assault.

Yesterday, a search warrant was executed at the 35-year-old’s residence in McKellar, during which police located three wooden hockey sticks, a machete style knife, 12 rounds of ammunition, and two shotgun shells.

He has been charged with four counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, reckless threat to kill a person, and contravening the requirements of an order.

Source: ACT Police

A 16-year-old boy will face the ACT Children’s Court today on serious driving charges, including driving at police, following an incident in the Tuggeranong area.

About 1.10pm on Friday, 9 August 2024, police observed a white BMW hatchback, which was reportedly stolen, driving dangerously along Mugga Lane.

Police activated their emergency lights and sirens, causing the BMW to stop. As police came to a stop behind the vehicle, it accelerated away at speed crossing to the wrong side of the road.

A short time later, police received reports that the BMW was conducting burnouts on the Calwell High School sports oval in close proximity to students.

The driver of the vehicle was also reported to be holding what appeared to be a pistol.

About 1.25pm, police observed the BMW in Theodore, and attempted to deploy a tyre deflation device, however the driver of the vehicle rammed a police car in order to evade apprehension.

The vehicle stopped shortly after, and following a short foot pursuit, police located and arrested two teenage boys.

A third boy, the 16-year-old, was last seen running through the grounds of St Francis of Assisi Primary School.

As a precaution, both schools were placed into lockdown.

Over the weekend, police continued their investigation to locate the 16-year-old.

About 4.30am yesterday morning, police were made aware of a burglary at a residence in Deakin, where two vehicles were stolen, one being a silver Volkswagen T-Roc.

Last night, police observed the Volkswagen travelling at excessive speeds throughout the Tuggeranong district.

The vehicle was located a short time later near a residence in Chisholm, and following a short negotiation, the 16-year-old boy was arrested after surrendering himself to police.

He has been charged with failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, unlicenced driver, driving a motor vehicle at police, and breaching a good behaviour order.

Enquiries are ongoing into the reports of a firearm, and police would urge anyone with information relating to this to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7822330.

Source: ACT Police

A 26-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with multiple offences following a stabbing incident in Belconnen last Friday.

About 1pm on Friday (23 August 2024), police responded to reports of an altercation between two men at a residence on Ranken Loop in Belconnen, during which one man was stabbed.

Police attended and provided first aid to the victim before he was treated at the scene by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics. The man was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 28 August 2024) officers from ACT Policing Criminal Investigations attended a homeless shelter in north Canberra and arrested a 26-year-old man. A subsequent search at the premises located a knife and other items which were taken for forensic examination.

The man was charged with recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm, making a reckless threat to inflict grievous bodily harm and damaging property. He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 29 August 2024).

ACT Policing is seeking dash-cam footage from drivers who were in the vicinity of Ranken Loop, Totterdell Street or Luxton Street, Belconnen from 12.30pm through to 2pm last Friday.

Anyone who has not already spoken to police that may have information in relation to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7831948. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 32-year-old O’Connor man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2018.

Police will allege that in March 2018, the man engaged in sexual intercourse without consent and committed acts of indecency on a woman who was known to him.

He has been charged with four counts of committing acts of indecency without consent, and 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

Three people have been charged with various offences in relation to their involvement in a fatal collision on Adelaide Avenue in April this year.

About 4.55am on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, police and emergency services were called to Adelaide Avenue, near State Circle, after a white Toyota Camry left the roadway, collided with a concrete barrier, and was subsequently located on its roof in the middle of the road.

One occupant was ejected from the vehicle and was transported to hospital, however he later died from his injuries.

Last month, ACT Policing confirmed a stolen black Genesis GV80 SUV was believed to have picked up two people from the scene that were in the Camry when the collision occurred – including one person who was the driver.

The stolen Genesis was located partially burnt out in Theodore on the same day as the fatal collision.

This week, four search warrants were executed at various residences in Canberra.

Following the conclusion of these search warrants, a boy and two men were arrested in relation to their alleged involvement on the morning of the collision.

• A 15-year-old boy – alleged to be the driver of the Camry at the time of the collision – has been charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene without rendering assistance, dangerous driving, unlicenced driving, taking a motor vehicle without consent, driving a stolen motor vehicle, and exceeding the speed limit.

• A 20-year-old Chisholm man – alleged to be a passenger in the Camry at the time of the collision – has been charged with being an accessory after the fact, riding in a stolen motor vehicle, driving a stolen motor vehicle, unlicenced driving, and exceeding the speed limit.

• A 20-year-old Hume man – alleged to be the driver of the Genesis that picked up the occupants of the Camry – has been issued with a court attendance notice in relation to being an accessory after the fact, arson, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving a stolen motor vehicle, and three counts of exceeding the speed limit.

Superintendent of Road and Proactive Policing, Brian Diplock, said the charges that have been laid this week are as a result of a significant investigation by the Major Collision Team.

“First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge the tragic circumstances surrounding this incident, where a 15-year-old boy sadly lost his life,” Superintendent Diplock said.

“Following a thorough investigation and numerous enquiries, we have been able to bring those involved in this incident before the courts.

“I would like to thank the investigators that worked meticulously throughout the last four months to determine the events that occurred that morning, and who was involved. This outcome is a testament to their efforts.

“In addition, I would also like to thank the public for their assistance. We have appealed to the community in relation to this incident several times, and received valuable information that greatly assisted investigators as a result.

“We would continue to urge anyone else with information relating to the collision to come forward. Every piece of information will assist police as the investigation continues.”

Anyone who has any information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7726381. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing has seized more than half a million dollars in cash and more than $3 million worth of illicit drugs following a series of search warrants across the ACT last week.

The activity was part of Operation Vitreus, a national week of action by all state and territory police forces overtly targeting the sale and distribution of illicit drugs in highly visible activities across Australia.

Between Monday and Friday (19-23 August 2024), ACT Policing executed 15 search warrants across Canberra seizing more than 1000 cannabis plants and more than 42 kilograms of dried cannabis material. Approximately 280 grams of cocaine was also seized. The combined value of the drugs is approximately $3.1 million.

A firearm and hundreds of rounds of ammunition was found at a home in Gungahlin. Also seized were illegal fireworks, steroids and a prohibited knife.

Two men were arrested following a search warrant at a property in Flynn on Thursday (22 August 2024) and those men have been charged with several offences relating to the cultivation and distribution of cannabis.

Two properties, one in Flynn and one in Fraser, and two vehicles, a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Tarago, will be restrained under proceeds of crime legislation.

The week of action resulted in four grow houses in the ACT being dismantled.

Following last week’s warrant activity, information gathered led investigators on Saturday to a fifth grow house (located in Forde). More than 200 cannabis plants were allegedly found in that home and investigations into this location are continuing.

Detective Acting Inspector Dale Ohlmus said that it is pleasing to have good intelligence that leads us to these significant outcomes.

“Working with our state and territory partners allows us to share information about local drug trafficking networks, giving us valuable information to help identify and dismantle these groups,” Detective Acting Inspector Ohlmus said.

“Illicit drugs cause harm to our community, whether that be watching a loved one struggle with addiction to being the victim of drug-related property crime, or a collision with a drug-affected driver. That’s why we’re targeting those who seek to profit from the harm caused by illicit drugs.”

Anyone with information about the sale and supply of illicit drugs should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

Police have issued almost 40 traffic infringement notices and 10 vehicle defect notices to Jervis Bay drivers following a weekend of proactive policing.

Between 24-25 August (2024), ACT Road Policing officers visited Jervis Bay and undertook a range of traffic enforcement targeting activities.

Multiple drivers were screened for alcohol and drugs, and unfortunately, two motorists were detected driving while impaired.

One tested positive to a prescribed drug while another was driving with an alcohol level of 0.157. The driver detected for drink driving was towing a boat and preparing for a day of boating on the water.

Both drivers received immediate suspension and court attendance notices.

This activity is a timely reminder that police can be anywhere, anytime. Police also want to remind the community that operating a motor vehicle or boat while impaired by alcohol or drugs is putting theirs and other people’s lives at risk.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking information and witnesses to a car fire on Mountain Road, Beard on Saturday afternoon.

About 4pm on Saturday (24 August 2024) ACT Fire & Rescue received a call about a car alight on Mountain Road in Beard, which is directly behind an electrical substation and solar battery storage facility.

ACT Policing Rural Patrol was requested to attend and assist with the possible evacuation of several horses from a neighbouring paddock.

Fortunately, the fire was contained to the vehicle and a grassed area of approximately 2.5 hectares.

Police investigations into the burnt out car has established it most likely was a Kia Sportage. Police have not been able to confirm an engine or chassis number due to the extensive damage caused by the fire.

Currently, police do not have related reports of a stolen Kia Sportage in ACT or surrounding NSW Police districts.

The vehicle was stuck in tall grass on the edge of Mountain Road, and it is possible the vehicle’s exhaust caused the fire under the car which engulfed it.

Anyone who may have witnessed the fire, has information about its cause, or has dash-cam footage and who has not yet spoken to police is urged to come forward.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote P2279018. Information can be provided anonymously.