Category: MIL-OSI

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.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing has responded to a stabbing incident in Belconnen this afternoon.

About 1pm today (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.

The offender fled the scene on foot and was last seen in the Belconnen area. A police operation to locate the offender is underway.

Police believe the incident is not random but anyone with information in relation to the identity or whereabouts of the offender, and who has not already spoken to police, is urged to contact 131 444.

Source: ACT Police

A 34-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning following his alleged involvement in a violent home invasion in Stirling earlier this month.

About 5.20am on Saturday, 3 August 2024, two men allegedly broke into a residence in Stirling and assaulted the three occupants.

During the altercation, it is alleged the men struck the occupants on the head multiple times with various objects including a picture frame, and used a taser-like device on one of the residents.

All three victims were transported to hospital with serious injuries as a result of the assault.

Following an extensive investigation, police located one of the men believed to have participated in the assault incident, in a black BMW in Kambah yesterday.

When police attempted a traffic stop on the BMW, it failed to stop and took off.

A short time later, the BMW and a white Volkswagen Golf were again observed at another location in Kambah, where two men – one being the 34-year-old – were seen getting into the Volkswagen Golf.

Police directed the Volkswagen to stop, but it failed to do so. Due to the risk to the community, a pursuit was not commenced.

About 4.30pm yesterday afternoon, police were patrolling in Curtin, when the 34-year-old was observed standing at a bus stop.

The man attempted to flee on foot, but was located and safely apprehended by police a short distance away.

He has been charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of joint commission assault occasioning actual bodily harm, joint commission causing grievous bodily harm, going equipped for theft, breach of bail, failing to stop for police, and driving without a licence.

Enquiries relating to the second man responsible for the Stirling assault and the driver of the white Volkswagen Golf are continuing.

Source: ACT Police

Almost 150 vapes and approximately $4000 cash were seized by police on Wednesday morning following a traffic stop in Casey.  

About 2.00am yesterday (Wednesday, 21 August 2024), Gungahlin General Duties officers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Mitsubishi Magna in Casey.   

A search of the two occupants and the vehicle resulted in police seizing approximately 150 vapes, approximately $4000 cash and a small amount of cannabis.  

The occupants of the vehicle, two men aged 20 and 24, were released from custody and will be issued with court attendance notices in relation to this matter.   

Anyone who has information relating to the distribution of vapes or illicit drugs in the ACT is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two-vehicle collision on the Barton Highway, Crace.

About 1:00pm on Tuesday, 23 July 2024, police and emergency services were called to a collision between a black Isuzu D-Max and a red Mazda 3 at the intersection of the Barton Highway and Gundaroo Drive.

Police attended the scene and spoke to the drivers but would also like to speak to other witnesses.

Anyone with information that could assist police or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7806152. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 47-year-old man will face court today after police seized almost half a million dollars in cash, drugs and other drug paraphernalia from his home last month as part of Operation Vitreus.

On 20 August 2024, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Turner.

At the home, officers found almost $500,000 in cash, 250grams of a substance suspected of being cocaine, 2.5kg of dried cannabis and other drug related items.

The resident was not home at the time and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

About 2.40pm yesterday (2 September 2024) afternoon, the man presented to a police station where he was arrested. He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with traffic in a controlled drug, traffic cannabis and dealing in the proceeds of crime.

Anyone with information about the sale and distribution of illicit drugs in the ACT and surrounding region can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 35-year-old man will face court today after allegedly threatening a resident with weapons during a home invasion on Saturday night.

About 11.30pm on Saturday (31 August 2024), the resident of a home in Deakin was allegedly confronted by two men armed with a hammer and knife who had forced their way inside.

The two men demanded the resident’s car keys and wallet, punching him twice during the incident, before fleeing the scene in a grey Mitsubishi Triton ute and a black Nissan Navara ute.

The matter was reported to police early on Sunday morning and officers conducting a patrol in Holt located the Mitsubishi Triton in front of a residence.

Police spoke to the occupants and after reviewing CCTV footage from the home invasion, arrested the 35-year-old man.

He will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with aggravated burglary with the intent to commit theft and aggravated robbery in company.

Investigations into the identity of the second man are ongoing and police ask that anyone who has information relating to this incident, including CCTV or dash cam footage from around the area, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7839316. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and footage following an arson incident in Ainslie on Thursday evening.

About 7.00pm on Thursday, 29 August 2024, ACT Fire & Rescue and police responded to reports of a car fire on Paterson Street, Ainslie.

The car, a white Mazda 3, is believed to have been deliberately set on fire.

Witnesses reported seeing two people wearing dark clothing approaching Paterson Street from the adjacent Chisholm Street roundabout at about 6.50pm, and they were further observed running back in the same direction shortly after.

ACT Policing is asking residents in Ainslie to check CCTV and dashcams from Thursday evening for footage of any suspicious people or activity.

Anyone with 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 7837480. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking information and witnesses to a house fire on Paull Place in Kambah last night.

About 9:30pm yesterday (Thursday 29 August) police responded to reports of a house fire.

The fire was extinguished by ACT Fire and Rescue, and no one was injured in the blaze however the home was extensively damaged. All of the occupants of the home were able to escape the fire before emergency services arrived.

Police have received information that there was an alleged home invasion by multiple persons prior to the fire and that the fire was deliberately lit by one of those people.

Police are now investigating both the home invasion incident and the subsequent fire.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the fire, or who may have dash-cam footage from the area before or during the fire.

Anyone who can assist is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7837570. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is warning of potentially lethal illicit drugs in circulation in Canberra after attending multiple suspected drug overdoses recently. 

In the past two months, 4 people have died as a result of suspected drug overdoses, including a man and a woman yesterday (Thursday, 29 August 2024) in separate incidents.

While the exact cause of the overdoses is yet to be determined, police suspect high drug purity levels or the addition of synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl or nitazene, may be responsible.

These dangerous synthetic opioids carry a high risk of addiction, breathing difficulties or respiratory failure, and death.  

ACT Policing Detective acting Superintendent Dave Craft said synthetic opioids have been identified in the ACT as recently as May this year. 

“While police are focused on disrupting drug suppliers who deliberately cause harm and misery to our community, we want to raise awareness on this issue and encourage illicit drug users to engage in harm minimisation practices and protect themselves from these harmful substances currently in circulation,” Det. A/Supt. Craft said.

“There is no safe drug use, however we understand drug addiction is a health issue. In light of recent overdoses that police have attended we are urging those who are using drugs to do this as safely as possible. 

“Police have responded to incidents where people have lost consciousness outside in the middle of the night and haven’t been found until the next morning. We don’t want to see more preventable deaths in our community.” 

Drugs can be tested at CanTEST, which provides free and confidential chemical analysis of pills and drugs intended for personal use, as well as tailored information and harm reduction advice. 

There is also a range of support services and advice for those using drugs from Canberra drug treatment organisations.

https://www.cahma.org.au/

https://directionshealth.com/cantest-health-drug-checking-service/

https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/services-and-clinics/alcohol-and-drug-services

https://www.act.gov.au/health/topics/drugs-alcohol-smoking-and-vaping/drug-checking