Category: MIL-OSI

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident in Franklin that resulted in one man being stabbed.

Between approximately 1:45pm and 2:10pm yesterday, (Sunday, 15 September 2024), the incident allegedly began when a blue Subaru SUV pulled in behind a Black Mitsubishi Lancer on Flemington Road, Mitchell.

Police believe the drivers of the two vehicles began interacting while driving north on Flemington Road with both vehicles eventually stopping at Nullarbor Avenue, Franklin.

Both male drivers left their vehicles and an altercation allegedly occurred where the driver of the Mitsubishi received a stab wound to the chest.

The victim was driven to hospital and police were notified about the incident.

Investigators would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the interactions between the two cars, or who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage of the vehicles travelling along Flemington Road to Franklin.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7851567. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

Two drivers have been caught street racing in Coombs last Sunday, including one man who had a child in the vehicle at the time.

About 9:30pm (8 September 2024) ACT Road Policing were patrolling in Coombs when officers observed two vehicles racing along Cotter Road.

A blue Volkswagen Golf and a black Nissan Skyline were weaving in and out of traffic before continuing along John Gorton Drive.

When police stopped the driver of the blue Volkswagen, they discovered the 35-year-old man from Denman Prospect had his 3-year-old daughter in the backseat.

Police seized his vehicle, and he will face court at a later date for aggravated racing.

This is the second speeding incident along Cotter Road and John Gorton Drive in a week, in which two separate drivers were detected travelling more than 45km/h over the speed limit, resulting in having their licences immediately suspended.

Officer in Charge of Road Policing Detective Inspector Mark Steel said ACT Policing will not tolerate unsafe driving behaviours, or people who want to turn public roads into their own racetrack.

“This kind of behaviour is incredibly dangerous, and not only puts the lives of those reckless drivers at risk, but that of other road users as well,” Detective Inspector Steel said.

“I encourage anyone who witnesses hoon driving or dangerous driving in the community to report that activity to police.”

Police are also seeking information about the driver of the Nissan Skyline and ask anyone with dashcam of the incident on Sunday evening to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7845915. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 58-year-old man has been charged with drug trafficking following a search warrant that was executed on his residence in Reid.

About 11am yesterday (Friday, 13 September 2024), officers from City Police Station executed a search warrant at a residence on Ainslie Avenue following an investigation into the source of illicit drugs being trafficked in the city area.

With assistance from drug detection canines, police located and seized:

• Clear bags containing a white crystalline substance, believed to be methamphetamine,
• Several bags containing a white powder, believed to be cocaine,
• Multiple mobile phones,
• Shotgun shells,
• Multiple identify cards not belonging to the 58-year-old man,
• Suspected cannabis matter, and
• Other drug paraphernalia.

The man was arrested and he will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with possessing a prohibited substance, possessing ammunition, and trafficking in a controlled drug.

Anyone who has information about vape or illicit drug distribution in the ACT is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 29-year-old woman will face court today after allegedly stabbing her former partner during an altercation last night and assaulting several police officers.

About 10.30pm (Friday, 13 September 2024), police and emergency services responded to reports a man had been stabbed following an altercation in Page.

Officers and ACT Ambulance Service paramedics attended the scene and spoke to the victim.

Police allege the woman got into an argument with her former partner after returning to the residence she shared with him.

During the argument she threatened to kill him, struck him in the face several times, and damaged his property.

The man attempted to leave the residence but was stopped in the backyard by the woman, who then stabbed him in the arm and chest.

The 29-year-old woman was arrested, and the man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Further, police will allege while the woman was in custody, she slapped a Protective Service Officer in the face and dragged her by the hair, striking her repeatedly. After other officers intervened, she struck them several times as well.

She has been charged with three counts of assaulting a frontline worker, and one count each of contravening a family violence order, assault, recklessly threatening to kill a person, damaging property, and intentionally wounding.

ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence. If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.

If you require assistance, you can contact:

• Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
• Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
• The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
• The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6280 0900.

Source: ACT Police

A 28-year-old Red Hill man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in June last year.

Police allege at about 1am on Saturday, 24 June 2023, the man sexually assaulted a woman he met that evening in Braddon.

The woman’s friend intervened and the victim reported the assault to police the next day.

Following an investigation by the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team, police executed a search warrant at the man’s residence yesterday (25 September 2024) afternoon.

The man was arrested and charged with sexual intercourse without consent and possessing anabolic steroid.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling 131444.

You can also submit an online report for historical sexual assault for incidents that occurred more than six months ago.

Source: ACT Police

An 18-year-old Karabar man will face the ACT Magistrates Court after he was caught riding more than 180km/h in a 90km/h zone early this morning.

About 5:45am today (Wednesday 25 September 2024), police observed the man overtaking a vehicle as he entered onto the Monaro Highway from Hindmarsh Drive.

He continued to accelerate, reaching a speed of 182km/hr. When he was stopped by police it was found the rider had held his NSW provisional licence for less than 24 hours.

The man’s right to ride and drive in the ACT was immediately suspended and his motorcycle was seized. He was charged with driving dangerously at speed, exceeding speed of 45km/h and riding an unsafely maintained vehicle.

ACT Policing would like to remind all road users ahead of forecasted wet weather to adhere to speed limits and to inspect their vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of alleged dangerous driving incidents involving a red Subaru station wagon and a blue Porsche Macan.

About 5.55am yesterday (Tuesday, 24 September 2024), police responded to a two vehicle collision on Kingsford Smith Drive, Latham.

The driver of one of the vehicles involved in the collision, being the red Subaru, was picked up and fled the scene in the blue Porsche prior to police arriving.

Police received numerous 000 calls a short time later regarding the Porsche being driven dangerously and at high speeds across the South district.

About 8.35am, the Porsche was located by police in Chisholm, however there were no occupants within the vehicle.

Both vehicles were reported to police as stolen.

Police would like to speak to anyone who observed either the Subaru or Porsche being driven dangerously between about 5.20am and 8.35am yesterday morning, or who may have dash-cam footage of the vehicles.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number P2286617.

Source: ACT Police

A 30-year-old woman will face court today after allegedly using a stolen vehicle to commit a burglary on a business in Franklin.

About 2am on Tuesday 17 September 2024, police allege the woman, a man, and a second woman drove a white Kia SUV, which had been reported stolen, to the Franklin shops on Clare Burton Crescent.

The man allegedly forced entry to a tobacconist using a crowbar before all three entered the store and stole cigarettes.

About 9.30am on 19 September 2024, police conducting patrols in Narrabundah observed the white Kia being driven by the man. Officers directed the driver to stop, but he failed to comply with police directions and drove away.

A short time later police found the vehicle alight on Parkes Way.

Following enquiries and analysis of CCTV from the business, police spoke to the woman and conducted a search of her residence in Narrabundah.

Officers located clothes that matched the CCTV footage and other items believed to be stolen property from a separate reported burglary.

The woman was arrested and charged with intent to commit theft in joint commission, joint commission of theft, riding in a motor vehicle without consent, unlawful possession of stolen property and breach of good behaviour order.

The woman is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 25 September 2024).

Source: ACT Police

A 21-year-old Queanbeyan woman will face ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting her partner during an altercation over the weekend.

About 5:45am on Saturday (21 September 2024), police responded to reports of an altercation between the 21-year-old woman, her partner, and another resident of a home in Macgregor.

Upon arrival, it was alleged to police the woman slapped her partner several times in the face and bit him on the arm.

The 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated common assault and breaching a family violence order.

ACT Policing stands ready to assist victims experiencing family violence. If you are in this situation – when it is safe to do so – please contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, or contact a support service who can assist with crisis support, safety planning and advice.

If you require assistance, you can contact:

• Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or life-threatening situation.
• Police Assistance on 131 444 if it is a non-emergency, but you require police assistance.
• The Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a 24-hour crisis line, advice, safety planning and information every day of the year and can be reached on 02 6280 0900.
• The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour crisis line and can be contacted on 02 6280 0900.

Source: ACT Police

A 30-year-old Gowrie man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after he allegedly failed to stop for police in a stolen car during an incident on the weekend.

About 7.00am on Saturday (21 September 2024), police allege the 30-year-old was sitting in a parked car with a man known to him, when the pair got into a verbal argument.

At this time, he allegedly punched the other man in the face and then took the man’s white Audi A3.

The vehicle was reported to police as stolen a short time later.

About 9.30am, police were conducting patrols in Tuggeranong when they observed the Audi in Kambah.

The driver failed to stop for police, allegedly driving onto the wrong side of the road along O’Halloran Circuit, Kambah, and was further observed by police driving erratically along Namatjira Drive, forcing one vehicle off the road to avoid the Audi.

About 1.15pm, officers located the Audi at an address in Gowrie and found the man inside a nearby residence hiding under a blanket.

He jumped through a window in an effort to evade police and after a short foot pursuit, the 30-year-old man was arrested. He was then taken to hospital for treatment for injuries sustained during his attempt to flee from police.

The man, who was on bail at the time of the incident, has been charged with aggravated furious/reckless/dangerous driving, driving a motor vehicle without consent, robbery, and driving while disqualified.