Category: MIL-OSI

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a road rage incident on Horse Park Drive near the Federal Highway overpass yesterday morning.

About 9:00am yesterday (Tuesday, 17 September 2024), a silver Mercedes and a dark-coloured Tesla were involved in a collision in the eastbound lanes of Horse Park Drive, Kenny.

The drivers exited the vehicles and had an altercation on the side of the road.

The driver of the Tesla failed to exchange details with the other driver and left the scene before police arrived.

Police are appealing for the driver of the Tesla to come forward and officers would also like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident. They should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT Website. Please quote reference number P2284954

ACT Policing reminds the community that any form of road rage or menacing or intimidatory driving is unacceptable. Should you be involved in a road rage incident or witness one please contact police.

Source: ACT Police

A person has been located deceased following a house fire in Spence this morning.

At about 10.45am (Tuesday, 17 September 2024), police and ACT Fire & Rescue were called to the scene of a house fire at Crofts Place, Spence.

The fire was extinguished but, sadly, the body of a person was located inside the home.

The fire is being deemed suspicious, and a man is assisting police with their enquiries.

Police would like to reassure the community that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

Anyone who witnessed the fire or was in the vicinity of Crofts Place prior to 10.45am this morning is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number P2284979. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

Two teenagers have been charged with various offences after allegedly assaulting a man and two others who came to his aid yesterday afternoon.

About 1.50pm (Monday, 16 September 2024), a group of teenagers were observed causing a disturbance in the Canberra Centre, knocking over displays and shouting at members of the public.

They were approached by a 65-year-old man who reprimanded them for their behaviour, before exiting the centre.

A 16-year-old boy followed the man outside and allegedly struck him in the face multiple times, causing him to fall to the ground.

At this time, a bystander attempted to intervene and defend the man. He was also then allegedly struck in the face multiple times by the 16-year-old.

A second bystander then attempted to use her trolley to prevent any further assaults. She was allegedly struck in the back of the head by a 14-year-old girl with a shopping bag.

All three victims sustained serious facial and mouth injuries as a result of the alleged assault.

A short time after the alleged assaults occurred, the boy and girl fled the scene in a taxi.

They were located a short time later in the Canberra Outlet Centre, where the 16-year-old boy also allegedly stole a pair of shoes from a store. He attempted to flee from police, however was arrested following a short foot pursuit.

The 14-year-old girl was also arrested shortly after.

The 16-year-old boy, who was on bail at the time of the incident, will face the ACT Children’s Court this morning charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and theft.

The 14-year-old girl will face the ACT Children’s Court next month charged with common assault.

Source: ACT Police

A 50-year-old Cook man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after allegedly making threats to kill a woman known to him, and assaulting police last night.

About 6.30pm (Monday, 16 September 2024), the woman received multiple calls from the 50-year-old on a social media application.

During further communications, the man allegedly began making numerous threats to kill her.

The woman attended Tuggeranong Police Station a short time later to report the incident.

About 10.45pm last night, police attended the man’s residence in Cook.

As they attempted to converse with him, the man grabbed hold of the door and attempted to retreat and barricade himself inside the residence.

Police were able to gain entry shortly after, and upon attempting to arrest the man, he allegedly punched an officer in the chest, and kicked out at several others in an attempt to escape.

The man was subsequently arrested and has been charged with using a carriage service to threaten to kill, assaulting a frontline community service provider, and resisting police.

Source: ACT Police

A 29-year-old Florey man will face court today following a road rage incident in Franklin that resulted in one man being stabbed over the weekend.

Between approximately 1:45pm and 2:10pm on Sunday (15 September 2024) the incident allegedly began when a grey Subaru Liberty 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 drivers left their vehicles, and an altercation allegedly occurred where the driver of the Mitsubishi received a stab wound to the chest.

Yesterday afternoon, police executed a search warrant at the 29-year-old man’s residence in Florey.

During the search warrant, police located a number of items related to the alleged road rage incident, including clothing, a knife and blood on the Subaru.

The 29-year-old man has been charged with intentionally wounding and breaching his good behaviour order.

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.