Category: MIL-OSI

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.

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Wednesday, 16 October 2024 2:17pm

Original publication: Monday, 23 September 2024 8:23am

AFP member to face ACT court charged with offences including attempting to pervert the course of justice

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to dangerous driving and a car fire incident in city suburbs today.

About 10:30am today (Thursday, 19 September 2024), police and emergency services responded to a report of a car on fire on Parkes Way (citybound) in Acton.

ACT Fire & Rescue extinguished the blaze, and no one was injured during the incident.

The destroyed vehicle was a white Kia SUV which had previously been reported stolen.

Earlier today, (about 9:30am) the Kia failed to stop for police along Morsehead Drive with the vehicle driving over roundabouts and nearly colliding with other vehicles.

At this time no arrests have been made in relation to these incidents.

Police are seeking information about the driver of the vehicle, including any information about where the driver ran to after they left the Kia SUV on Parkes Way.

Anyone who may have witnessed the vehicle being left or who may have dash-cam footage of it, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7854664. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 35-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today following a dangerous driving incident yesterday evening.

About 4.50pm yesterday (Wednesday, 18 September 2024), police received reports of a red Kia Stonic driving erratically on Hindmarsh Drive and Easty Street in Phillip.

A short time later, police attempted to stop the vehicle in Phillip. However the man accelerated onto the wrong side of the road in the middle of an intersection, overtaking a vehicle before turning into a dead end on Neptune Street.

Police deployed a tyre deflation device which the driver avoided by driving the wrong direction on a one-way road, causing other road users to mount the gutter to avoid a collision.

The driver of the Kia then collided with another vehicle and continued driving in the wrong direction where police lost sight of the vehicle.

About 5:40pm, police were conducting a patrol on Launceston Street in Lyons when they observed the red Kia Stonic stationary with the engine running.

Police approached the driver side of the vehicle and found the man asleep in the driver’s seat.

Officers woke the man and subjected him to a roadside alcohol screening test which returned a positive result. He was arrested and taken to City Police Station where further testing returned a blood alcohol content of 0.150 grams of alcohol in 210 litres of breath.

The man was charged with failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, overtaking a vehicle when unsafe, not providing details following a collision, drink driving and breaching his parole obligations. His licence was also suspended for a period of 90 days.

He is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 19 September 2024).

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Tuesday, 22 October 2024 7:59am

Original publication: Thursday, 3 October 2024 9:45am