Category: MIL-OSI

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a rideshare driver who may have transported several men believed to be involved in an incident at a Kowen Forest dance party. 

About 2.45am on Sunday, 29 September 2024, police and emergency services were called to a dance party being held in the Kowen Forest. 

Following investigations, police believe there were at least 20 victims who were robbed or assaulted during the incident. 

The group of approximately eight alleged offenders fled the scene in a rideshare vehicle, possibly a silver Kia Carnival or similar, before police and emergency services arrived. 

Police would like to speak to the rideshare driver who picked up the alleged offenders from the scene and transported them to the Canberra CBD in the early hours of Sunday, 29 September 2024. 

While police have identified a group of suspects, anyone who can assist police in relation to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7862603. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two vehicle collision that occurred on William Hovell Drive last week.

About 6.30am on Thursday, 1 October 2024, police and emergency services responded to a collision between a white Toyota Camry and a black Hyundai Tucson on William Hovell Drive, approximately one kilometre west of John Gorton Drive, Whitlam.

Police have already spoken to a number of witnesses, however would like to speak to anyone else who witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage that captures the incident.

Anyone who can assist is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7876836. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 28-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with making threats to kill and other family violence offences.

About 6.30pm last night, police allege the man attended his former partner’s residence carrying alcohol and believed to be intoxicated.

At this time, the woman asked him to leave the property, however he allegedly refused to leave and began making threats to kill her.

The man then allegedly began urinating on her carpet, couch and clothing.

When he was once again told to leave, the man allegedly hit the woman in the face.

The woman then contacted police, who arrived shortly after.

The 28-year-old was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated common assault, damaging property, making threats to kill, and contravening a family violence order.

ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans about traffic disruptions tomorrow due to the visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to Canberra.

Traffic disruptions will occur on roads around Canberra Airport, Yarralumla, the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House and Black Mountain tomorrow (Monday, 21 October 2024) between 11:30am and 6pm.

Sections of Anzac Parade, Limestone Avenue, and Fairbairn Avenue near the Australian War Memorial will be closed between 10am and 1.30pm.

Parliament Drive and sections of Kings Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue, and Federation Mall will be closed between 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

People travelling to Canberra Airport on Monday should leave with plenty of time to make scheduled flights, factoring in potential delays on the roads.

People attending the events at either the Australian War Memorial or Parliament House are encouraged to use Transport Canberra’s free shuttle services departing from the City Interchange.

Further information about these services is available on the Royal visit public transport and free shuttle bus arrangements – Transport Canberra (act.gov.au).

Drivers who find themselves in delayed traffic are reminded to obey the directions of police, and if stopped, should not break road rules (including crossing verges, paths or median strips). Disruptions will be kept to a minimum.

If road users encounter police managing a motorcade we ask that they:

• Be aware of their surroundings at all times.
• Obey the directions of police – especially at intersections
• Be patient
• Don’t drive over median strips or perform illegal u-turns
• Recognise that the delay will be for a short period only as the motorcade moves through

ACT Policing thanks Canberra’s drivers for their understanding as this operation occurs.

A 37-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after he allegedly sexually assaulted his former partner.

On Sunday (13 October 2024), the man’s former partner attended Belconnen Police Station to report an alleged sexual assault committed against her by the man.

Investigators from the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) began inquiries and yesterday (Thursday, 17 October 2024), arrested the 37-year-old man in Curtin.

He has been charged with two counts of sexual intercourse without consent and one count each of aggravated sexual assault in the 2nd and 3rd degrees.

We know victims can take significant periods of time to build up the courage to report sexual offences to police. ACT Policing has specially trained and dedicated investigators ready to hear your matter.

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.

A 30-year-old Casey man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly committing an indecent act on a bus in the presence of a teenager.

About 7.15pm on 14 January 2024, a teenage girl on a bus noticed a male passenger sitting nearby committing an indecent act.

The teenager captured the incident on video and the matter was reported to police that evening.

Police also obtained CCTV footage from the bus of the incident and began making enquiries into his identity.

About 7pm last night (Wednesday, 16 October 2024), officers attended the Gungahlin Marketplace following reports that a man was looking into change rooms in a store.

The man was identified using CCTV footage from the January 14 incident and he was arrested yesterday. He has been charged with committing an act of indecency on a person under 16 years.