Category: MIL-OSI

ACT Policing is seeking dashcam footage following an incident on the Tuggeranong Parkway last night.

About 9.15pm (Thursday, 2 January 2025) a dark grey or black hatchback was sighted by police driving erratically and at significant speed in the southbound lanes of the Tuggeranong Parkway heading towards Kambah.

The hatchback was not pursued due to the risk posed to other road users and police are now seeking community assistance to identify the vehicle and driver.

Anyone with dashcam footage of the dark hatchback on the Tuggeranong Parkway at approximately 9.15pm last night is urged to contact police.

Those who can assist should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7942457. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 19-year-old man will be charged after allegedly driving under the influence of cocaine on New Year’s Day.

About 8am yesterday morning (Wednesday, 1 January 2025), police conducting random drug and alcohol testing on Fairbairn Avenue in Campbell stopped a Mitsubishi Magna.

The man, who was on a provisional licence, underwent a roadside drug test that returned a positive result for cocaine.

He was taken to City Police Station where a secondary test also returned a positive result to cocaine.

The man was issued with a court attendance notice and is expected to face court at a later date.

From 1 January 2025, police have been able to test for the presence of cocaine in a driver’s system. Each roadside drug test is now able to detect cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine.

While penalties for possession of certain illicit drugs have changed and cannabis possession has been decriminalised – it remains an offence to have any of those drugs present in your system while driving.

ACT Policing reminds the community that driving with alcohol or drugs in your system is not worth the risk you pose to yourself and others around you.

ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to be on their best behaviour ahead of New Year’s celebrations in the city.

Thousands of people are expected at the New Year’s Eve celebrations around Lake Burley Griffin tonight and police will be conducting proactive patrols of the precinct to ensure community safety.

Several roads in the area will be closed, including the Commonwealth Avenue bridge during the fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight.

ACT Policing Detective acting Superintendent Brett Coutts said while crowds were generally well behaved in previous years, police would be keeping an eye out for illegal or anti-social behaviour.

“If you are going to drink alcohol, then do so in moderation and don’t drive. Police are targeting impaired driving across the territory so don’t start off your new year by placing yourself and other road users at serious risk,” Det. a/Supt. Coutts said.

“Drones are not permitted to be flown around the lake so leave it at home, and once the fireworks are over, please be patient when leaving.”

“We want everyone to have a good time, so help us and your fellow revelers by staying safe and making smart decisions.”

A 42-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman during an incident in Narrabundah yesterday.

About 5.30pm (Monday, 13 January 2024), witnesses contacted police to report the male driver of a Nissan Pulsar was repeatedly striking a female passenger while parked on Goyder Street.

Police allege the man then took the woman’s phone and smashed it on the ground before getting back into the vehicle and striking her again.

Officers located the Nissan in O’Malley and the man, who was in breach of his bail conditions, was arrested at a nearby residence.

He has been charged with aggravated common assault and aggravated destroy property, and will appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 14 January 2025).

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.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a silver Ford Falcon that conducted a burnout then collided with a parked car on Bunda Street earlier this month.

About 9.40pm on Thursday, 2 January 2025, a silver Ford Falcon ute was driving southbound on Mort Street, City, before turning onto Bunda Street.

The driver of the Ford proceeded to conduct a burnout, losing traction of its front wheels. On gaining traction, the vehicle accelerated and collided with a parked car – a grey Ford Falcon.

The grey Ford Falcon sustained significant panel damage as a result of the collision, however the driver of the silver Ford drove off immediately without stopping to exchange details.

Police are looking to identify the registration of the silver Ford Falcon and would like to speak with the driver.

Anyone who witnessed or has 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 reference number 7942471.

A 20-year-old man has been charged following an incident that occurred in Coree yesterday afternoon.

Around 4.30pm (Saturday, 11 January 2025), the man was in company with four other men known to him. Police will allege that following a physical altercation, the man retrieved a firearm and used it to shoot at the four men multiple times.

The four men then fled the scene and were able to hide and dial 000. Police arrived a short time later and commenced an operation to rescue the men, and locate and arrest the alleged offender.

During the operation police located the four men on the property and moved them to safety. None of the males were injured in the incident.

Just after 10.00pm police located the alleged offender riding a quad bike attempting to exit the property and he was subsequently arrested.

The 20-year-old has been charged with four counts of discharging a loaded firearm causing a person fear.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.