Category: MIL-OSI

A 36-year-old man has been charged with historical family violence offences after he was arrested last night.

On Monday (19 May 2025) police attended a residence and spoke with a woman who provided information relating to multiple alleged family violence offences that began in 2022.

Last night (Wednesday, 21 May 2025) police attended the residence of a 36-year-old man and he was subsequently arrested.

He is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 22 May 2025) charged with two counts of aggravated common assault, aggravated stalking and an aggravated act of indecency.

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 6247 2525

Two men have been charged and police are seeking witnesses to a brawl that occurred on Anzac Day at the Gungahlin Lakes Golf and Community Club.

About 6.40pm on Anzac Day (Friday, 25 April 2025) police were called to the Gungahlin Lakes club following reports of a brawl inside the club.

One man received significant facial injuries and multiple people were identified participating in the brawl.

Yesterday (Wednesday, 21 May 2025) officers from Gungahlin Station arrested a 27-year-old Florey man and a 20-year-old Casey man in relation to the incident.

The Florey man was charged with affray and breaching a good behaviour order. The Casey man was charged with affray and breaching an intensive corrections order. Both men are scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 22 May 2025).

There were multiple witnesses to the incident and police are asking those witnesses to come forward.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 8032363. Information can be provided anonymously.

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Three people will face court after allegedly stealing more than $7,000 worth of items from supermarkets, liquor and retail stores over the last 3 months.

About 2pm yesterday (Tuesday, 20 May 2025), a 19-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man entered a shopping centre in Greenway.

The pair entered a grocery store and department store where it is alleged, in both incidents, they stole multiple items valued at more than $400.

Following enquiries, officers arrested the pair at the shopping centre a short time later.

Both are expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court next month, charged with two counts of joint commission theft. The man will also face a charge of possessing a knife without a reasonable excuse.

In a separate matter, police executed a search warrant yesterday on a 17-year-old boy’s residence in Kambah following an investigation into a series of thefts.

The boy was identified as a person of interest after allegedly entering multiple liquor and retail stores between March and May (2025) and stealing items valued at more than $6,600.

He is expected to be charged with eight counts of minor theft and four counts of joint commission of theft and will face the ACT Childrens Court in June.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a street racing incident in Gungahlin on the weekend.

About 9:10pm on Sunday (18 May 2025), police conducting patrols in Palmerston observed two Nissan Skylines racing on Gungahlin Drive towards Mitchell.

Officers stopped the two P-plate drivers near the Barton Highway and seized their vehicles. They will also be issued with a $700 infringement and incur three demerit points each.

One of the drivers has previously had their vehicle seized and licence suspended for other driving offences.

Anyone who witnessed the silver and white Nissan Skylines driving erratically in the Gungahlin area is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8052471.

ACT Policing is disappointed by the behaviour of Canberra drivers after people were caught street racing, speeding, drink and drug driving during National Road Safety Week.

More than 90 speeding fines were issued and 16 people were charged with drink driving during National Road Safety Week, which ran from 11 to 18 May 2025.

On the first day, police conducting speed enforcement on William Hovell Drive in Whitlam detected a 43-year-old man driving at 110 km/h in a 90 km/h zone.

The driver – who was travelling with his 9-year-old child in the car – tested positive to the presence of drugs and alcohol, and police checks revealed his licence was suspended.

About 9:30pm on Monday (12 May), police observed a Mazda and Volkswagen driven by two 17-year-old boys street racing along Gungahlin Drive in Mitchell. Both boys were issued with an infringement notice and incurred three demerit points.

Three drivers were caught drug driving on Wednesday (14 May) in Symonston, Weston and Red Hill. All three will be charged with drug driving at a later date.

Five people were caught drink driving on Saturday night (17 May) in Gungahlin, including one woman who was caught twice.

Detective acting Superintendent Mark Steel said police wanted drivers to take responsibility for their actions on our roads.

“We want to see zero deaths on ACT roads and we need the community’s support to achieve that,” Det. a/Supt. Steel said.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a collision between a car and motorcycle on Marcus Clarke Street earlier this month.

About 7:50pm on Thursday, 8 May 2025, a white sedan collided with a motorcycle at the intersection of Marcus Clarke Street and University Avenue in the City.

The driver of the sedan failed to stop and provide assistance to the motorcyclist and instead continued along University Avenue and Childers Street.

The 22-year-old male motorcyclist was treated at the scene by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics before being transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Police are seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of the white sedan that may have had a NSW registration plate beginning with EMF.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8043855.

A 35-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his former partner on the side of the road.

About 6pm yesterday (Sunday, 18 May 2025), the man met his former partner in a carpark in Dickson.

The woman got into his Ford Territory to speak to him when he allegedly indecently assaulted her.

He then drove away with the woman still in the vehicle and continued to indecently touch and assault her.

A short time later, the man stopped on Fairbairn Avenue in Majura and pulled the woman from the vehicle, punching her repeatedly.

Witnesses who observed the assault contacted police and waited with the woman until officers arrived.

The man was arrested and charged with two counts of committing an act of indecency without consent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and property damage.

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.

A 39-year-old man will face court today after allegedly driving with an unrestrained infant in the vehicle, choking the baby, and attempting to flee after he was arrested.

About 5:10am yesterday (Sunday, 18 May 2025), police observed a grey Mercedes sedan travelling along Northbourne Avenue with no headlights on and the driver on the phone.

Officers pulled the vehicle over but the driver refused to step out of the vehicle. At this time police also observed a female passenger in the front seat holding an infant in her lap.

The man continued to ignore police directions and attempted to drive forward. When police gained access to the vehicle to arrest the man, he allegedly grabbed the baby around the neck.

After negotiating with the man and woman, they eventually exited the vehicle. ACT Ambulance Services attended to check the welfare of the child and police were eventually able to arrest the man and woman.

While in custody at the ACT Watch House, the man allegedly attempted to escape custody but was apprehended before he could flee.

The man was charged with offences including chokes/suffocates/strangles another person, driving while unlicenced, driving with an unrestrained child, possessing a drug of dependence and attempting to escape custody.

He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 19 May 2025).

The woman was charged with hindering a territory public official and will face court at a later date.

ACT Policing is seeking community assistance for information in relation to the welfare of a person last seen in Chapman this afternoon.

About 3:30pm today (18 May 2025), a man entered a house on Simmons Place in Chapman who appeared disorientated and highly agitated. Police believe the man may have dementia.

The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a heavy build, white hair and between 50 and 60 years old.

He was wearing a light blue cardigan, tracksuit pants, runners and carrying a paper Woolworths bag.

Police hold concerns for the man’s welfare and are asking the community that if anyone else had a similar interaction or saw a man matching this description to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote P2351456. Information can be provided anonymously.