Category: MIL-OSI

A speeding drunk driver was caught by Road Policing officers yesterday while on patrol near Uriarra.

About 1.30pm yesterday (Sunday 22 June 2025) Road Policing officers were conducting high visibility patrols near Uriarra Village.

Members of the public advised police a grey Mercedes was driving dangerously at speed in the area.

About 1.45pm Road Policing officers located a grey Mercedes speeding along Uriarra Road, checking its speed at 172km/h in the 100km/hr zone.

The vehicle was stopped and officers spoke to the 32-year-old male driver from Higgins. He was confirmed as disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence until 2028 and when breath tested returned a positive roadside test for alcohol. He later returned a reading of .100.

The driver will face the ACT Magistrate’s Court at a later date, charged with driving while disqualified, speeding in a manner dangerous and repeat offender drink driving.

Road Policing officers are asking for anyone who witnessed the grey Mercedes driving erratically yesterday afternoon in the Cotter and Uriarra area – including those people who alerted officers to the incident yesterday, to contact police.

Anyone who can assist police should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

A 34 year-old McKellar man will face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow after driving more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit and spitting at police.

At around 1am (Sunday 22 June) police located a silver Mazda 6 with QLD registration at a petrol station in Braddon that had earlier failed to stop for police multiple times in Canberra’s inner north.

The driver of the vehicle was subjected to a roadside alcohol screening test which returned a positive result recording a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.174.

The driver also had a disqualified licence and was on a Good Behaviour Order.

The man was arrested and while at the ACT Watch House, he allegedly spat at police.

He will face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with drunk driving, driving while disqualified, breach of a Good Behaviour Order and assaulting a frontline community service provider.

He was also served with an Immediate Suspension Notice suspending his right to drive in the ACT for 90 days.

Enquiries into the matter are continuing. Anyone who has any information or dashcam footage of a silver coloured Mazda 6 with Queensland registration in the suburbs of Braddon, Ainslie and Dickson overnight is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers website quoting reference number 8083663.

UPDATE: The man has been identified and is assisting police with their enquiries.

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ACT Policing is seeking community assistance to identify a man who allegedly engages inappropriately with young women on buses.

Police have received several reports from 2024 to now about the man’s interactions with young women.

He allegedly rides the #4 and #64 buses, going to and from the Woden Interchange.

While on the bus he focuses on young girls, gesturing and staring at them to the point they feel uncomfortable. He often continues the behaviour despite being asked to stop. His behaviour only changes when people begin filming him.

Police also believe this man may be responsible for an alleged assault in the City in late 2024 after two teens were followed from a bus.

The man is described as middle aged, of Middle Eastern or Central Asian descent, about 168cm (5’6”) tall with a solid build, grey beard with no moustache and straight side parted hair.

Anyone who can assist police with the man’s identity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 8081783. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is seeking to identify four people who are allegedly involved in graffiti incidents across the City district.

Recently, officers from City Police Station have been working with representatives of the City Renewal Authority and the ACT Government to seek to identify offenders responsible for graffiti and criminal damage incidents.

Police have identified four persons of interest who are believed to be responsible for multiple graffiti incidents at locations throughout the City.

Anyone with information about graffiti or criminal damage in the City is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7992267. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing and the ACT Emergency Services Agency are urging drivers to be aware of how to safely give way to emergency vehicles on the road.

Recent incidents have highlighted a lack of understanding among drivers regarding how to safely give way to police, fire, and ambulance vehicles.

Last weekend an ambulance with a critical patient was being escorted to hospital by police when a driver stopped directly in front of the three emergency service vehicles. This put the driver at risk and needlessly delayed the progress of the ambulance.

When emergency services activate their lights and sirens, they are responding to time-critical situations. It is essential for drivers to know how to safely move out of the way to ensure that emergency vehicles can reach their destinations quickly and safely.

ACT Road Policing Detective Sergeant Sean Evans said drivers are responsible for their actions on the road and should always pay attention to their surroundings.

“If your vehicle is stationary and there is nowhere safe to go, stay where you are. If your car is moving, move to the left using your indicator to show that you are aware and moving out of the way,” said Detective Sergeant Evans.

“Remain in the left-hand lane of a multi-lane road, allowing emergency vehicles to use the right-hand lane when required. It is also important for drivers to use their mirrors and be aware of their surroundings at all times.”

ACT Ambulance Service, Operations Manager John Berry said your cooperation on the road could save someone’s life in a critical condition.

“When Paramedics respond to an emergency, they don’t get to choose where they stop or who they are helping, but you can choose how safely you drive. When you see emergency services working roadside, slow down to 40km per hour, move over and help keep us safe.”

ACT Fire & Rescue Superintendent of Capability Support, Bruce Chancellor said the Canberra community plays an integral role in the safety of emergency service personnel

“Fire trucks are big, heavy and often have more than one appliance responding to an emergency. Slow down, give them space and help them reach those in need safely.”

Drivers who fail to give way to emergency services or slow down to 40km when approaching a police or emergency vehicle that is stationary with lights activated can face fines and incur demerit points.