Category: MIL-OSI

A 41-year-old Theodore man will face court today after allegedly ramming a neighbour’s vehicle and threatening her with a sledgehammer.

About 4.00pm yesterday (Monday, 16 June 2025), the 41-year-old man allegedly rammed his neighbour’s car with his own before exiting his vehicle and verbally abusing her.

The man then grabbed a sledgehammer and returned to his neighbour’s property but was scared off by another man.

Officers arrived a short time later and attempted to speak to the man, but he refused to engage with police.

Police later entered the man’s home and arrested him. He has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon and property damage, and is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 17 June 2025).

ACT Policing is seeking information about alleged acts of indecency committed against girls on public transport in Weston Creek.

Police have received information regarding a man who takes photos of girls while on the bus between Rivett, Woden and the City.

The man is described as Indian or Middle Eastern in appearance with a heavy build, straight grey and dark hair, and a grey beard.

Police believe this man may have also been involved in the attempted sexual assault of a teenage girl in Rivett on Tuesday evening near Bangalay Crescent.

Anyone who has observed similar behaviour or has information about the identity of this man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8073681. Information can be provided anonymously.

A 39-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly refusing to provide blood alcohol sample and spitting at officers.

About 6:15pm yesterday (Sunday, 15 June 2025), police responded to a disturbance at a residence in Torrens.

When police arrived, a man was attempting to leave the residence in a white Mitsubishi SUV. Officers stopped the vehicle and requested that the man undergo a breath analysis, but he allegedly refused multiple times. He was subsequently arrested and transported to the ACT Watch House.

While at the Watch House, the man continued to be belligerent toward police, spitting at and physically assaulting multiple officers.

The man was charged with four counts of assaulting a frontline community service provider and refusing to provide an oral fluid sample.

A 40-year-old Narrabundah man will face court tomorrow morning charged with multiple traffic offences after he allegedly failed to stop for police on a stolen dirt bike.

About 9pm last night (Saturday, 14 June 2025), police observed an orange and black KTM dirt bike not displaying a registration plate while travelling on Drakeford Drive in Oxley.

Upon police verbally directing and activating their lights in an attempt to get the bike to stop, the rider – alleged to be the 40-year-old man – rode away and failed to stop.

A short time later police observed the dirt bike dumped on a green belt next to Ashley Drive.

An AFP Canine unit located the man hiding in bushes nearby where he was subsequently arrested. He was subjected to a drug screening test and oral fluid analysis, which the man refused to undertake.

Police checks confirmed the KTM dirt bike was stolen, and the man did not hold a driver’s licence

The man – who was subject to a good behaviour order – will face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (16 June 2025) charged with riding a motor vehicle without consent, failing to stop for police, refusing to undergo a screening test, refusing to provide an oral fluid sample, unlicenced driver – licence never held and riding a unregistered vehicle.

A 36-year-old Narrabundah man will face court this morning following multiple burglaries at various construction sites across Canberra since February this year.

Police will allege from 16 February to 12 May (2025) the man was involved in eight burglary and theft incidents.

Last Friday (6 June 2025), police conducted a search warrant at the man’s residence in Narrabundah in relation to the burglaries. At the time of the warrant the man was not located. Officers seized dozens of power tools and other property suspected to be stolen from the construction site burglaries.

About 11:00pm last night (Friday, 13 June 2025), police located the 36-year-old man at an address in Griffith where he was subsequently arrested.

During the arrest, officers located a large quantity of property believed to be related to the burglaries as well as other items suspected to be stolen. A search warrant was subsequently executed at the premises.

Four high end pushbikes worth an estimated $15,000 and a large number of power tools with estimated worth of $60,000 were seized.

The man – who was subject to bail conditions – will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (14 June 2025) charged with six counts of burglary, six counts of theft, two counts of trespass, unlawful possession of stolen property, five traffic related offences and breaching bail.

Anyone who has information related to construction site burglaries and thefts should contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

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.