Category: MIL-OSI

A 36-year-old man will face court today after allegedly threatening to kill his property manager.

On Monday (28 July 2025) morning, police allege the man sent several messages to his property manager, including threats to kill her.

The incident was reported to police and yesterday (Tuesday, 29 July 2025), the man was arrested at his home in Lyneham.

Police will also allege the man repeatedly attended the woman’s workplace and verbally abused her and other employees.

The man was charged with using a carriage service to threaten to kill and stalking, and is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 30 July 2025).

A 44-year-old man who was ordered by a court not to be in the ACT has been charged after allegedly ramming a police vehicle while attempting to escape from police.

About midday yesterday (Monday, 11 August 2025), police were searching for the driver of a black Volkswagen Tiguan after he was allegedly involved in an altercation with security guards at Australian National University earlier that morning. Police will allege the man refused to leave the university grounds as directed by campus security.

Officers conducting patrols in Lyneham observed the vehicle run a red light on Northbourne Avenue and directed the driver to pull over. The man refused to stop for police, speeding away and running another red light.

About 1:40pm, the vehicle was spotted in Dickson where police attempted to apprehend the driver.

He allegedly reversed into a police vehicle before officers removed him from the car, subsequently arresting him.

A search of the man located an expired driver’s licence, and a small bag suspected to contain methamphetamine.

He was issued with an Immediate Suspension Notice suspending his right to drive in the ACT.

The man was also charged with multiple traffic offences including failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, driving unlicenced and refusing to undergo drug and alcohol testing. He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 12 August 2025).

Updated 4:15pm, Monday 11 August 2025

Thanks Canberra, the man we posted about yesterday has been identified. He is expected to be charged with assault and property damage offences at a later date.

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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an incident in May where a bus driver was confronted by a male passenger.

About 11:30am on Saturday, 17 May 2025, a man boarded a bus near the Calwell shops.

He refused to pay his fare and became verbally aggressive to the driver. After a short period, he head-butted the glass partition and broke it, causing the glass to shatter over the driver, before fleeing.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 170cm tall (5’7”) with dark facial hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black hat, black hoodie, black pants, dark shoes, and was carrying a black bag.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8051298. Information can be provided anonymously.

Two men have been charged with family violence offences after being arrested in separate incidents.

About 10:30pm last night (Saturday, 9 August 20205), a 41-year-old Phillip man allegedly used a brick to damage his partner’s vehicle while she was sitting inside. He also allegedly grabbed her and threatened to kill her before she managed to flee and call for help.

Police located the man nearby and he was arrested.

He has been charged with reckless threat to kill a person, aggravated common assault, possessing an offensive weapon with intent, and property damage.

In a separate matter, police charged a 47-year-old Strathnairn man after he allegedly assaulted his partner multiple times since September 2024.

It will be alleged the man shoved his partner to the ground, strangled her, restrained her, and threw items at her. The incidents were reported to police and he was arrested yesterday morning.

He has been charged with two counts of aggravated common assault, as well as chokes/suffocates/strangles another person, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Both men are due to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday, 11 August 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 6247 2525

Updated at 10:30am, Wednesday 13 August 2025

Thanks Canberra, the man we posted about last week has been identified. He is expected to be charged with property damage offences and face court at a later date.

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ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man believed to have damaged vehicles at a temple in Florey this week.

About 9pm on Monday (4 August 2025), police received multiple reports of slashed tyres at a temple in Florey.

Following enquiries, police are appealing for the community’s assistance to identify a man captured on CCTV allegedly damaging tyres.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8123857. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing has extradited one man from Victoria in relation to an assault in June where patrons and staff were allegedly attacked at a bar in Braddon.

About 2:30am on Sunday, 22 June 2025, a group of interstate outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) members were involved in the Hopscotch Bar incident that saw patrons and staff assaulted.

At the time police arrested and charged two men involved.

Following enquiries, police confirmed the alleged involvement of a third Victorian Finks OMCG member in the early morning incident.

The 27-year-old man was arrested by Victoria Police Echo and Viper Taskforce officers on Wednesday (6 August 2025), before being extradited yesterday (Thursday, 7 August 2025) by ACT Policing Taskforce Invidia officers.

This multi-agency response was facilitated via strong anti-OMCG relationships formed through National Taskforce Morpheus. Focusing on enhanced national coordination and collaboration, Taskforce Morpheus is a joint initiative through which all Australian state and territory police, the AFP, ABF, ACIC, ADF, ATO, AusTRAC, Services Australia and New Zealand Police collaboratively target the highest threat OMCGs impacting Australia.

The man faced the ACT Magistrates Court yesterday and was charged with three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, affray and common assault.

Anyone who witnessed the incident (who has not already spoken to police) or anyone who has information about the activities of OMCGs in the ACT is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 8083713. Information can be provided anonymously.

ACT Policing is aware of planned protest activity in the City and Parliamentary Precinct that will occur tomorrow.

A planned protest march is expected from Noon on Saturday (9 August 2025) beginning in the City before moving along London Circuit, then Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and will finish at the Parkes Place Lawns.

Minor traffic disruptions may occur during the march as it moves from the City to Parkes. Drivers are asked to consider their route if they do not want to be delayed when driving nearby.

ACT Policing supports the right of people to peacefully protest, however the disruption of business activity or other criminal activity will not be tolerated.

Traffic disruption updates will be provided when required via ACT Policing social media accounts.

A 37-year-old Latham man has been charged after allegedly assaulting and choking his partner.

About 12:30pm on Tuesday (5 August 2025), police received reports the man allegedly committed serious family violence offences against his partner at her Downer residence. The woman suffered facial injuries and required hospitalisation.

About 7pm the same day, police will allege the man returned to the woman’s residence and smashed windows.

On Thursday (7 August 2025), the man attended his former partner’s residence in Wright where police attempted to apprehend him. The man jumped over a balcony to evade police but was subsequently arrested.

The man was subject to an arrest warrant for alleged offences committed against the same victim earlier in the year. He was also subject to a good behaviour order.

He has been charged with aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm, burglary, and choke/suffocate/strangle another person. He is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (8 August 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 6247 2525