https://police.act.gov.au/news News articles will be available for arrests, missing persons, seizures and crimes committed and solved in the ACT. https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/man-faces-court-after-allegedly-driving-stolen-vehicle-in-gungahlin A 23-year-old Turner man — who is currently subject to both a good behaviour order and an intensive corrections order — is expected to face court today after police allegedly located him in possession of a stolen vehicle in Gungahlin. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:39:23 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/police-seeking-dashcam-footage-following-collision-on-horse-park-drive ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision in Casey on Thursday afternoon. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:41:11 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/man-extradited-from-perth-to-face-family-violence-charges A 38-year-old Bhutanese national has been extradited from Perth after failing to appear in court on family violence charges. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:18:39 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/act-policing-to-target-trailbike-and-e-rideable-compliance From this weekend, ACT Policing will commence a targeted operation to address those in the community that are participating in anti-social behaviour using electric ‘e-bikes’ and ‘e-scooters’ as well as those using illegal e-motorcycles and off-road motorcycles in the ACT. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:04:20 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/police-seeking-witnesses-to-burnouts-in-deakin-park ACT Policing is seeking witnesses, dash-cam or CCTV footage of a dark-coloured ute that did burnouts in a park in Deakin on Monday night. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:01:35 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/man-arrested-and-shotgun-seized-following-search-of-chifley-home A 25-year-old man has been arrested for breaching his parole conditions and a shotgun has been seized following a police operation in Chifley yesterday. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:42:59 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/man-charged-following-february-home-invasion A 33-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences following an investigation into a violent home invasion that occurred in Isabella Plains in February (2026). Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:47:50 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/seeking-witnesses-to-an-alleged-family-violence-incident-in-gungahlin ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage to an alleged family violence incident in Gungahlin on Monday. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:20:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/seeking-witnesses-to-armed-robbery-of-bottle-shop-at-kippax Police are seeking witnesses following an armed robbery at a bottle shop at Kippax. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:49:49 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/police-seeking-witnesses-to-golf-club-burglary ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a burglary at the Murrumbidgee Golf Course in Kambah overnight. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:05:45 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/witnesses-sought-after-police-car-struck-during-traffic-stop ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage after a vehicle clipped a police car and almost struck an officer who was conducting a traffic stop. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:38:39 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/woman-charged-after-making-non-emergency-calls-to-police A 59-year-old woman will face court after allegedly making 14 non-emergency calls to police overnight. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:50:11 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/man-charged-after-3d-printed-gun-and-knife-located-in-bus-interchange A 24-year-old Belconnen man has been charged with multiple offences after he was located in possession a 3D printed gun and a large knife in the City bus interchange. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:08:35 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/man-charged-with-driving-offences-after-mt-ainslie-collision A 27-year-old man has been charged with driving offences after he allegedly collided with another vehicle at Mt Ainslie last night. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:42:42 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/man-charged-following-burglary-in-bonner A 30-year-old Moncrieff man has been charged after allegedly breaking into a Bonner residence and stealing an electric scooter. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:29:35 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/man-charged-with-dozens-of-sexual-and-assault-offences A 36-year-old Bruce man will face almost 70 violence and sexual offence charges after police executed a search warrant at his home and arrested him yesterday. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:02:51 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/police-renew-appeal-to-identify-woman-who-threatened-bus-driver ACT Policing is releasing further images of a woman who allegedly threatened to kill a bus driver in Belconnen last year. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:57:13 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/have-you-seen-kirrilee Good news Canberra, the missing 50-year-old woman we posted about a short time ago has been located safe and well. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:39:52 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/have-you-seen-hugo ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 15-year-old boy Hugo Nugent-Blanc. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:24:12 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/man-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-former-partner A 32-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted his former partner and lied to hospital staff about her injuries. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:55:10 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/woman-charged-following-death-of-child-in-january-collision An 80-year-old woman has been charged over the death of a four-year-old boy following a collision in January. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:50:59 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/man-charged-with-firearms-offences-following-search-warrants A 24-year-old man has been charged with firearms offences following search warrants in connection to a shooting in Belconnen in April. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:55:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/seeking-witnesses-to-mt-taylor-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault on Mt Taylor yesterday. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:29:32 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/police-seeking-witnesses-to-man-shooting-bow-near-cotter-dam ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a man with a bow and knife was stopped at Cotter dam yesterday afternoon. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:22:39 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/man-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-elderly-man A 22-year-old man will face court after he allegedly assaulted an 82-year-old man in Rivett yesterday. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:11:08 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/motorcycle-seized-from-teen-rider-in-melba A motorcycle has been seized from a teen rider in Melba on Saturday afternoon. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:43:57 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/witnesses-sought-to-richardson-house-fire ACT Policing is seeking information from the public after a house was extensively damaged by fire in Richardson yesterday morning. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:28:28 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/june/witnesses-sought-after-burglars-threaten-resident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a resident disturbed people in their home and was threatened with knives. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:57:43 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/richardson-man-charged-with-firearms-and-drug-offences A Richardson man has been charged with multiple offences following search warrant activity at his home yesterday. Sun, 31 May 2026 09:38:58 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/woman-charged-with-possessing-child-exploitation-material A 36-year-old Wamboin (NSW) woman has been charged with possessing child abuse material after imagery was located at a photo printing business. Sat, 30 May 2026 10:02:08 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-charged-following-shooting-in-belconnen A 20-year-old Spence man has been charged following an alleged shooting incident in Belconnen earlier this week. Fri, 29 May 2026 09:55:52 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/belconnen-unit-fire-death-being-investigated-as-a-homicide ACT Policing is seeking information and assistance after detectives determined the death of a 46-year-old woman in a unit fire in Belconnen to be a homicide. Thu, 28 May 2026 14:24:56 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/have-you-seen-warren-gamble ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 42-year-old man Warren Gamble. Thu, 28 May 2026 12:18:10 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-charged-with-exit-trafficking-his-wife A 35-year-old man has been charged with human trafficking after he allegedly convinced his wife to leave Australia under false pretences and then cancelled her visa. Thu, 28 May 2026 10:01:47 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/police-seek-wanted-man-bradley-booth Thank you Canberra. The wanted man we posted about this month was arrested last night and will face court today. Thu, 28 May 2026 09:57:20 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/teenager-charged-following-robberies-and-armed-confrontation-at-aged-care-facility A teenage boy has been charged following multiple burglaries at an aged care facility, including one where a security guard was threatened with a knife and machete. Thu, 28 May 2026 07:32:53 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/third-man-charged-following-money-mule-investigation ACT Policing has charged a third man following an extensive investigation into alleged money mule activity. Wed, 27 May 2026 10:17:13 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-charged-following-alleged-blackmail,-assault-and-robbery-in-belconnen ACT Policing has charged a 30-year-old Hughes man following an investigation into an alleged blackmail, assault and aggravated robbery in Belconnen last month. Tue, 26 May 2026 11:30:37 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-to-face-court-after-threatening-police-with-a-knife A 54-year-old Monash man will face court today after he allegedly brandished a knife and made threats at Woden Police Station yesterday. Mon, 25 May 2026 13:13:06 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-charged-following-alleged-family-violence-incidents An 18-year-old man has been charged with multiple family violence offences after allegedly attacking his former partner over a three month period. Mon, 25 May 2026 10:30:36 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/woman-facing-court-after-making-nuisance-calls-to-triple-zero A 54-year-old O'Connor woman has been charged after making multiple non-emergency Triple Zero (000) calls overnight. Mon, 25 May 2026 09:33:46 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/police-seeking-witnesses-to-multiple-collisions ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a vehicle was driven the wrong way on the Tuggeranong Parkway last night, resulting in at least three separate collisions. Sun, 24 May 2026 09:17:13 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/do-you-recognise-these-men ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two men who allegedly assaulted two other men in the City last year, leaving them with serious injuries. Sat, 23 May 2026 12:28:05 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/woman-charged-after-allegedly-biting-security-guard A 21-year-old woman who was subject to good behaviour obligations has been charged after she allegedly bit and kicked security staff while she was being removed from a nightclub last night. Sat, 23 May 2026 08:35:51 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/woman-located-deceased-in-belconnen-unit-fire ACT Policing is investigating the death of a woman after a unit house fire in Belconnen this morning. Mon, 18 May 2026 15:38:52 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/seeking-witnesses-to-gungahlin-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault at the Gungahlin Marketplace tram station on Friday (15 May 2026) night. Sun, 17 May 2026 09:50:16 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/seeking-witnesses-to-act-of-indecency-at-belconnen-mall ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and footage after an 18-year-old man allegedly acted indecently and assaulted several people at Belconnen Mall last night. Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:14 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/two-charged-over-vehicle-thefts-across-canberra ACT Policing has charged a 26-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man following an investigation into a series of alleged offences across Canberra between late April and mid-May 2026. Sat, 16 May 2026 08:21:59 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/scooter-rider-charged-with-drug-trafficking A 40-year-old helmetless scooter rider who was on parole, has been charged with drug trafficking after he was stopped by police early this morning Fri, 15 May 2026 11:17:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-to-motorcycle-collision-in-oaks-estate ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a motorcycle collision in Oaks Estate last night where a man was hospitalised. Fri, 15 May 2026 09:57:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/woman-dies-after-stabbing-in-oconnor A 51-year-old O’Connor man has been charged with murder after he allegedly fatally stabbed his mother yesterday morning. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:36:20 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/belconnen-man-charged-over-alleged-3d-printed-firearms-manufacturing A 39 year old Belconnen man is due to face court today after being charged with multiple firearms offences following an investigation into the manufacture of 3D printed firearms. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:13:12 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-charged-after-allegedly-threatening-to-kill-housemate A 26-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill his housemate on Tuesday evening. Thu, 14 May 2026 11:56:24 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-charged-after-allegedly-strangling-partner-unconscious A 43-year-old Giralang man who is currently subject to bail conditions will face court after allegedly strangling and assaulting his partner during two family violence incidents earlier this week. Wed, 13 May 2026 10:04:35 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/firearm,-drugs-and-cash-seized-in-crace A 23-year-old Crace man has faced court today on drug and firearms charges following a five-month investigation into his alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Tue, 12 May 2026 15:59:40 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/canberra-teenager-charged-with-additional-terrorism-offences,-including-planning-an-attack A Canberra teenager has been charged by the ACT Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) with additional terrorism offences, including acts in preparation for a terrorist act. Tue, 12 May 2026 15:13:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/witnesses-and-dash-cam-footage-sought-after-two-women-carjack-suv-in-gungahlin ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage after two women allegedly assaulted a member of the public and stole a vehicle in Gungahlin on Friday evening. Mon, 11 May 2026 13:45:52 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-charged-after-hidden-camera-located A 20-year-old man has been charged with five offences after a hidden camera was located in a bathroom on Saturday. Mon, 11 May 2026 10:34:10 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-two-security-guards A 38-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two security guards in the Canberra Centre on Saturday afternoon. Mon, 11 May 2026 09:01:48 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-charged-with-child-abuse-material-and-family-violence-offences A 27-year-old Whitlam man has been charged with possessing child abuse material and family violence offences following a search warrant yesterday. Sat, 09 May 2026 09:35:03 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-to-face-court-following-pursuit-in-north-canberra A 42-year-old man will face court today charged with multiple driving offences following a pursuit through north Canberra suburbs yesterday Sat, 09 May 2026 07:59:35 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-to-armed-robbery-in-belconnen ACT Policing is seeking witnesses following an attempted armed robbery in Charnwood last night. Fri, 08 May 2026 09:37:18 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-to-belconnen-shooting ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information following the shooting of two men in the early hours of ANZAC Day last month. Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:03 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/fatal-single-vehicle-collision-in-majura A 68-year-old man has died after his car was involved in single vehicle collision on Tambreet Street, Majura earlier today. Wed, 06 May 2026 15:53:27 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/woman-charged-with-making-nuisance-emergency-calls A 53-year-old woman has been charged after she allegedly made 20 nuisance calls to police in three hours. Wed, 06 May 2026 09:02:16 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-charged-with-ramming-partners-car-and-drink-driving A 40-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly rammed his partner’s car and was caught drink driving by police after fleeing the scene. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:29:45 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/woman-charged-with-hackett-burglary A 29-year-old woman, who was subject to bail conditions, has been charged with burglary after she allegedly broke into a Hackett home early and stole property early this morning. Sun, 03 May 2026 08:41:24 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/elderly-woman-dies-in-hughes-house-fire-overnight An elderly woman has been located deceased following a house fire in Hughes early this morning. Sat, 02 May 2026 11:58:54 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/man-to-face-court-for-driving-offences-after-allegedly-driving-at-partners-father A 38-year-old man is expected to face court today, charged with multiple driving-related offences after he allegedly drove a utility vehicle at his partner’s father. Sat, 02 May 2026 09:47:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/may/cash-firearms-and-drugs-seized Cash, firearms and drugs have been seized and a 48-year-old Belconnen man charged with multiple offences following a search warrant yesterday. Fri, 01 May 2026 11:02:45 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/teenager-charged-after-driving-at-police A 17-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly driving at a police vehicle with a stolen car while on bail. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:40:23 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/witnesses-sought-to-truck-rollover ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a truck rollover on the Glenloch interchange yesterday afternoon. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:19:11 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/seeking-witnesses-to-franklin-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault at a Franklin shopping precinct in February. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:38:28 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/man-charged-after-brandishing-a-sword-at-woman-and-child-in-the-city A 51-year-old man from Reid has been charged following an incident where a sword was used to allegedly threaten a woman in Glebe Park in the City on Friday night. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:34:11 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/drivers-targeted-in-canberra-and-jervis-bay ACT Road Policing officers targeted drivers both in Canberra and Jervis Bay across the ANZAC Day long weekend. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:13:22 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/man-charged-with-child-neglect-and-failing-to-store-firearms-correctly A 43-year-old man will face court today after he allegedly endangered young children by doing burnouts on motorbikes with them and leaving his firearm unsecured. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:37:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/three-men-charged-following-fights-in-the-city Three men have been arrested following separate altercations in the City overnight. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:25:23 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/do-you-recognise-this-woman ACT Policing is seeking to identify a woman who allegedly threatened to kill a bus driver in November last year. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:42:06 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/teens-charged-following-north-canberra-pursuit UPDATE: Following further investigations, a 14-year-old girl has been arrested and charged with  riding in a motor vehicle without consent and joint commission minor theft.  Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:22:54 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/man-crashes-stolen-car-into-two-houses-overnight A 26-year-old man is expected to face court today after allegedly stealing a vehicle and crashing it into two houses in Holt overnight. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:01:08 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/retail-manager-charged-over-alleged-indecent-acts-involving-teenage-employees A 43-year-old former retail manger will face court after he allegedly assaulted and committed indecent acts on two teenage employees in 2017. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:08:06 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/police-release-face-fit-following-dna-links-to-theodore-incidents ACT Policing has released a face-fit image of a man who has been linked through DNA analysis to two alleged assault incidents in the Theodore area. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:12:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/woman-charged-with-multiple-property-damage-offences A 32-year-old Macquarie woman has been charged with multiple commonwealth property damage offences following repeated graffiti incidents in Parkes. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:11:07 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/man-charged-after-firearm-located-in-unregistered-vehicle A 38-year-old Page man will face court today after police located a gel blaster in the man’s unregistered and uninsured vehicle on Saturday night. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:25:26 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/seeking-witnesses-to-armed-robbery-at-higgins-pharmacy ACT Policing is renewing its appeal for public assistance as investigations continue into an armed robbery at a pharmacy in Higgins earlier this year. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:31:12 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/teens-arrested-following-gungahlin-knife-incident Four teens were arrested last night after police on patrol in Gungahlin were engaged by a 14-year-old boy brandishing a knife. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:02:54 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/further-call-for-assistance-following-belconnen-assault ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man who may have intervened in an alleged assault that occurred near Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen earlier this month. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:56:50 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/information-sought-following-gungahlin-area-burglaries ACT Policing is seeking information from the public following three burglaries that occurred earlier this week in the Gungahlin area, during which multiple items including a vehicle were stolen. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:03:48 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/repeat-arrests-made-in-seven-month-drug-trafficking-investigation Following a seven-month investigation, police have charged a 29-year-old Symonston man and a 22-year-old Gungahlin woman, both who were subject to existing bail conditions, regarding their alleged involvement in drug trafficking across Canberra. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:33:13 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/ainslie-man-arrested-following-burglary-at-vet-hospital A 37-year-old Ainslie man has been arrested after causing extensive damage at a veterinary clinic in Canberra’s north and stealing pharmaceutical drugs. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:44:20 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/man-faces-court-over-alleged-breaches-of-family-violence-order-and-stalking A 46-year-old man will face court today charged with multiple counts of stalking and breaching a family violence order against his former wife Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:34:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/father-faces-court-for-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-young-daughter ACT Policing’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) has charged a 49‑year‑old man following an investigation into allegations he sexually abused his young daughter. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:38:23 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/three-youths-arrested-following-alleged-knife-incidents-in-braddon-and-oxley-last-night Three 14-year-old boys, including one who was subject to bail conditions, were arrested last night in separate incidents involving alleged knife possession in Braddon and Oxley. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:50:37 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/two-vehicles-seized-after-learner-and-p-plater-street-racing-in-greenway ACT Policing has seized two vehicles after an unaccompanied learner driver and a provisional licence holder were caught street racing in Greenway on Saturday night. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:19:59 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/teen-charged-after-alleged-sexual-assault-at-house-party An 18-year-old Pearce man will face court today after allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a house party in Molonglo over the weekend. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:53:09 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/man-extradited-from-bathurst-nsw-to-face-a-range-of-serious-offences A 34-year-old man has been charged with fraud, burglary and driving offences after allegedly using stolen bank cards and failing to stop for police. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:08:16 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/woman-arrested-after-attacking-mother-and-aunt A 24-year-old woman has been arrested after she allegedly attacked her mother and aunt with a knife on the weekend. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:36:45 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/police-charge-man-following-proceeds-of-crime-investigation ACT Policing has charged a 49-year-old Fisher man following an investigation into alleged proceeds of crime and financial fraud activities totalling over $1.4 million. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:47:49 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/police-seeking-witnesses-to-indecent-act-in-dickson ACT Policing is seeking witnesses following an alleged act of indecency in Dickson last month Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:33:53 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/registered-child-sex-offender-charged-after-accessing-child-abuse-material A registered child sex offender, a 50-year-old man, has been charged with accessing and transmitting child abuse material following a police operation yesterday. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:06:48 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/man-caught-drink-driving-after-failing-to-stop-for-police A 41-year-old Coombs man will be charged after he was caught drink driving earlier this week. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:50:01 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/man-to-face-court-following-pursuit-in-south-canberra A 34-year-old Symonston man will face court charged with multiple driving offences after a pursuit in south Canberra early this morning. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:41:16 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/man-charged-with-family-violence-assault-after-being-caught-drug-driving A 33-year-old man will face court after he allegedly assaulted his former partner and was caught drug driving last night, leading to his arrest. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:17:19 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/teen-boy-dies-after-crashing-his-bicycle A 14-year-old boy has died after he crashed his bicycle at Stromlo Forest Park over the weekend. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:52:27 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/police-seeking-witnesses-to-alleged-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred earlier this month near Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:23:26 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/teen-arrested-following-$8k-theft-of-alcohol A 16-year-old girl will face court after allegedly stealing more than $8,000 worth of alcohol from bottle shops in 10 days. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:13:45 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/two-teenagers-arrested-following-city-disturbance-involving-knives ACT Policing has charged one teenager, and another will be summonsed following a city disturbance involving knives yesterday evening. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:50:06 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/police-seeking-witnesses-to-charnwood-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in Charnwood last month where a man was hospitalised. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:29:05 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/man-faces-court-after-allegedly-stabbing-police-officer-and-dangerous-driving A 26-year-old Yarralumla man will face court today after he allegedly committed a series of dangerous driving and violent offences, including stabbing a police officer, during incidents across Canberra’s south yesterday. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:32:09 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/teenagers-charged-following-armed-confrontations-at-shopping-centres Four teenagers have been arrested for their alleged involvement in armed confrontations at Belconnen Westfield and the Canberra Centre last month. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:44:21 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/april/man-and-woman-charged-following-dangerous-driving-in-dickson A 42-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman have been charged following dangerous driving in Dickson early this morning. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:27:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/seeking-witnesses-to-city-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious assault on Bunda Street in Canberra City last month. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:26:23 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/fatal-single-vehicle-collision-in-gungahlin-carpark A 90-year-old man has died after his car was involved in single vehicle collision in a Gungahlin carpark last week. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:12:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-charged-following-city-pursuit A 28-year-old man who was on bail for similar alleged offences, has been charged following a pursuit through multiple parts of the City on Saturday morning. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:44:09 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-faces-court-after-allegedly-assaulting-partner-and-resisting-arrest A 48-year-old man will face court today after allegedly assaulting his wife, stealing items from her, and resisting arrest. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:01:38 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/police-seeking-dash-cam-footage-of-dangerous-driving-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a pursuit that began in Braddon earlier this morning. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:31:10 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/seeking-witnesses-following-disturbance-in-city ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged disturbance in the City last night between a group of youths. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:42:55 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-charged-after-alleged-retail-theft A 36-year-old Kambah man, who is currently subject to a good behaviour order, has been charged following a retail theft incident last weekend. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:56:58 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/police-seeking-witnesses-to-collision-between-car-and-pedestrians ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage to a collision between a car and pedestrians in Palmerston last night. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:09:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-charged-with-family-violence-and-driving-offences A 23-year-old Rivett man has been charged with multiple family violence and driving offences following an incident yesterday. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:21:14 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/seeking-witnesses-to-belconnen-dangerous-driving-incident-early-saturday ACT Policing is seeking witnesses, dash cam and CCTV footage following the pursuit of two vehicles early last Saturday morning in Holt and Higgins. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:27:03 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/witnesses-sought-to-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a road rage incident against a learner driver in Gungahlin earlier this month. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:02:43 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/kingston-man-charged-with-drug-dealing A 33-year-old Kingston man who was released on parole in February, has been charged with drug dealing after significant amounts of illicit drugs were located in a Phillip unit. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:54:54 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-charged-with-assaulting-partner A 25-year-old man has been charged with family violence offences after he allegedly burned his partner with a cigarette and assaulted her. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:08:10 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-charged-over-series-of-alleged-family-violence-incidents ACT Policing has charged a 30‑year‑old Kambah man following multiple alleged family violence incidents in Spence earlier this year. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:19:17 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/four-people-charged-following-separate-family-violence-incidents Two men and two women will face court today following separate family violence incidents across Canberra. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:43:06 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/teenager-to-face-court-following-dangerous-driving-incidents A 17‑year‑old Duffy boy will court today after allegedly driving a stolen car involved in a pursuit on the weekend. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:05:19 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-faces-court-after-alleged-sexual-assault-of-stepchild ACT Policing’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) has arrested a 32-year-old man following an investigation into allegations he sexually assaulted his stepdaughter. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:24:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/suspended-driver-faces-court-for-drug-driving A 44-year-old Kambah man who is currently subject to good behaviour obligations will face court today after he was allegedly caught drug driving on a suspended licence last night. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:01:10 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/teen-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-grandmother-and-choking-sister A 19-year-old man will face court today after allegedly assaulting two family members during a dispute at their home in Kambah yesterday evening. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:39:05 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/elderly-man-faces-court-after-allegedly-assaulting-partner-over-four-months An 85-year-old Gungahlin man will face court today after a series of family violence incidents allegedly committed over four months. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:58:32 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-charged-after-allegedly-choking-and-assaulting-daughter A 47-year-old man will face court after allegedly choking and assaulting his teenage daughter during a family violence incident on the weekend. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:16:07 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/joint-operation-targets-prison-contraband An inter-agency operation between ACT Policing and ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) last week targeted contraband being brought into the Alexander Maconochie Centre via scheduled appointments. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:22:46 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/woman-charged-with-child-abuse-material-offences A 45-year-old Melba woman will face court today after allegedly accessing child abuse material on a work computer last week. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:28:11 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/traffic-disruptions-today-and-monday ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans about traffic disruptions to occur today and Monday due to the Danish Royal visit. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:00:07 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/two-to-face-court-for-family-violence-offences A man has been extradited from NSW while another has been arrested in Theodore with both to face court today charged with serious family violence offences. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:34:13 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/act-drug-trafficker-found-hiding-in-qlds-hideaway-bay-to-face-court A 39-year-old Campbell man found hiding in an Airbnb in the Whitsundays town of Hideaway Bay has been extradited to the ACT to face drug trafficking and drug-related charges. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:45:56 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/mawson-man-charged-with-child-sex-offences ACT Policing’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) have arrested a 40-year-old Mawson man following an investigation into his alleged sexual abuse of two children. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:32:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/seeking-witnesses-as-man-charged-following-alleged-armed-robbery-in-tuggeranong A 40‑year‑old Theodore man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery at a Tuggeranong bottle shop last night. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:48:30 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-arrested-following-collision-into-kambah-home ACT Policing has arrested a 33‑year‑old Duffy man after he allegedly crashed into a home in Kambah yesterday afternoon. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:54:52 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-charged-with-family-violence-and-assault-offences A 35 year old Belconnen man has been charged following two incidents where he allegedly assaulted his partner and a neighbour. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-charged-with-manslaughter-after-neglect-of-mother A 54-year-old Gordon man will face court today charged with manslaughter following the death of his elderly mother in July last year. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:13:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/witness-sought-to-family-violence-incident ACT Policing is wanting to speak with a witness who intervened in a family violence incident in the City on Saturday. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:22:56 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/police-seeking-witnesses-to-gordon-house-fire ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a house fire in Gordon on Saturday night. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:44:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-to-face-court-after-allegedly-sexually-assaulting-family-member A 39-year-old man will face court after he allegedly sexually assaulted a family member on the weekend. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:14:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-charged-with-sexual-assault-of-teenager A 41-year-old man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl known to him on the weekend. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:41:55 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/three-people-charged-with-choking-following-separate-family-violence-incidents Two men and a woman have been charged after allegedly choking and assaulting their partners and former partners during separate family violence incidents. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:09:12 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/police-seeking-witnesses-to-collision-between-car-and-motorbike ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a collision between a car and motorcycle in Belconnen last night. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:28:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-arrested-following-theft-of-trading-cards A 33-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stealing trading cards worth thousands from a store in the city. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:59:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/have-you-seen-layla ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 14-year-old girl Layla Biden. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:20:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/two-arrested-as-part-of-taskforce-morpheus-day-of-action ACT Policing has arrested two men and seized multiple weapons as part of a national day of action targeting the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:08:09 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-charged-after-alleged-vehicle-purchase-deception-and-failing-to-stop-for-police ACT Policing has charged a 37‑year‑old Greenway man following an alleged vehicle‑purchase deception and failing to stop for police. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:39:57 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/police-seeking-to-identify-owner-of-military-medals ACT Policing is seeking to identify the owner of several military medals and badges that were handed in earlier this week. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:41:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-facing-court-following-multiple-thefts A 31‑year‑old Turner man will face court today following an investigation into a series of thefts, burglaries, and property damage incidents across Canberra over four months. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:30:52 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/man-charged-with-assaulting-police A 28-year-old O’Connor man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted three police officers while being arrested for breaching his bail conditions Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:50:19 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/traffic-disruptions-to-occur-thursday ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans about traffic disruptions to occur tomorrow and Friday due to a guest of government visit. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:05:28 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/identity-sought-of-man-allegedly-involved-in-aggravated-robbery ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man allegedly involved in an aggravated robbery at a home in Isabella Plains last month. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:01:42 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/p-plater-caught-speeding-more-than-60kmh-over-limit A 21-year-old Moncrieff man has lost his licence after he was caught speeding by more than 60km/h yesterday. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:36:14 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/march/wanted-man-waqas-haider UPDATE: Wanted man Waqas Haider has been located and is in police custody. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:01:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/3-people-arrested-following-knife-point-car-theft Two men and a woman were arrested yesterday afternoon following the alleged knifepoint theft of a vehicle earlier this week and multiple other offences in February. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:30:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-arrow-into-vehicle-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage following an incident where an arrow landed into the bonnet of a vehicle travelling on Fairbairn Avenue. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:43:38 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/police-seeking-witnesses-to-dangerous-driving-involving-stolen-vehicles ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of two stolen vehicles being driven in the ACT yesterday. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:55:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-and-strangling-partner A 33-year-old man will face court after allegedly assaulting and strangling his partner at her home this morning. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:32:10 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/police-seeking-witness-to-family-violence-assault ACT Policing is seeking to speak with a witness who alerted officers to a family violence assault on Tuesday in Reid. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:31:17 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/someone-knows-fourth-anniversary-appeal-for-answers-in-the-death-of-jyle-molloy-murphy ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team is renewing its appeal for information on the fourth anniversary of the death of 28-year-old Queanbeyan man, Jyle Molloy Murphy. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:57:54 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-former-partner A 24-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly sexually assaulted his former partner on two occasions. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:43:24 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-dies-following-collision-in-lyneham An 89-year-old man has died following a collision in Lyneham last week. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-extradited-from-nsw-for-2022-robbery ACT Policing has extradited a 29-year-old man after he fled interstate while waiting to be sentenced for a robbery from 2022. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:11:35 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/update-to-the-removal-of-posters-from-city-bar Last Wednesday (18 February 2026), ACT Policing officers attended a licenced premises in the City and asked the owner to allow police to take posters featuring prohibited symbols for assessment. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:50:21 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/seeking-to-identify-man-after-child-approached-in-theodore ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a man allegedly approached a child in Theodore yesterday morning. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:28:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/act-records-fifth-road-fatality-in-2026 A 26-year-old man has died following a single vehicle collision in Hume last week. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:29:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/police-seeking-witnesses-to-indecent-exposure-acts ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to indecent exposure acts that occurred last night in Tuggeranong. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:38:31 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-charged-by-act-jctt-over-alleged-role-in-incident-at-canberra-hotel A Campbell man is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (21 February, 2026) over his alleged role in a plot to disrupt a conference in a Canberra hotel earlier this week by throwing a lit incendiary device into the venue. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:29:16 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/woman-charged-with-multiple-counts-of-theft A 27-year-old Phillip woman will face court today after allegedly stealing from a petrol station in Mawson on a dozen occasions. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:42:47 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-following-january-incident A 37-year-old Braddon woman will be charged today with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man last month. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:22:43 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/statement-regarding-possible-hate-imagery Earlier this week, ACT Policing received a complaint regarding possible hate imagery displayed at a licenced premises in Braddon. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:07:19 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/statement-on-hyatt-hotel-incident About 9am this morning (Wednesday, 18 February 2026), police responded to reports of a disturbance at a hotel on Commonwealth Avenue. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:55:08 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/seeking-witnesses-to-collision-in-lyneham ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage to a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Lyneham yesterday. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:51:34 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-after-boy-seriously-injured-in-melba-e-bike-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a collision between a car and an e-bike in Melba last night, which resulted in serious injuries to a 12-year-old boy. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:31:04 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-caught-in-stolen-car-with-suspended-licence-and-drugs A 28-year-old Gordon man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a vehicle from a residence in Holt and was in possession of suspected illicit drugs. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:34:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/two-unlicenced-drivers-caught-overnight Two men were charged with multiple driving offences last night following separate incidents in Canberra’s south. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:05:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-charged-with-family-violence-offences-after-alleged-attempted-kidnapping A 29-year-old man will face court today charged with multiple family violence offences after an alleged aggravated burglary and attempted kidnapping in Palmerston on Saturday morning. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:16:42 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/cook-man-charged-with-stalking-lyneham-couple A 39-year-old Cook man has been charged after allegedly stalking a Lyneham couple at their home and workplace. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:37:07 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-dies-following-motorbike-collision-in-giralang A 24-year-old man has become the ACT’s fourth road fatality for 2026 following a single motorbike collision in Giralang early this morning. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:03:31 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-arrested-over-alleged-attempt-to-light-fire-in-court A 43-year-old Ainslie man will face court today after allegedly causing a disturbance at the ACT Law Courts in the City on Thursday morning. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:56:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-holder-explosive-device ACT policing is seeking witnesses following the detonation of an explosive device on the Holder Oval yesterday morning. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:22:57 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/police-seeking-witnesses-to-attempted-sexual-assault-in-ainslie Following enquiries, a 31-year-old man has been charged in relation to this incident. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:40:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/woman-charged-after-discharging-fire-extinguisher-on-bus A 29-year-old Lyneham woman will face court today after allegedly assaulting a bus driver and discharging a fire extinguisher at the man and other passengers. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:31:05 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/police-seek-to-identify-woman-involved-in-amaroo-supermarket-theft ACT Policing is seeking assistance from the public to identify a woman allegedly involved in a theft at a supermarket in Amaroo late last year. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:13:24 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/significant-police-response-ready-for-expected-protests A highly visible and significant police presence will be in place in Canberra tomorrow ahead of expected protests to coincide with the visit of the President of Israel. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:29:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/kambah-man-to-face-court-charged-with-family-violence-and-drug-offences A 29-year-old man will face court today after allegedly assaulting his partner, possessing a tactical stun gun and possessing drugs. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:26:21 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-charged-after-knocking-two-women-unconscious-and-assaulting-a-third A 38-year-old man has been charged after allegedly knocking his former partner and another woman unconscious during an altercation. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:32:01 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-charged-with-family-violence-offences A 40-year-old Franklin man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting and choking his partner. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:30:54 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/woman-charged-with-drug-trafficking-and-driving-offences A 38-year-old Braddon woman will face court after allegedly being caught drug driving while disqualified and with drugs in the vehicle. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:24:58 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/seeking-witnesses-to-an-assault-in-taylor A second man has been charged in relation to an alleged serious assault incident in Taylor in January. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:53:19 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/three-to-face-court-for-family-violence-incidents Three people will face court this morning following family violence incidents across the ACT in the past 24 hours Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:42:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/seeking-witnesses-to-yamba-drive-collision-and-altercation ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a collision and subsequent altercation that occurred on Yamba Drive earlier today. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:30:01 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/kambah-man-charged-with-multiple-sexual-assault-offences A 36-year-old Kambah man has been charged with multiple sexual assault and image offences allegedly committed against teenage girls. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:05:42 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-to-face-court-after-assaulting-partner A 33-year-old Turner man has been charged after allegedly assaulting his partner on the weekend. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:48:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-dangerous-driving ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of dangerous driving incidents in Canberra last week. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:50:36 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/man-charged-after-allegedly-installing-camera-in-public-bathroom A 54-year-old man has faced court after allegedly installing a hidden camera in a public bathroom at a Canberra hospital. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:10:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/police-seeking-information-after-damage-to-cables ACT Policing is seeking information and witnesses after telecommunications fibre optic cables were damaged earlier last month. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:38:14 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/school-speed-zones-now-in-effect ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to slow down in school zones as children return to the classroom. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:46:39 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/february/police-seeking-witnesses-to-assault-in-gilmore ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault at a pub in Gilmore on the weekend. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:04:58 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-extradited-from-qld-following-series-of-violent-offences-across-canberra A 49‑year‑old Taylor man has been extradited from Queensland following his alleged involvement in multiple incidents in early December, including an alleged armed robbery, a home invasion, and two vehicle thefts. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:48:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/woman-charged-with-murder-following-december-incident A 37-year-old Braddon woman has been charged with murder following an investigation into the death of a man in a Braddon unit last year. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:37:51 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-multiple-family-violence-offences A 39-year-old man has been charged with multiple family violence offences following his repeated alleged breaching of bail and family violence court orders. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:22:36 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/woman-charged-following-assault-of-baby ACT Policing has charged a 56-year-old woman following the alleged assault of a four-week-old baby in Braddon on the weekend. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:07:46 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/seeking-to-identify-man-following-assaults-and-car-damage-in-gungahlin ACT Policing is seeking to identify witnesses and a man who allegedly assaulted several members of the public in Gungahlin last weekend. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:48:06 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/police-seeking-information-about-braddon-bar-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information following an assault in a Braddon bar last month. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:30:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-following-attempted-knifepoint-carjacking A 24-year-old Latham man who was subject to bail and good behaviour orders has been charged with multiple offences following an alleged attempted carjacking incident in Melba yesterday. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:33:31 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-following-alleged-assaults-with-a-hammer A 28-year-old man will face court today charged with assault after allegedly striking two people on the head with a hammer in the city overnight. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:04:04 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/protest-activity-expected-on-australia-day ACT Policing is alerting the Canberra community to planned protest activity in the city and Parliamentary Precinct on Australia Day. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:14:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/renewed-call-to-locate-izaak-ramunni Izaak has been safely located and returned to medical care. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:20:03 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/woman-dies-following-single-car-collision A 41-year-old woman has died following a single vehicle collision in O’Malley yesterday afternoon. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:03:02 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/red-hill-man-charged-with-child-sex-offences A 53-year-old Red Hill man has been charged with child sex offences after allegedly grooming a girl. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:47:19 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/community-warned-of-dangers-of-hot-vehicles-after-dogs-rescued-from-car ACT Policing is warning of the dangers of leaving pets in hot vehicles after officers rescued two dogs in Tuggeranong earlier this week Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:11:55 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-to-face-court-after-allegedly-lighting-fire-in-emergency-services-centre A 40-year-old man has been charged after allegedly lighting a fire in the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre yesterday afternoon. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:09:07 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-for-more-than-twenty-thefts-from-bottle-shops A 51-year-old Campbell man will face court today after allegedly stealing almost $5,000 worth of alcohol from bottle shops 21 times since October. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:13 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-to-isabella-plains-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a two-car collision in Isabella Plains last week Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:49:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-three-neighbours A 36-year-old Stirling man will face court today after allegedly assaulting three people during a neighbourhood dispute. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:14:27 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-to-eddison-park-disturbance ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a disturbance in Phillip last week between a man and group of youths. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:20:55 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/seeking-to-identify-witness-following-city-assault ACT Policing is seeking to identify a witness after an alleged assault in a city bar in October last year. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:31:31 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/second-act-road-fatality-confirmed-in-mawson A four-year-old boy has become ACT’s second road fatality of 2026 after a vehicle collided into a shop in Mawson. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:55:52 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-arrested-in-connection-to-belconnen-pipe-bombs A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the pipe bombs found in Belconnen earlier this week. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:40:21 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-after-multiple-altercations-in-the-city ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to multiple disturbances around the city involving young people on Tuesday evening. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:05:21 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/two-men-charged-with-family-violence-offences-overnight Two men will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday 17 January 2026) after being arrested by police for separate family violence incidents overnight. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:52:11 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-to-dangerous-driving Police are seeking witnesses to a dangerous driving incident in Tuggeranong last night where a 25-year-old man was arrested. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:07:54 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/woman-charged-after-allegedly-hitting-her-partner-with-a-car A 27-year-old woman has been arrested overnight and charged with family violence offences after allegedly stealing her partner’s dog and hitting him with her car. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:43:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/police-warn-of-pipe-bombs-found-in-belconnen ACT Policing is warning the community of dangerous pipe bombs which have been located on public paths in Belconnen this week. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:56:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/witnesses-sought-to-youths-stealing-alcohol ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an incident where several youths stole more than $1,500 worth of alcohol from a bottle shop last month. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:46:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-to-single-vehicle-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage following a single vehicle collision that occurred in Phillip on Saturday night. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:22:24 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/vehicles-seized-and-impaired-drivers-caught-during-summernats ACT Policing seized 19 vehicles and caught 22 impaired drivers in the lead up to and during this year’s Summernats. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:56:26 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-caught-drug-driving-twice-in-one-day A 25-year-old Googong man will face court today after being caught drug driving twice yesterday. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:18:38 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-after-allegedly-stealing-vehicles-and-causing-collision A 36-year-old Coombs man will face court today after allegedly stealing two vehicles and driving on the wrong side of the road, causing a head-on collision. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:15:32 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-to-face-court-following-pursuit-in-stolen-vehicle A 31-year-old man has been charged with multiple driving offences following an overnight pursuit through south Tuggeranong suburbs. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:19:05 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-child-abuse-material-offences A 50-year-old Barton man will face court today after allegedly using an instant messaging application to transmit child abuse material. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:40:55 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/police-seeking-to-identify-two-people-following-gungahlin-theft ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man and woman following an alleged theft at a Gungahlin retail store. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:47:14 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-family-violence-offences A 25-year-old Hughes man has been charged after allegedly assaulting his partner. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:16:06 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/act-records-first-road-fatality-of-2026 The ACT has recorded its first road fatality for 2026 following a two-vehicle collision on the Monaro Highway this morning. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:35:26 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/144-drink-and-drug-drivers-caught-in-december ACT Policing has charged more than 140 drivers with drink or drug driving following a targeted impaired driving operation last month. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:29:26 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-stalking-ex-partner A 45-year-old man has been charged with stalking his ex-partner and breaching a family violence order. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:49:04 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-to-face-court-for-alleged-sexual-assault A 30-year-old man will face court after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman known to him at a party last year. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:42:04 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-facing-court-for-driving-offences A 31-year-old Chisholm man will face court today after his alleged reckless driving resulted in a single vehicle collision. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:34:07 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/woman-facing-court-charged-with-attempted-murder A 37-year-old Braddon woman appeared in court via a bedside hearing today after allegedly stabbing a man on Monday. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:53:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/vehicle-seized-for-burnout-activity-as-police-warn-drivers-ahead-of-summernats ACT Policing has seized a Holden Commodore overnight after the vehicle was allegedly involved in burnout activity on the Barton Highway on Monday night. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:47:10 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-to-face-court-for-historical-sexual-assault-charges A 33-year-old Whitlam man is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today after being charged with multiple sexual assault offences Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:02:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-firearms-offence A 22-year-old Crace man will face court today after allegedly discharging a firearm at a vehicle yesterday. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:01:26 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-sexual-assault A 33-year-old man will face court today after allegedly sexually assaulting his prospective housemate on Sunday evening. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:04:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/woman-charged-after-making-nuisance-triple-zero-calls A 41-year-old Narrabundah woman has been charged after making multiple non-emergency Triple Zero calls overnight. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:17:27 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-to-face-court-charged-with-animal-cruelty A 32-year-old man will face court today after allegedly attacking a dog yesterday (Sunday, 4 January 2026). Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:44:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/17-year-old-charged-with-aggravated-robbery A 17-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated robbery following an incident in Belconnen in November. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:43:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/witnesses-sought-to-dickson-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and the identity of a group of men involved in an alleged road rage incident in Dickson on Friday night. Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:21:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-drowns-at-jervis-bay A 34-year-old man has drowned at Jervis Bay this afternoon. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:24:12 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/man-charged-following-fyshwick-knife-incident A 44-year-old man will face court today after he allegedly threatened members of the public with knives yesterday afternoon in Fyshwick. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:25:57 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/second-offender-charged-following-reid-assault A 17-year-old girl will face court today following a police investigation in relation to an assault in Reid last week. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:53:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2026-media-releases/january/teen-caught-speeding-100kmh-over-limit A 19-year-old Gilmore man has had his vehicle seized and licence suspended after been caught driving at 198km/h in Fyshwick overnight. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:28:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/man-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-store-managers A 45-year-old Belconnen man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two store managers in the City yesterday. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:58:05 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/police-call-for-best-behaviour-on-new-years-eve ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to be on their best behaviour ahead of today’s New Year’s celebrations. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:13:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/police-seek-wanted-man-mathew-massey ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate wanted 49-year-old man Mathew Massey. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:04:35 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/police-seeking-information-following-death-in-braddon ACT Policing is seeking information about a vehicle in relation to a death in Braddon earlier this month. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:06:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/seeking-witnesses-to-dangerous-driving-incident-in-scullin ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage to dangerous driving in Scullin after a 24-year-old O’Connor man had his motorcycle seized yesterday morning. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:13:01 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/police-seeking-dash-cam-footage-of-indecent-act-in-gungahlin ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage following an alleged indecent act in Gungahlin earlier this month. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:50:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/man-charged-with-possessing-a-3d-printed-firearm A 39-year-old man is expected to face court after police executed an arrest warrant and located a loaded 3D printed firearm including imitation ammunition. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:39:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/man-charged-with-firearm-and-fv-offences-following-whitlam-incident A 39-year-old Whitlam man will face court today charged with firearm and family violence offences following a police operation in Whitlam on Wednesday evening. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:33:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/police-operation-currently-underway-in-whitlam A 39-year-old man is in police custody following an earlier incident in Whitlam. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:37:36 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/high-range-drink-driver-caught-this-morning A high range drink driver was caught by Road Policing officers while patrolling on Monaro Highway this morning. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:13:22 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/man-charged-with-assault-and-forcible-confinement A 22-year-old Belconnen man has been charged with multiple offences after he allegedly bound and assaulted a man in a Reid unit. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:37:27 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/police-seeking-dashcam-footage-to-dickson-dangerous-driving-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage following a dangerous driving incident in the Dickson Tradies Carpark yesterday afternoon. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:32:47 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/woman-to-face-court-after-allegedly-biting-officer A 44-year-old Moncrieff woman will face court today after allegedly biting an ACT Policing officer during an arrest yesterday. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:25:35 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/deceased-man-located-in-braddon-unit A deceased man has been located in a Braddon unit overnight, with a 37-year-old woman assisting with police enquiries. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:46:35 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/witnesses-sought-to-single-vehicle-collision-in-wanniassa-overnight ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a single vehicle collision overnight that left the driver in a critical condition. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:30:56 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/nsw-man-charged-after-online-chat-with-14-year-old-girl ACT Policing has charged a 29-year-old NSW man after he allegedly travelled from Sydney to Canberra to have sex with a 14-year-old girl. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:05:04 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/seeking-to-identify-man-and-two-utes-following-braddon-theft ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man and two vehicles following a theft in Braddon last month. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:41:21 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/p-plater-has-car-seized-for-speeding An 18-year-old P-Plater has lost his vehicle after he was caught driving 67km/h over the speed limit. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:07:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/stolen-items-recovered-and-teenager-charged-following-search-of-oconnor-home Suspected stolen property has been recovered from a home in O’Connor following the arrest of a 16-year-old girl last week. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:09:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/man-arrested-at-canberra-airport-for-family-violence-offences A 22-year-old man was arrested at Canberra Airport yesterday after allegedly strangling his pregnant former partner at her home earlier in the day. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:28:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/statement-regarding-bondi-terror-incident The ACT Policing family sends its sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families of those people who have lost their lives at Bondi beach this evening. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:02:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/seeking-to-identify-man-following-theft ACT Policing is seeking the public's assistance to identify a man following a theft in Fyshwick. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:13:26 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/witnesses-sought-to-alleged-machete-attack ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged machete attack in Mitchell last night. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:45:42 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/two-charged-with-assaulting-police-in-separate-incidents A 16-year-old girl and a 21-year-old man will face court today after allegedly assaulting ACT Policing officers in separate incidents yesterday. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:01:14 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/stay-safe-and-plan-your-transport-for-spilt-milk-this-weekend ACT Policing is urging the 50,000 people attending Spilt Milk tomorrow to stay safe and plan their transport to and from the event. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:07:56 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/act-policing-will-see-you-in-the-city-this-summer ACT Policing has launched its Safe Summer campaign for 2025, with officers set to take a highly visible and proactive approach across the city centre over the summer months. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:26:32 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-following-april-shootings A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and other offences following four shootings earlier this year. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:49:05 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/four-french-nationals-charged-after-multi-million-dollar-burglary Four French men will face court today following the theft of jewellery, luxury handbags and other items worth millions from a Canberra home. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:42:48 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/stay-safe-on-the-kings-highway-this-summer Police and governments from the ACT and New South Wales are urging drivers to slow down and pay attention while travelling on the Kings Highway this summer. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:03:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/witnesses-and-information-sought-to-historical-sexual-offending A 34-year-old man will face court today charged will alleged sexual offending in Pearce in the early 2000’s. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:28:34 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/man-charged-with-arson-following-basement-carpark-fire-in-lyneham A 35-year-old Lyneham man will face court today after allegedly setting a scooter on fire in a basement carpark overnight before the fire expanded and engulfed a nearby vehicle. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:27:32 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/burglary,-robbery-and-head-on-collision-being-investigated ACT Policing is investigating multiple incidents believed to be linked including a home invasion where a 72-year-old woman was tied up, a robbery at a Dickson business, and a fatal collision on an exit ramp off Gungahlin Drive today. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:07:32 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/police-seeking-information-about-wanniassa-altercation ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two males who were allegedly involved in an altercation in Wanniassa last month. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:30:52 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/man-facing-court-after-failing-to-stop-for-police A 25-year-old Aranda man will face court today after allegedly stealing a vehicle, failing to stop for police, driving under the influence of drugs and without a licence. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:17:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/police-seeking-witnesses-after-pedestrian-hit-by-vehicle Police are seeking witnesses after a pedestrian was hit by a car in the city in September. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:32:38 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/information-sought-in-relation-to-serious-assault ACT Policing is seeking information following a serious assault last week which resulted in a man being transported to The Canberra Hospital with serious injuries. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:15:47 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/act-records-eighth-road-fatality-for-2025 A 22-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle collision on Brindabella Road this evening. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:39:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/police-seeking-dash-cam-footage-following-parkes-collision ACT Policing is seeking dash-cam footage of a single vehicle collision that occurred in Parkes last Friday night. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:50:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/man-charged-with-multiple-family-violence-offences-following-police-operation A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged with multiple family violence offences overnight following a six-hour negotiated surrender. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:04:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/man-facing-court-with-multiple-retail-theft-charges A 27-year-old Duffy man will face court today after allegedly stealing from multiple retail stores across the ACT during the past three months. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:38:12 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/police-seeking-to-identify-youths-involved-in-assault ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two teenage girls involved in the assault of a store employee in Tuggeranong in October. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:47:34 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/woman-charged-after-allegedly-stealing-car-and-driving-at-owner A 23-year-old Turner woman, who was subject to a good behaviour order, has been charged with assault and motor vehicle offences following an incident in August. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:12:26 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/december/three-charged-with-resisting-police-in-separate-incidents Three men will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with resisting or assaulting police in separate incidents over the weekend. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:19:25 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/police-seeking-to-identify-witness-to-a-retail-incident-in-greenway Thank you Canberra, we have identified the man and he has contacted investigators. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:06:46 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-arrested-following-lyneham-incident A 30-year-old man is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow following an incident in Lyneham yesterday afternoon. Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:23:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/restaurant-owner-and-employee-charged-with-assault A restaurant owner and an employee will face court today after allegedly assaulting a fellow employee at a restaurant in Braddon. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:54:42 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/teenager-charged-with-multiple-driving-offences A 19-year-old man has been charged with multiple driving offences after he was arrested in Tuggeranong overnight. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:31:46 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/police-seeking-dashcam-footage-of-car-after-baby-found-at-fire-station ACT Policing is seeking dash-cam footage of a blue SUV after a baby was found outside the South Tuggeranong ACT Fire & Rescue Station in Conder yesterday. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:31:12 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-charged-after-failing-to-pay-for-sexual-services A 30-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault after allegedly refusing to pay a sex worker he met last month. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:23:13 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/police-seeking-to-identify-mother-of-baby-found-at-fire-station ACT Policing is seeking to identify the mother of a baby that was found at the South Tuggeranong ACT Fire & Rescue Station in Conder this morning. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:04:11 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-charged-after-assaulting-university-security A 37-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting UNSW security guards in two separate incidents this week. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:30:10 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/bonner-man-charged-with-drug-trafficking A 23-year-old Bonner man, who had a good behaviour order for other offences, has been charged with drug trafficking in Gungahlin overnight. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:28:39 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/city-driver-charged-following-collision A 42-year-old man has been charged following a single vehicle collision in the City overnight. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:18:08 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/police-seeking-to-identify-man-after-war-memorial-sculptures-damaged Thanks Canberra, the person we posted about yesterday has come forward and is assisting police with their enquiries. Thanks for your assistance. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:03:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/woman-charged-with-family-violence-offences-in-jervis-bay A 33-year-old Wreck Bay woman has been charged with family violence offences following alleged trespassing and property damage incidents over the weekend. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:13:14 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-with-knife-arrested-in-belconnen A 32-year-old Charnwood man who was on bail for other offences, has been arrested after he was allegedly found in possession of a knife in Belconnen last night. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:52:23 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/teenager-charged-with-historical-sexual-assault A 19-year-old man will face court after allegedly committing an indecent act on a child in 2020. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:38:34 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/traffic-disruptions-to-occur-monday-and-tuesday ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans about traffic disruptions to occur tomorrow and Tuesday due to a guest of parliament visit. Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:35:07 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-found-deceased-after-shooting-at-police ACT Policing is investigating after a man was located deceased after shooting at police last night. Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:46:21 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/woman-charged-after-spitting-at-police A 24-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly spitting on police while she was being arrested for theft. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:04:16 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/police-seeking-information-about-braddon-altercation ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two men who were allegedly involved in an altercation in Braddon last month. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:18:10 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/insta-videos-lead-to-criminal-charges-and-motorbike-seizure A 21-year-old Barton man has been charged and his motorbike seized after multiple videos of him speeding and riding dangerously on Canberra streets were posted to his social media accounts. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:04:16 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/statement-regarding-woden-incident Statement regarding Woden incident on 11 November 2025. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:30:17 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/teen-charged-following-woden-incidents A 15-year-old boy has been charged following an armed robbery and multiple attempted carjackings in Woden yesterday evening. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:27:32 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/seeking-witnesses-to-hume-firearm-sighting ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a red Holden Barina allegedly driving erratically northbound on the Monaro Highway in Hume yesterday afternoon. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:10:28 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-charged-for-construction-scams-netting-more-than-$40k A 26-year-old Coombs man has been charged with 26 fraud offences after allegedly defrauding more than $40,000 from multiple Canberrans through fake construction scams. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:37:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/photographer-charged-with-historical-sexual-assault A 57-year-old man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman he met on social media. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:16:16 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/teenager-arrested-following-greenway-machete-incident A 17-year-old boy will face court today after allegedly striking a woman with a machete at a shopping centre on Monday. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:41:46 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-machete-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses following an incident in Greenway last night where a woman was allegedly assaulted with a machete. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:20:32 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/police-seeking-witnesses-after-child-struck-by-car ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a child was struck by a car outside a school in late October. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:35:27 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/seeking-to-identify-man-following-charnwood-incident ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man believed to have committed a sexual assault in Charnwood earlier this year. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:34:36 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-charged-following-offensive-phone-calls-to-lawyer A 43-year-old Bonython man will face court after allegedly making threats against a Sydney-based criminal defence lawyer Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:44:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/homemade-firearm-recovered-after-charnwood-disturbance ACT Policing has recovered a homemade firearm after officers attended a disturbance in Charnwood overnight. Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:53:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/two-arrested-and-firearm-located-following-aggravated-burglary ACT Policing arrested two people and seized a firearm following an alleged aggravated burglary at a unit in Braddon last night. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:51:52 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-arrested,-firearms-and-weapons-located A sawn-off shotgun, knuckleduster and a conducted energy weapon have been seized by police following the arrest of a 20-year-old man overnight. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:12:58 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/two-teens-arrested-for-robbery Two teens will face court today following a liquor store robbery in Kaleen last night. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:06:46 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/charges-laid-following-the-passing-of-counterfeit-cash A 28-year-old man from Ngunnawal has been charged after he allegedly attempted to use counterfeit cash at multiple locations yesterday. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:58:54 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-charged-in-relation-to-gungahlin-ram-raid A 36-year-old man will face court after allegedly breaking into multiple businesses to steal cars that were later used for a ram raid in Gungahlin. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:01:25 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/police-seeking-dashcam-footage-of-phillip-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision in Phillip earlier today. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:58:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/2-p-platers-end-the-weekend-without-a-licence Police have suspended the licences of two P-Plate drivers on the weekend as they were both caught exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:56:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-arrested-and-witnesses-sought-following-axe-incident Police are seeking witnesses after a man allegedly brandished an axe during an alleged bike theft incident in the City on the weekend. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:51:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-charged-after-allegedly-driving-at-police A 27-year-old man will face court today after allegedly driving at police and hitting an officer when they attempted to arrest him last week. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:26:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/police-seeking-dashcam-footage-after-vehicle-failed-to-stop ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage following a vehicle theft and dangerous driving incident. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:16:43 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/nsw-man-extradited-for-child-sex-offences A 59-year-old NSW man has been extradited to the ACT for sex offences allegedly committed against a young child. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:40:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/woman-charged-with-making-hoax-emergency-calls A 41-year-old Taylor woman will face court today after allegedly making more than 30 hoax calls to emergency services. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:17:47 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/two-arrested-after-police-seize-cannabis-plants-and-stolen-goods A man and woman have been charged with cultivating multiple cannabis plants and burglary after a search warrant was executed in Moncrieff earlier today. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:44:46 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/police-seeking-witnesses-and-dash-cam-footage-of-pursuit ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a pursuit that began in Ainslie yesterday. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:25:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-charged-with-theft-and-stolen-vehicle-offences A 30-year-old Gordon man has been charged with multiple offences following an investigation into thefts and stolen vehicles. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:35:58 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/two-caught-drug-driving-as-police-target-omcgs ACT Policing has caught two men drug driving and issued major defect notices after targeting Outlaw Motorcycle Gang activity in the ACT. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:27:06 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-charged-after-multiple-weekend-burglaries-and-vehicle-break-ins A 24-year-old man from Ngunnawal has been charged following more than a dozen residential burglaries and vehicle break-ins in North Canberra over a single weekend. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:22:47 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-charged-after-allegedly-drugging-partner A 34-year-old Watson man has been charged after allegedly forcing his partner to consume drugs. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:07:24 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-charged-after-allegedly-3d-printing-firearms A 24-year-old man will face court today after allegedly 3D printing firearms and firearms parts. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:44:30 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/more-than-40-arrested-during-op-retail-month-of-action ACT Policing responded to more than 500 incidents at retailers and arrested more than 40 people following a successful Operation RETAIL last month. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:17:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/can-you-identify-this-woman ACT Policing is seeking to identify a woman who allegedly assaulted patrons and a staff member at an entertainment venue within the Canberra Centre last month. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:23:55 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/man-charged-with-robbery-and-theft-offences A 38-year-old Denman Prospect man has been charged following a robbery in Woden and multiple thefts in Fyshwick. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:02:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-phillip-club-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an incident that occurred at the Canberra Southern Cross Club on 18 October this year. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:48:57 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/seventh-road-fatality-recorded-for-2025 A 29-year-old Taylor man has become the seventh road fatality for 2025 after the motorcycle he was riding collided with the rear of a parked truck in Mitchell last night. Sun, 02 Nov 2025 09:29:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/november/witnesses-and-information-sought-in-relation-to-historical-sexual-offending ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or information relating to alleged sexual offending committed by a 66-year-old Banks man following his arrest yesterday. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:57:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/further-search-warrant-sees-more-weapons-and-stolen-goods-seized Police have seized more than $50,000 worth of tools, gel blasters, swords, knives and a motorbike in a third linked search at a Kambah residence. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:22:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-driving-offences A 31-year-old Narrabundah man has been arrested after he collided with another vehicle and fled the scene in Symonston last night. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:43:13 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/family-violence-assault-leads-to-arrest ACT Policing has arrested a man for numerous family violence offences including forcible confinement and assault. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:45:17 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/weapons-seized-following-kambah-warrant Police have seized a homemade firearm, gel blaster, and a motorbike stolen in 2021 as part of an investigation into illegal firearms. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:38:55 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-making-threats-against-senator A 43-year-old Bonython man will face court today after allegedly making a threat against a federal parliamentarian. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:42:34 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-arrested-after-calwell-standoff A 45-year-old Calwell man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after police will allege he barricaded himself and another woman in his home for more than six hours yesterday afternoon. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:58:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-to-face-court-following-assaults A 41-year-old Bonner man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after he was charged with assault and weapon offences. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:39:24 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-upskirting-also-found-with-stolen-items A 24-year-old man from Ngunnawal has been charged with attempting to take intimate images without consent, failing to stop for police and possessing stolen property after police executed a search warrant earlier at his residence today. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:38:05 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/alcohol-and-drug-affected-motorcycle-rider-charged-after-collision A 33-year-old Chisolm man will be charged after crashing his motorcycle while allegedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol in Calwell last month. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:04:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-family-violence-offences A 37-year-old Greenway man has been charged with family violence offences after he allegedly assaulted his wife and child last night. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:27:21 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/three-people-charged-with-family-violence-offences Three people have been charged with family violence offences following incidents during the weekend. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:31:25 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/weapons,-drugs-and-cash-seized-in-holder Weapons, drugs and cash have been seized following a search warrant in Holder on Saturday. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:27:11 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/retail-theft-leads-to-two-arrests A 28-year-old Wanniassa woman and a 32-year-old Wanniassa man have been charged with theft offences after allegedly stealing from a department store yesterday. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:20:42 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/drugs-seized-following-search-warrant-in-higgins ACT Policing has seized heroin and methylamphetamine following a search warrant on a home in Belconnen. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:50:01 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/second-man-charged-following-vehicle-theft-and-aggravated-burglary ACT Policing has charged a second man following a vehicle theft and an aggravated burglary earlier this month. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:28:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/two-arrested-following-retail-theft-incidents ACT Policing has arrested two people overnight in separate incidents for stealing from a department store and a supermarket. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:57:45 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-arrested-for-child-abuse-material A 22-year-old Hackett man has been charged with possessing child abuse material following a search warrant yesterday. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:55:38 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-arrested-following-southside-pursuit Police have arrested a 23-year old Chisholm man following a pursuit in Richardson yesterday morning. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:25:35 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-charged-following-vehicle-theft-and-aggravated-burglary ACT Policing has charged 28-year-old man following a vehicle theft and an aggravated burglary earlier this month. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:51:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/can-you-identify-this-man Thanks Canberra, the person we posted about earlier today has come forward and is assisting police with their enquiries. Thanks for your assistance. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:37:19 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/nowra-man-extradited-a-second-time-to-face-child-sexual-assault-charges Police have extradited a 28-year-old Nowra (NSW) man for a second time after he failed to appear before court on a child sex offence charge. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:38:36 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/ford-ranger-driver-caught-doing-more-than-60kmh-over-the-limit A 21-year-old Karabar man has had his license suspended and will face court after he was caught doing 69km/h over the limit yesterday. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:09:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/woman-charged-following-minor-theft-at-dickson-grocery-store A 42-year-old woman has been charged with minor theft and drug offences after allegedly stealing items from a Dickson grocery store. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:50:24 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-to-face-court-following-family-violence-assault A 54-year-old Florey man has been charged after allegedly assaulting and forcibly confining his partner last night following a card game. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:49:04 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-threatening-to-kill-partner-and-other-offences A 33-year-old Richardson man will face court today, charged with multiple family violence offences allegedly committed over four years. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:23:16 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-charged-following-serious-assault-and-forcible-confinement A 28-year-old man has been charged with seriously assaulting and forcibly confining a 78-year-old man at his home over three days. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:20:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/two-drivers-lose-their-licenses-after-speeding Two men have lost their licences after being caught speeding by more than 45km/h in separate incidents yesterday. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:06:30 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/teen-charged-after-assaulting-police-officer A 16-year-old girl will face the ACT Children’s Court today after allegedly assaulting a police officer in Woden yesterday. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:51:57 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/can-you-identify-these-alcohol-thieves ACT Policing is seeking information about three youths responsible for the theft of alcohol from a Mawson store last Friday. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:33:54 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/police-seeking-witnesses-to-alleged-assault-of-officer ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault committed against a police officer yesterday afternoon. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:59:47 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/police-seeking-witnesses-after-belconnen-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage of a collision that occurred in Belconnen this morning. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:55:56 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-multiple-theft-offences A 32-year-old Wanniassa man has been charged with multiple theft offences after allegedly stealing more than $3000 worth of products from retail outlets across Canberra. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:02 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-to-face-court-following-pursuit-in-south-canberra A 45-year-old Mawson man will face court today charged with multiple driving offences following a pursuit in south Canberra on Saturday night. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:31:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/search-warrant-sees-cash-and-drugs-seized ACT Policing Detectives from the Major Crime Squad executed a search warrant on Friday (10 October 2025) at a residence in Symonston as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking offences. Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:27:12 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-extradited-to-face-sexual-assault-and-aggravated-robbery-charges A 35-year-old man has been extradited from Sydney to face sexual assault and aggravated robbery charges. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:56:04 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/protest-activity-expected-tomorrow ACT Policing is aware of planned protest activity in the City and Parliament Precinct that will occur tomorrow. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:14:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/sixth-road-fatality-recorded-for-2025 A 78-year-old Pearce man has become the sixth road fatality for 2025 after a truck collided with him at the Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre last week. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:55:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-grooming-offence A 61-year-old Latham man has been charged with grooming allegedly conducted as he mentored a teen. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:46:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/boy-charged-after-stealing-more-than-$21k-of-alcohol A 14-year-old boy has been charged with multiple counts of theft after allegedly stealing more than $21,000 worth of alcohol from various liquor stores across Canberra. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:17:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/police-seeking-witnesses-after-city-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred outside a city nightclub in August. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:40:21 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/witnesses-and-information-sought-to-historical-sexual-offending ACT Policing is calling for witnesses or anyone with information about alleged sexual offending by a man in the late 1980’s and 1990’s to come forward. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:39:54 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/teens-charged-following-vehicle-thefts Three teenagers have been charged following an aggravated burglary in Harrison. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:38:17 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-multiple-property-offences A 28-year-old man who resides in Ngunnawal will face court today charged with multiple property offences following four separate incidents of theft. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:18:26 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/can-you-identify-this-man Thank you Canberra, the man we posted about last month has been identified. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:57:13 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/5th-road-fatality-recorded-for-2025 A 57-year-old man has died following a single motorcycle collision on Tidbinbilla Road this afternoon. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:14:17 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/chisholm-man-charged-following-aggravated-burglary A 23-year-old Chisholm man has been charged with multiple offences after an alleged aggravated burglary where a mother and son were threatened with a taser. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:51:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/police-seeking-witnesses-to-dickson-firearm-burglary ACT Policing is seeking to identify a person who may have knowledge of a firearms burglary that occurred in Dickson last week. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:22:17 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/october/nsw-man-charged-with-historical-sex-offences An 87-year-old southeast NSW man has been issued with a summons to attend court in the ACT in relation to multiple alleged historical sexual offences. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:33:39 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/act-policing-launches-operation-retail ACT Policing has launched Operation RETAIL, a month-long campaign to address anti-social behaviour and retail theft within Canberra’s shopping precincts. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:42:59 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/18-year-old-charged-following-overnight-pursuit Two people have been charged following an overnight pursuit across multiple Canberra suburbs. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:18:50 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/charges-after-attempted-smuggling-via-drone A 22-year-old Reid man has been charged following an attempt to use a drone to drop contraband into the Alexander Maconochie Centre prison yesterday evening. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:52:51 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/police-seeking-witnesses-after-monash-motorcycle-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage of a single motorcycle collision that occurred in Monash last night. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:08:22 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/traffic-disruptions-to-occur-on-kings-avenue-this-monday ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans of traffic disruptions tomorrow due to National Police Remembrance Day. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:28:22 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/fourth-road-fatality-recorded-for-2025 A 49-year-old Ngunnawal man has become the fourth road fatality for 2025 after being hit by a light rail vehicle today. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:26:24 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/police-seeking-information-about-alleged-light-rail-assault ACT Policing is seeking information about two youths allegedly involved in an assault on a light rail vehicle earlier this month. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:02:25 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/police-seeking-to-identify-man-and-locate-4wd ACT Policing is seeking information on a Toyota Landcruiser 4WD ute and its male driver after a collision on the Barton Highway yesterday. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:22:32 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/can-you-identify-these-three-men Police are seeking assistance to identify three men following shoplifting and stolen vehicle incidents across Canberra. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:58:49 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/man-charged-with-19-breaches-of-family-violence-orders A 37-year-old Phillip man has been charged with 19 breaches of family violence orders after repeated contacts with his former partner. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:57:09 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/two-charged-after-stolen-vehicle-recovered A man and a woman have been charged after a stolen vehicle was recovered in Weston yesterday. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:58:22 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/witnesses-sought-to-overnight-ram-raid-incidents ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to three incidents including two ram-raids overnight. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:31:25 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/man-charged-with-indecent-assault-following-public-incidents A 42-year-old man has been arrested following several alleged acts of indecency on women in Canberra City this month. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:12:02 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/three-charged-after-allegedly-making-demands-with-threats ACT Policing has charged three men after they allegedly made demands with threats to a man regarding a business debt.  Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:45:58 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/two-charged-following-alleged-assault-of-referees Two Fairfield (NSW) men have been charged following the alleged assault of two referees at a Rugby 7s competition yesterday. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:42:02 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/three-teens-charged-after-stolen-vehicle-incident Three teenagers have been charged after allegedly driving a stolen motor vehicle dangerously in the Gungahlin area early this morning. Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:44:50 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/cash,-drugs-and-packaged-meat-seized-after-moncrieff-search-warrant ACT Policing has seized cash, drugs, packaged meat and other goods believed to be stolen after a search warrant was conducted at a Moncrieff residence yesterday. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:32:45 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/man-charged-with-murder-after-monday-altercation A 49-year-old Symonston man has been charged with murder following an altercation with a man known to him on Monday afternoon. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:41:20 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/man-extradited-to-face-fraud-charges A 51-year-old western Sydney man has been charged with fraud after allegedly defrauding more than $42,000 from a woman through a visa scam. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:50:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/man-charged-following-multi-suburb-pursuit A 27-year-old Belconnen man has been charged with driving and family violence offences following a pursuit through inner south suburbs last night. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:17:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/police-seek-footage-of-dangerous-driving ACT Policing is seeking information or footage of dangerous driving. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:01:44 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/three-people-charged-after-lawson-bmw-theft Three people have been charged with burglary and driving a motor vehicle without consent after allegedly stealing a BMW from a Lawson home yesterday morning. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:47:07 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/man-charged-after-serious-assault A 49-year-old Symonston man has been charged with grievous bodily harm after allegedly seriously assaulting a man yesterday afternoon. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:13:30 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/five-drivers-caught-for-impaired-driving-and-speeding-over-the-weekend Five Canberra drivers were caught for impaired driving and speeding offences last night in separate incidents across Canberra. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:26:06 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/police-seeking-witnesses-to-man-in-belconnen-with-imitation-handgun ACT Policing is seeking the public's help following reports of a man who allegedly pointed a handgun at multiple members of the public today. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:59:18 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/witnesses-sought-to-kippax-fair-ram-raid ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a ram raid at Kippax Fair in Holt on Saturday. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:11:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/man-arrested-for-child-abuse-material A 36-year-old Moncrieff man has been charged with possessing child abuse material following a search warrant yesterday. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:09:54 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/man-arrested-for-assaulting-police A 31-year-old man from Gunghalin has been arrested following an incident in Gungahlin yesterday. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 08:56:46 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/traffic-disruptions-to-occur-this-weekend ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans of possible traffic disruptions this weekend due to the Wall-to-Wall Ride for Remembrance on Saturday and Camp Quality Classic Cruise and Raiders final on Sunday. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:57:26 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/dickson-man-charged-with-stalking A 47-year-old Dickson man has been charged with stalking following the execution of a search warrant at his residence yesterday. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:21:06 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/warning-issued-after-firearms-stolen-from-canberra-residence ACT Policing is seeking information and issuing a public warning after modified firearms were stolen from a northside residence last week. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:40:26 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/drugs-and-weapons-seized-as-part-of-operation-vitreus ACT Policing has charged two men and seized drugs and weapons following a series of search warrants across the ACT last week. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:32:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/six-charged-with-various-family-violence-offences-in-separate-incidents Six people will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with various family violence offences. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:58:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/police-seeking-witnesses-after-monaro-highway-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of an alleged road rage incident on the Monaro Highway in Hume that occurred last Thursday. Sun, 07 Sep 2025 07:36:19 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/caswell-drive-speeder-caught-doing-43kmh-over-the-limit A 33-year-old Ngunnawal man has been issued a $700 fine and incurred four demerit points after he was caught driving 43km/h over the speed limit yesterday. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:54:51 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/man-to-face-court-with-multiple-driving-and-drug-offences-after-pursuit A 29-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly driving dangerously through Narrabundah, Fyshwick and Queanbeyan this morning. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:34:07 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/man-to-face-court-after-allegedly-evading-and-injuring-police A 37-year-old Kambah man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after driving into two police vehicles and injuring two officers in Reid yesterday. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:22:40 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/police-seek-witnesses-to-collision-in-omalley ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a three-vehicle collision in O’Malley last night. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:58:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/cocos-keeling-islands-teen-charged-with-sexual-assault-offences Cocos Keeling Islands Police and ACT Policing Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) investigators have charged a Cocos Keeling Islands teenage boy with multiple sexual assault offences. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:33:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/man-arrested-following-incident-in-dickson A 22-year-old Dickson man has been arrested for family violence offences following an incident in Dickson yesterday. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:05:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/teenager-arrested-for-assaulting-police A 16-year-old female will face the ACT Children’s Court today after assaulting a police officer in Erindale yesterday. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:05:39 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/police-exercise-occurring-at-epic-today A police training exercise will occur at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) today (Tuesday, 2 September 2025) Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:27:24 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/can-you-identify-these-people ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man and woman following an alleged shoplifting incident at a Gungahlin retail store in July. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:42:19 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/september/three-arrested-for-family-violence-offences-overnight Three people will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday 1 September) after being arrested by police for separate family violence offences overnight. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:16:35 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/police-seeking-information-on-watson-incident Police are seeking information regarding an incident that took place in Watson last Wednesday afternoon. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:26:20 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/police-operation-sees-79-charges-laid-for-retail-theft Three people have been charged with a total of 79 offences following a dedicated operation targeting retail theft in north Canberra suburbs. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:38:52 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/teen-charged-with-theft-offences-following-search-warrant A 15-year-old boy has been charged with theft offences after a search warrant was executed this morning. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:48:19 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/protest-activity-expected-this-weekend ACT Policing is aware of planned protest activity this weekend including pro-Palestine activity on Saturday and possible anti-immigration activity on Sunday. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:58:03 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/canberrans-cautioned-about-winter-weather-conditions-this-weekend With poor weather and possible snow this weekend, ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to exercise caution if heading into the mountains. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:41:33 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/information-sought-for-alleged-property-damage-and-theft Thanks Canberra, the three boys we posted about yesterday have been identified and are assisting police with the investigation. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:54:14 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/seeking-to-identify-alcohol-thieves ACT Policing is seeking information about three youths allegedly responsible for the theft of alcohol from a Mawson store last Monday. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:31:07 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/police-warn-of-dangerous-drugs-following-overdoses ACT Policing is warning of potentially lethal illicit drugs in circulation in Canberra after attending multiple suspected drug overdoses recently. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:47:59 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/man-arrested-following-early-morning-pursuit A 34-year-old Lyons man has been arrested following a pursuit through Weston Creek early today. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:42:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/machete-and-drugs-seized-from-repeat-drink-driver Police have seized drugs and a machete following the arrest of a repeat drink driver last Sunday in Taylor. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:20:57 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/drugs,-ammunition-and-a-firearm-seized Police have seized drugs, ammunition and a modified firearm following the arrest of a man last Friday in Acton. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:42:53 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/five-family-violence-arrests-overnight ACT Policing arrested five Canberrans yesterday with various family violence offences, including assault, confinement and property damage. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:29:46 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/police-seeking-witnesses-to-city-bar-sexual-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged sexual assault that occurred in a bar on Genge Street earlier this month. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:11:42 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/man-charged-with-drug-trafficking-following-fail-to-stop-for-police A 33-year-old man will face court today for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking after he was found in a stolen motor vehicle this morning. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:56:50 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/protest-activity-expected-on-sunday ACT Policing is aware of planned protest activity in the City and Parliament Precinct that will occur on Sunday. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:06:21 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/man-charged-following-inner-south-pursuit A 42-year-old Watson man has been charged with multiple driving offences following a police pursuit through inner south suburbs yesterday. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:38:44 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/woman-charged-with-family-violence-offences A 23-year-old NSW woman has been charged after allegedly assaulting her partner during an altercation at a Canberra hotel. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:48:22 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/police-seeking-witnesses-after-ainslie-building-fire ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a suspicious fire that occurred at a building in Ainslie early yesterday morning. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:50:38 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/counterfeit-currency-circulating-canberra ACT Policing is alerting Canberra businesses and members of the public following instances of counterfeit currency being passed to local businesses and private sellers. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:28:02 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/police-seeking-witnesses-to-chemical-incident-in-city-nightclub ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a chemical substance was allegedly released inside a City nightclub early this morning. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:09:44 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/man-charged-following-collision A 24-year-old Belconnen man has been charged following a two-car collision last night. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:25:25 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/teens-charged-after-pursuit-and-allegedly-assaulting-officers Two girls aged 16 and 14 will face the ACT Children’s Court today (Saturday 16 August) following the pursuit of a stolen vehicle and the alleged assault of two police officers. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 09:57:29 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/man-extradited-from-sa-to-face-perjury-charges A 39-year-old man has been extradited from South Australia to face perjury and other charges after allegedly providing false documents in court. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:44:10 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/man-charged-with-drug-trafficking-offences A 45-year-old Greenway man will face court today charged with drug trafficking offences after search warrants were executed in Greenway and Duffy yesterday. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:13:20 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/three-teens-charged-for-defacing-public-property-with-prohibited-nazi-symbols ACT Policing has charged three teenagers after they allegedly drew Nazi symbols in a shopping centre bathroom. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:10:52 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/man-extradited-from-nsw-after-failing-to-appear-in-court A 28-year-old man has been extradited from NSW after failing to appear before court on a child sex offence charge. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:59:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/police-seeking-cctv-and-dash-cam-footage-following-aggravated-burglary ACT Policing is seeking CCTV and dash-cam footage following an aggravated burglary in Dunlop earlier this month. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:47:46 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/man-found-with-16-knives-charged-following-alleged-robbery A 29-year-old Hawker man has been charged with aggravated robbery and multiple knife offences after allegedly attempting to rob a bottle shop in Belconnen. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:29:48 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/man-charged-after-ramming-police-vehicle 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. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:34:36 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/police-seeking-witnesses-to-calwell-bus-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an incident in May where a bus driver was confronted by a male passenger. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:40:25 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/two-men-charged-with-family-violence-offences Two men have been charged with family violence offences after being arrested in separate incidents. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 08:28:28 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/can-you-identify-this-man ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man believed to have damaged vehicles at a temple in Florey this week. Sat, 09 Aug 2025 08:31:59 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/taskforce-invidia-extradites-man-following-braddon-bar-assault 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. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:08:11 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/protest-activity-expected-on-saturday ACT Policing is aware of planned protest activity in the City and Parliamentary Precinct that will occur tomorrow. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:18:03 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/man-faces-court-for-family-violence-offences A 37-year-old Latham man has been charged after allegedly assaulting and choking his partner. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:45:19 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/woman-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-security-guard A 36-year-old Farrer woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted a security guard after she was denied entry to a nightclub in the City. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:34:17 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/police-seeking-information-about-verity-lane-assault Thank you Canberra. The two men we sought to identify today have presented themselves to a police station this afternoon and are assisting with enquiries. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:23:38 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/police-issue-home-security-reminder ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to secure their homes and hide valuables after three teenagers were charged with breaking into a Griffith home. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:43:25 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/witnesses-sought-to-south.point-graffiti-incident ACT Policing is seeking to speak with multiple witnesses to a graffiti incident that occurred in an accessible bathroom of the South.Point shopping centre in Greenway in June. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:31:44 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/national-missing-persons-week-2025 ACT Policing is supporting this year’s National Missing Persons Week by highlighting nine active long-term missing persons cases in the ACT. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:53:26 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/third-offender-charged-following-conder-home-invasion An 18-year-old man will face the Children’s Court today (Monday, 4 August 2025) following a police investigation in relation to a home invasion in Conder earlier this year. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:58:56 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/august/woman-caught-high-range-drink-driving-following-collision A 40-year-old Fadden woman has had her licence immediately suspended and will face court after returning a breath alcohol reading more than six times the legal limit this morning. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:52:43 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/police-continue-investigations-into-banks-shooting ACT Policing has executed four search warrants in relation to a shooting in Banks earlier last month. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:15:44 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-charged-with-family-violence-and-animal-cruelty-offences A 28-year-old Taylor man has been charged after allegedly choking and assaulting his partner and her dog. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:19:10 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-charged-after-allegedly-stealing-more-than-1.5-tonnes-of-copper A 51-year-old man will face court today after allegedly stealing more than 1.5 tonnes of copper from construction sites and other locations in the ACT. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:37 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/teen-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-allegedly-stabbing-mother A 19-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his mother at their home in Page. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:18:29 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/traffic-disruptions-to-occur-on-thursday ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans of possible traffic disruptions tomorrow morning (Thursday, 31 July 2025) due to a wide-load escort. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:53:28 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-charged-after-allegedly-threatening-to-kill-woman A 36-year-old man will face court today after allegedly threatening to kill his property manager. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:39:06 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/charges-following-multiple-thefts A 27-year-old person from Phillip will face the ACT Magistrates Court after allegedly stealing items from a supermarket they were banned from. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:45:21 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-caught-drink-driving-following-collision A 34-year-old Queanbeyan man has been charged with drink driving after hitting traffic lights on Canberra Avenue in Fyshwick last night. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:11:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/two-people-arrested-for-false-barcode-scam A 44-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man, both from NSW, have been charged after allegedly using fake barcodes at a retail store. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:29:29 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/two-men-charged-for-making-nuisance-triple-zero-calls Two men have been charged after making multiple non-emergency Triple Zero calls in two separate incidents on Sunday. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:37:13 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/firearms,-weapons-and-drugs-seized Police arrested a 34-year-old man from Macquarie yesterday following the discovery of firearms, weapons and drugs in a vehicle in Casey. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:00:36 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-arrested-for-impersonating-police-and-attempted-burglary ACT Policing has charged a 29 year-old man from Rivett with 11 offences after an attempted burglary and impersonating police. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 09:25:57 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-charged-with-sexual-assault A 26-year-old man is due to face court today (Saturday 26 July) charged with sexual assault. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 09:59:42 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/two-men-to-face-court-for-drink-driving Police have arrested and charged two men overnight for drink driving and other road related offences. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 09:30:46 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-charged-with-fraud-offences-after-counterfeit-currency-seized A 37-year-old man has been charged with fraud and weapon possession offences after allegedly using counterfeit currency at businesses in Canberra. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 08:40:46 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-charged-with-multiple-driving-offences A 26-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with multiple driving offences after allegedly driving recklessly through Belconnen yesterday. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:31:20 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/second-offender-charged-following-home-invasion-in-conder An 18-year-old man will face the Children’s Court today (Monday, 21 July 2025) following a police investigation in relation to a home invasion in Conder earlier this year. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:13:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/men-to-face-court-after-choking-and-punching-incidents Two men will face court after separate choking and punching incidents in the City on Sunday morning. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:49:09 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/protest-activity-expected-from-saturday ACT Policing is aware of planned protest activity in the ACT that may occur from tomorrow (Saturday) through to Tuesday. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:00:33 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/more-than-1,000-fines-issued-to-canberra-drivers Police have issued more than 1,000 fines totalling more than $500,000 since the expansion of ACT Policing’s online reporting last year. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:45:32 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-on-bail-arrested-after-city-retail-thefts A 28-year-old Gowrie man will face court today after allegedly stealing from and tendering counterfeit currency at multiple City retail businesses this week. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:10:14 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-charged-with-multiple-historical-child-sexual-assault-offences A 59-year-old NSW man will face the ACT Magistrates court today after being charged with multiple child sexual assault offences that allegedly occurred in Calwell in the early 90’s. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:23:03 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/police-seeking-dash-cam-footage-following-banks-shooting ACT Policing is seeking dash-cam footage following a shooting in Banks last week. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:59:36 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/police-seeking-witnesses-to-road-rage-incident-involving-stolen-vehicle ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a suspected road rage incident earlier this month. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:22:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/witnesses-sought-following-assault-in-the-city ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in the city earlier this month. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:24:01 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-to-face-court-charged-with-family-violence-offences A 24-year-old Belconnen man has been charged after allegedly assaulting and threatening his partner on multiple occasions. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:56:34 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/witnesses-sought-to-act-of-indecency-in-city-sports-bar ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an act of indecency that occurred in a sports bar on Northbourne Avenue last night. Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:52:11 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-charged-after-alleged-theft-and-trespassing A 37-year-old man will face court today after he allegedly stole an item from a retail store in the City yesterday. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:23:59 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-on-bail-charged-with-multiple-family-violence-offences A 29-year-old Red Hill man has been charged after he allegedly sexually and physically assaulted his ex-partner. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:25:25 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-charged-following-indecent-exposure-incidents An O’Connor man has been charged with multiple offences following indecent exposure incidents in the City last night. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:11:34 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/stolen-bikes-and-scooters-recovered ACT Policing has recovered 15 bikes and e-bikes and five e-scooters following a search warrant at a serviced apartment last night. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:05:02 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/police-seeking-witnesses-following-shooting-in-banks ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged shooting in Banks overnight where one man was injured. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:13:38 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/third-person-charged-following-turner-home-invasion A 22-year-old Conder man will face court today, charged in relation to an alleged home invasion at a Turner residence last month. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:38:50 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/act-policing-welcomes-14-new-police-officers ACT Policing has welcomed 14 new police officers after a graduation ceremony was held this week at the National Gallery of Australia. Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:07:11 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/woman-faces-court-following-november-collision An 81-year-old Curtin woman has faced court today after she was charged in relation to a collision on Parkes Way in November last year. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:51:46 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/death-of-74-year-old-woman-being-investigated ACT Policing is investigating the death of a 74-year-old Gordon woman who died yesterday. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:47:36 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/emergency-services-remind-drivers-to-give-way-to-emergency-vehicles 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. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:21:13 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/stolen-vehicle-and-imitation-firearm-recovered ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and possible victims of a road rage incident that occurred on Monday afternoon involving a stolen black SUV and an imitation firearm. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:17:38 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/july/man-extradited-from-victoria-for-breach-of-bail A 29-year-old man will face the ACT Supreme Court after being extradited from Victoria for breaching his bail conditions. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:32:51 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/third-arrest-for-north-lyneham-shooting-in-march A 26-year-old NSW man has been charged in relation to the shooting of a man in North Lyneham in March, following a pursuit last night. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:25:13 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/brother-and-sister-charged-following-serious-assault A 22-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, both from Belconnen, have been charged with serious assault offences after a 14-year-old boy presented to hospital last week with significant injuries. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:41:29 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/drunk-driver-crashes-van-into-throsby-home A 31-year-old Deakin man has been charged after a van he was driving failed to take a bend and collided with the front of a Throsby home early this morning. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:39:42 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-charged-following-second-hand-buying-scam An 18-year-old Florey man on bail for similar alleged offending will face court today after he was charged again in relation to alleged thefts of goods being sold via online platforms. Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:22:20 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/boy-charged-after-assaulting-hospital-staff A 17 year-old Greenway boy will face court today (Thursday 26 June) after assaulting hospital staff early this morning. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:17:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/buying-second-hand-goods-scam-warning ACT Policing is again reminding the public to be cautious when selling second-hand items as reports continue to be received about sellers handing over goods without being paid. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:14:05 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/seeking-to-identify-man-following-dunlop-incident ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man following an incident in Dunlop earlier this month. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:24:35 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/woman-charged-following-north-lyneham-shooting-in-march A 25-year-old woman from Jacka is the second person charged in relation to the shooting of a man in North Lyneham in March. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:05:35 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/speeding-drink-driver-caught A speeding drunk driver was caught by Road Policing officers yesterday while on patrol near Uriarra. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:06:25 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/two-charged-following-braddon-bar-assault ACT Policing has charged two men and is seeking further witnesses to a brawl where patrons and staff were allegedly assaulted at the Hopscotch bar in Lonsdale Street, Braddon early on Sunday morning. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:02:40 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-charged-after-drink-driving-and-spitting-at-police 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. Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:43:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/identity-sought-of-man-inappropriately-engaging-with-young-women ACT Policing is seeking community assistance to identify a man who allegedly engages inappropriately with young women on buses. Sun, 22 Jun 2025 08:03:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-on-parole-charged-with-multiple-family-violence-offences A 39-year-old Mawson man has been charged after allegedly committing multiple offences against his partner. Sat, 21 Jun 2025 09:17:54 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/drivers-reminded-about-mountain-safety-this-winter ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to be prepared when travelling to the mountains and to the snow this winter. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:27:02 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/seeking-to-identify-four-men-following-graffiti-incidents ACT Policing is seeking to identify four people who are allegedly involved in graffiti incidents across the City district. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:09:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/do-you-know-this-man Thank you Canberra. The man's family have attended The Canberra Hospital and we have confirmed his identity. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:34:18 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-charged-following-aggravated-robbery A 30-year-old Macgregor man has been arrested after allegedly threating staff at the Woden JB Hi-Fi store with a butane blowtorch. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:31:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/four-charged-with-family-violence-offences-in-separate-incidents Four people will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly committing family violence offences. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:06:47 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-charged-with-assaulting-a-police-officer A 25-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a police officer while at the ACT Watch House yesterday afternoon. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:49:18 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-and-boy-charged-following-home-invasion A 21-year-old man and 17-year-old boy will face court today after allegedly breaking into a home, assaulting the occupant and fleeing from police. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:55:17 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-to-face-court-after-threatening-neighbour A 41-year-old Theodore man will face court today after allegedly ramming a neighbour’s vehicle and threatening her with a sledgehammer. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:12:19 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/police-seeking-witnesses-to-acts-of-indecency-on-public-transport ACT Policing is seeking information about alleged acts of indecency committed against girls on public transport in Weston Creek. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:30:46 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-charged-after-spitting-at-police A 39-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly refusing to provide blood alcohol sample and spitting at officers. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:20:16 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-subject-to-good-behaviour-order-charged-with-multiple-traffic-offences 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. Sun, 15 Jun 2025 08:45:45 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-faces-court-following-multiple-construction-site-burglaries-and-thefts A 36-year-old Narrabundah man will face court this morning following multiple burglaries at various construction sites across Canberra since February this year. Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:22:03 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/police-seeking-witnesses-to-collision-involving-cyclist ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a collision between a car and cyclist on Athllon Drive this morning. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:03:34 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/police-seeking-to-identify-owners-of-seized-items ACT Policing is seeking to identify the owner of several items of jewellery that were seized earlier this week. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:17:03 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-charged-with-possessing-child-exploitation-material A Chifley man has been charged with possessing child exploitation material following a referral from the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:54:35 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-and-woman-to-face-court-following-burglary-from-mitchell-recycling-facility A man and woman will face court after allegedly stealing items from recycling bins at the Mitchell Resource Management Centre. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:49:45 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-charged-after-allegedly-importing-and-3d-printing-firearm-parts A 54-year-old man will face court today after allegedly importing and 3D printing firearms parts. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:42:28 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/police-trailbike-training-to-occur-across-the-act ACT Policing will be conducting trailbike training for officers in reserves and greenbelt areas across the ACT in the coming months. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:01:39 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/kings-birthday-long-weekend-sees-multiple-drivers-charged During the Kings birthday long weekend, ACT Policing undertook a traffic targeting operation resulting in multiple infringement notices being issued. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:13:36 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/statement-regarding-act-ombudsman-report Statement attributed to CPO Scott Lee regarding ACT Ombudsman report into ACT Policing's use of force. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:30:18 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/exercise-occurring-at-epic-today A joint agency exercise will occur at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) today (Tuesday, 10 June 2025). Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:12:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/two-arrested-following-pursuit Two people have been arrested following a car theft and pursuit yesterday afternoon. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:10:32 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/witness-sought-following-uber-armed-robbery ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged armed robbery in Mitchell and Watson last week. Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:15:36 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/witnesses-sought-to-assault-of-teen ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to the alleged assault of a teen outside Dickson KFC yesterday afternoon. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:15:58 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-charged-with-family-violence-offences A 39-year-old Kaleen man has been charged after he allegedly choked and sexually assaulted his partner. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:01:01 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/woman-caught-drink-and-drug-driving A 29-year-old Downer woman has been caught driving with more than four times the legal blood alcohol limit and with drugs in her system. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 09:40:36 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-charged-after-assaulting-child A 47-year-old man has been charged after allegedly exposing himself to and indecently touching a 12-year-old girl. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:37:13 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/further-call-for-assistance-following-city-assault ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to help identify a man who is believed to have information about an assault in Petrie Plaza in the City last month. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:07:39 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/suspended-drug-driver-charged-following-collision A 23 year-old Taylor man, on a suspended licence, has been charged following a single vehicle collision in Bruce. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:25:33 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/police-call-for-illegal-firearms-to-be-turned-in ACT Policing is urging the community to hand in illegal firearms after thousands of firearms and firearm parts have been seized by police. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:08:30 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/police-seeking-witnesses-to-holder-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a three-vehicle collision in Holder on Sunday afternoon. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:53:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/firearm-and-knife-located-on-hospital-bedside-table A 36-year-old Chapman man has been charged after a firearm and knife were located in his possession while being treated for minor injuries in a Canberra hospital yesterday. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:18:26 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/man-charged-following-gungahlin-armed-robbery A 29-year-old man will face court today after allegedly robbing a bottle shop in Gungahlin last week and threatening to kill a man yesterday afternoon. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:26:19 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/nine-drivers-receive-immediate-licence-suspensions-for-drink-driving Nine Canberra drivers have lost their licences since Friday as police enforce an anywhere, anytime approach to impaired driving. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:55:12 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/woman-charged-with-grooming-and-sexual-assault-offences A 29-year-old Holt woman has been charged with grooming and sexual assault offences following her arrest on Saturday. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:26:36 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/june/imitation-firearm-allegedly-used-in-road-rage-incident ACT Policing arrested a Holt man and is seeking witnesses following a road rage incident yesterday where a driver allegedly threatened another driver with a handgun. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 08:49:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/man-charged-with-drug-trafficking-in-canberra A 40-year-old man will face court today after allegedly selling illicit drugs across Canberra. Fri, 30 May 2025 13:48:09 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/man-charged-after-alleged-theft-and-breach-of-protection-order A 25-year-old man had been charged after allegedly stealing items from the Belconnen Westfield, and breaching a protection order and banning notice. Fri, 30 May 2025 10:28:37 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/police-seeking-to-identify-boys-involved-in-assault ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two boys who allegedly assaulted a man while stealing items from a shop earlier this month. Thu, 29 May 2025 13:44:56 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/identities-sought-following-aggravated-burglary ACT Policing is seeking community assistance to identify two men after they attempted to break into a store in the Westfield Belconnen on Tuesday morning. Thu, 29 May 2025 13:25:02 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/two-men-charged-with-driving-offences ACT Policing has charged two men overnight following drink driving and speeding offences yesterday. Thu, 29 May 2025 11:35:59 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/police-seeking-witnesses-to-gungahlin-armed-robbery ACT Policing is seeking witnesses following an armed robbery at a bottle shop in Gungahlin on Monday afternoon. Thu, 29 May 2025 09:50:57 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/three-charged-following-safe-theft-in-march Three men have been charged following the theft of a safe containing a significant sum of cash and valuables from a home in Giralang in March. Wed, 28 May 2025 14:47:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/teen-charged-following-violent-assault A 15-year-old boy has been charged following the violent assault of a woman on a walking trail in Bonner on Monday. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:43:12 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-following-knife-incidents-in-tuggeranong ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to two incidents yesterday in Oxley and Erindale where one man was robbed and another was assaulted after being threatened with a knife. Tue, 27 May 2025 10:02:56 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/more-than-190-plants-seized-from-bonner-grow-house Police have seized more than 190 cannabis plants following a search of a house in Bonner this morning. Mon, 26 May 2025 16:18:18 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-to-weekend-assault-in-the-city ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in Petrie Plaza in the city on Saturday night. Mon, 26 May 2025 09:32:35 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/man-charged-following-carpark-dispute A 34-year-old man will face court today after allegedly strangling another man following a carpark dispute in Belconnen last night. Sat, 24 May 2025 09:54:54 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/man-found-in-possession-of-5-knives ACT Policing have arrested a man after he was allegedly found in possession of five knives in Dickson on Wednesday. Fri, 23 May 2025 09:50:55 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/media-statement-from-cpo-lee Statement from CPO Lee regarding a Watch House intake in 2024. Thu, 22 May 2025 15:58:23 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-to-shooting-incident-in-scullin ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a shooting incident that occurred in Scullin yesterday. Thu, 22 May 2025 11:46:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/man-charged-with-historical-family-violence-offences A 36-year-old man has been charged with historical family violence offences after he was arrested last night. Thu, 22 May 2025 10:06:14 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/men-charged-and-witnesses-sought-following-anzac-day-brawl 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. Thu, 22 May 2025 09:31:46 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/three-people-charged-for-alleged-retail-theft-of-items-more-than-$7k 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. Wed, 21 May 2025 16:00:56 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/police-seeking-witnesses-to-collision-on-ashley-drive ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a two-vehicle collision on Ashley Drive on Saturday afternoon. Wed, 21 May 2025 13:47:21 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/vehicles-seized-following-street-racing-in-gungahlin ACT Police is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a street racing incident in Gungahlin on the weekend. Wed, 21 May 2025 08:40:02 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/police-disappointed-with-driver-behaviour-during-national-road-safety-week 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. Tue, 20 May 2025 14:11:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/police-seeking-witnesses-to-city-hit-and-run ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a collision between a car and motorcycle on Marcus Clarke Street earlier this month. Tue, 20 May 2025 09:35:38 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/man-to-face-court-after-allegedly-assaulting-former-partner A 35-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his former partner on the side of the road. Mon, 19 May 2025 10:29:48 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/man-charged-after-driving-with-unrestrained-infant 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. Mon, 19 May 2025 09:24:29 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/seeking-community-assistance-for-information ACT Policing is seeking community assistance for information in relation to the welfare of a person last seen in Chapman this afternoon. Sun, 18 May 2025 18:13:36 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/driver-caught-drink-driving-twice-overnight ACT Policing officers have caught a woman twice overnight for drink driving. Sun, 18 May 2025 08:35:36 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/police-charge-three-people-with-assault ACT Policing arrested and charged three people yesterday with assault following separate incidents across Canberra. Sat, 17 May 2025 09:12:47 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/more-than-110-impaired-drivers-caught-in-april Police have caught 113 impaired drivers following a month of action targeting drink and drug driving in the ACT. Thu, 15 May 2025 15:29:34 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/online-reporting-expanded-to-include-theft-and-lost-property ACT Policing’s online reporting portal will see its third expansion with the Canberra community able to report theft and lost property from today. Wed, 14 May 2025 15:23:51 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/two-men-charged-following-fake-police-raid Two men will face court today after allegedly claiming to be police during a home invasion in Mawson last year. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:43:27 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/police-seeking-identity-of-motorcycle-rider-and-passenger-following-fail-to-stop ACT Policing is seeking to identify a motorcycle rider and passenger involved in fail to stop incidents last week. Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:18 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/police-seeking-witnesses-to-tillyard-drive-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a collision between a car and motorcycle on Tillyard Drive last week. Tue, 13 May 2025 08:32:33 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/can-you-identify-this-woman ACT Policing is appealing for a witness to an incident at the Woden bus interchange last month to come forward. Sun, 11 May 2025 18:30:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/woman-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-a-security-guard A 23-year-old woman will face court tomorrow for allegedly assaulting a security guard after she was denied entry to a nightclub in the City. Sun, 11 May 2025 08:34:43 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/man-charged-after-allegedly-stalking-female-colleague A 31-year-old man will face court today after allegedly stalking and sending death threats to a female colleague. Sat, 10 May 2025 09:59:47 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/unlicenced-teen-caught-twice-on-the-same-night ACT Policing’s Road Policing officers caught an unlicenced teen twice on Wednesday night allegedly committing driving offences. Sat, 10 May 2025 08:00:29 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/statement-in-relation-to-media-reporting ACT Policing statement regarding recent media reporting. Fri, 09 May 2025 16:35:11 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/family-violence-offender-extradited-from-queensland A 34-year-old man who allegedly committed family violence offences in 2022 has been extradited from Queensland to the ACT to face court. Fri, 09 May 2025 11:15:46 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/have-you-seen-cohen-black ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 16-year-old boy Cohen. Fri, 09 May 2025 09:44:20 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/witnesses-and-information-sought-to-sexual-offending ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and persons with information about alleged offending by a café manager in Gungahlin to come forward. Thu, 08 May 2025 11:24:24 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/police-seeking-footage-of-anzac-day-assault-in-turner ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and mobile phone footage following an assault in Turner last month. Thu, 08 May 2025 10:10:59 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/seeking-witnesses-to-drunk-driver-on-bettong-avenue-in-throsby ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to dangerous driving in Gungahlin after a 53-year-old man was charged with failing to stop for police last week. Tue, 06 May 2025 11:04:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/police-seek-wanted-men-jamie-barry-and-elliot-smith-benzie ACT Policing is urgently seeking the public’s assistance to locate wanted men, 21-year-old Jamie Barry and 29-year-old Elliot Smith-Benzie. Mon, 05 May 2025 15:52:45 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/identities-sought-following-city-brawl ACT Policing is seeking to identify multiple people following a brawl that happened in the City last month. Mon, 05 May 2025 14:26:12 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/five-people-arrested-for-family-violence-offences-over-the-weekend ACT Policing has charged five Canberrans with various family violence offences, including assault, sexual assault and property damage, after several incidents over the weekend. Mon, 05 May 2025 10:18:02 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/telstra-tower-thefts-and-property-damage ACT Policing is seeking assistance from the public following a recent theft and property damage incident at the Telstra Tower. Sun, 04 May 2025 07:49:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/do-you-recognise-this-man ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man involved in an assault in the city last month. Fri, 02 May 2025 15:33:17 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/police-seeking-to-identify-three-men-following-ngunnawal-home-invasion ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and assistance to identify three men involved in an aggravated robbery in Ngunnawal last month. Thu, 01 May 2025 11:54:47 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/woman-charged-after-allegedly-failing-to-stop-for-police-and-causing-collision A 22-year-old woman will face court today after allegedly failing to stop for police and causing a collision in Kambah. Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/may/man-charged-with-aggravated-animal-cruelty A 24-year-old man from Kaleen will face court today for two incidents of aggravated animal cruelty. Thu, 01 May 2025 08:34:02 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/women-arrested-following-city-altercation An 18-year-old woman will face court tomorrow after allegedly threatening a man with a screwdriver. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:49:45 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/police-seeking-witnesses-to-wentworth-avenue-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a collision between a car and motorcycle on Wentworth Avenue this morning. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:48:21 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-following-stabbing A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing last month. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:33:17 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/man-to-face-court-after-allegedly-burning-partner-with-boiling-water A 43-year-old man will face court today after allegedly burning his partner with boiling water. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:14:40 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/man-faces-court-following-a-series-of-alleged-retail-thefts In six incidents of alleged theft across stores in Canberra, a 34-year-old man has stolen more than $3,600 worth of items and will face court today. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:16:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/witnesses-sought-to-collision-on-canberra-avenue ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a single vehicle collision that occurred on Canberra Avenue yesterday. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:39:28 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/teen-arrested-following-theft-of-a-motor-vehicle A 14-year-old boy has been arrested overnight following the theft of a motor vehicle in the Gungahlin region. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:39:20 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/online-reports-of-dangerous-driving-continue-rolling-in ACT Policing would like to thank the community as more than 1400 dangerous driving reports have been received since online reporting was expanded in May last year. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:53:55 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/police-seeking-information-about-unlawful-possession-of-firearms ACT Policing is seeking information about unlawful possession of firearms after three unregistered weapons were located in Holder. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:00:22 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/police-seeking-witnesses-to-election-sign-vandalism ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an act of vandalism where a hate symbol was placed onto an election corflute sign. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:41:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/cash-and-prohibited-weapons-seized-during-search-warrants Police have seized approximately $10,000 in cash, an imitation firearm, two listening devices and suspected stolen property following search warrants yesterday. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:21:34 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/woman-loses-licence-after-drink-driving A 39-year-old woman has lost her licence for 90 days after blowing seven times over the legal alcohol limit over the weekend. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:10:25 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/man-to-face-court-for-drug-driving-after-allegedly-fleeing-crash A 20-year-old man has been charged with drug driving after allegedly colliding with a motorcyclist on Thursday night and fleeing the scene. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:32:34 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/man-charged-with-historic-family-violence-offences A 26-year-old man has been charged after allegedly committing acts of family violence against his partner over four years. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:42:54 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/identity-of-man-sought-following-city-assualt ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man following an alleged assault in the City last weekend. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:54:55 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/impaired-drivers-caught-in-morning-rbt-operations Two impaired drivers have been caught in separate morning RBT operations this week. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:41:28 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/community-reminded-to-not-3d-print-guns The Canberra community is being reminded that 3D printed guns and gun parts are illegal. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:59:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/witnesses-sought-to-pedestrian-collision-in-mall-carpark ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a collision between a ute and a pedestrian in the Belconnen mall carpark last Sunday. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:26:42 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/four-teens-charged-in-relation-to-stolen-vehicles Four teens aged 14 and 15 have been charged overnight in relation to stolen motor vehicle incidents in Weetangera and Nicholls. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:02:02 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/third-road-fatality-recorded-for-2025 An 85-year-old Sydney man has become the third road fatality for 2025 following a collision that occurred in Watson last month. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:09:44 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/explosives,-drugs-and-ammunition-located-during-vehicle-search ACT Policing officers from Woden Police Station located explosives, drugs and ammunition during a vehicle search in Wanniassa yesterday. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:46:01 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/man-offends-hours-after-being-released-from-court A 42-year-old Charnwood man will face court today after being released from custody yesterday. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:05:29 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/man-faces-court-for-family-violence-offences A 32-year-old man will face court again today for alleged family violence offences he committed in 2022. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:48:04 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/police-seeking-witnesses-to-watson-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in Watson earlier this week that resulted in one man being hospitalised with facial injuries. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:34:31 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/can-you-identify-this-man ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man after he allegedly committed an indecent act at a Fyshwick retail store last week. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:56:15 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/witnesses-and-footage-sought-after-three-vehicles-were-stolen-from-homes ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information after three vehicles were stolen from North Canberra suburbs last week. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:13:57 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/man-charged-after-allegedly-strangling-his-wife-multiple-times A 28-year-old man will face court today after allegedly strangling his wife multiple times yesterday morning. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:56:10 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/man-arrested-following-indecent-act A 48-year-old man from Ngunnawal has been arrested after allegedly committing an indecent act in Gungahlin yesterday. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:43:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/police-reappeal-for-information-following-east-row-assault ACT Policing is seeking to identify these men who may be able to assist in the investigation into an alleged assault in the City in February. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:27:35 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/man-arrested-following-interstate-pursuit A 38-year-old man who was arrested yesterday following a pursuit is facing the ACT Magistrates Court today. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:11:19 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/two-men-to-face-court-on-sexual-assault-charges Two men have been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman known to them over the weekend. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:50:09 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/drunk-driver-blows-more-than-7-times-the-legal-alcohol-limit A 48-year-old man who told police he had consumed two bottles of wine prior to driving from Jerrabomberra to Gungahlin has lost his licence for 90 days. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:21:56 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/impaired-teen-arrested-following-theft-of-a-motor-vehicle Two teen boys have been arrested following multiple pursuit incidents in a stolen motor vehicle throughout Canberra’s inner north overnight. Sat, 05 Apr 2025 09:51:47 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/police-seize-more-than-2000-firearms-in-march-across-two-operations ACT Policing’s Firearms Registry seized more than 2000 firearms following search warrant activity in two operations last month. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:37:52 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/search-warrant-activity-in-lyneham-sees-cannabis-and-cash-seized Members from ACT Policing’s Territory Targeting Team (TTT) commenced an investigation after receiving information about alleged illicit drug cultivation and distribution at a residence in Lyneham. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:36:39 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/early-morning-speeders-nabbed-on-parkes-way Early morning speeding drivers were targeted by City Station officers early today. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:40:30 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/police-execute-search-warrants-following-multiple-shootings ACT Policing is investigating a series of four shootings that have occurred in Canberra in the past week, with search warrants executed in Belconnen and Watson yesterday. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:15:47 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/april/police-release-face-fits-following-alleged-indecent-act ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two men who allegedly sexually harassed a woman before committing an act of indecency. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:03:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-charged-with-more-than-50-family-violence-offences A 51-year-old Crestwood (NSW) man has been charged with more than 50 family violence offences alleged to have occurred over a nine-year period. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:06:23 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/mercedes-driver-charged-with-drug-trafficking-following-collision A 33-year-old man has been charged with multiple driving and drug offences following a collision on Hindmarsh Drive yesterday afternoon. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:32:02 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/witnesses-sought-to-shooting-incident-in-watson ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and footage to a shooting incident that occurred in Watson last night. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 18:11:43 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-charged-following-canberra-avenue-incidents A 31-year-old Victorian man has been charged with multiple offences following two collisions on Canberra Avenue yesterday morning. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 09:19:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/incidents-on-canberra-avenue ACT Policing is responding to two collisions on Canberra Avenue this morning. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:31:21 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/can-you-identify-this-woman ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a robbery in the Canberra Centre where a woman allegedly threatened to stab employees. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:31:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-extradited-from-wa-to-face-sexual-assault-offences A 35-year-old man has been extradited from Western Australia after allegedly assaulting a woman in a nightclub on Bunda Street in 2022. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:44:57 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/information-sought-in-relation-to-historical-sexual-assault-matters ACT Policing is seeking information relating to alleged sexual assault matters that are believed to have been committed by a former member of a Woden Valley church around 2011. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:20:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-charged-after-choking-and-assaulting-two-teenagers A 40-year-old man will face court today after allegedly choking and assaulting two teenagers last night. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:53:13 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/l-plate-motorcyclist-loses-licence-after-speeding-on-barton-highway A learner motorcyclist who was ‘catching up to another set of riders to see if they were part of her group’ will be without her licence for the next six months after being caught speeding on the Barton Highway on Monday. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:47:43 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/unlicenced-driver-charged-for-failing-to-stop-for-police A 30-year-old unlicenced driver who was wanted for other driving offences will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after failing to stop for police last week. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:33:23 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-charged-with-stalking-and-assaulting-former-partner A 33-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting his former partner and making repeated and harassing phone calls. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:31:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-extradited-from-nsw-to-face-family-violence-charges A 38-year-old man who alleged committed family violence offences last week has been extradited to the ACT to face court. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:37:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/woman-charged-following-dickson-carjacking A 19-year-old woman will face court today after allegedly threatening two people with weapons and stealing the car they were travelling in. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:24:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/15-year-old-charged-with-assault A 15-year-old boy who was subject to bail conditions for previous alleged violent offences, will face court tomorrow following the alleged assault of a 58-year-old man in Woden on Wednesday evening. Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:50:45 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-charged-following-north-lyneham-shooting A 24-year-old man has been charged following the shooting of another man in North Lyneham yesterday. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 08:10:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-seeking-to-identify-witnesses-to-january-collision ACT Policing is seeking to speak to at least two people who witnessed the collision of a police vehicle on Adelaide Avenue early on Sunday, 5 January (2025). Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:45:31 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-seeking-footage-of-car-driving-erratically-in-dickson ACT Policing is seeking dashcam and mobile phone footage following an incident in Dickson yesterday. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:35:58 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-seeking-dash-cam-footage-of-dangerous-driving-involving-stolen-motor-vehicles ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of four vehicles being driven dangerously between 7 and 9 March. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:42:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/woman-charged-with-sexual-and-incite-suicide-offences A 34-year-old woman will face court today in relation to sexual assault and incite suicide offences. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:19:17 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-charged-for-his-involvement-in-a-drug-trafficking-group A 21-year-old Dickson man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today for allegedly organising the manufacture of MDMA and other controlled drugs via clandestine laboratories. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:22:21 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-seeking-dash-cam-footage-following-fatal-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a grey 2013 BMW sedan driving in the City following a fatal collision last week. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:01:11 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-seek-to-identify-woman-after-aggravated-robbery-in-swinger-hill ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and assistance to identify a woman in relation to an aggravated robbery in Swinger Hill last month. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:49:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/witnesses-sought-following-east-row-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to identify a man in relation to an assault in the City last month. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:05:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-assistance-for-health-home-visits ACT Policing disputes recent statements asserting that there are certain residences or locations where police will not attend. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:05:51 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/family-violence-incident-leads-to-cannabis-plants-discovery A 51-year-old man will face court today following a family violence incident where police later located 10 cannabis plants being grown hydroponically. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:20:22 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-seeking-witnesses-to-namadgi-national-park-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an incident in Namadgi National Park overnight. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:32:17 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-seeking-to-identify-man-following-a-nightclub-assault ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man to assist in the investigation into an alleged assault that occurred in a City nightclub last month. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:31:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-extradited-from-victoria-following-family-violence-assault A 24-year-old man has been extradited from Victoria where he fled after allegedly assaulting his partner. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:46:24 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/burnout-in-police-station-car-park-leads-to-arrest A 19-year-old Higgins man who tried to evade police after performing a burnout in the car park of the Belconnen Police Station will face court today. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:34:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-crashes-car-after-trying-to-evade-police A 53-year-old Gungahlin man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after crashing his vehicle into a Kambah median strip after allegedly trying to evade police. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:21:06 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-charged-following-petrol-station-robbery A 31-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stealing several energy drinks and donuts from a store and assaulting an employee while trying to flee. Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:22:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/casey-motorcyclist-loses-licence-after-caught-travelling-at-161-kmh A P-plate motorcyclist who was ‘late for a university lecture’ will be without his licence for the next six months after being caught driving at 161 kilometres per hour on the Majura Parkway. Sat, 15 Mar 2025 09:07:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/stripper-business-owner-charged-with-sexual-assault The owner of a male stripping business has been extradited from NSW after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in 2023. Sat, 15 Mar 2025 07:52:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-extradited-from-wa-to-face-incest-and-other-historic-child-sex-offences A 29-year-old man has been extradited from Western Australia to face incest and other historic child sex offence charges. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:04:05 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/act-records-second-road-fatality The ACT has recorded its second road fatality for 2025 following a collision between a bus and motorcycle earlier this week. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:08:01 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-seeking-witnesses-to-shooting-in-florey ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and footage of a shooting in Florey last night. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:08:23 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/act-records-first-road-fatality-for-2025 The ACT has recorded its first road fatality for 2025 following a collision between a car and cyclist on Northbourne Avenue last night. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:31:03 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/witnesses-sought-to-assault-of-elderly-woman ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information relating to an alleged assault committed against an elderly Curtin woman earlier this month. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:09:22 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/religious-building-targeted-with-hate-symbols ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an incident of hate symbols being spray painted on a Buddhist temple in Nicholls. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:00:31 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-seeking-witnesses-after-man-charged-for-road-rage-incidents A 25-year-old Gungahlin man has been charged with driving offences and assault following several road rage incidents across Canberra’s north. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:28:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/weapons-seized-and-men-charged A 22-year-old Sutton man who was subject to a Good Behaviour Order and bail conditions for other matters, has been charged with firearms offences following an incident in Gungahlin overnight. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:35:14 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-charged-following-city-assaults-and-property-damage A 22-year-old Richardson man has been charged with multiple offences following an incident in the City overnight. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 09:21:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/hundreds-of-court-orders-served-by-police ACT Policing officers served more than 300 court orders during recent days of action to ensure people subject to court ordered restrictions are aware of and abide by those restrictions. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:11:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/lyons-man-arrested-in-possession-of-firearm,-drugs-and-cash An 18-year-old man has been arrested after being found with a gel-blaster in Lyons. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:23:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/seven-teens-arrested-following-string-of-burglaries-and-stolen-vehicles Seven teenagers have been arrested for their alleged involvement in multiple home burglaries and stolen vehicles across Canberra since February this year. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:43:09 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/multiple-arrests-following-machete-incident-at-canberra-outlet-centre A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old woman have been charged in relation to an incident last week that saw a shopping centre placed into lockdown. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:03:26 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/16-year-old-boy-charged-following-two-aggravated-robberies UPDATE A 15-year-old boy will also face the ACT Childrens Court after allegedly committing two aggravated robberies on Monday night. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:52:38 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-seek-to-identify-witnesses-to-family-violence-incident A 28-year old man from Oaks Estate has been charged following an alleged family violence incident in Fyshwick yesterday. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:41:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-seeking-witnesses-to-alleged-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault committed against a runner yesterday morning. Sun, 02 Mar 2025 09:39:14 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/police-officers-assaulted-and-another-injured-in-separate-overnight-incidents Two police officers were allegedly assaulted and one officer suffered a broken leg during two separate incidents in Canberra last night. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 10:06:10 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/march/man-charged-with-sexually-abusing-a-teenager A 59-year-old man will face court today after allegedly sexually abusing a teenager. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:01:55 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-outlet-centre-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and assistance to identify a man and a woman following an incident at the Canberra Outlet Centre yesterday. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:17:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/police-renew-appeal-for-information-about-the-death-of-jyle-molloy-murphy ACT Policing’s Major Collision Team are re-appealing for information from the public on the third anniversary of 28-year-old Queanbeyan man Jyle Molloy Murphy’s death. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:20:19 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-charged-with-child-sex-offences ACT Policing’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) have arrested a 74-year-old man following an investigation into his alleged abuse of a five year old girl. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:41:28 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/woman-subject-to-good-behaviour-order-charged-with-aggravated-burglary A 26-year-old Turner woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning following an alleged aggravated burglary at a real estate agency in Braddon yesterday. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:05:49 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/afp-member-charged An AFP member is set to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 25 February, 2025) charged with contravening a family violence order. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:58:31 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/three-motorists-caught-speeding,-drug-driving,-and-driving-while-disqualified Two drivers have been charged and another has lost his licence after separate drug driving, unlicenced driving, and speeding incidents over the weekend. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-charged-following-taxi-theft A 39-year-old man from Ngunnawal has been charged after he allegedly stole a taxi at knifepoint and led police on a chase through multiple Belconnen suburbs early today. Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:20:04 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-watson-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information following the discovery of an unconscious man in Watson earlier this afternoon. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:03:02 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-charged-and-gel-blaster-firearms-seized A 39-year-old Richardson man has been charged and 13 prohibited firearms have been seized following police response to a disturbance last night. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:55:26 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/police-operation-in-uriarra-tomorrow ACT Policing, with the assistance of AFP Search and Rescue and the ACT State Emergency Service, will be conducting a search operation in the vicinity of the Uriarra Crossing Recreation Area tomorrow. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:18 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/identification-sought-following-city-assault ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to identify a man in relation to an assault in the City last month. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:42 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/replica-gun-seized-from-man-pretending-to-be-a-security-guard A 47-year-old man has been charged after he was found with a replica firearm in Woden yesterday afternoon. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:56:31 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-to-face-court-charged-with-sexual-assault A 23-year-old man is due to face court today charged with sexually assaulting his partner in an incident last year. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:44:58 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-charged-with-drink-driving-and-driving-at-another-man A 22-year-old man has been charged after allegedly driving at bystanders who attempted to stop him from drink driving last night. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:41:13 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/witnesses-and-footage-sought-to-two-vehicle-collision-in-belconnen ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Southern Cross Drive and Kingsford Smith Drive on Sunday. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:22:28 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/witnesses-and-footage-sought-to-shooting-incident-in-macgregor ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and footage to a shooting incident that occurred in Macgregor last Thursday. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:00:51 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-charged-with-stealing-vehicle-and-making-threats-in-family-violence-incident A 30-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stealing a stranger’s vehicle and driving to his former partner’s home where he threatened to kill her. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:57:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-alleged-boxing-day-assault-in-oconnor ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information after a man was reported to have assaulted an elderly woman in the backyard of her residence in O’Connor in December. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:57:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/police-seeking-information-after-four-cars-stolen-in-belconnen ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information after four vehicles were stolen from two residences in Belconnen over the weekend. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:28:14 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/police-seeking-witnesses-to-family-violence-incident-in-tharwa ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged family violence incident in Tharwa on Sunday afternoon. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:36:42 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-charged-with-sexual-assault-and-theft-offences-allegedly-committed-against-his-partner A 43-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after allegedly sexually assaulting his partner and taking her jewellery to sell it. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:51:17 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-amaroo-road-rage-incident-and-collision Police are seeking witnesses to a road-rage incident and an unrelated collision at the same intersection in Amaroo yesterday afternoon. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:10:45 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/information-sought-in-relation-to-two-stolen-motor-vehicles ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information regarding two stolen vehicles being driven in the Gungahlin and Belconnen areas on Thursday morning. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:17:25 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/two-charged-following-attempted-murder-incident-in-2024 ACT Policing has charged two more people following a continuing investigation into an attempted murder incident in Wanniassa last year. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:50:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/canberrans-reminded-to-lock-and-hide-to-protect-your-ride ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to lock their homes and secure their car keys as more than 140 cars have been stolen this year. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:04:22 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-charged-after-child-abuse-material-found-on-phone A 30-year-old Bonner man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly possessing child abuse material on his mobile phone. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:07:05 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-to-face-court-after-allegedly-assaulting-two-men-and-stomping-on-their-heads A 53-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after allegedly assaulting two men at a Gungahlin bus interchange last night. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:03:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-charged-with-drink-driving-after-being-caught-six-times-over-the-legal-limit A 48-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after returning a breath analysis result six times over the legal alcohol limit yesterday. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:39:22 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/three-caught-drug-driving-in-separate-incidents Three drivers have been issued with traffic infringement notices and will face charges after allegedly being caught drug driving and speeding in separate incidents. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:46:18 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-charged-following-knife-incident-in-woden A 38-year-old man has been charged after allegedly brandishing knives outside of the Westfield Woden yesterday afternoon. Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:13:08 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/pair-charged-after-stolen-property-found-in-bags A 26-year-old man and 26-year-old woman have been charged after police located stolen property and tools suspected of being used for theft in their belongings last night. Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:22:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/96-year-old-extradited-from-queensland-to-face-historic-sexual-offence-charges A 96-year-old Queensland man has been extradited to the ACT to face six historic sexual offence charges. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 08:49:07 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/teenager-charged-following-armed-robbery-at-kippax A 17-year-old boy will face the ACT Childrens Court after allegedly stealing cigarettes and brandishing a knife at a member of the public last week. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:24:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/information-sought-in-relation-to-illegal-trail-bike-riding-in-belconnen ACT Policing is calling for witnesses or anyone with information after four males were observed riding trail bikes dangerously and illegally in Hawker last month. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:49:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-to-face-court-after-allegedly-assaulting-partner-with-a-broomstick-and-drink-driving A 27-year-old Florey man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his partner with a broomstick and drink driving. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:09:11 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/sports-coach-charged-with-historic-sexual-offences A 51-year-old Victorian man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl in the early 2000’s. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:10:52 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/police-seeking-information-after-man-flees-rbt Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the driver of a Volkswagen who fled an RBT and evaded police in December. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:22:57 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/woman-on-bail-charged-with-drug-driving-following-two-vehicle-collision A 36-year-old Scullin woman has been charged with drug driving and obstructing police after attempting to run away from them following a collision she was involved in. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:30:26 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/police-seeking-witnesses-to-new-years-eve-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred in the vicinity of East Row and One22 Club, City last month. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:31:23 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/man-charged-after-assaulting-and-threatening-to-kill-his-former-partner A 57-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after allegedly assaulting and threatening to kill his former partner last week. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:46:55 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/witnesses-sought-to-tuggeranong-parkway-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash cam footage following an incident on the Tuggeranong Parkway on Friday night. Sun, 02 Feb 2025 09:24:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/police-seek-information-in-relation-to-stolen-watches-following-burglary-in-harrison ACT Policing is seeking information from the public following a burglary that occurred at a residence in Harrison, during which a number of watches were stolen. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:15:28 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/police-release-face-fit-following-alleged-groping-incident ACT Policing has released a face-fit image of a man who allegedly groped a woman in Harrison yesterday. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:52:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-manslaughter-following-2020-incident A 21-year-old Banks man will face the ACT Childrens Court today charged with manslaughter following an incident in 2020. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:02:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/witnesses-and-footage-sought-of-toyota-corolla-being-driven-erratically ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a stolen Toyota Corolla that was allegedly being driven erratically in Higgins last week. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:18:16 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/police-seek-to-identify-two-men-following-theft-at-anaconda ACT Policing is seeking to identify two men who are believed to have stolen valuable items from Anaconda, Fyshwick in November 2024. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:06:06 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/police-issue-warning-after-48-knives-seized-in-five-weeks ACT Policing is reminding the community of knife possession laws following a recent spike in knife-related incidents across Canberra. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:16:08 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/man-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-partner-in-a-moving-vehicle A 35-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting his partner in a moving vehicle, breaching a family violence order, and evading police. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:04:02 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-to-assault-in-dickson A 28-year-old woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning following an alleged assault that occurred at the Dickson shopping precinct last week. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:06:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/two-motorcyclists-caught-speeding-more-than-100kmh-over-the-speed-limit A 28-year-old man and 22-year-old man have had their licence’s suspended after they were caught travelling more than 100km/h over the speed limit on their motorcycles yesterday. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 09:39:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/witnesses-and-footage-sought-to-two-vehicle-collision-on-barton-highway ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two vehicle collision that occurred on Barton Highway on Friday night. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 07:56:55 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/woman-on-good-behaviour-order-charged-with-burglary-and-serious-driving-offences A 28-year-old woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after her alleged involvement in several burglaries, driving at police, and driving with methamphetamine in her system. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:31:56 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-32-driving-offences-after-failing-to-stop-for-police-several-times A 20-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with 32 driving offences after allegedly failing to stop for police several times in 24 hours. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:03:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/canberra-doctor-charged-with-sexual-assault-and-other-offences A 47-year-old Red Hill man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with 20 offences, including sexual assault, assault and acts of indecency allegedly committed against four women. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:30:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/finger-severed-in-oaks-estate-attack A 53-year-old Oaks Estate man will face Court this morning after a neighbourly dispute left another man with a severed finger. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:46:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/witnesses-and-information-sought-to-historical-sexual-offending ACT Policing is calling for witnesses or anyone with information about alleged sexual offending by a teacher at a Canberra school in the 80’s and 90’s to come forward. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:46:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/teens-charged-following-unprovoked-assault-and-stabbing2 Two teenagers will face the ACT Children’s Court this morning after allegedly assaulting and stabbing a man in the City in the early hours of yesterday morning. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:30:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/mans-licence-suspended-after-speeding A 22-year-old man’s licence has been suspended after he was caught travelling 50km/h over the limit with three passengers in the vehicle. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 10:09:10 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/man-to-face-court-charged-with-family-violence-offences-and-escaping-custody A 47-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with family violence offences and escaping from custody. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 07:58:38 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-driving-offences A 46-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates court today after allegedly being caught riding an unregistered motorbike with meth in his system. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:41:06 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/greenway-teen-to-face-family-violence-charges A 19-year-old Greenway man will front the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with 15 family violence offences. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:31:45 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/man-charged-following-family-violence-assault A 24-year-old man will face court after allegedly assaulting his partner with a weapon and hot water on the weekend. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:56:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/almost-100-impaired-drivers-detected-in-december Almost 100 drivers were detected drink and drug driving throughout December during ACT Policing’s month of targeting impaired drivers. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:44:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-to-motorcycle-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a collision in Ngunnawal last week, caused by a wooden log left on the road. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:52:52 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/man-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-a-woman-in-a-car A 42-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman during an incident in Narrabundah yesterday. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:15:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/witnesses-sought-to-burnout-incident-on-bunda-street 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. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:26:01 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/man-charged-following-shooting-incident-in-coree A 20-year-old man has been charged following an incident that occurred in Coree yesterday afternoon. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:23:46 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/police-operation-currently-underway-at-uriarra A 20-year-old man is in police custody following an earlier incident in Uriarra. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 21:10:52 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/police-seek-wanted-man-harley-ayling ACT Policing is seeking information from the public to assist in locating wanted 23-year-old man Harley Ayling. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 09:46:28 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-family-violence-offences-and-resisting-police A 30-year-old Florey man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with family violence offences and resisting police. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 08:50:09 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/february/police-seeking-witnesses-to-conder-home-invasion A  24-year-old woman will face court today (Tuesday, 11 February 2025) following her arrest yesterday in relation to this incident. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:29:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/man-charged-and-grow-house-dismantled A 36-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly growing more than 150 cannabis plants inside a Kaleen home. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:36:24 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/police-seek-to-identify-male-who-allegedly-robbed-teenager-on-bus ACT Policing is seeking to identify a male who allegedly robbed a teenager on a bus late last year. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:30:23 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-to-repeated-memorial-vandalism ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify five youths who may be involved in damaging the ACT Memorial on Ainslie Place, near London Circuit, last month. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:13:48 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/witnesses-sought-to-car-fire-in-wright ACT Policing is seeking information and witnesses to a car fire on Steve Irwin Avenue, Wright last month. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:21:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/can-you-identify-this-woman ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a woman who allegedly assaulted a worker and stole items from Bunnings Belconnen last month. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:29:19 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/witnesses-and-footage-sought-following-friday-traffic-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage of an incident involving a black Mazda SUV and a traffic controller working as part of Summernats near EPIC. Sun, 05 Jan 2025 09:59:42 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/police-seeking-dashcam-footage-from-tuggeranong-parkway ACT Policing is seeking dashcam footage following an incident on the Tuggeranong Parkway last night. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:35:27 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2025-media-releases/january/driver-tests-positive-to-cocaine-on-new-years-day A 19-year-old man will be charged after allegedly driving under the influence of cocaine on New Year’s Day. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:25:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/police-call-for-best-behaviour-on-new-years-eve ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to be on their best behaviour ahead of New Year’s celebrations in the city. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 07:49:16 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/police-investigate-drowning-at-pine-island-reserve A 21-year-old man has died following an incident at Pine Island Reserve in Greenway yesterday afternoon. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:34:11 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/two-men-charged-for-impaired-driving-in-separate-incidents Two 20-year-old men have been charged with driving offences, including drink and drug driving, in separate incidents in the past 24 hours. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:24:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-charged-following-pursuit-in-kambah A 26-year-old man has been charged with driving offences following a police pursuit in Kambah last night. Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:34:48 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/suspended-p-plater-caught-speeding-and-drink-driving A suspended 20-year-old P-plate driver will face court next month after being caught speeding and drink driving yesterday morning. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:41:27 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-charged-with-driving-and-weapons-offences A 35-year-old man has been charged with driving and weapons offences after evading an RBT and failing to stop for police on Christmas Day. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:14:17 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-on-bail-charged-with-multiple-driving-offences A 30-year-old Kambah man has been charged with multiple driving offences after allegedly stealing a car, failing to stop for police, and driving erratically throughout Canberra’s south. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:56:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-charged-with-family-violence-offences-following-alleged-assault A 28-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his partner during an incident last week. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:37:09 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/11th-road-fatality-for-2024 A 75-year-old woman has died following a single vehicle collision in Kambah today. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:39 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/police-seek-to-identify-man-following-theft-on-train ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man who is believed to have taken a sum of cash and property from a train last month. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:46:58 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-involved-in-collision-caught-drink-driving-six-times-over-the-legal-limit A 39-year-old man from Ngunnawal has had his licence suspended immediately after returning a breath analysis result more than six times over the legal alcohol limit last night. Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:52:09 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-extradited-from-nsw-to-face-several-incest-and-child-sex-offence-charges A 34-year-old man has been extradited from Coffs Harbour to face several incest and child sex offences charges. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 08:10:24 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-extradited-from-spain-to-face-multiple-sex-offence-charges A 50-year-old man has been extradited from Spain to face court relating to 16 sexual offences allegedly committed against his step-child. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:20:36 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/two-drivers-lose-their-licence-after-separate-drink-driving-and-speeding-incidents Two drivers lost their licence yesterday after one was caught speeding and the other fled a Random Breath Testing station. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:28:09 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/police-seek-witnesses-to-fight-at-kingston-foreshore ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a fight between three men at the Kingston Foreshore earlier this month. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:57:12 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/teen-subject-to-bail-conditions-and-good-behaviour-order-charged-with-burglary A 17-year-old boy will face the ACT Children’s Court this morning charged with multiple offences after allegedly committing a burglary at a residence in Forde yesterday. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:54:10 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/witnesses-sought-to-majura-road-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a two-vehicle collision on Majura Road yesterday morning. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:37:57 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/police-seek-wanted-man-thor-kristiansen ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate 36-year-old wanted man Thor Kristiansen. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:29:34 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/200-court-orders-served-by-police-last-weekend ACT Policing officers served more than 200 court orders and documents last weekend to ensure people subject to court ordered restrictions are aware of and abide by those restrictions. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:41:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/police-release-bodycam-footage-following-arrow-incident ACT Policing has released footage following a serious incident that occurred earlier this year, during which a police officer narrowly missed being shot by a hunting arrow. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:11:27 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-charged-after-entering-police-station-with-a-weapon A 23-year-old man has been charged with property damage and other offences after entering the Tuggeranong Police Station armed with a sledgehammer. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:26:28 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/woman-charged-with-assaulting-police-following-dispute-with-neighbour A 36-year-old woman has been charged with assaulting police following a dispute with her neighbour last night. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 09:46:18 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/patrols-stepped-up-at-jewish-community-facilities ACT Policing has stepped up patrols at synagogues and Jewish community facilities this week in response to incidents in other Australian cities. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:44:01 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/witnesses-sought-to-ram-raids-and-vehicle-arson-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information relating to early morning ram-raids in Yarralumla and Wright and a vehicle arson incident in Chapman yesterday. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:24:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-charged-following-three-attempted-burglaries A 27-year-old Holt man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after he allegedly committed several burglaries yesterday. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:34:03 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/high-risk-family-violence-offender-charged A 49-year-old Casey man has been charged by ACT Policing’s Domestic and Family Violence Investigation Unit (DFVIU) after he was arrested at a business in Belconnen yesterday. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:46:12 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-to-face-court-charged-with-136-family-violence-offences A 39-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with 136 family violence offences. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:37:09 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/two-men-to-face-court-after-allegedly-stealing-a-car-and-assaulting-police Two men will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly stealing a car from a residence over the weekend, with one of the men also assaulting a police officer. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:24:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/witnesses-and-footage-sought-following-multiple-driving-incidents ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash cam footage following multiple reports of dangerous driving by a man in a white Volkswagen SUV yesterday. Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:27:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-charged-and-another-sought-following-woden-ram-raid A 48-year-old Braddon man faced the ACT Magistrates Court yesterday following his alleged involvement in a ram raid at a store in Woden yesterday morning. Sat, 07 Dec 2024 08:02:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/man-charged-following-heroin-overdose-death A 24-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a woman in June this year. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:39:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/act-policing-gearing-up-for-a-safe-summer ACT Policing's Safe Summer campaign for the 2024-25 period was launched today, encouraging the community to enjoy the festive season but to do so responsibly. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:07:55 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/witnesses-sought-to-road-rage-incident-in-weston ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a road rage incident in Weston where a driver was allegedly assaulted with a hammer. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:12:47 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/police-exercise-at-epic-today ACT Policing will be conducting an operational exercise at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) today. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:47:31 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/685-drivers-caught-speeding-in-november-as-police-set-their-sights-on-impaired-drivers ACT Policing’s road safety targeting during November saw 685 drivers caught speeding across Canberra, with 11 drivers caught travelling at more than 45km/h above the speed limit. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:43:25 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/police-renew-call-for-information-in-relation-to-mawson-home-invasion ACT Policing is renewing its call for information in relation to a home invasion that occurred in Mawson earlier this year. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:38:45 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/december/witnesses-sought-to-suspicious-house-fire-in-giralang ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a suspicious house fire that occurred in Giralang last night. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:20:16 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-with-several-sexual-assault-offences A 36-year-old Sydney man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with sexual assault offences after allegedly committing the offence of stealthing. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:45:39 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-after-several-businesses-robbed-in-one-night A 51-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly breaking into several businesses in one night. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:29:53 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/ice-skating-coach-charged-with-sexual-assault-offences Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:56:18 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-following-fight-at-former-partners-home A 40-year-old man will face court today after allegedly assaulting his former partner’s family members during an altercation in Fisher earlier this week. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:08:36 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-on-good-behaviour-order-charged-following-pursuit A 28-year-old man who was subject to a good behaviour order will face court today after a police pursuit in Tuggeranong this morning. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:40:38 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/act-records-tenth-road-fatality The ACT has recorded its tenth road fatality for 2024 following a single-cyclist collision in Kambah yesterday. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:35:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-after-attempting-to-run-over-another-man A 46-year-old man will face court after attempting to run over another man during an altercation in Greenway yesterday. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:54:42 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-road-rage-incident-on-gundaroo-drive ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of an alleged road rage incident that occurred on Gundaroo Drive on Wednesday afternoon. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:23:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-following-machete-attack A 30-year-old Garran man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged machete attack in a Wanniassa home in September. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:23:50 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/police-renew-call-for-information-following-serious-assault-in-wanniassa ACT Policing is renewing its call for information in relation to a serious assault that occurred in Wanniassa in September, which resulted in a man being hospitalised. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:49:03 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/witnesses-and-dashcam-footage-sought-to-two-collisions-involving-toyota-rav4 ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage to two collisions that occurred yesterday afternoon involving a Toyota Rav4. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:55:58 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-to-face-court-after-commercial-quantity-of-cannabis-located-during-search-warrant A 30-year-old Throsby man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after police seized cannabis plants while executing search warrants yesterday. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:12:39 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-with-historic-child-sex-offences A 61-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning following an investigation into his alleged sexual abuse of a girl in 2011. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:20:38 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-on-parole-charged-with-burglary A 46-year-old Wanniassa man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after allegedly committing a burglary at a residence in Franklin on Monday. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:39:36 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/high-range-drink-driver-charged-with-several-driving-offences A 25-year-old Wright man has been charged following an incident on Sunday morning where he failed to stop for police after being detected speeding on Hindmarsh Drive. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:59:40 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/teens-to-face-court-over-two-aggravated-robberies A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl will face the ACT Children’s Court today in relation to their alleged involvement in two robberies over the last month. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:41:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-dangerous-driving-in-tuggeranong ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a dangerous driving incident in Tuggeranong today. Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:07:02 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/police-seeking-witnesses-to-collision-on-parkes-way ACT Policing is renewing its appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two-vehicle collision on Parkes Way on Saturday afternoon. Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:41:57 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-with-sexual-assault A 42-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after being charged with sexually assaulting another man earlier this year. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:21:35 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/police-release-cctv-footage-to-identify-man-following-aggravated-robbery-in-manuka ACT Policing has released CCTV footage to assist in identifying a man who allegedly committed an aggravated robbery at Coles, Manuka during the Minute of Silence on Remembrance Day. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:45:03 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-with-possessing-child-abuse-material A 65-year-old man has been charged after police uncovered child abuse videos and images on his phones and computers. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:15:06 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/two-more-charged-in-relation-to-conder-home-invasion A 17-year-old NSW teenager will face the ACT Children’s Court today after allegedly taking part in a violent home invasion where the residents were stabbed several times. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:39:25 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/act-records-ninth-road-fatality-for-2024 A 26-year-old man has died following a single vehicle collision in Curtin this morning. Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:08:25 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-after-white-skoda-failed-to-stop-for-police-in-the-city ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage after a white Skoda failed to stop for police in the City last night. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 09:56:28 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-pedestrian-collision-near-canberra-hospital ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash cam footage following a collision where a vehicle hit a pedestrian near the Canberra Hospital on Thursday afternoon. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:37:09 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/police-seeking-witnesses-to-robbery-in-dickson ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged robbery of a teen at the Dickson bus interchange on Wednesday night. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:55:27 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-to-face-court-charged-with-multiple-driving-offences-in-allegedly-stolen-vehicles A 19-year-old Oxley man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with driving offences and burglary after allegedly stealing two vehicles. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:49:28 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-after-shotgun-and-drugs-found-in-his-possession A 33-year-old man has been charged after police found a loaded shotgun and drugs in his possession. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:59:05 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/hindu-community-incidents Deputy Chief Police Officer Doug Boudry recently met with Hindu community representatives to provide an update on arrests made following two incidents at Hindu temples in the ACT. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:31:56 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-with-trafficking-drugs-linked-to-fatal-overdose A 40-year-old man will face court after allegedly supplying drugs to a 23-year-old woman who later died from a suspected drug overdose. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:48:16 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-alleged-animal-cruelty-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged animal cruelty incident that occurred last week at Arawang Paddock. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:05:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-for-assaulting-partner-and-evading-police A 29-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his partner and evading police after the incident. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:36:47 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/police-seek-information-following-charnwood-stabbing ACT Policing is seeking information following a stabbing that occurred in Charnwood last month. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:26:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-following-thefts-from-gravesites A 39-year-old Bonner man has been charged with the possession of stolen items from gravesites in Gungahlin in July. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:49:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/men-face-charges-for-choking-their-partners-in-separate-incidents Two men are expected to face court today after allegedly choking their partners in two unrelated family violence incidents overnight. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:08:49 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-a-teenager A 33-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager earlier this year. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:25:39 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/november/have-you-seen-brian-figura UPDATE: Thank you Canberra, the missing man we posted about earlier this afternoon has been located safe and well. Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:13:17 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/witnesses-sought-to-fyshwick-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage after a motorcycle failed to stop for police in Fyshwick last weekend. Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:10:15 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/eighth-road-fatality-for-2024 A 33-year-old woman has died following a single vehicle collision on Lady Denman Drive on Thursday night. Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:41:06 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/act-policing-target-speeding-in-november Throughout November, speeding motorists will be in the sights of ACT Policing as its monthly traffic focus turns to those who push the limits. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:56:59 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/police-release-face-fit-image-in-relation-to-inappropriate-contact-incident ACT Policing has released a face-fit image of a man who was allegedly involved in an inappropriate contact incident at Majura Park earlier this month. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:18:34 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/two-men-arrested-following-investigation-into-vape-import-group Two men will face court today after allegedly importing a large consignment of illegal vapes into the ACT. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:29:45 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/police-seek-to-identify-woman-following-theft-and-fraud-offences ACT Policing is seeking to identify a woman who was allegedly involved in the theft of multiple parcels and using a stolen credit card to make several purchases. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:25:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/police-seek-to-identify-man-from-kowen-forest-incident ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man who is believed to have been involved in an incident at a Kowen Forest dance party last month. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:30:41 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/seventh-road-fatality-recorded-in-the-act A motorcyclist has died following a single vehicle collision last night. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 09:12:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/police-issue-warning-after-20th-overdose-death ACT Policing is urging drug users to consider their health and safety after the 20th death this year suspected to be from use of non-prescription drugs, particularly opioids such as heroin. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 08:05:29 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/police-seek-information-following-kambah-home-invasion ACT Policing is seeking information about a home invasion in Kambah on Monday evening where a firearm was produced and a resident was assaulted. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:29:43 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/police-seize-drugs,-cash,-and-a-firearm-during-search-warrant A 34-year-old woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after police located drugs, cash, and a firearm while executing a search warrant yesterday. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:48:20 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/man-subject-to-good-behaviour-order-charged-with-multiple-driving-offences A 29-year-old Holt man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with multiple driving offences after he allegedly failed to stop for police in a stolen car. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:17:18 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/man-charged-and-cash-seized A 26-year-old Crace man has been charged with 10 offences following a continuing investigation into the sale of cannabis and vapes across Canberra. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:01:14 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/police-seek-stolen-kia-cerato-following-arrest-of-two-men Two men will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly stealing a car from an apartment complex yesterday. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:38:33 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/investigation-into-missing-person-malak-arok-continues ACT Policing will conduct a search in an area of Mt Ainslie today (Wednesday, 23 October 2024), as the investigation for long term missing person Malak Arok continues. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:08:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/witnesses-and-dashcam-footage-sought-to-collision-on-william-hovell-drive ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two vehicle collision that occurred on William Hovell Drive last week. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:05:43 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-making-threats-to-kill-and-assault A 28-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with making threats to kill and other family violence offences. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:11:49 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/man-to-face-multiple-historical-sexual-assault-charges A 56-year-old man will face court today in relation to alleged sexual assaults that occurred in the 1980’s. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:59:09 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/traffic-disruptions-in-canberra-tomorrow ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans about traffic disruptions tomorrow due to the visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to Canberra. Sun, 20 Oct 2024 08:08:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/man-charged-after-allegedly-sexually-assaulting-former-partner A 37-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after he allegedly sexually assaulted his former partner. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:38:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/man-charged-for-allegedly-committing-indecent-act-on-a-bus A 30-year-old Casey man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly committing an indecent act on a bus in the presence of a teenager. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:47:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/shoplifter-caught-with-thousands-of-dollars-of-goods A 33-year-old Braddon woman will face court today (Friday, 9 June 2023) after she was allegedly caught stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of handbags and cosmetics in Canberra City yesterday. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:45:14 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-seek-public-assistance-to-locate-vehicle-involved-in-shooting-incident ACT Policing is calling on information from the public to locate an orange Nissan Micra that was involved in a shooting incident in Oaks Estate in May. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:41:37 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/witnesses-sought-to-multiple-weekend-assaults-in-the-city ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to three serious assaults that occurred in the City last weekend. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:38:44 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/man-caught-hiding-in-car-boot-operation-torics-500th-apprehension ACT Policing's Operation TORIC has recorded its 500th apprehension. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:29:52 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/woman-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-police-officer A 40-year-old woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting a police officer at a shopping centre in Canberra's south over the weekend. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:25:26 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/teens-arrested-and-stolen-car-recovered Officers attached to Operation Toric have arrested two teens and recovered a stolen vehicle hours after it was taken. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:21:51 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/have-you-seen-van-quyet-pham Thank you Canberra, the missing 17-year-old boy that we posted about in August has been located interstate and is no longer considered a missing person. Thanks for your assistance! Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:20:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/police-warn-of-cannabis-gummies-after-child-hospitalised ACT Policing is warning the community of potentially harmful cannabis gummies after a child was hospitalised last month after consuming them. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:17:34 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/man-charged-following-family-violence-incident A 58-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his wife and another family member during an incident last night. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:50:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/man-to-face-court-charged-with-forcible-confinement-and-assault A 22-year-old Holder man will face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow after he allegedly strangled and assaulted his partner last night. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 09:35:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/fraud-investigation-and-online-marketplace-warning ACT Policing is issuing a reminder to be cautious when selling second-hand items online. Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:58:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/witnesses-sought-to-serious-assault-at-house-party2 ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious assault that occurred in Giralang last Friday that left a man in hospital. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:29:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/police-seek-to-identify-rideshare-driver-following-kowen-forest-incident ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a rideshare driver who may have transported several men believed to be involved in an incident at a Kowen Forest dance party. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:33:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/19-year-old-man-charged-with-sexual-assault A 19-year-old Campbell man has been charged with sexual assault following a police investigation. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:49:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/four-youths-charged-following-home-burglaries Four teenage boys have been charged after allegedly stealing several vehicles and attempting to break into homes last month. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:03:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/drivers-nabbed-for-speeding,-drink-driving-and-riding-a-stolen-motorbike Three people have been charged following multiple instances of poor driving behaviour in Tuggeranong over the weekend. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:20:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/update-police-seeking-to-identify-men-in-relation-to-nightclub-assault-identified Update at 10:15am Thursday 10 October 2024: On Tuesday, we sought the public’s assistance to identify six men in relation to an assault at a nightclub in the City on Monday 7 October 2024. All six men handed themselves in at Gungahlin Police Station and are now assisting police with their investigations. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:44:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/woman-charged-for-assaulting-police-during-family-violence-incident A 47-year-old woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting police and a child during a family violence incident last night. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:59:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/man-to-face-court-after-allegedly-choking-partner A 45-year-old man will face court today after allegedly choking and slapping his partner during an incident over the weekend. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:59:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/police-call-for-calm-ahead-of-protest-activity ACT Policing is asking anyone planning to protest in the nation’s capital over the coming days to do so peacefully. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:13:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/police-execute-search-warrants-following-assault-incidents-in-july ACT Policing has executed five search warrants in the past fortnight in relation to three alleged assault incidents that occurred earlier this year. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:25:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/man-to-face-court-following-incident-at-licenced-premises-in-gungahlin A 32-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court following an incident at a licenced premises in Gungahlin last month. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:07:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/updated-police-seeking-to-identify-man-following-march-incident-identified Update at 5.45pm Thursday 3 October 2024: Thank you Canberra. The man we sought to identify today has presented himself to a police station this afternoon and is assisting with enquiries. ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man to assist in the investigation into an incident that occurred in March this year. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:45:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/police-seeking-witnesses-to-braddon-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in Braddon yesterday where two men attacked another man. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:32:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-multiple-family-violence-offences-and-assaulting-police A 23-year-old Belconnen man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with multiple family violence offences and assaulting police. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:50:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/update-police-seeking-to-locate-three-vehicles-stolen-this-morning-found Updated at 1pm on 30/09/2024 - Good news Canberra, all three stolen vehicles have been recovered. ACT Policing is seeking community assistance to locate three vehicles stolen from a residence earlier this morning. Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:21:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/seeking-witnesses-to-assaults-and-robbery-at-kowen-forest-dance-party ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information following a series of assaults and robberies at a dance party near the Sutton Road in Kowen Forest early today. Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:50:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/two-men-charged-with-firearms-offences Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:01:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/witnesses-and-dash-cam-footage-sought-to-tuggeranong-parkway-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two vehicle collision that occurred earlier this month on the Tuggeranong Parkway. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:56:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-charged-after-allegedly-stealing-several-car-keys-from-a-business A 53-year-old man will face court today after allegedly stealing a bag with keys to several vehicles from an O’Connor business and climbing into a ceiling cavity to evade police. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-charges-after-ellegedly-stealing-several-car-keys-from-a-business Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-charged-for-allegedly-vandalising-australian-war-memorial-and-abc-canberra-building A 20-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this afternoon after allegedly vandalising the Australian War Memorial and the ABC Canberra building earlier this year. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:40:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/nsw-provisional-rider-loses-licence-less-than-24-hours-after-it-was-issued A 28-year-old Red Hill man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in June last year. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:58:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/nsw-provisional-rider-loses-licence-less-than-24-hours-after-it-was-issued- An 18-year-old Karabar man will face the ACT Magistrates Court after he was caught riding more than 180km/h in a 90km/h zone early this morning. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:26:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/police-seek-witnesses-and-dash-cam-footage-of-dangerous-driving-incidents ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of alleged dangerous driving incidents involving a red Subaru station wagon and a blue Porsche Macan. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:18:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/woman-charged-following-burglary-from-gungahlin-business A 30-year-old woman will face court today after allegedly using a stolen vehicle to commit a burglary on a business in Franklin. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:05:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/woman-charged-with-multiple-family-violence-offences A 21-year-old Queanbeyan woman will face ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting her partner during an altercation over the weekend. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:18:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-charged-with-driving-offences-after-failing-to-stop-for-police A 30-year-old Gowrie man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after he allegedly failed to stop for police in a stolen car during an incident on the weekend. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:27:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/afp-member-to-face-act-court-charged-with-offences-including-attempting-to-pervert-the-course-of-justice An AFP employee has been charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, make a false accusation of an offence, obtain property by deception, and traffic related offences. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:23:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/seeking-witnesses-to-acton-car-fire ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to dangerous driving and a car fire incident in city suburbs today. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:30:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-on-parole-charged-with-multiple-driving-offences A 35-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today following a dangerous driving incident yesterday evening. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/witnesses-sought-to-road-rage-incident-on-horse-park-drive ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a road rage incident on Horse Park Drive near the Federal Highway overpass yesterday morning. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:49:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/person-located-deceased-following-house-fire-in-spence A person has been located deceased following a house fire in Spence this morning. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:52:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/two-teenagers-charged-following-unprovoked-assault-on-members-of-the-public Two teenagers have been charged with various offences after allegedly assaulting a man and two others who came to his aid yesterday afternoon. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:44:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-to-face-court-after-making-threats-to-kill-and-assaulting-police A 50-year-old Cook man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after allegedly making threats to kill a woman known to him, and assaulting police last night. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:01:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-charged-following-franklin-road-rage-and-stabbing-incident A 29-year-old Florey man will face court today following a road rage incident in Franklin that resulted in one man being stabbed over the weekend. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/seeking-witnesses-to-franklin-road-rage-and-stabbing-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident in Franklin that resulted in one man being stabbed. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-caught-street-racing-with-toddler-in-car Two drivers have been caught street racing in Coombs last Sunday, including one man who had a child in the vehicle at the time. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 08:22:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-charged-with-drug-trafficking-following-city-search-warrant A 58-year-old man has been charged with drug trafficking following a search warrant that was executed on his residence in Reid. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/woman-charged-with-family-violence-offences-and-assaulting-frontline-workers A 29-year-old woman will face court today after allegedly stabbing her former partner during an altercation last night and assaulting several police officers. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:45:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-charged-after-allegedly-failing-to-stop-for-police-twice-in-stolen-vehicles A 32-year-old Narrabundah man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after he allegedly failed to stop for police twice in the last month in stolen vehicles. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:28:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/second-man-charged-following-home-invasion A 28-year-old man will face court today following his alleged involvement in a home invasion in late August, where a resident was allegedly threatened with weapons. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:40:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/witnesses-sought-to-historical-sexual-assault-matters ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information relating to alleged sexual assault matters that are believed to have occurred at a cookie shop in Tuggeranong between 2007 and 2014. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:51:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/witnesses-sought-to-indecent-exposure-incidents ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to indecent exposure incidents that have occurred recently in the Kambah area. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/woman-charged-after-driving-at-former-partner A 30-year-old woman will face court today after allegedly trying to run over her former partner during an incident in Dickson yesterday. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:59:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-to-face-court-charged-with-serious-driving-offences A 23-year-old Charnwood man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with multiple offences following a dangerous driving incident yesterday. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:19:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/police-investigating-death-on-anzac-parade A 31-year-old man has died following an incident on Anzac Parade this afternoon. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:14:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/traffic-disruptions-tomorrow-from-protest-activity ACT Policing is advising morning commuters about likely traffic disruptions as a result of planned protest activity tomorrow. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:20:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/afp-contractor-to-face-act-court-on-assault-charge An AFP appointee contractor has been summoned to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today (9 September, 2024) charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:56:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/possible-traffic-disruptions-to-occur-monday ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans about possible traffic disruptions tomorrow morning (Monday, 9 September 2024) due to a motorcade exercise. Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:35:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/vietnamese-national-charged-with-drug-and-vape-trafficking A 24-year-old Vietnamese national has been charged with drug and vape trafficking after he was arrested in his vehicle yesterday. Sat, 07 Sep 2024 10:06:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/assault-investigations-and-personal-safety-warning ACT Policing wants to remind people about their personal safety as investigations continue into recent assaults. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/two-drivers-have-licences-suspended-overnight Two drivers have been caught travelling more than 45km/h over the speed limit, in two separate incidents last night in Weston Creek. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:05:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-to-face-court-for-family-violence-offences A 36-year-old man will face court today after allegedly assaulting his partner over the course of several years. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:10:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/drivers-fined-for-red-light-offences-following-dashcam-uploads-to-police Fifty four drivers have been fined for failing to stop at red lights across Canberra after dash cam was provided to police. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:36:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/witnesses-sought-to-serious-assault-in-wanniassa ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious assault in Wanniassa last night where a man was hospitalised after being attacked. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:47:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/calls-for-witnesses-to-alleged-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident that occurred yesterday morning on Gungahlin Drive. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:18:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-to-face-court-after-allegedly-assaulting-partner-in-three-separate-incidents A 32-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his partner in three separate incidents and the victim requiring hospitalisation. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/woman-charged-after-allegedly-choking-former-partner A 39-year-old woman will face court today after allegedly choking her former partner during an altercation last night. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:19:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-to-face-court-after-drugs-and-cash-seized A 47-year-old man will face court today after police seized almost half a million dollars in cash, drugs and other drug paraphernalia from his home last month as part of Operation Vitreus. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:53:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-charged-following-home-invasion A 35-year-old man will face court today after allegedly threatening a resident with weapons during a home invasion on Saturday night. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:26:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/witnesses-sought-to-ainslie-car-fire ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and footage following an arson incident in Ainslie on Thursday evening. Sat, 31 Aug 2024 08:16:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-seeking-witnesses-to-house-fire-in-kambah ACT Policing is seeking information and witnesses to a house fire on Paull Place in Kambah last night. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:32:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-warn-of-dangerous-drugs-following-overdoses ACT Policing is warning of potentially lethal illicit drugs in circulation in Canberra after attending multiple suspected drug overdoses recently. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:19:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/september/man-to-face-court-following-seizure-of-firearm-in-a-stolen-motor-vehicle A 32-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after a firearm and ammunition was located in a stolen car this week. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:02:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/man-to-face-court-charged-with-child-sex-offences A 32-year-old Macgregor man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today following his alleged abuse of a 13-year-old girl. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:07:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-investigate-death-in-custody ACT Policing is investigating the death of a 34-year-old man at Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) this morning. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:40:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/orders-served-across-canberra-during-two-days-of-action ACT Policing has served more than 100 family violence and personal protection orders during a significant operation this week. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:16:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/man-charged-following-stabbing-incident-in-belconnen A 26-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with multiple offences following a stabbing incident in Belconnen last Friday. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:23:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/man-to-face-court-charged-with-sexual-intercourse-without-consent A 32-year-old O'Connor man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2018. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:37:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/three-people-charged-in-relation-to-fatal-adelaide-avenue-collision Three people have been charged with various offences in relation to their involvement in a fatal collision on Adelaide Avenue in April this year. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:19:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/operation-vitreus-sees-millions-in-drugs-and-cash-seized ACT Policing has seized more than half a million dollars in cash and more than $3 million worth of illicit drugs following a series of search warrants across the ACT last week. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:47:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/jervis-bay-road-policing-operation Police have issued almost 40 traffic infringement notices and 10 vehicle defect notices to Jervis Bay drivers following a weekend of proactive policing. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:20:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/witnesses-sought-to-car-fire-in-beard ACT Policing is seeking information and witnesses to a car fire on Mountain Road, Beard on Saturday afternoon. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:48:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-respond-to-stabbing-in-belconnen ACT Policing has responded to a stabbing incident in Belconnen this afternoon. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:47:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/man-charged-following-stirling-home-invasion A 34-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning following his alleged involvement in a violent home invasion in Stirling earlier this month. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:48:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/vapes-and-cash-seized-during-traffic-stop Almost 150 vapes and approximately $4000 cash were seized by police on Wednesday morning following a traffic stop in Casey. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:42:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-seeking-witnesses-to-barton-highway-collision. ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two-vehicle collision on the Barton Highway, Crace. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:16:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/information-sought-in-relation-to-copper-thefts ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance following instances of copper theft from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) facility adjacent to the Barton Highway. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:07:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/witnesses-sought-to-two-vehicle-collision-in-phillip ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two vehicle collision on Hindmarsh Drive earlier this month. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:46:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/third-man-arrested-in-relation-to-violent-home-invasion An 18-year-old NSW man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly taking part in a violent home invasion where the residents were stabbed several times. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:44:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/search-warrant-leads-to-drug-trafficking-charges A 37-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 17 August 2024) on drug trafficking charges. Sat, 17 Aug 2024 07:33:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/man-to-face-court-for-firearm-and-driving-offences A 27-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today following a dangerous driving incident yesterday afternoon that resulted in the seizure of firearms. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:38:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/traffic-disruptions-to-occur-thursday-and-friday ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans about planned traffic disruptions this evening and tomorrow. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:21:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/witnesses-sought-to-road-rage-incident-in-lyneham ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident that occurred on Ellenborough Street, Lyneham earlier this week. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:09:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/witnesses-sought-to-assault-in-franklin ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious assault and attempted burglary in Franklin on the weekend that left a man with injuries requiring hospitalisation. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:06:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/man-to-face-court-charged-with-threat-to-kill-and-assault-offences A 35-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting another man in an unprovoked attack at a residence in McKellar last week. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:05:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/16-year-old-boy-charged-with-serious-driving-offences A 16-year-old boy will face the ACT Children’s Court today on serious driving charges, including driving at police, following an incident in the Tuggeranong area. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-release-cctv-in-relation-to-gungahlin-arson-attack ACT Policing has released CCTV footage in relation to a targeted arson attack in Gungahlin last month. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:56:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-operation-in-tuggeranong ACT Policing has responded to an incident in the Tuggeranong region this afternoon following a dangerous driving incident. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:05:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/trio-caught-during-traffic-operation Three people will face the ACT Magistrates Court in relation to various offences, including drink and drug driving, following a traffic targeting operation in Greenway yesterday. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/man-to-face-court-for-family-violence-assault A 42-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 8 August 2024) charged in relation to a family violence assault. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-seek-witnesses-to-head-on-collision-in-chisholm ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage following a head on collision in Chisholm overnight. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:28:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/45-people-arrested-during-city-safe-campaign Forty-five people were arrested, with a further 59 people issued cautions or move-on notices during ACT Policing’s recent City Safe Campaign. Commencing on Monday, 8 July 2024, the City Safe Campaign was established to address and deter criminal and anti-social activity in the City and immediate surrounds. The operation, which ran throughout the month of July, provided a high Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:23:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-seek-identity-of-man-accused-of-city-assault ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man who is accused of assaulting a security guard at a City bar last month. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:27:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/18-year-old-p-plater-caught-travelling-over-160kmh An 18-year-old man from Melba has had his provisional licence suspended after he was detected travelling over 160km/h in Uriarra. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/man-charged-with-forcible-confinement-and-family-violence-offences A 31-year-old man is expected to face a bedside hearing today (Monday, 5 August 2024) charged with forcible confinement and family violence offences. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:49:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/man-charged-with-multiple-driving-offences-following-serious-collision-in-florey An 18-year-old man who was subject to a good behaviour order has been charged with multiple driving offences following a serious collision in Florey yesterday. Sun, 04 Aug 2024 08:36:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-seek-identity-of-man-and-woman-in-relation-to-fatal-collision ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man and a woman who are believed to have been travelling in the stolen Genesis that picked up the two people involved in a fatal collision in April this year. Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:58:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/emergency-services-issue-winter-safety-reminder-following-bush-rescues Police, emergency services, and ACT Parks and Conservation Service are urging Canberrans to be prepared when setting out in national parks and surrounding bushland during the colder months. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:41:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/man-charged-with-firearms-and-driving-offences A 27-year-old Palmerston man has been charged with firearms and driving offences after police conducted a traffic stop yesterday evening. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:41:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-investigate-death-at-alexander-maconochie-centre ACT Policing is investigating the death of a 35-year-old man at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC). Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:45:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/update-police-seek-to-identify-man-accused-of-nightclub-assault ACT Policing has released a further image in order to identify a man who is believed to have committed an assault at Mooseheads nightclub last month. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:57:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/witnesses-sought-to-grave-site-vandalism-and-theft ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information to multiple incidents at the Gungahlin Cemetery this week. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:57:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/police-continue-to-be-disappointed-by-poor-driver-behaviour Last week, ACT Road Policing members issued 221 Traffic Infringement Notices to ACT road users for a variety of offences. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:50:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/74-year-old-man-charged-with-historical-sex-offences A 74-year-old man has been charged with five offences in relation to incidents alleged to have occurred in Canberra in the late 1970s Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:31:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/police-seek-to-identify-two-witnesses-from-robbery-in-amaroo ACT Policing is seeking to identify two members of the public who assisted police following a robbery at Priceline Pharmacy in Amaroo yesterday. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:58:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/act-and-nsw-police-form-joint-strike-force-to-investigate-missing-woman-laura-haworth ACT Policing and New South Wales Police Force have formed Strikeforce Viking to investigate Laura Haworth’s disappearance in 2008. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:59:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/act-policing-marks-national-missing-persons-week ACT Policing is supporting National Missing Persons Week (28 July to 3 August 2024) by highlighting the 14 active long-term missing persons cases in the ACT. Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/man-charged-and-thousands-of-doses-of-steroids-seized A 33-year-old Chinese national has been charged with drug trafficking offences following the execution of search warrants across north Canberra yesterday. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:57:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/update-police-seek-wanted-man-nicholas-peter-arrested The wanted 27-year-old man police sought assistance to locate last month has been arrested. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:41:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/twenty-five-people-arrested-following-launch-of-city-safe-campaign Twenty-five people have been arrested, including more than a dozen in one night, following the launch of the City Safe Campaign on Monday, 8 July 2024. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:52:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/man-charged-with-family-violence-offences-and-threats-to-kill A 48-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with several family violence offences and threats to kill. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:22:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/update-police-seek-wanted-man-benjamin-brown-arrested Great news, Canberra - the wanted 42-year-old man we sought assistance to locate last week has been arrested. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:04:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/august/police-investigate-sale-of-counterfeit-gold-bullion ACT Policing is appealing for information regarding the sale of counterfeit gold bullion on social media following recent reports to police. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:17:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/police-disappointed-with-motorists-driving-under-the-influence ACT Policing is disappointed with the number of drivers on our roads with illicit substances in their system, following an operation that took place earlier this week. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:40:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/man-charged-after-drugs-and-cash-located-in-car A 35-year-old man has been charged and drugs, cash and stolen items have been seized following a traffic stop in Higgins last night. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:40:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/update-police-investigate-alleged-homophobic-assaults ACT Policing is investigating a third incident where a man was allegedly assaulted by a group after he was lured to a location using a dating app. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:08:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/homemade-firearms-and-drugs-seized-following-investigation-into-mawson-home-invasion A 29-year-old man has been charged and two homemade firearms have been seized following a search warrant at a home in Mawson. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:40:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/man-charged-following-shop-burglaries A 19-year-old Weetangera man has been charged with multiple offences following an investigation into recent shop burglaries. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:41:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/man-to-face-court-after-allegedly-forcibly-confining-and-assaulting-partner A 61-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly keeping his partner forcibly confined in their home and assaulting her. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:19:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/man-extradited-from-victoria-after-allegedly-stealing-high-end-bicycles A 35-year-old man has been extradited from Victoria to face the ACT Magistrates Court after allegedly stealing high-end bicycles and other accessories. Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:02:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/police-seek-information-in-relation-to-mawson-home-invasion ACT Policing is seeking information from the public in relation to a home invasion in Mawson yesterday morning. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:22:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/witnesses-sought-to-civic-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in Civic in the early hours of last Sunday morning. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:38:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/man-to-face-court-over-family-violence-assault-involving-sword A 46-year-old Scullin man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 18 July 2024) charged in relation to a family violence assault involving a sword. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:04:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/police-seek-witnesses-to-alleged-carpark-assault Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/witnesses-sought-following-ramming-of-police-vehicle ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a police vehicle was deliberately rammed by a white Toyota Prado 4WD yesterday in Waramanga. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:06:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/drivers-fined-following-dashcam-uploads-to-police Twenty-five drivers have been fined as a result of dashcam footage uploaded to ACT Policing’s online reporting portal since the program began in May. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:22:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/charges-laid-and-licence-suspended-after-dangerous-driving-incidents In two separate incidents on Saturday evening ACT Road Policing officers detected drivers speeding excessively and driving dangerously on Canberra roads. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:57:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/police-seeking-witnesses-to-alleged-road-rage-incident-in-campbell ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident in Campbell that occurred last week. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:17:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/94-year-old-man-charged-with-murder-found-deceased On Friday, 12 July 2024, a 94-year-old man was located deceased at Clare Holland House. Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:48:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/act-policing-meets-with-act-african-communities ACT Policing, the African Australian Advocacy Centre (AAAC), and the African Australian Council ACT (AACACT) met today to discuss community concerns in relation to a recent incident. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 17:36:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/37-year-old-man-extradited-from-sydney-to-face-family-violence-charges A 37-year-old man who was alleged to have committed family violence offences in 2021 has been extradited to the ACT to face court. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 08:02:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/man-extradited-from-queensland-to-face-historic-child-sex-offence-charges A 79-year-old man has been extradited from Queensland and will face court today in relation to historic child sex offences. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:08:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/second-vehicle-identified-following-fatal-adelaide-avenue-collision ACT Policing has confirmed details of a second vehicle believed to have picked up two people involved in a fatal collision on Adelaide Avenue in April, 2024. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:28:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/act-policing-launch-city-safe-campaign ACT Policing has launched a City Safe Campaign to address criminal and anti-social behaviour in the City and immediate surrounds. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:01:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/man-facing-additional-charges-following-alleged-sexual-assault-and-forcible-confinement A 44-year-old Lyneham man will be charged with an additional 34 offences after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman he had forcibly confined. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:10:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/witnesses-sought-to-arson-attack-in-gungahlin ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an arson attack that occurred at a barber shop in Gungahlin over the weekend. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/high-range-speeders-detected-in-gilmore-and-fyshwick ACT Policing is reminding drivers there is no valid reason for speeding after two motorists were caught travelling at high speeds earlier in the week. Sun, 07 Jul 2024 08:02:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/update-afp-member-charged An additional charge of attempted murder has been laid today (Monday 8 July, 2024) in relation to this incident. Sat, 06 Jul 2024 10:02:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/police-seeking-witnesses-to-drakeford-drive-collision2 ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two-vehicle collision on Drakeford Drive yesterday morning. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:39:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/woman-to-face-court-for-family-violence-offences A 34-year-old woman from Forrest will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 5 July 2024) charged with a number of family violence offences. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:21:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/second-man-arrested-in-relation-to-violent-home-invasion An 18-year-old NSW man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly taking part in a violent home invasion where the residents were stabbed several times. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:20:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/july/man-to-face-court-following-lyneham-pub-robbery A 31-year-old Curtin man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 1 July 2024) charged over a robbery at a Lyneham pub over the weekend. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:25:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/update-police-investigate-targeted-property-damage-incidents-in-isaacs ACT Policing is releasing a further CCTV image to identify an offender in relation to targeted property damage incidents in Isaacs. Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:25:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/police-seek-witnesses-to-statue-theft-from-botanic-gardens ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify those responsible for the theft of the Sir Jospeh Banks memorial sculpture at the Australian National Botanic Gardens earlier this week. Sat, 29 Jun 2024 08:16:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/act-policing-forms-new-high-risk-domestic-and-family-violence-investigation-unit ACT Policing’s family and domestic violence response will be enhanced with the creation of a new High-Risk Domestic and Family Violence Investigation Unit. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:45:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/stolen-property-recovered-and-man-charged-following-gungahlin-burglaries ACT Policing has charged a 31-year-old man with several offences and recovered stolen property following a series of burglaries in Gungahlin. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:21:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/occupants-sought-following-fatal-adelaide-avenue-collision ACT Policing is seeking to identify two occupants believed to have been present in a vehicle that was involved in a fatal collision on Adelaide Avenue in April this year. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:13:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/police-seeking-witnesses-to-two-vehicle-collision-in-higgins ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a black Toyota Hilux that collided with another vehicle in Higgins earlier this month. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:51:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/man-and-woman-to-face-court-for-burglary-and-theft-offences A 38-year-old man and 35-year-old woman from Rivett will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with multiple burglary and theft offences. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/motorbike-thefts-on-the-rise ACT Policing is urging motorcyclists to secure their bikes after an increase in the number of thefts reported to police last year. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:28:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/man-to-face-court-over-mawson-assaults A 31-year-old man from Phillip will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged in relation to two alleged assaults in Mawson on Saturday, 22 June 2024. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:05:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/police-seek-further-information-regarding-erindale-drive-collision ACT Policing is seeking further witnesses and dash-cam footage of a collision on Erindale Drive last week. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:08:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/man-to-face-court-following-operation-pemberton-extradition A 36-year-old Symonston man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 24 June 2024) following his extradition from NSW on family violence charges. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:05:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/update-witnesses-sought-to-attempted-abduction-arrested A 31-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the incidents near Athllon Drive in Mawson on Saturday. Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:06:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/police-seek-to-identify-alleged-burnout-driver ACT Policing is seeking to identify a male involved in an alleged burnout incident in Beard overnight. Sat, 22 Jun 2024 09:05:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/two-men-charged-following-violent-assault-in-reid Two men will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting another man at an apartment block in Reid earlier in the week. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:48:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/man-to-face-court-after-being-caught-drink-driving-almost-8-times-over-the-legal-limit A 55-year-old Forrest man has had his licence immediately suspended and will face the ACT Magistrate’s Court after returning a blood alcohol content reading almost eight times over the legal limit. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/act-records-sixth-road-fatality-for-2024 A person has died following a two vehicle collision on Southern Cross Drive, Holt this evening. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:18:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/city-police-station-returns-to-full-staffing ACT Policing’s City Police Station is back to full staffing after the completion of remediation works. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:19:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/drugs,-cash-and-vehicle-seized-after-warrant-executed-in-gungahlin A 21-year-old Gungahlin woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning on various charges following a search warrant that was executed in Gungahlin last week. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:13:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/recognise-the-signs-on-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day ACT Policing is asking Canberrans to keep an eye out for signs of elder abuse in their communities this Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/17-year-old-boy-to-face-court-charged-with-several-driving-offences A 17-year-old boy will face the ACT Children’s Court this morning charged with several serious driving offences. Sat, 15 Jun 2024 08:33:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/traffic-disruptions-to-occur-sunday-and-monday ACT Policing is alerting Canberrans about planned traffic disruptions on Sunday and Monday. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:10:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/police-investigating-criminal-damage-at-the-australian-war-memorial ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who allegedly committed criminal damage at the Australian War Memorial in the early hours of this morning. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/update-police-seek-to-identify-witness-to-bottle-shop-robbery-identified Thank you Canberra. The man we were seeking has come forward and is assisting police with the investigation. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:30:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/information-sought-in-relation-to-stolen-tools ACT Policing is seeking information from the public following a burglary that occurred in Symonston on the weekend, during which a number of tools were stolen. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:54:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/man-extradited-from-qld-to-face-family-violence-charges A 48-year-old Lyneham man has been extradited from Queensland to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 13 June 2024) in relation to family violence charges. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:17:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/gungahlin-police-station-re-opens Gungahlin Police Station has re-opened following remediation works and planned construction at the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:47:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/speeding-driver-caught-in-wet-conditions A 36-year-old Harrison man has been caught travelling 35km/h over the posted speed limit in poor weather conditions yesterday. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:28:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/act-policing-exhibit-management-centre-to-re-open-today ACT Policing’s Exhibit Management Centre in Mitchell, including the ACT Firearms Registry, will re-open to the public at 11am today (Wednesday, 12 June 2024). Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:21:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/police-seek-to-identify-witnesses-to-2023-woden-westfield-assault ACT Policing is seeking to identify two witnesses to an alleged assault at Westfield Woden in September 2023. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:48:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/man-to-face-court-for-sexual-assault-and-forcible-confinement A 44-year-old Lyneham man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 11 June 2024) charged with forcible confinement and other serious offences. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:59:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/witnesses-sought-to-single-vehicle-collision-and-erratic-driving-in-hughes ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a single-vehicle collision and erratic driving on Yamba Drive yesterday morning. Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:41:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/man-charged-after-allegedly-sending-threatening-messages-to-former-partner A 26-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow after he allegedly breached a family violence order by sending threatening messages to his former partner. Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:16:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/woman-charged-after-allegedly-using-stolen-bank-cards-to-make-fraudulent-purchases An 18-year-old woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly using stolen bank cards to make several fraudulent purchases. Sat, 08 Jun 2024 08:50:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/woman-charged-with-child-sex-offences ACT Policing’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) have arrested a 39-year-old woman following an investigation into her alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:42:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/update-act-policing-exhibit-management-centre-to-temporarily-close Until staff are back working at the facility, administrative requests relating to firearms licences including new applications are not able to be processed. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:39:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/police-seeking-witnesses-to-alleged-road-rage-incident-in-belconnen ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident along William Hovell Drive last Friday. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:26:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/police-seek-witnesses-to-serious-tuggeranong-assaults ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and possible mobile phone footage following a series of unprovoked, serious assaults in Tuggeranong. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:53:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/multiple-commercial-burglaries-in-belconnen-and-gungahlin-today ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify people responsible for five burglaries in Belconnen and Ngunnawal early this morning. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:44:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/police-seek-owners-of-stolen-property ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the owners of stolen property seized in Palmerston last week. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:18:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/june/update-78-year-old-woman-located-deceased-in-gordon An 86-year-old man will be charged with murder at a bedside hearing later today (Monday, 3 June 2024) after a 78-year-old woman was located deceased at a residence in Gordon yesterday. Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:21:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-charged-with-murder-and-arson-following-fatal-house-fire-in-holt A 38-year-old Canberra City man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 31 May 2024) charged with murder and arson in relation to the fatal house fire in Holt last week. Fri, 31 May 2024 10:43:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/early-morning-operation-identifies-drivers-behaving-badly ACT Policing has again been left disappointed by the behaviour of some Canberra drivers following an early morning traffic enforcement operation yesterday. Thu, 30 May 2024 09:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-to-overnight-arson-incidents ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to four overnight arson incidents in inner north suburbs. Wed, 29 May 2024 10:36:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-extradited-from-nsw-after-couple-stabbed-during-home-invasion An 18-year-old man is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly taking part in a violent home invasion in May where the male and female residents were stabbed several times. Wed, 29 May 2024 10:13:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/woman-located-deceased-in-pialligo A 51-year-old woman has been located deceased at a property in Pialligo. Tue, 28 May 2024 20:02:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/assistance-sought-to-identify-woman-involved-in-south-point-assault ACT Policing is seeking to identify a woman involved in an alleged assault that occurred at South Point Tuggeranong on Saturday, 11 May 2024. Tue, 28 May 2024 13:40:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/act-records-fifth-road-fatality-for-2024 A 55-year-old Torrens man has died following a collision on Athllon Drive, Wanniassa last week. Mon, 27 May 2024 16:37:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/police-urge-motorists-improve-their-behaviour-after-poor-week-on-act-roads ACT Policing is urging Canberrans to slow down and pay attention on ACT roads following numerous displays of poor driver behaviour over the past week. Sat, 25 May 2024 08:01:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/police-seeking-witnesses-to-collision-between-a-car-and-motorbike-in-wanniassa ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle on Athllon Drive, Wanniassa yesterday morning. Fri, 24 May 2024 08:19:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-facing-court-after-allegedly-assaulting-a-bus-driver A 32-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting a bus driver yesterday afternoon. Thu, 23 May 2024 10:05:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-charged-for-breaching-a-family-violence-order-and-assaulting-police A 41-year-old McKellar man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly breaching a family violence order and assaulting police. Thu, 23 May 2024 09:38:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/police-seeking-witnesses-to-ram-raid-at-chisholm-shopping-centre ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage to a ram-raid at the Chisholm Village Shopping Centre early this morning. Wed, 22 May 2024 14:15:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/update-person-located-deceased-following-house-fire-in-holt-identified The deceased in this matter has been identified as a 36-year-old man who resided at the property. Wed, 22 May 2024 10:12:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/police-seek-witnesses-and-dash-cam-footage-of-suspected-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a suspected road rage incident last week. Tue, 21 May 2024 09:21:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/police-seek-witnesses-to-collision-involving-cyclist-and-drunk-driver ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a collision between a vehicle and a cyclist on Cotter Road, Weston. Mon, 20 May 2024 13:54:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/two-people-facing-court-for-choking-partners-in-separate-family-violence-incidents A 70-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly choking their partners in two family violence incidents over the weekend. Mon, 20 May 2024 09:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/woman-charged-following-road-rage-incident-in-gungahlin A 31-year-old Mawson woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after a road rage incident where she allegedly assaulted the male driver of another vehicle while travelling with children in her car. Mon, 20 May 2024 08:54:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/motorbike-seized-and-licence-suspended-after-l-plater-caught-speeding A 19-year-old man has had his motorbike seized by police and his licence suspended for 90 days after being caught travelling at 174km/h on the Majura Parkway on Wednesday. Sun, 19 May 2024 09:46:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/men-to-face-court-in-relation-to-giralang-arson A 23-year-old man and a 41-year-old man, both from Greenacre, NSW will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 17 May 2024) following their arrest and extradition in relation to an arson in Giralang in October last year. Fri, 17 May 2024 07:30:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-to-face-court-following-dangerous-driving-incident A 22-year-old Chifley man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with multiple offences following a dangerous driving incident yesterday. Thu, 16 May 2024 12:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/high-range-speeder-detected-in-school-zone-during-national-road-safety-week A man driving on a suspended licence has been fined close to $800 after he was detected speeding through a school zone during National Road Safety Week. Thu, 16 May 2024 07:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-to-face-court-charged-with-threat-to-kill,-assault-offences A 32-year-old Charnwood man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 15 May 2024) after allegedly assaulting two people in unprovoked attacks and evading police on several occasions. Wed, 15 May 2024 08:17:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/wanted-man-to-face-court-after-absconding-from-custody A 26-year-old man who fled court in June last year while being sentenced will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 15 May 2024) following his extradition from NSW. Wed, 15 May 2024 07:10:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/firearms-seized-during-hume-warrant ACT Policing has seized a number of firearms as well as ammunition, body armour, and other items during warrant activity in Hume. Mon, 13 May 2024 13:59:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-charged-with-family-violence-offences-and-assaulting-police A 32-year-old Weston man is scheduled to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow after he allegedly assaulted family members and police last night. Sun, 12 May 2024 08:23:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/witness-sought-for-a-two-vehicle-collision-on-the-barton-highway ACT Policing is calling for witnesses or dash-cam footage of a two-vehicle collision on the Barton Highway yesterday afternoon. Sat, 11 May 2024 10:17:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/police-seeking-witnesses-to-armed-robbery-in-torrens ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an armed robbery that occurred in Torrens yesterday afternoon. Sat, 11 May 2024 09:40:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/police-seek-witnesses-to-cotter-road-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a collision between a vehicle and a cyclist on Cotter Road earlier this week. Sat, 11 May 2024 08:08:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-to-single-vehicle-gungahlin-drive-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a single vehicle collision on Gungahlin Drive yesterday. Fri, 10 May 2024 14:22:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-to-face-court-over-rental-scam A 33-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 10 May 2024) charged with property deception offences following investigations into a rental scam. Fri, 10 May 2024 10:21:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/police-warn-of-gardening-and-arborist-scam ACT Policing is warning Canberrans of a current scam where people are claiming to be arborists or gardeners and then seeking payment for work not requested or authorised. Fri, 10 May 2024 09:09:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/drugs-seized-in-tuggeranong-warrants ACT Policing has seized drugs and other items following a series of warrants in Tuggeranong targeting the illegal cultivation of cannabis. Thu, 09 May 2024 20:19:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/update-man-arrested-following-weapon-and-pursuit-incident A 29-year-old Franklin man has been charged with 12 offences including threat to kill following an incident in O'Connor and Lyneham yesterday (Friday, 10 May 2024). Thu, 09 May 2024 17:22:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/online-reporting-expanded-to-include-dangerous-driving ACT Policing has expanded the capabilities of its online reporting portal to now include evidence upload of dangerous driving. Wed, 08 May 2024 10:33:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-extradited-from-queensland-following-virtual-kidnap-investigation A 22-year-old man has been extradited from Queensland to face the ACT Magistrates court today after allegedly committing a virtual kidnap scam on an international student residing in the ACT last year. Wed, 08 May 2024 09:15:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-to-restaurant-robbery ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery that occurred in a Gungahlin restaurant early yesterday. Wed, 08 May 2024 07:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/update-police-investigate-human-remains-found-at-point-hut-crossing-identified UPDATE at 22 May 2024: ACT Policing has confirmed that the human remains located at Point Hut Crossing on Sunday, 5 May 2024 are those of missing 38-year-old Gordon man Timothy Lyons. Mon, 06 May 2024 12:22:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-extradited-to-face-family-violence-charges A 25-year-old Canberra man has been extradited to the ACT from South Australia to face multiple family violence charges. Fri, 03 May 2024 11:04:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-to-face-court-following-unprovoked-assault A 36-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning following an alleged unprovoked assault last night. Fri, 03 May 2024 09:40:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/police-seek-witnesses-to-shooting-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a shooting incident in Oaks Estate in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Fri, 03 May 2024 08:32:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/man-charged-with-multiple-family-violence-offences A 46-year-old Calwell man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today in relation to multiple alleged family violence offences. Fri, 03 May 2024 07:39:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/update-police-seeking-to-identify-man-with-a-knife-in-woden Thank you, Canberra - ACT Policing has spoken with the man, and are satisfied that no offences were committed during this incident. Thu, 02 May 2024 11:08:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/police-seek-witnesses-to-assault-at-gungahlin-bus-interchange ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred last month at the Gungahlin Bus Interchange. Wed, 01 May 2024 14:24:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/witnesses-sought-to-altercation-in-city-bar ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged altercation that occurred inside Hopscotch early on Sunday morning. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:57:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/update-city-station-front-office-re-opened Monday night's water ingress issue has been rectified and our City Station front office has now reopened. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:46:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/witnesses-sought-to-suspicious-house-fire-in-braddon ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a suspicious house fire in Braddon this morning. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:16:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/witnesses-sought-to-car-into-house-collision-in-harrison ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a collision overnight where a car collided with the front of a home in Harrison. Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:22:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-to-west-belconnen-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a road rage attack that occurred in West Belconnen earlier this month. Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:14:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/police-renew-call-for-information-regarding-giralang-arson-attack ACT Policing is renewing its call for witnesses and information from the public in relation to an arson attack in Giralang in October last year. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:16:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/man-facing-court-for-family-violence-offences A 22-year-old Casey man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly threatening to distribute intimate images of a former partner. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:33:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/update-2-police-seeking-witnesses-to-act-of-indecency-in-coombs-man-charged A 70-year-old man has been identified and charged with committing an act of indecency in the presence of people under the age of 16. He is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Saturday, 27 April 2024). Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:23:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/update-police-seeking-to-locate-cody-joiner-arrested 34-year-old man Cody Joiner who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant was arrested yesterday (Monday, 15 July 2024) in Griffith, ACT. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:18:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/double-demerit-reminder-following-disappointing-easter-period ACT Policing is reminding drivers that double demerits will be in force from tomorrow, and urge drivers to watch their speed and not to get behind the wheel if they are drinking alcohol. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:18:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/man-charged-after-thefts-and-assault-in-dickson-overnight A 19-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly stealing alcohol and assaulting another man in an unprovoked attack in Dickson last night. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:36:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/witnesses-sought-to-road-rage-incident-in-stirling ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident that occurred in March 2024 at the intersection of Hindmarsh Drive and Namatjira Drive, Stirling. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:44:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/man-charged-after-allegedly-assaulting-a-security-guard A 34-year-old Reid man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after allegedly assaulting a security guard in the Canberra Centre on Saturday morning. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:59:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/act-records-fourth-road-fatality-for-2024 A 46-year-old man has died following a single vehicle collision on Brindabella Road, Coree this afternoon. Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:16:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/teenage-boy-dies-in-single-vehicle-collision A 15-year-old boy has died following a single vehicle collision on Adelaide Avenue, Yarralumla early on Wednesday morning. Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:12:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/man-to-face-queanbeyan-court-as-part-of-operation-athos A 31-year-old man from Greenleigh, NSW will face Queanbeyan Magistrates Court today (Friday, 19 April 2024) after being arrested and charged as part of ACT Policing’s Operation Athos. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:56:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/man-charged-with-multiple-sex-offences A 51-year-old man has been charged with multiple sexual offences and will face court today. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:44:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/update-act-policing-seeking-to-locate-jordan-westin-arrested ACT Policing is seeking community assistance to locate 38-year-old man Jordan Westin. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:04:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/woman-charged-following-thefts-targeting-shoppers A 50-year-old Gordon woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 17 April 2024) following several thefts targeting predominantly elderly shoppers between February and April this year. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:10:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/man-charged-with-aggravated-assault-and-making-threats-to-kill-following-incident-in-gilmore A 38-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrate’s Court today, charged with several offences including aggravated assault and making threats to kill following a family violence incident in Gilmore yesterday. Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/first-quarter-crime-statistics-show-drop-in-armed-robbery,-shop-burglary-offences The ACT Policing crime statistics for the first quarter of 2024 have shown a significant drop in some robbery and burglary offences. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:25:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/man-to-face-court-charged-with-drink-driving A 55-year-old man from Brunswick East, Victoria will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning after being caught drink driving last night (Thursday, 11 April 2024). Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:40:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/update-police-seek-witnesses-and-dash-cam-footage-of-reckless-driving-incident-man-charged About 8.50pm last night, members from Operation TORIC arrested a 19-year-old man, the alleged driver of the yellow Ford Falcon, which was observed committing a number of serious traffic offences on Wednesday, 10 April 2024. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:17:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/man-charged-with-attempted-murder A 39-year-old man faced the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 11 April 2024) charged with attempted murder. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/police-release-cctv-footage-to-identify-man-following-aggravated-robbery-in-narrabundah ACT Policing has released CCTV footage in order to identify a man who committed an aggravated robbery at the Friendly Grocer, Narrabundah yesterday afternoon. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:37:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/update-operation-toric-charges-two-people-after-cars-stolen-and-drugs-and-cash-located UPDATE - On 10 April, 2024, Operation TORIC officers executed a search warrant on the green Holden Commodore seized from the hotel where the two suspects were arrested on 9 April. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:31:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/registered-sex-offender-charged-with-child-abuse-material-offences-following-warrants Between 25 March and 5 April, 2024, the ACT Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) conducted a number of search warrants across Canberra targeting sexual offending. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/police-seek-to-identify-three-people-who-assisted-a-man-in-the-city-on-good-friday ACT Policing is seeking to identify three people who assisted a man on Alinga Street, Canberra City around 4.08am on Good Friday (29 March 2024). Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/man-charged-with-multiple-offences-following-burglary-in-fyshwick A 30-year-old NSW man has been charged with multiple offences following a burglary in Fyshwick in the early hours of this morning (Monday, 8 April 2024). Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:04:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/witnesses-sought-to-tuggeranong-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a road rage incident on Friday night that started on the Monaro Highway, Hume and ended in a physical altercation in Greenway. Sun, 07 Apr 2024 08:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/multiple-drivers-detected-high-range-speeding ACT Policing is disappointed in driver behaviour after multiple drivers came to police attention for high-range speeding this week. Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:48:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/update-information-sought-in-relation-to-chisholm-burglary-man-charged On Sunday evening (14 April 2024), ACT Policing executed a search warrant at a residence in Chisholm with assistance from the AFP’s Tactical Response Team. Yesterday morning (Monday, 15 April 224), police located the 36-year-old resident in Chisholm and he was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with burglary, theft, driving a motor vehicle without consent, driving Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:56:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/police-seek-to-identify-man-following-indecent-assault-in-nightclub ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man allegedly involved in an indecent assault at Mooseheads early on Friday morning. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:51:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/update-police-seeking-to-locate-man-following-serious-assault-located Thank you Canberra, the man we posted about earlier this month has been located and charged with two counts of joint commission recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm, and joint commission intentionally wound. He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court tomorrow (Saturday, 13 April 2024). Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:58:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/woman-to-face-court-for-multiple-assault-offences A 27-year-old Isabella Plains woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with multiple offences following an incident at a residence in Monash yesterday afternoon. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:14:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/april/man-to-face-court-charged-with-forcible-confinement-and-assault A 23-year-old City man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 1 April 2024) charged with offences including forcible confinement following an incident yesterday morning. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:10:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/update-police-seek-to-identify-driver-of-toyota-sedan-following-serious-collision-identified The driver of the white Toyota sedan we sought to identify yesterday has come forward. Police continue to urge anyone else who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash-cam footage from the area at the time of or around the time of the incident, to contact Crime Stoppers. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:27:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/witnesses-sought-to-three-vehicle-collision-on-drakeford-drive ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage of a three vehicle collision at the intersection of Sulwood Drive and Drakeford Drive on Monday night. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/motorcyclist-caught-travelling-55kmh-over-the-speed-limit A 40-year-old Bruce man has had his licence suspended after he was caught by police travelling at 145km/h in a 90km/h zone. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:34:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/witnesses-sought-to-civic-stabbing-and-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information in relation to a stabbing and assault incident in Civic last month. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:39:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/police-urge-drivers-to-be-patient-ahead-of-the-easter-long-weekend ACT Policing is urging drivers to slow down and put the phone away this Easter long weekend, with double demerits in place from Thursday 28 March to Monday 1 April. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:05:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/police-seek-to-identify-man-following-virtual-kidnapping-scam ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man who can assist police following a virtual kidnapping scam incident last year. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:15:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/information-sought-in-relation-to-gordon-home-invasion ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information from the public in relation to a home invasion in Gordon on Saturday, 23 March 2024. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:46:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/update-police-seek-to-identify-woman-in-relation-to-nightclub-assault-identified Good news, Canberra - the woman we sought to identify earlier today has since attended City Police Station and is assisting police with enquiries. Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:49:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/act-records-second-road-fatality-for-2024 The ACT has recorded its second road fatality for 2024 following a collision between a car and a cyclist this afternoon. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:32:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/seven-people-arrested-for-family-violence-offences-overnight ACT Policing has charged seven people with various family violence offences, including assault, property damage, harassment and trespass, after several incidents yesterday. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:58:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/police-urge-skyfire-attendees-to-leave-the-fireworks-for-the-sky ACT Policing will be targeting anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related offences at Skyfire tomorrow night (Saturday, March 16), with the Canberra community urged to do the right thing in and around the event. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:01:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/man-to-face-court-over-string-of-property-offences A 31-year-old Fraser man who was subject to an Intensive Corrections Order will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 15 March 2024) in relation to a string of property offences. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:38:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/men-to-face-court-over-summernats-assaults Two men - a 30-year-old from Banks and a 33-year-old from Chifley – will face the ACT Magistrates Court later this month charged in relation to assaults that occurred at the Summernats festival earlier this year. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:04:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/cocos-keeling-island-man-charged-with-child-abuse-material-offences ACT Policing Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) investigators have charged a 26-year-old Cocos Keeling Islands man with child sex offences. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:56:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/gungahlin-temporary-station-to-be-closed ACT Policing has decided to close the temporary Front Office facility located at Gungahlin Police Station. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:59:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/1000-vehicles-detected-speeding-in-school-zones-this-year ACT Policing is disappointed in driver behaviour within school zones following too many drivers caught speeding in school zones this year. In recent weeks, multiple drivers have come to police attention for speeding in school zones. Police have also received a number of complaints from concerned members of school communities who have noticed a rise in poor driver behaviour. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:49:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/man-charged-following-interstate-police-pursuit A 19-year-old Bonython man is due to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today following a police pursuit that ended in Queanbeyan. Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:39:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/youths-charged-following-aggravated-robbery-overnight Two teenage boys are due to face the ACT Children’s Court today after an aggravated robbery at a store in Conder overnight. Shortly before 10pm yesterday (Friday, 8 March 2024), two assailants armed with knives entered a pizza shop and demanded money from the staff. The staff complied with the demands and the assailants fled the scene in a silver Nissan Qashqai. Police later Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/man-charged-with-multiple-assault-offences A 27-year-old Isabella Plains man will face multiple assault charges in court today following an incident in Duffy last month. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:47:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/witnesses-sought-to-commonwealth-avenue-bridge-motorcycle-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two vehicle collision on Commonwealth Avenue bridge yesterday (Tuesday, 5 March 2024). Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:28:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/public-assistance-sought-following-man-using-fake-online-dating-profiles ACT Policing is calling for information from the public after a man allegedly created fictitious accounts on various online dating applications. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:16:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/update-deceased-woman-located-in-barton-hotel UPDATE: While police continue to investigate the circumstances of this incident, the woman’s death does not appear to be suspicious. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:37:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/police-seek-witnesses-to-monash-motorcycle-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a single vehicle motorcycle collision in Monash. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:18:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/march/witnesses-sought-to-family-violence-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a family violence incident that occurred during the afternoon and evening of Thursday, 29 February 2024. Sun, 03 Mar 2024 07:26:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seek-to-identify-man-involved-in-filming-incident ACT Policing is seeking assistance from members of the public to identify a man involved in an unauthorised filming incident at the Canberra Outlet Centre yesterday. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:17:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/update-gungahlin-police-station-to-be-temporarily-closed UPDATE: ACT Policing has established a mobile front office at Gungahlin Police Station following the closure of the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:29:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/what-to-do-when-motorcades-move-through-canberra Do you know what to do when you encounter motorcades on our roads? Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:45:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seeking-to-locate-bottle-shop-robber Thank you Canberra, the man we posted about on Wednesday has been located and charged with aggravated robbery (offensive weapon), assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possess offensive weapon with intent, aggravated burglary - intent to commit theft, joint commission theft, and destroy/damage property. He is scheduled to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court this morning Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:13:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seeking-to-identify-men-in-cctv-footage-following-barton-assault ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to identify five men in CCTV footage, believed to be involved in an assault against another man last December. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:09:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/two-years-on-police-continue-to-seek-answers-about-the-death-of-jyle-molloy-murphy ACT Policing Major Collision Team investigators are continuing to investigate the death of 28-year-old Queanbeyan man Jyle Molloy Murphy on Pialligo Avenue two years ago. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:59:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/high-range-speeding-driver-to-face-court A 31-year-old Gungahlin man who was on parole and bail at the time of his arrest will face court after he was detected driving at 157km/h in a 80km/h zone earlier today. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:55:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/driver-sought-following-child-cyclist-and-car-collision-in-kambah ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a collision between car and a young cyclist last Thursday morning in Kambah. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:41:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/speeding-provisional-driver-suspended A speeding 17-year-old provisional driver has had his licence suspended on the spot after he was detected driving at 117km/h in a 60km/h zone last night. Sun, 25 Feb 2024 09:14:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-issue-school-zone-reminder-following-targeted-operation ACT Policing is reminding Canberra motorists that school zones are again in force in the Territory. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:38:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/act-man-extradited-from-nsw-following-2023-vehicle-theft ACT Policing has extradited a 29-year-old man from NSW to face charges in the ACT stemming from an alleged 2023 vehicle theft. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:52:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seek-identities-of-tobacco-shop-robbers ACT Policing are seeking the public’s assistance to identify two men who allegedly committed an aggravated robbery at a Charnwood tobacco shop on Saturday night. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:38:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/update-police-seeking-assistance-to-locate-jessie-gould-located Thank you Canberra, the person we posted about earlier this month who absconded from the Adult Mental Health Unit has been arrested in NSW. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:56:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/man-to-face-court-following-arrow-incident A 49-year-old Symonston man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 19 February 2024) following a serious incident on Saturday afternoon. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:46:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seeking-witnesses-to-city-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault that occurred outside a London Circuit kebab shop early on Sunday morning. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:10:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/man-charged-with-drink-driving-after-colliding-with-a-parked-car A 31-year-old man from NSW will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after being caught drink driving following a collision with a parked car. Sat, 17 Feb 2024 09:58:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seeking-witnesses-to-stolen-vehicle-being-driven-in-canberra ACT Policing is seeking public assistance following the theft of a Porsche Cayenne 3 in Narrabundah yesterday morning. Sat, 17 Feb 2024 08:11:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/updated-man-to-face-court-over-gungahlin-robbery,-police-seek-identity-of-good-samaritan Good news Canberra, the woman in the CCTV footage has been identified. Thank you for all your assistance. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:37:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/man-located-deceased-near-shepherds-lookout ACT Policing has located the body of a 57-year-old man near Shepherds Lookout outside Strathnairn. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:16:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seeking-witnesses-to-erratic-driving ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to several instances of erratic and dangerous driving in Canberra’s inner north and south on Saturday afternoon. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:13:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seek-to-identify-man-in-cctv-on-bunda-street ACT Policing is seeking assistance from members of the public to identify a man believed to be involved in an assault on Bunda Street on Monday, 22 January 2024. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:04:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seek-to-identify-holt-burglary-offender ACT Policing is releasing CCTV footage in order to identify a man who allegedly committed a burglary at a Holt residence earlier this week. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:12:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/man-dies-following-murrumbidgee-river-incident A 23-year-old man has died following an incident at the Murrumbidgee River earlier today (Thursday, 8 February 2024). Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:47:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seek-witnesses-to-melba-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses, CCTV and dash-cam footage of a collision Melba. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:32:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-commonwealth-avenue-bridge-damage ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of an incident which caused damage to the underside of the Commonwealth Avenue bridge. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:50:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/operation-toric-records-400th-apprehension ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC has recorded its 400th apprehension as the ongoing taskforce continues to target recidivist offending and dangerous driving in the ACT. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:39:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/protest-activity-expected-this-week ACT Policing is warning Canberra commuters to be aware of planned protest activity this week that is coinciding with the first sitting of Federal Parliament for 2024. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:48:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seek-to-identify-offender-involved-in-acts-of-indecency ACT Policing is seeking assistance from members of the public to identify an offender in relation to acts of indecency committed on the bicycle paths surrounding Yerrabi Ponds, Gungahlin. Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:11:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/police-seek-to-identify-man-from-bunda-street-incident ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man following an alleged assault that occurred on Bunda Street this morning. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:35:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/road-users-reminded-to-maintain-a-safe-distance-when-passing-cyclists ACT Policing is reminding road users about their responsibilities when passing cyclists following an incident on State Circle. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:18:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-single-vehicle-collision-on-cotter-road ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash cam footage of a single vehicle collision that occurred on Cotter Road near Casaurina Sands last night. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:12:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/february/131-illegal-and-unregistered-firearms-destroyed-by-act-policing More than 130 surrendered and seized firearms were destroyed by ACT Policing yesterday (Wednesday, 31 January 2024) as part of the ongoing firearms amnesty and police operations. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:02:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-to-multi-vehicle-collision-on-tuggeranong-parkway ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a multi-vehicle collision on the Tuggeranong Parkway on Monday morning (29 January 2024). Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:25:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-to-face-court-charged-with-assaulting-police-officer A 55-year-old McKellar man has been charged with assaulting a police officer and other offences following an incident in Belconnen last night. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:14:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/police-seek-to-identify-witnesses-to-family-violence-incident-in-bonner ACT Policing is seeking to identify a person who assisted a woman who was allegedly assaulted last Thursday in Bonner. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:46:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/witnesses-sought-to-fail-to-stop-incident-in-fisher ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage to a fail to stop incident in Fisher on Thursday, 25 January 2024. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:35:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-charged-following-reckless-driving-incident A 37-year-old man from Queanbeyan, NSW has been charged with several serious driving offences following an incident spanning across Canberra yesterday. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:31:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/assistance-sought-to-identify-man-from-city-incident ACT Policing is seeking to identify a man following an assault incident in a licenced premises earlier this month. Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:04:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/monash-man-charged-with-multiple-sexual-offences A 43-year-old Monash man has been charged with more than 30 sex offences allegedly committed against family members and others. Sat, 27 Jan 2024 07:59:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/update-can-you-identify-this-man-identified Thank you Canberra. The man has contacted police and the matter continues to be investigated. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:04:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/police-and-abf-seize-more-than-100kg-of-methamphetamine-bound-for-the-act This is a joint media release between ACT Policing and the Australian Border Force. ACT Policing and the Australian Border Force (ABF) have intercepted 106kg of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of car radiators in the ACT’s largest meth bust. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:27:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/updated-police-seek-to-identify-cyclist-involved-in-pedestrian-collision-identified Thank you Canberra. The cyclist has contacted police and the matter continues to be investigated. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:33:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-fraud-and-identity-theft-offences A 34-year-old Gungahlin man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 23 January 2024) on more than 130 fraud and theft related charges. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-burglary-of-dog-pound A Waramanga man has been charged with burglary following an incident at the Domestic Animal Services facility in Symonston on the weekend. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:30:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/speeding-p-plater-has-licence-suspended A 19-year-old Nicholls man has had his provisional licence suspended for 90 days following an incident yesterday morning. Sun, 21 Jan 2024 09:16:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-to-suspicious-apartment-fire ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and CCTV footage to an apartment fire in O’Connor on Wednesday (17 January 2024). Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:04:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/two-teenagers-charged-with-several-offences-by-operation-toric Two youths will face the ACT Children’s Court today charged with various offences following an investigation by officers from ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:23:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/boy-to-face-court-over-fatal-barton-highway-collision A 14-year-old boy will face the ACT Children’s Court today (Thursday, 18 January 2024) charged in relation to a fatal collision on the Barton Highway. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:08:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/act-records-first-road-fatality-for-2024 The ACT has recorded its first road fatality for 2024 following a two-vehicle collision overnight. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:35:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/witnesses-sought-to-multiple-serious-assaults-at-summernats ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to multiple serious assaults that occurred at Summernats 2024. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:20:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-to-face-court-charged-with-stealthing A 39-year-old Lyneham man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 16 January, 2024) charged with the sexual act of stealthing. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-to-face-court-on-drug-trafficking-charges A 33-year-old Banks man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 13 January 2024) charged with drug trafficking. Sat, 13 Jan 2024 08:56:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-driving-offences-after-trying-to-evade-police ACT Policing has charged a 28-year-old Theodore man with serious driving offences after allegedly evading police over two days. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:36:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-and-woman-to-face-court-for-alleged-theft A Macquarie man and woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars' worth of electronic goods from a store in Belconnen. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:47:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-charged-after-stolen-property-recovered-from-gungahlin-burglaries ACT Policing has charged a man who allegedly committed several burglaries in the Gungahlin area over the Christmas and New Year period. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:07:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-caught-drink-driving-while-more-than-three-times-over-the-legal-limit Police have charged a man with drink driving, theft, and indecent exposure following a series of incidents in Wanniassa yesterday (Monday, 8 January 2024). Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:05:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/busy-summernats-weekend-for-act-policing ACT Policing was kept busy over the weekend at Summernats with several vehicles seized and multiple instances of hoon driving behaviour. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:06:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/witnesses-sought-to-assault-in-braddon ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred inside a pub on Lonsdale Street, Braddon this morning. Sun, 07 Jan 2024 09:40:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/cash-seized-following-investigation-into-drug-importation ACT Policing has seized more than $120,000 in cash and charged a Gowrie man following search warrant activity yesterday. Sat, 06 Jan 2024 11:04:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/stolen-property-recovered-following-gungahlin-burglaries ACT Policing has recovered a large amount of suspected stolen property following search warrant activity this week. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:40:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/police-renew-appeal-for-information-about-missing-woman-laura-haworth Sixteen years after Laura Haworth went missing during a Summernats weekend, ACT Policing is issuing a renewed call to the Canberra community and surrounding districts for information. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:45:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-extradited-to-act-following-december-2022-stabbing A 26-year-old man has been extradited from NSW to face court relating to the alleged serious stabbing of a man in December 2022. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:48:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/witnesses-sought-to-hindmarsh-drive-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a collision between two vehicles on Hindmarsh Drive yesterday morning (Tuesday, 2 January, 2023). Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:02:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/p-platers-have-licences-suspended-during-double-demerit-period Two P-plater's have had their licences suspended over the weekend after engaging in dangerous behaviour on the roads. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:11:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/police-seek-witnesses-to-unsafe-road-behaviour-incident-in-tidbinbilla ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of an incident of unsafe road behaviour on Paddy’s River Road in Tidbinbilla. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:58:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/man-to-face-court-for-weapons-charges A 27-year-old Denman Prospect man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 2 January 2024) charged with multiple offences including weapons offences. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 09:32:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/three-charged-over-string-of-burglaries An 18-year-old man and two teenage boys have been charged following multiple burglaries that occurred in Fyshwick and Wright in December. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 10:42:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2024-media-releases/january/16-year-old-charged-with-weapons-offences ACT policing has charged a 16-year-old boy with weapons offences following an incident in Kingston yesterday. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 09:27:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/man-caught-drink-driving-twice-in-same-night-to-face-court A 38-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court after being caught drink driving twice early this morning. Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:34:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/stolen-ebikes-and-scooters-recovered ACT Policing has recovered 21 stolen e-bikes and electric scooters following the search of a home in Ngunnawal yesterday. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:02:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/car-seized-from-speeding-provisional-driver Police have seized the car of a p-plate driver travelling at more than 160km/h on the Tuggeranong Parkway. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:45:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/witnesses-sought-to-furious-driving-incident-on-christmas-day ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a furious driving incident in Taylor on Christmas Day. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/police-catch-drivers-behaving-badly-over-christmas-period Drivers have come to police attention for poor driver behaviour over the Christmas period, including two p-plate drivers caught driving at excessive speed. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:40:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/man-to-face-court-following-braddon-collision A 34-year-old Downer man will face court today (Thursday, 21 December 2023) on multiple charges following a single vehicle collision in Braddon yesterday (Wednesday 20 December 2023). Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:44:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/act-records-fourth-road-fatality-of-2023 A 30-year-old man from Queanbeyan, NSW has died following a two-vehicle collision on Pialligo Avenue. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/woman-found-deceased-at-zoo-man-charged UPDATE at 1.30pm, Tuesday 19 December 2023 - ACT Policing homicide detectives have today charged a 29-year-old man with one count of murder during a bedside hearing following an incident at the National Zoo & Aquarium yesterday (Monday, 18 December 2023). Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:30:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/learner-motorcyclist-caught-travelling-167kmh A learner motorcyclist from Queanbeyan, NSW will be summonsed to face the ACT Magistrates Court after being detected travelling at almost 170km/h. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:37:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/police-release-face-fit-image-in-relation-to-north-lyneham-house-fire ACT Policing has released a face-fit image of a man investigators would like to speak to in relation to a house fire in North Lyneham earlier this year. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:20:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/man-arrested-at-sydney-airport-to-face-sexual-assault-charges ACT Policing’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) has arrested a 25-year-old man as he attempted to leave the country following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the City earlier this year. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:52:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/witnesses-sought-to-kings-avenue-burnout-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of two vehicles conducting burnouts on Kings Avenue yesterday. Sat, 16 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/man-charged-following-attempted-carjacking ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC has charged a 23-year-old Torrens man following an attempted carjacking in November. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:24:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/man-to-face-court-over-kippax-aggravated-robbery A 29-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrate’s Court charged in relation to an aggravated robbery in Kippax. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:55:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/act-policing-and-tinder-join-forces-to-promote-positive-consent ACT Policing is launching a new campaign with the support of the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC) and the world’s most popular app for meeting new people, Tinder (Match Group) to promote positive consent when engaging in intimate acts. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/family-violence-arrests-in-november ACT Policing continues to support the victims of family violence incidents with more than 70 arrests made in November. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:41:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/police-stop-high-range-drink-driver A 23-year-old man from Stirling will face the ACT Magistrates Court after being caught more than three times the legal alcohol limit. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:46:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/motorbike-rider-to-face-court-for-multiple-offences A 33-year-old Forde man will face court in January (2024) following an incident on the Majura Parkway earlier this month. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:19:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/man-charged-with-child-sex-offences ACT Policing’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) have arrested a 45-year-old man following an investigation into his alleged sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:38:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/three-to-face-court-following-massive-drug-seizure Three men will face court following the discovery of the largest illegal controlled and prescription drug distribution network ever identified in the ACT and Victoria. Sat, 09 Dec 2023 10:21:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/mammoth-toy-handover-for-canberra-kids The Kids in Care charity has handed over hundreds of toys today to ensure Canberra’s most vulnerable kids all receive gifts on Christmas Day. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:06:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/second-murder-charge-in-irma-palasics-case A 68-year-old Melbourne man has been arrested following the death of Irma Palasics in 1999, the second arrest to take place in an investigation that has spanned more than 24 years. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:31:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/witnesses-sought-to-suspicious-house-fire-in-kambah ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a suspicious house fire that occurred in Kambah last Thursday. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:11:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/hot-nights,-cool-choices-campaign-to-kick-off-as-the-summer-period-commences ACT Policing’s Hot Nights, Cool Choices campaign is set to commence on 1 December, 2023. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:50:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/december/five-arrested-by-operation-toric ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC has arrested five people for vehicle offences, burglary, and breaches of bail conditions – the youngest a 15-year-old boy. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:49:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/man-to-face-court-on-historic-grooming-charges A 43-year-old Greenway man will face court today (Thursday, 30 November 2023) charged with historic sexual offences including grooming, sexual intercourse with young person under special care, and possession of child abuse material. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:59:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/man-dies-following-casuarina-sands-incident A 23-year-old man of Pakistani origin has died following an incident at Casuarina Sands earlier this week. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:33:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/police-seek-witnesses-to-hindmarsh-drive-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a collision on Hindmarsh Drive near Fyshwick. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:01:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-spence-arson-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious arson incident that occurred in Spence earlier this month. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:37:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-tuggeranong-parkway-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a road rage incident on the Tuggeranong Parkway earlier this week. Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:55:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/police-seize-3d-printed-firearms-and-ammunition ACT Policing has seized 3D printed firearms and ammunition at a residence in Garran. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:35:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/more-amc-detainees-charged-with-family-violence-offences ACT Policing's Family Violence Unit working with ACT Corrective Services have charged four Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) detainees with contraventions of family violence orders (FVOs) this month. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:08:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-pedestrian-injury-in-kambah ACT Policing is seeking witnesses who assisted a man who may have been hit by a vehicle in Kambah on Monday, 20 November 2023. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:54:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/additional-charges-laid-following-investigation-into-child-abuse-material The ACT Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) have laid an additional seven charges in relation to the possession of child abuse material following an investigation that commenced in 2022. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/man-charged-with-assault-and-driving-offences A 31-year-old Banks man has been charged with assault and driving offences following two seperate incidents on the weekend. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:04:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-pialligo-avenue-collision-in-october AFP Airport Uniform Policing is seeking witnesses to an October collision that occurred near Canberra Airport that resulted in a man being transported to hospital with injuries. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:54:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/man-to-face-183-charges-over-four-million-dollar-fraud A 56-year-old Kaleen man will face court today in relation to an alleged fraud that saw more than $4 million taken from a Canberra businessman. Sat, 18 Nov 2023 09:55:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/police-seek-witnesses-to-east-row-fight ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a fight that occurred on East Row in the City in the early hours of Sunday, 12 November 2023. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:05:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/nsw-p-plater-caught-speeding-on-majura-parkway An 18-year-old man from Queanbeyan, NSW has had his licence suspended and been fined more than $1800 after being caught driving at excessive speed on the Majura Parkway. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:39:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/police-urge-drivers-to-take-responsibility-for-their-actions-on-the-roads ACT Policing is urging drivers to make smart choices and take responsibility for their actions on the roads following a single vehicle collision in Kambah on Thursday (9 November, 2023). Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:49:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-serious-city-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious assault in the City yesterday (Monday, 13 November 2023) that left a man in hospital. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:49:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/drugs-and-cash-seized-in-amaroo-warrant ACT Policing has seized drugs, cash, and other items during warrant activity in Amaroo and Casey as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:29:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-ashley-drive-collision-in-monash ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a collision between a motorbike and a car that occurred in Monash on Tuesday (7 November 2023). Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:52:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/youth-arrested-for-threatening-security-staff-with-knife A 17-year-old from Goulburn (NSW) will front the ACT Children’s Court this morning after police will allege he threatened a Canberra Centre security guard with a 40-centimetre long “Bowie knife”. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:17:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/man-arrested-for-trying-to-avoid-police-in-car-with-one-tyre-missing A 41-year-old Karabar (NSW) man will front the ACT Magistrate’s Court this morning after allegedly trying to avoid police in NSW and the ACT – all with one tyre missing. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:51:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/high-range-drink-driver-caught-twice-in-24-hours A 33-year-old Amaroo man who was subject to a good behaviour order will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 8 November 2023) after being caught high range drink driving twice in 24 hours. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:35:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/police-seek-witnesses-to-property-damage-in-curtin ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a property damage incident in Curtin on Tuesday, 24 October 2023. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:12:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/november/witnesses-sought-to-assault-in-weetangera ACT Policing is calling for witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred between a member of the public and a driver in Weetangera on Monday, 23 October 2023. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:27:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/drugs,-cash,-vehicle-seized-in-braddon ACT Policing has seized drugs, cash, and a vehicle following an incident in Braddon overnight. Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:37:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/multiple-weapons-seized-during-search-warrant-activity A 24-year-old man has been arrested and prohibited firearms seized following a search warrant at a residence in Ngunnawal. Sat, 28 Oct 2023 09:24:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/man-to-face-court-on-15-sexual-offences A 39-year-old Theodore man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Saturday, 28 October 2023) charged with 15 sexual offences. Sat, 28 Oct 2023 08:13:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-murder-following-bruce-stabbing A 70-year-old man has been charged with murder following a stabbing at a residence in Bruce earlier this week. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:45:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/drugs-of-dependence-amendment-personal-possession-statement Tomorrow, Saturday 28 October 2023, changes to the Drugs of Dependence Amendment (Personal Possession) Bill come into effect. Over the past 12 months, ACT Policing has been working closely with ACT Health and a range of stakeholders on the implementation of these changes. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:52:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/act-burglar-caught-in-nsw A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Karabar and will face court in the ACT in relation to multiple burglaries and car thefts. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:04:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/witnesses-sought-to-animal-cruelty-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged animal cruelty incident that occurred yesterday on Parkes Way. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:41:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/nsw-man-to-face-historic-sexual-assault-charges An 83-year-old man from Maroubra, NSW will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 26 October 2023) following an investigation into his alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old boy in the early 1980s. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:10:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/amc-detainee-charged-with-family-violence-offences A 27-year-old man will face court in January 2024 charged with family violence offences police allege he committed while remanded in the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC). Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:50:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/update-woman-dies-following-incident-in-bruce ACT Policing is treating this matter as a homicide following the death of a 65-year-old woman in Bruce. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:20:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/afp-teams-recognised-at-national-search-and-rescue-awards Members from the AFP Maritime, Air Support, and Search and Rescue teams received commendations at the National Search and Rescue Awards on Thursday, 19 October 2023. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:43:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/witnesses-sought-to-gungahlin-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged road rage incident that occurred on Friday (20 October 2023) in Gungahlin. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:50:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/man-to-face-court-for-drug-possession A 42-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court next month charged with drug possession. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:05:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/man-to-face-19-charges A 31-year-old man will face court on 19 charges relating to alleged sexual assaults and other offences following his arrest on Saturday. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:05:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/hells-angels-member-charged-after-search-warrant A 22-year-old Franklin man police believe is a member of the Hells Angels criminal motorcycle gang has been charged following a search warrant at his home earlier this month. Sat, 21 Oct 2023 08:48:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/update-police-seek-to-identify-witnesses-identified Thank you Canberra. The two witnesses we sought to identify earlier today have contacted police. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:25:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/man-charged-with-historic-child-sex-offences ACT Policing Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) have arrested a man following an investigation into his alleged sexual abuse of two children who were family members. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:02:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/man-bailed-yesterday-to-face-10-charges-following-pursuit A 21-year-old Moncrieff who was bailed from court yesterday morning was arrested early today and charged with 10 offences following a pursuit across Canberra’s northern suburbs last night. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:20:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/first-use-of-emergency-alert-system-helps-police-locate-missing-woman A missing 77-year-old woman was located last night with the assistance of the Emergency Alert system. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:59:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/information-sought-on-giralang-arson-attack ACT Policing is seeking information from the public which it hopes will help solve an arson attack on a Giralang home. Sun, 15 Oct 2023 09:17:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/found-do-you-recognise-this-porsche UPDATE: Thank you Canberra, with your assistance the grey Porsche Macan S has been found. Sun, 15 Oct 2023 07:30:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/p-plater-caught-57kmh-over-speed-limit A Canberra P-plate driver is without his licence and is more than $1800 poorer after being caught travelling at 147 km/h in a 90 km/h zone last night (Friday 13 October). Sat, 14 Oct 2023 09:12:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/knife-used-in-australia-post-robbery A 37-year-old Torrens man will face the ACT Magistrate’s Court this morning after using a knife in a robbery at the Australia Post store in Dickson yesterday afternoon (Friday 13 October). Sat, 14 Oct 2023 08:17:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/update-police-seek-public-assistance-to-locate-stolen-vehicles-found Earlier today (Friday, 13 October 2023), we sought the public's assistance in locating three vehicles that were suspected to be stolen. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:11:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/update-identity-of-man-sought-following-$30,000-fraud-identified Thank you Canberra. The man we sought public assistance about in relation to an alleged fraud at Bunnings, has been identified. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:55:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/police-target-offenders-attempting-to-smuggle-illicit-substances-into-the-amc ACT Policing is issuing a warning to anyone considering smuggling illicit substances into the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) following recent incidents. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:51:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/police-investigate-suspicious-fire-in-phillip ACT Policing is calling on information from the public in relation to a suspicious fire in Phillip. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:04:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/teens-to-face-court-over-charnwood-aggravated-robbery A 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy who were both on bail for other offences will face the ACT Children’s Court today (Monday, 9 October 2023) charged in relation to an aggravated robbery in Charnwood. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:34:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/speeding-nsw-teen-has-vehicle-seized A speeding P-plater has had his licence suspended and his vehicle seized after being caught driving in excess of 50km/h above the posted speed limit. Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:51:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/teen-to-face-court-over-aggravated-robbery-and-motor-vehicle-theft A 17-year-old boy from the Tuggeranong region who was subject to a good behaviour order and also on bail will face the ACT Children’s Court today (Saturday, 7 October 2023) in relation to an aggravated robbery in Isabella Plains. Sat, 07 Oct 2023 08:54:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/waramanga-man-fails-to-stop-for-police,-collides-with-building A 25-year-old man from Waramanga will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 4 October 2023) charged with multiple driving offences after he failed to stop for police and collided with a building. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:51:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/police-seeking-witnesses-to-motorcycle-collision ACT Policing is calling for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage to a collision that occurred in the early hours of this morning. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:34:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/stolen-motor-vehicle-set-alight-in-grazier-lane ACT Policing is investigating a car fire in an underground complex at Grazier Lane, Belconnen. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:44:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/update-image-released-to-identify-one-punch-offender-identified Earlier this week, we sought the public's assistance to identify a man in relation to a one-punch assault in Civic. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:33:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/reminder-to-slow-down-around-emergency-services-vehicles-following-collision Following a recent collision, ACT Policing is reminding drivers that they are required to slow down to 40km/h when passing emergency services vehicles displaying a blue or red flashing light. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:12:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/update-witnesses-sought-to-cockington-green-train-derailment Worksafe ACT is taking carriage of the investigation into this matter. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:17:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/drive-safe-as-double-demerits-come-into-effect ACT Policing is reminding this community that double demerits come into effect this labour day long weekend. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:38:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/three-recidivist-teens-arrested-for-crime-spree Three teenagers have been arrested after a series of burglaries, payWave offences and dangerous driving behaviours throughout Canberra. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/police-calling-for-witnesses-in-human-trafficking-investigation Following previous search warrant activity into alleged human trafficking and slavery, ACT Policing is now seeking community assistance to support the continuing investigation. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:35:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/p-platers-caught-speeding-on-saturday Over the weekend, ACT Policing caught three P-platers and one full licence holder driving 57km/h and 38kmh/h over the posted speed limit. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:10:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/witnesses-sought-to-early-morning-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious one-punch attack that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in the City. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:14:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/man-charged-following-car-jacking A 26-year-old man has been charged with eight offences following an alleged car-jacking incident in Belconnen yesterday. About 11.30am yesterday (Sunday, 24 September 2023), ACT Policing responded to reports of an aggravated robbery in the multi-story car park of a Belconnen shopping centre. Police will allege a 26-year-old man attacked a woman with a knife before stealing a Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:08:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/driver-on-nepalese-licence-charged-with-drink-driving A 26-year-old Amaroo man will face the ACT Magistrates Court in the coming weeks after being caught drink driving while on a non-recognised international licence. Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:04:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/dash-cam-footage-catches-speeding-driver A 30-year-old Macgregor man has had his licence suspended after dash-cam footage captured him driving more than 75km/h above the posted speed limit. Sun, 24 Sep 2023 09:05:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/information-sought-after-cocaine-located-in-repossessed-vehicle ACT Policing is calling for information from the public regarding a repossessed vehicle which was found to have $280,000 worth of cocaine concealed inside it. Sun, 24 Sep 2023 07:45:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/woman-charged-with-perverting-the-course-of-justice A 40-year-old Scullin woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 23 September 2023) on charges including perverting the course of justice. Sat, 23 Sep 2023 09:43:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/man-accused-of-drug-trafficking-among-34-charges A 43-year-old Greenway man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 23 September 2023) on a total of 34 charges including drug trafficking. Sat, 23 Sep 2023 08:32:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/police-release-cctv-footage-relating-to-suspicious-hackett-fire ACT Policing is releasing CCTV footage to assist in identifying a man who they believe may have information about a suspicious fire in Hackett on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Sat, 23 Sep 2023 08:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/cash-seized-as-operation-heinkel-targets-organised-retail-crime A 46-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman who were both subject to good behaviour orders will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 22 September 2023) charged in relation to organised retail crime. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:28:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/man-faces-32-charges-for-multiple-offences A 35-year-old Scullin man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 22 September 2023) after he was charged with 32 driving and theft offences. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:24:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/man-charged-with-murder-to-face-court Following an investigation open for more than 23 years, a 68-year-old Rowville (VIC) man has been extradited from Victoria and is set to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:19:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/update-police-seeking-to-locate-stolen-subaru-located Thanks for all your help Canberra. The below Subaru XV was located by ACT Policing. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:45:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/murder-charge-in-irma-palasics-case A 68-year-old Melbourne man has been arrested and will face a murder charge following the death of Irma Palasics in a violent home invasion in November 1999. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:47:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/man-charged-following-gungahlin-road-rage-incident A 39-year-old Turner man has been charged following a road rage incident on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:48:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/drugs,-weapons,-cash-seized-in-operation-vitreus-warrants ACT Policing has seized close to $120,000 worth of illicit drugs, as well weapons and cash, following a series of search warrants across the ACT last week. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:39:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/man-charged-following-stabbing-incident-at-anu A 24-year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and other charges following an incident at the ANU campus yesterday. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:45:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/update-police-respond-to-stabbing-incident-at-anu Two 20-year-old female students have been transported to hospital, one in a critical condition and one in a stable condition, after a stabbing incident at Australian National University this afternoon. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:38:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/october/witnesses-sought-to-suspicious-hackett-fire ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a suspicious fire at an administration building in Hackett on Sunday, 17 September 2023. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/investigation-into-death-at-health-facility On 9 September 2023, 37-year-old man Wajiid Kakar died at the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit (Dhulwa), in Symonston. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:42:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/man-and-woman-charged-with-serious-assault-of-child A 29-year-old man is set to face the ACT Magistrates Court today after police allege he seriously assaulted a 4-year-old boy. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:35:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/witnesses-sought-to-assault-at-costco ACT Policing is calling for witnesses to an incident at Costco, Majura Park during which several staff and members of the public were allegedly assaulted. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:52:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/police-seek-witnesses-to-suspicious-house-fire-in-moncrieff ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a suspicious house fire in Moncrieff on Sunday, 10 September 2023. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:06:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/man-charged-following-thefts-from-bar-patrons ACT Policing would like to remind the public to secure their valuables and remain vigilant after a man was charged with multiple counts of theft following incidents in the City in the early hours of Sunday (10 September 2023). Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:38:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/act-policing-adopt-use-of-emergency-alert-system ACT Policing has adopted the use of the Emergency Alert system, allowing police to better inform the Canberra community during an emergency incident. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:43:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/driver-behaviour-towards-vulnerable-road-users-a-focus-for-police For the month of September, ACT Policing is turning its traffic focus to driver behaviour around vulnerable road users. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:42:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/five-family-violence-arrests-overnight Five Canberrans have been arrested after a series of alleged family violence offences overnight –doubling the average daily rate of family violence arrests in the ACT. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:10:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/woman-to-face-court-for-serious-driving-offences A 23-year-old Hackett woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 4 September 2023) charged with a string of serious driving offences. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:05:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/september/search-warrants-executed-in-alleged-human-trafficking-and-slavery-investigation ACT Policing has executed search warrants at a residence in O’Malley and a business in Majura Park as part of an investigation into alleged human trafficking and slavery. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:24:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/police-seeking-community-assistance-following-assault-of-5-year-old ACT Policing is seeking community assistance to identify a teenager on a motorised bike who allegedly assaulted a 5-year-old boy. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/police-extradite-man-from-qld-following-family-violence-offences A 37-year-old Canberra man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 30 August 2023) over serious family violence charges following his extradition from Queensland. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:08:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/man-to-face-court-for-driving-at-police A 23-year-old Gowrie man who was on parole and subject to a good behaviour order will face court this morning (Tuesday, 29 August 2023) on a number of driving charges, including driving at police. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:52:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/police-seeking-dashcam-footage-of-kambah-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking dashcam or CCTV footage of an alleged road rage incident that occurred on the Tuggeranong Parkway and throughout multiple streets in Kambah earlier this week. Sat, 26 Aug 2023 07:48:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/police-seek-to-identify-suspicious-man ACT Policing is seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspicious man involved in an incident in Belconnen on Monday, 7 August 2023. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/man-charged-with-arson-following-tattoo-business-fire A 28-year-old man has been charged with arson and other offences following a fire at a tattoo business in Braddon in June. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:21:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/update-deceased-woman-located-in-city-hotel While police continue to investigate the circumstances of this incident, the woman’s death does not appear to be suspicious. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:35:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/police-investigate-suspicious-palmerston-fire ACT Policing is calling on information from the public regarding a suspicious fire in Palmerston on Tuesday, 22 August 2023. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:41:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/public-assistance-sought-to-identify-ram-raid-offender ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to identify a man believed to be responsible for a ram-raid at the Mawson shops in June. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:38:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/witnesses-sought-to-mitchell-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged serious road rage incident that occurred on Saturday evening in Mitchell. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:06:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/witnesses-sought-to-flemington-road-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision on Flemington Road, Harrison on Saturday night. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:11:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/police-seek-witnesses-to-aggravated-burglary-and-suspicious-activity ACT Policing is calling for anyone in the area of Charnwood, Flynn and Fraser to come forward if they have experienced minor thefts or witnessed suspicious activity over the past weekend. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:06:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/operation-toric-notches-300th-apprehension Earlier this month, a15-year-old Belconnen area boy became the 300th person apprehended as part of ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:01:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/police-seeking-to-identify-four-people-following-city-assault ACT Policing is seeking community assistance after two men were allegedly assaulted by a group of four outside a city nightclub last month. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:46:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/police-target-hoon-driving-in-act-rural-areas ACT Policing has issued 20 defect notices and 11 traffic infringements across two nights targeting hoon driving across the ACT. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/board-of-inquiry-report-statement ***The below statement is attributable to ACT Chief Police Officer, Neil Gaughan*** ACT Policing welcomes the release of the Board of Inquiry report and interim ACT Government response. I received the final report on Friday evening. Our officers, who participated in the inquiry, were provided a copy of the report yesterday (Monday, 7 August 2023). We are committed to ongoing Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:15:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/multi-agency-operation-targets-road-safety ACT Road Policing, Safety and Compliance Officers from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and vehicle inspection officers from Access Canberra conducted a targeted operation yesterday (Monday, 7 August 2023) addressing multiple road safety issues. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/man-charged-after-car-jacking-and-collision A 38-year-old man from Annandale, NSW will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 4 August 2023) in relation to the forcible theft of an Audi SUV yesterday. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:22:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/car-load-of-stolen-property-recovered Hundreds of items believed to have been stolen have been recovered by police following the arrest of a woman in a Belconnen carpark overnight. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/police-seek-to-identify-fail-to-stop-driver ACT Policing is seeking to identify the driver of a white Ford AU Falcon that was involved in two fail to stop incidents in Tuggeranong last month. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:57:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/police-seeking-witnesses-to-drakeford-drive-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred along Drakeford Drive in Wanniassa earlier this week (Tuesday, 1 August 2023). Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:57:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/police-release-footage-to-identify-bruce-aggravated-robbery-offender ACT Policing has released CCTV footage of a man who allegedly committed an aggravated robbery in Bruce last month. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:22:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/august/updated-92-year-old-man-charged-with-murder The man appeared in a bedside hearing this afternoon with the matter adjourned until tomorrow (Wednesday, 2 August 2023). Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:45:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-investigate-death-of-92-year-old-woman ACT Policing is investigating the death of a 92-year-old woman in Fisher. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:44:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/recidivist-property-offender-arrested-following-moncrieff-warrant A 40-year-old man on parole for previous offences will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 31 July 2023) following his arrest during search warrant activity in Moncrieff over the weekend. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:23:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/what-happened-to-me ACT Policing marks the 2023 launch of National Missing Persons Week with a reminder that there are 14 long-term missing people from the ACT. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:53:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-conduct-highway-targeting-activity ACT Road Policing conducted concentrated enforcement activities on two of the major highways in and out of the ACT yesterday (Saturday, 29 July 2023). Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:30:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/man-charged-with-assaulting-officers A 35-year-old Palmerston man has been charged with assaulting police and other offences following an incident in Gungahlin yesterday afternoon. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:42:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/witnesses-sought-to-city-carjacking ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an alleged carjacking that occurred in the City on Monday night. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-issue-warning-following-poor-weekend-behaviour ACT Policing is urging the Canberra community to consider their behaviour following multiple recent incidents in the City entertainment precinct. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:42:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-charge-man-with-drug-related-manslaughter ACT Policing has charged a 40-year-old Kambah man with manslaughter after police allege he injected his partner with heroin, causing her to overdose in August of 2021. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:46:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/call-police-before-disposing-of-dangerous-items ACT Policing is reminding the community to contact police if they wish to surrender or dispose of dangerous items such as firearms or explosives. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:22:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/act-records-third-road-fatality-in-2023 A 18-year-old man has died following a single vehicle incident yesterday afternoon in Tuggeranong. Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:56:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/witnesses-sought-to-collision-on-horse-park-drive ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a collision between a motorbike and a car that occurred yesterday afternoon on Horse Park Drive in Amaroo. Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:49:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/man-police-sought-community-help-to-identify-charged Last week, ACT Policing sought public assistance to identify an offender who was believed to be responsible for multiple crimes across the ACT. Yesterday (Friday, 21 July 2023), he was arrested and charged with 14 offences. Sat, 22 Jul 2023 08:09:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/update-do-you-recognise-this-man-identified UPDATE: Last week, ACT Policing sought the public's assistance to identify a man in relation to the alleged assault of a child in Gungahlin. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:04:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/man-to-face-court-over-mawson-aggravated-robbery A 28-year-old Kambah man who was on parole will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 21 July 2023) in relation to an aggravated robbery in Mawson. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/duo-to-face-court-for-multiple-thefts-and-assault ACT Policing has arrested two men after they allegedly drove a stolen car, committed multiple bag snatches, and assaulted two women yesterday (Thursday, 20 July 2023). Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:58:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-rescue-malnourished-animals ACT Policing rescued two mistreated animals from a residence in Lyons yesterday (Wednesday, 19 July 2023). Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:44:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/man-to-face-court-charged-with-intentionally-inflict-grievous-bodily-harm An 18-year-old Reid man who was recently released from youth detention will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday, 18 July 2023) charged in relation to a serious assault with a knife. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:32:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-seeking-witnesses-to-northbourne-ave-collision ACT Policing is calling for dashcam footage and witnesses to a collision between a car and a cyclist about 9am on Thursday (13 July 2023). Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:54:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/three-intoxicated-drivers-detected-in-four-incidents ACT Policing stopped three intoxicated drivers in four separate incidents in little more than two hours early this morning (Saturday, 15 July 2023). Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:33:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/assistance-sought-to-identify-offender ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to identify an offender believed to be responsible for multiple crimes across the ACT in recent weeks. Sat, 15 Jul 2023 07:49:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/man-charged-with-historical-child-sex-offences ACT Policing Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) Detectives have arrested a 68-year-old man following an investigation into his alleged persistent sexual abuse of a 16‑year‑old boy in the 1980s. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:13:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/two-more-licences-suspended-overnight Two drivers have lost their licences overnight under new legislation targeting high range speeding on ACT roads. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:33:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/footage-sought-of-hit-and-run-vehicle ACT Policing is seeking dash-cam footage of a 2007 red Audi A4 with ACT registration YOF22T, involved in an alleged hit and run incident on Monday afternoon (10 July 2023). Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:44:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/school-holiday-speeders-caught Local drivers are being reminded to keep to the speed limit following highway speed enforcement activity in recent days. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:53:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-seeking-vehicle-driven-at-officer UPDATE: The red Audi A4 was located in Cook last night (Monday, 10 July 2023). Enquiries into the driver and passenger are ongoing. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:01:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/masseur-charged-with-sexual-assault A 40-year-old man has been charged with three offences following an incident at a shopping centre massage business on Saturday. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:07:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-seeking-witnesses-to-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is calling for witnesses to an alleged road rage incident that occurred last Friday (7 July 2023) at the intersection of Hindmarsh Drive and Canberra Avenue. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:58:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/witnesses-sought-to-monaro-highway-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a two vehicle collision on the Monaro Highway yesterday (Saturday, 8 July 2023). Sun, 09 Jul 2023 08:18:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/man-found-with-improvised-firearm-to-face-court A 27-year-old O’Connor man who was subject to a good behaviour order will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 8 July 2023) after being found in possession of an improvised firearm. Sat, 08 Jul 2023 08:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/act-policing-launch-online-reporting ACT Policing has launched its online services portal, providing an additional way for the Canberra community to report certain incidents, submit requests, and provide information to police. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:07:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/teens-arrested-for-gym-car-thefts A 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy will face the ACT Children’s Court today (Friday, 7 July 2023) following their arrest in relation to the theft of vehicles from Gungahlin gyms. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/man-charged-for-breaching-fvo-while-on-remand A 30-year-old Chifley man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 7 July 2023) charged over family violence offences committed while on remand. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:23:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-release-cctv-footage-to-identify-indecent-assault-offender ACT Policing has released CCTV footage to identify a man who allegedly committed an indecent assault in the Canberra Centre on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:57:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/man-charged-after-assault-and-stabbing A 29-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, another man, and frontline community service members. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:47:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/66-year-old-man-charged-with-indecently-assaulting-16-year-old-girl A senior referee participating in a national football tournament will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after he allegedly indecently assaulted a 16-year-old referee. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:10:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-turn-traffic-focus-to-hoon-driving ACT Policing will target hoon driving in July following the introduction of the ACT’s new dangerous driving laws. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:48:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-seek-witnesses-to-dickson-robbery ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to identify a man believed to have information about a robbery that occurred outside the Dickson Tradies Club on Thursday night. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/fourth-driver-loses-licence-on-the-spot Since legislative changes came into effect at the end of June, ACT Policing has issued their fourth Immediate Suspension Notice for excessive speeding on ACT roads. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/woman-to-face-court-for-theft-and-assaulting-police ACT Policing has arrested a 35-year-old woman after she and two men allegedly stole several hundred dollars' worth of alcohol from a liquor store in Kambah. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 09:51:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/police-seize-ford-and-ferrari Two drivers had their licences suspended immediately and their vehicles seized after both drivers were caught driving well over the posted limit during the weekend. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:32:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/july/15-year-old-to-face-court-for-serious-assault A 15-year-old boy is set to face the ACT Childrens Court this morning (Monday, 3 July 2023) after a serious assault left a 14-year-old boy needing reconstructive surgery. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:43:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/winter-temperatures-call-for-bushwalking-safety! ACT Policing and ACT Parks and Conservation Service are reminding Canberrans to practice safe bush walking behaviour this winter season. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:01:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/do-you-know-this-man ACT Policing is seeking the identity of a man in connection with the damaging of a police vehicle earlier this month. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 08:07:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/witnesses-sought-to-unprovoked-daylight-assault-in-woden ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an unprovoked assault that occurred on Saturday (24 June, 2023) at Woden. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/showing-off-is-no-excuse-for-speeding A 19-year-old provisional licence holder from Banks will lose his licence for three months after speeding by more than 50km/h on the Monaro Highway on Sunday night (25 June 2023). Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:24:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/search-warrant-reveals-stolen-goods-and-prohibited-weapons A 34-year-old man will be summonsed to the ACT Magistrates Court after officers located stolen goods and prohibited weapons in his home. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:07:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/police-issue-warning-to-illegal-trail-bike-riders ACT Policing is reminding the local community that riding trail bikes, dirt bikes, and other motorised vehicles in suburban off-road areas is not permitted anywhere in the ACT. Sun, 25 Jun 2023 07:59:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/police-issue-reminder-to-guard-against-vehicle-break-ins ACT Policing is again reminding Canberrans to be vigilant, remove valuables and secure their vehicles to protect against break-ins. Sat, 24 Jun 2023 08:09:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/woman-arrested-for-ram-raid-and-drug-offences ACT Policing arrested a 32-year-old Ainslie woman on Thursday (22 June, 2023) in connection with a ram-raid on Monday morning (19 June, 2023). She was allegedly in possession of drugs when arrested. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:35:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/third-arrest-following-barton-highway-drug-seizure A 39-year-old Moncrieff man will face the ACT Magistrates Court next month following his arrest as part of an ongoing investigation by ACT Policing’s Drugs and Organised Crime Team (DOCT). Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:54:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/police-seek-dash-cam-footage-of-fail-to-stop-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a fail to stop incident in Richardson on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:38:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/police-call-for-information-on-braddon-arson ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after responding to reports of a suspicious fire in Braddon early Monday morning (19 June 2023). Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:49:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/man-charged-with-property-offences A 26-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 22 June 2023) charged with unlawful possession of stolen property and three counts of obtaining property by deception. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:56:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/pair-to-face-court-over-aggravated-burglary A 21-year-old Bonner man and a 20-year-old man from Sutton, NSW will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 21 June 2023) charged over an aggravated burglary in Belconnen. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:50:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/recidivism-roundtable In an effort to reduce recidivism rates in the ACT, ACT Policing hosted a Recidivism Roundtable today (Tuesday, 20 June 2023). Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:38:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/proactive-police-operation-targets-shoplifting ACT Policing and Canberra retailers have conducted proactive operations this month to target shoplifting. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:46:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/drivers-and-passengers-arrested-in-overnight-incidents ACT Policing officers arrested two drivers and two passengers following two serious incidents overnight. Sat, 17 Jun 2023 08:59:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/drink-driving-learner-driver-caught-with-passengers-travelling-in-boot A 22-year-old Amaroo man on his learner licence has been charged with a range of offences after being caught drink driving and travelling with passengers in the boot of his vehicle. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/police-seek-identity-of-offenders-involved-in-assault-of-12-year-old-girl ACT Policing is seeking to identify three teenagers – a boy and two girls – over their alleged involvement in the assault and attempted aggravated robbery of a 12-year-old girl on Friday, 9 June 2023. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:15:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/drug-trafficking-investigation-yields-second-arrest A 38-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 14 June 2023) following his arrest as part of an ongoing investigation by ACT Policing’s Drugs and Organised Crime Team. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:24:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/high-range-speeding-incidents-across-june-long-weekend ACT Policing has again been left disappointed by a handful of Canberra drivers following several high range speeding offences across the June long weekend. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:21:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/man-to-be-extradited-to-nsw-over-fatal-stabbing A man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 13 June 2023), where NSW Police will be seeking his extradition regarding an incident in St. Clair, NSW on Friday, 9 June 2023, after which a man died. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:57:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/police-urge-vigilance-following-spike-in-car-break-ins ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans to be vigilant and remove items of value from their cars when left unattended following a recent spike in car break-ins. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:43:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/woman-arrested-after-gordon-fire Police arrested a 41-year-old Gordon woman this morning (Sunday, 11 June, 2023) after a community member reported a person breaking into a fenced-off area around a generator, a fuel cell containing about 1000 litres of diesel fuel, and a phone tower control box at the Gordon playing fields. Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:47:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/witnesses-sought-to-deakin-collision ACT Policing is calling for dash cam footage and witnesses to a collision that occurred about 2.40pm, Saturday, 10 June 2023. Sun, 11 Jun 2023 08:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/two-men-to-face-court-after-bank-break-in Two men arrested early this morning (Saturday, 10 June 2023) while allegedly breaking into an ATM at a Canberra City bank branch will face court today. Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:27:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/police-arrest-man-for-april-armed-robbery ACT Policing arrested a 37-year-old Rivett man yesterday as investigations into an April 2023 aggravated robbery continue. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 09:50:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/june-long-weekend-double-demerits ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans that double demerits will be in force this June long weekend. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:40:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/update-police-renew-call-for-information-regarding-wanted-man-nec-gorman-arrested UPDATE: The wanted person we posted about last week was located and arrested Sunday afternoon 11 June 2023 in NSW. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:25:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/drugs-destined-for-act-seized-at-border A 33-year-old Phillip man will face court today after police seized drugs with an estimated street value in excess of $3.5 million from his vehicle in a targeted traffic stop on Tuesday, 6 June 2023. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:32:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/police-stop-two-high-range-drink-drivers ACT Policing stopped two high-range drink drivers overnight – one for the eleventh time, and the other at more than 5 times the legal alcohol limit. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:03:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/police-road-closure-in-melba A section of Alfred Hill Drive, Melba will be closed today, Tuesday 6 June 2023. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:05:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/update-police-seek-wanted-man-nec-gorman-arrested UPDATE: The wanted person we posted about last week was located and arrested Sunday afternoon 11 June 2023 in NSW. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:16:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/man-charged-after-gungahlin-ramming A 21-year-old Dunlop man will face the ACT Magistrates Court Tuesday, 6 June 2023, charged with offences including aggravated reckless driving, property damage, high-range drink-driving, possess prohibited substance, and burglary. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:26:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/double-the-limit,-double-the-danger Two Canberra drivers were caught double the limit over the weekend – one more than double the speed limit, the other more than double the alcohol limit. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:42:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/teens-to-face-court-for-burglary-and-motor-vehicle-offences Two Belconnen-area teenagers will face the ACT Children’s Court today (Monday, 5 June 2023) charged with burglary and motor vehicle offences. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:35:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/witnesses-sought-to-single-vehicle-monaro-highway-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a single vehicle collision on the Monaro Highway near Hume yesterday. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:27:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/man-to-face-23-charges-after-phone-scam A 23-year-old Taylor man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a mobile phone delivery scam worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:51:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/amc-detainees-charged-for-contravening-family-violence-orders In the last month, ACT Policing charged three detainees at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) for contravening family violence orders (FVOs) whilst on remand. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:37:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/june/recidivist-offender-on-multiple-charges-after-burglaries A 43-year-old Duffy man will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning charged with multiple offences, after burglaries in the Woden Town Centre and Weston Creek. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:28:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/motorcyclist-caught-speeding-55kmh-over-the-speed-limit A 59-year-old Chisholm man has been caught exceeding the speed limit by 55km/h while riding his motorcycle on the Monaro Highway. Tue, 30 May 2023 11:54:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/witnesses-and-cctv-sought-for-wright-fire ACT Policing are seeking any witnesses or nearby residents with CCTV footage that could help provide information about a fire at a property in Wright that has caused an estimated $500,000 in damage. Sun, 28 May 2023 08:33:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/update-police-seek-wanted-man-lachlan-porreca-arrested The 27-year-old man we posted about last week has been located and returned to the Adult Mental Health Unit. Sat, 27 May 2023 10:57:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-to-barry-drive-collision Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed or who may have dash-cam footage of the moments leading up to a single vehicle collision on Barry Drive late last night (Friday, 26 May 2023). Sat, 27 May 2023 08:28:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/more-illegal-weapons-seized-by-operation-kilcoy Three illegal gel blasters, resembling long arms, are the latest weapons seized by ACT Policing officers attached to Operation Kilcoy. Sat, 27 May 2023 07:32:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/national-road-safety-week-wrap Police have issued 207 infringement notices, which included detecting 43 unregistered vehicles, 37 uninsured vehicles, and 46 speeding offences, as part of targeted traffic operations. Fri, 26 May 2023 13:37:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/man-to-face-court-following-serious-family-violence-assault A 19-year-old Scullin man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 24 May 2023) charged over a serious family violence assault. Wed, 24 May 2023 08:27:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/drugs-present-in-and-on-driver ACT Policing charged a 31-year-old man with driving and drug offences in Isabella Plains today (Tuesday 23 May). Tue, 23 May 2023 15:36:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/man-to-face-21-charges-over-club-burglaries A 34-year-old man will face 21 charges in court today in relation to multiple burglary and robbery incidents at ACT clubs earlier this year. Tue, 23 May 2023 10:30:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/police-make-eighth-arrest-in-investigation-running-since-2015 An investigation that began in 2015 has seen its final charges laid following the release of a 34-year-old from a NSW prison. Sat, 20 May 2023 09:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/driver-attempts-to-avoid-arrest-by-moving-to-back-seat A 20-year-old Narrabundah man will face court on five driving offences on Saturday, 23 May 2023, after he allegedly attempted to avoid arrest by moving to the back seat of his car when stopped by police. Sat, 20 May 2023 09:16:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/firearms-seized-during-gilmore-warrant ACT Policing has seized firearms, ammunition and other items following a search warrant at an address in Gilmore. Sat, 20 May 2023 09:10:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/act-policing-supports-national-road-safety-week Over the coming days, ACT Policing will draw attention to speeding on our roads with a particular focus on high speed and arterial road safety. Thu, 18 May 2023 13:51:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/family-violence-unit-activity-sees-multiple-charges-laid ACT Policing’s Family Violence Unit (FVU) is continuing to proactively investigate and target family violence offending in the ACT - with a further two people arrested in the past 24 hours. Wed, 17 May 2023 11:53:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/man-to-face-court-for-spitting-at-police A 30-year-old Charnwood man who was subject to a Good Behaviour Order will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 17 May 2023) charged with assaulting police and other offences. Wed, 17 May 2023 09:44:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/man-arrested-on-family-violence-and-weapons-charges A 20-year-old Evatt man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 16 May 2023) following his arrest on family violence and weapons offences. Tue, 16 May 2023 09:02:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/arrests-following-weekend-incidents An 18-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 15 May 2023) following an incident in Belconnen over the weekend. Mon, 15 May 2023 10:59:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/witnesses-sought-to-single-motorcycle-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a single vehicle motorcycle collision in Coree on Sunday, 14 May 2023. Mon, 15 May 2023 10:38:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/road-safety-week-starting-with-drivers-facing-court National Road Safety Week in the ACT will start with four drivers facing court today (Monday 15 May 2023) after their arrests on the weekend. Mon, 15 May 2023 09:50:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/man-changed-with-family-violence-offences A 25-year-old man who had previously received bail for family violence offences was arrested and charged yesterday (Thursday, 11 May 2023) for additional offences. Fri, 12 May 2023 12:14:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/police-seek-witnesses-and-dash-cam-footage-of-cyclist-collision ACT Policing is investigating a collision that occurred on Northbourne Avenue, Braddon on the evening of Wednesday, 10 May 2023. Fri, 12 May 2023 09:55:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/man-arrested-by-operation-toric-over-19-commercial-burglaries A 19-year-old Kaleen man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 11 May 2023) charged in relation to 19 commercial burglaries earlier this year. Thu, 11 May 2023 09:52:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/police-seek-witnesses-and-dash-cam-footage-of-hume-road-rage-incident ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of an alleged road rage incident in Hume on Thursday, 27 April 2023. Wed, 10 May 2023 11:02:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/seeking-public-assistance-to-help-identify-man ACT Policing is seeking public assistance to help identify a man who police believe may be able to assist in their inquiries regarding a serious assault at Capital Men's Club, Fyshwick. Tue, 09 May 2023 10:38:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/man-extradited-from-queensland-for-sentencing-on-27-offences ACT Policing has extradited a 22-year-old man from Queensland for sentencing, after he absconded interstate in 2020. Mon, 08 May 2023 11:42:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/suspended-driver-records-.231-blood-alcohol-reading A 39-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly recorded a blood-alcohol-reading of 0.231 on Saturday night (6 May 2023). Sun, 07 May 2023 08:57:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/three-men-charged-after-fight-outside-city-nightclub Police arrested three men early this morning (Saturday, 6 May 2023) after a fight outside a nightclub in Bunda Street, Canberra City. Sat, 06 May 2023 09:24:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/police-seeking-to-identify-armed-robbery-offender ACT Policing is seeking to identify an offender responsible for an alleged armed robbery that saw a car stolen at gunpoint in early April. Fri, 05 May 2023 08:48:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/property-seized-as-car-theft-investigation-continues ACT Policing’s investigation into an aggravated robbery in Watson on Monday, 1 May 2023, during which a Tesla vehicle was stolen, is continuing. Thu, 04 May 2023 12:12:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/deceased-man-identified ACT Policing can confirm the deceased man found in Curtin late last week is missing 33-year-old Shane Watson. Thu, 04 May 2023 09:43:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/man-charged-with-firearm-offences A 38-year-old Turner man will face court today (Thursday, 4 May 2023) on firearms charges following cross-border warrant activity that uncovered five 3D printed firearms. Thu, 04 May 2023 08:07:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/vehicle-driver-sought ACT Policing is seeking to identify a driver who allegedly collided with another vehicle and left the scene without exchanging details. Wed, 03 May 2023 14:59:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/man-to-face-court-after-stash-of-stolen-bikes-recovered A 27-year-old Kaleen man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 3 May 2023) following the recovery of a stash of stolen bicycles. Wed, 03 May 2023 08:34:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/police-seeking-witnesses-to-late-night-central-canberra-assaults ACT Policing has made three arrests in connection with two assaults in the central Canberra night-club precinct on the weekend, and is seeking further witnesses to the incidents. Tue, 02 May 2023 11:58:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/may/man-arrested-after-car-stolen-at-gunpoint ACT Policing today arrested a 32-year-old Crace man who allegedly stole a car from a Watson residence this morning (Monday, 1 May 2023). Mon, 01 May 2023 15:51:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/witnesses-sought-to-manuka-aggravated-robbery ACT Policing is calling for witnesses, CCTV and dash-cam footage of an aggravated robbery in Manuka. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:46:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/man-charged-with-intimate-image-abuse A 46-year-old Forde man has been charged with intimate image abuse following search warrant activity yesterday morning. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:06:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/man-caught-speeding-double-the-posted-limit-on-anzac-day ACT Policing has issued a traffic infringement notice to a 52-year-old man from Chifley for riding a motorcycle at double the posted limit. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/police-issue-burnout-warning-following-weekend-incident ACT Policing is reminding drivers that it is illegal and highly dangerous to conduct deliberate burnouts on public roads. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:16:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/witnesses-sought-to-large-brawl-in-gungahlin-on-saturday-night ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a significant brawl that resulted in two arrests and multiple injured people. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:53:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/man-caught-drink-driving-twice-in-24-hours-to-face-court A 33-year-old man from Braddon will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 24 April 2023) after being caught drink driving twice in a 24-hour period. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:01:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/canadian-national-to-appear-in-court-for-historic-child-sexual-assaults A 40-year-old Ontario, Canada man will face court on four charges after an ACT Policing investigation into offences allegedly committed between 2008 and 2009, when the man was an ACT resident. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:24:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/two-speeding-provisional-drivers-lose-licences Two speeding provisional drivers lost their licences overnight following a Road Policing speed enforcement operation. Sat, 22 Apr 2023 08:50:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/drink-driver-caught-twice-in-less-than-two-hours A 53-year-old Evatt man will face the ACT Magistrates Court after being caught drink driving twice in two hours overnight. About 10.50pm last night (Thursday, 20 April 2023) police observed a black Toyota Landcruiser exceeding the speed limit and swerving on Owen Dixon Drive. Police performed a traffic stop and conducted a roadside breath test, which returned a positive Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:04:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/anti-social-driving-blitz-detects-dozens-of-offences An ACT Road Policing operation targeting anti-social driving behavior on the weekend has seen 35 traffic infringement notices (TINs) and 13 defect notices issued. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:26:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/man-arrested-on-eighth-disqualified-driving-charge ACT Policing officers attached to Operation TORIC last night (Saturday, 15 April 2023) arrested a 28-year old Amaroo man who was the subject of two arrest warrants. Sun, 16 Apr 2023 09:15:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/three-people-arrested-overnight-to-face-court-today Three people arrested overnight (Friday-Saturday, 14-15 April 2023) will face the ACT Magistrates Court today on a total of nine charges. Sat, 15 Apr 2023 08:52:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/act-policing-exercise-at-lake-ginninderra-college ACT Policing is conducting a joint agency training exercise today (Friday, 14 April 2023) at Lake Ginninderra College. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:09:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/man-charged-with-possession-of-child-exploitation-material A 39-year-old man from Bonner will face court today after being charged with possession of child exploitation material. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:32:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/easter-long-weekend-traffic-enforcement-summary Over the Easter long weekend, ACT Policing undertook an Easter long weekend traffic targeting operation. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/update-can-you-identify-this-woman-identified Good news Canberra. We have identifed the woman located at ANU early this morning. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:17:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/police-seek-witnesses-to-oxley-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault in Oxley on the evening of Tuesday, 4 April 2023. Sat, 08 Apr 2023 10:29:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/18-year-olds-on-bail-arrested-for-aggravated-burglary ACT Policing have arrested two 18-year-old men after receiving reports of an aggravated burglary in a Belconnen shopping complex. Sat, 08 Apr 2023 09:28:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/police-seeking-witnesses-to-fires-near-amaroo-school ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to deliberately lit grass fires at the rear of Amaroo School. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:02:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/warrant-locates-illicit-drugs A search warrant conducted at a home in Kaleen has resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs and weapons. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:28:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/girls-charged-after-violent-assault Two girls aged 11 and 14 have been charged following a violent assault yesterday afternoon. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:48:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/april/witnesses-sought-to-single-vehicle-caswell-drive-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a single vehicle collision on Caswell Drive / Gungahlin Drive on Friday, 31 March 2023. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:31:00 +1000 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/witnesses-sought-to-burglaries-and-residents-reminded-to-secure-homes ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to aggravated burglaries and a robbery that occurred yesterday – and is again reminding residents to secure their homes. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:06:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/information-sought-following-death-of-randy-booth-in-wanniassa ACT Policing is issuing a further call for information following the death of 54-year-old man Randy Booth in Wanniassa earlier this month. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:14:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/operation-toric-arrest-recidivist-trio ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC has arrested three people for vehicle offences and breaches of bail conditions. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:52:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/witnesses-sought-to-north-lyneham-house-fire ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a house fire that caused significant structural damage in North Lyneham early today. Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:19:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/youth-arrested-for-fifth-time-by-operation-toric A 15-year-old boy will again face the ACT Children’s Court today (Friday, 24 March 2023) after his fifth arrest by ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC since December. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:51:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/arrests-made-by-operation-toric Operation TORIC, which targets recidivist offenders committing motor vehicle thefts, dangerous driving and other crimes in the ACT, made a further two arrests overnight, and a 35-year-old Lyneham man will face court today (Thursday, 23 March 2023). Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:36:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/girls-aged-12-and-13-charged-with-arson Two girls will face the ACT Children’s Court today (Tuesday, 21 March 2023) charged with arson after a fire destroyed a granny flat on Monday evening (20 March 2023). Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:48:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/man-and-woman-arrested-after-assault-and-burglary A 48-year-old Oaks Estate man and a 40-year-old Oaks Estate woman were arrested yesterday (Monday, 20 March 2023) after an alleged burglary and assault last weekend. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:01:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/man-to-face-court-on-multiple-charges-following-operation-toric-arrest A 43-year-old Queanbeyan man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Thursday, 16 March 2023) charged in relation to multiple incidents following his arrest by Operation TORIC officers yesterday. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:11:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/cyclists-and-other-road-users-reminded-to-share-the-roads Yesterday, ACT Policing joined forces with Pedal Power and Lonsdale Street Cyclery to remind all road users about cyclist safety on ACT Roads. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:59:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/canberra-drivers-targeted-in-long-weekend-operation ACT Road Policing conducted a targeted operation during the Canberra Day long weekend, identifying almost 100 offences including a driver travelling at more than 50km/h above the limit. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:51:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/man-arrested-after-attempted-armed-robbery A 20-year-old Crace man was arrested on Sunday (12 March 2023) shortly after he allegedly attempted to rob a liquor store in Franklin. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:22:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/man-to-face-court-charged-with-sexual-assault A 36-year-old Holt man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 13 March 2023) after an ACT Policing investigation into an alleged sexual assault. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:43:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/police-make-drug-possession-and-drink-driving-arrests ACT Policing arrested three people on Saturday (12 March 2023); one for drink driving, one for drug possession, and one for both. About 3.30pm police received a report of a disturbance at a Dunlop residence, and upon responding observed a large amount of broken glass and many items scattered across the driveway. A short time later, a 45-year-old man drove to the residence, and Sun, 12 Mar 2023 09:12:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/police-lay-22-charges-against-three-disqualified-drivers Three men will face the ACT Magistrates Court today after ACT Policing arrested them following unrelated incidents. Sat, 11 Mar 2023 09:32:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/witnesses-sought-to-rivett-assaults ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a pair of alleged assaults in Rivett on the evening of Saturday, 4 March 2023. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:53:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/update-police-seeking-witnesses-to-road-rage-incidents Update 10 March: ACT Policing is also seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage to another alleged road rage incident police believe involved the same vehicle. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:30:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/teens-caught-speeding-through-roadworks Two teens have been caught driving at 108km/h in a 60km/h zone overnight. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:02:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/act-policing-and-cmet-reminds-canberrans-to-be-rail-safe-this-march ACT Policing officers will be paying attention to all forms of commuter behaviour, including pedestrians and cyclists who are crossing roads to use the light rail, or to cross the tracks. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:57:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/teens-arrested-after-stolen-vehicle-crashes Two teens will face court after a stolen vehicle they were in crashed into the front yard of a Nicholls home yesterday morning. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:32:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/mechanic-finds-firearm-hidden-in-vehicle A 33-year-old man from Campsie, NSW has been arrested and charged with unauthorised possession of a prohibited firearm, possessing ammunition, and trafficking a controlled substance following the discovery of a handgun in a vehicle. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:20:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/man-caught-driving-at-120kmh-near-childcare-facility A 37-year-old Denman Prospect man has accrued six demerit points and has been issued an infringement notice for speeding twice the posted limit in Belconnen. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:51:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/march/man-arrested-following-the-discovery-of-child-abuse-material A 65-year-old Amaroo man has been charged with possessing child abuse material following a police operation yesterday (Tuesday, 28 February 2023).  Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:05:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/man-reoffends-one-hour-after-being-granted-bail A 35-year-old man has been arrested by ACT Policing after he allegedly breached his bail conditions less than one hour after being released from the Watch House. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:06:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-two-cyclist-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a collision involving two cyclists last Thursday in Turner. Sun, 26 Feb 2023 08:36:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/car-collides-with-palmerston-home ACT Policing is investigating an incident where a vehicle collided with a home in Palmerston late last night (Friday, 24 February 2023). Sat, 25 Feb 2023 11:44:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/32-fresh-charges-days-after-prison-release A 34-year-old man will face court today on multiple charges after he allegedly stole a vehicle, assaulted his partner, damaged her property, fled the scene and rammed a police vehicle. Sat, 25 Feb 2023 09:38:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-suspicious-fire-in-gordon ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a suspicious fire at the Gordon Neighbourhood Oval in late 2022. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:19:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/second-road-fatality-for-2023-in-watson The ACT has recorded its second road fatality for 2023, after a single-vehicle collision in Watson this morning (21 February 2023). Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:21:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/man-deceased-after-cliff-fall-at-gibraltar-falls A man has lost his life today (Saturday, 18 February 2023) at Gibraltar Falls. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:03:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/man-to-face-court-on-17-charges A 35-year-old Kambah man arrested last night (Friday, 17 February 2023) will face the ACT Magistrates Court today on 17 charges. Sat, 18 Feb 2023 08:40:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/youth-arrested-four-times-in-seven-weeks A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for the fourth time in seven weeks following an incident yesterday in Belconnen. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:52:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-tuggeranong-parkway-collision ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage following a single-vehicle collision on the Tuggeranong Parkway earlier today (Thursday, 16 February 2023). Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:20:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/swimmer-located-deceased-at-gibraltar-falls About 11.15am this morning (Sunday, 12 February 2023), ACT Policing and emergency services responded to reports of a 19-year-old man falling off a cliff at Gibraltar Falls. Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:36:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/108-year-old-firearm-surrendered-to-police A World War I era pistol was surrendered to police members at Woden Police Station earlier this week. Sat, 11 Feb 2023 08:57:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/man-faces-court-on-assault-charges-after-community-information A 29-year-old Belconnen man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 11 February 2023) charged with multiple counts of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and Affray following an incident last month. Sat, 11 Feb 2023 07:55:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/25-new-recruits-join-act-policing ACT Policing will now have 25 new constables patrolling Canberra’s streets after graduating today at a ceremony at Government House. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:50:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/stolen-property-recovered-following-search-warrant-in-evatt Stolen property has been recovered and a 20-year-old Evatt woman has been charged following search warrant activity yesterday (Thursday, 09 February 2023). Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:14:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/cars,-cash-and-drugs-seized About 4.00pm yesterday, (Thursday, 9 February 2023), police executed a search warrant at a residence in Holt, and arrested a 24-year-old man following a traffic stop on the Federal Highway. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:10:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/operation-toric-records-200th-apprehension A 30-year-old man became the 200th apprehension by ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC yesterday (Tuesday, 7 February 2023) when he was arrested for driving while disqualified. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:13:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/update-police-release-cctv-footage-to-identify-light-rail-assault-offender-located UPDATE: The man we posted about earlier today has come forward to police and is assisting with enquiries. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:53:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/witnesses-sought-to-orient-kitchen-stabbing ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a stabbing incident at the Orient Kitchen restaurant in Weston in December last year. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:15:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/act-policing-investigate-aggravated-robbery-in-reid ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery on Coranderrk Street, Reid (next to Glebe Park) that occurred about 5.50pm yesterday (Sunday, 5 February 2023). Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:04:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/woman-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-her-2-year-old-granddaughter ACT Policing has arrested a 50-year-old woman after she allegedly repeatedly sexually abused her 2-year-old granddaughter and posted it to TikTok. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 08:57:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/operation-toric-arrest-eight-teens In the past 24 hours officers from ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC arrested eight young people – the youngest a 13-year-old boy. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:26:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/man-charged-with-murder-following-september-incident A 37-year-old Reid man has been charged with one count of murder following the death of his partner during an incident in September 2022. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:34:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/update-identities-of-five-burglars-sought UDPATE: Three of the five offenders have been identified by ACT Policing.Officers are still seeking the identities of the other two offenders. Investigations are ongoing. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:53:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/february/burglaries-remain-a-focus-for-police ACT Policing continue to investigate a series of commercial and residential burglaries across the Canberra region in recent weeks. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:58:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/man-arrested-for-driving,-weapon-and-drug-charges ACT Policing officers arrested a 38-year-old Downer man after an incident in Braddon on Monday, 30 January 2023, where he was allegedly harassing and threatening members of the public. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:12:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-disqualified-driving-for-seventh-time A 42-year-old Pearce man is the latest recidivist offender arrested by ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:28:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/man-to-face-additional-drug-and-property-charges A 36-year-old Cook man will face fresh charges of trafficking in a controlled drug other than cannabis and possession of property suspected of being the proceeds of crime in the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 30 January 2023). Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:01:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/man-charged-with-sexual-offences-against-children A 72-year-old Palmerston man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 28 January 2023) following his arrest and charging yesterday with multiple sexual offences against children. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 10:19:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/unlicenced-drink-driver-caught-on-commonwealth-ave This morning (Friday, 27 January 2023), ACT Policing City Patrol officers caught an unlicenced drink driver, in a vehicle with suspended registration on Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:02:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-to-serious-city-assault ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to serious assault in the City early on Thursday morning that left two men in hospital. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:47:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/pursuit-across-multiple-suburbs-sees-30-year-old-man-arrested A 30-year-old man has been arrested by ACT Policing after a multi-suburb pursuit ended in Ngunnawal. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:47:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/act-policing-recover-stolen-property-after-community-tip-off ACT Policing has recovered a significant amount of personal property stolen from rural Canberra locations and residences in the past year. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:20:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/man-arrested-after-dangerous-driving-incident A 28-year-old Spence man on bail for similar offences, will face new charges in court today following his arrest after a dangerous driving incident on Saturday night. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 09:33:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/police-seeking-dashcam-footage-to-motorbike-collision ACT Policing is seeking dash cam footage of a motorbike collision that occurred on Coulter Drive, Belconnen, about 4.40pm on Friday (20 January 2023). Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:39:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/four-speeding-motorcyclists-caught-by-road-policing On Saturday morning (21 January 2023) ACT Policing detected four motorcyclists travelling between 105km/h and 121km/h on Yarra Glen. Sun, 22 Jan 2023 09:41:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/police-seeking-witnesses-to-belconnen-aggravated-robbery ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery in Belconnen on Wednesday (18 January 2023). Sun, 22 Jan 2023 08:18:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/man-arrested-after-indecently-assaulting-woman-and-physically-assaulting-police ACT Policing has arrested a 21-year-old man after he indecently assaulted a woman in her home, resisted arrest, bit a police officer and began urinating in a police vehicle. Sat, 21 Jan 2023 09:23:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2023-media-releases/january/operation-toric-investigating-overnight-property-and-vehicle-crimes ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC is actively investigating six incidents early this morning (Friday, 20 January 2023) that police believe are connected. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:40:00 +1100 https://police.act.gov.au/news/2020-media-releases/november/new-information-to-mark-the-anniversary-of-irma-palasics-death ACT Policing has new information to suggest a person in the Melbourne Hungarian community has information on the death of Irma Palasics. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:36:00 +1100