New taskforce cracks down on dangerous driving
A new police task force targeting car thefts and dangerous driving has made 18 arrests and laid more than 70 charges in its first three weeks of operation.
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A police raid in Googong has uncovered a hydroponic grow house alleged to have eleven rooms containing cannabis plants.
Pedestrians and cyclists have been approached over recent weeks by protesters at lakeside locations, say police.
A 17-year-old girl is facing charges for allegedly driving a stolen car at police, ramming a police vehicle and biting an officer yesterday (August 16).
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Teen on bail allegedly stole car using knife
A 16-year-old is alleged to have robbed a Mustang by threatening the driver with a knife in Calwell yesterday (August 15).
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Airport shooting: 63-year-old man charged
A 63-year-old NSW man, charged with firearm offences, will appear in the magistrates court this morning following a shooting incident at Canberra airport yesterday afternoon.
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Shots fired by lone gunman at Canberra airport
Canberra airport was evacuated after shots were fired in the main terminal building this afternoon
Police have booked a P-plater, 63km/h over the speed limit and failing a blood alcohol test.
A newly formed police taskforce targeting high-risk driving behaviours and stolen vehicles has arrested an 18-year-old man released on an Intensive Corrections Order last month.
Investigations into Jean Policarpio's disappearance in 2017 will continue in Mulligans Flat this weekend (August 13-14), with a 50+ people search team.
A 20-year-old was bashed unconscious and robbed by three men last month after attempting to help one of the perpetrators who pretended to be lost.
UPDATE: Thursday, August 11, 5.45pm: Police report that 17-year-old Dusty Bates, who has been missing since July 29, has been located "safe and well".
A man who allegedly stole an Audi in July has been arrested after CCTV footage caught him refuelling the car at a service station before driving off without paying.
A man who allegedly stole a car from a gym in Fyshwick before slamming it into a police car was arrested after he was found in Mitchell yesterday (August 10).
UPDATE: Sunday, August 7: Police report that missing teen Henry Clifton has been found "safe and well".
A 46-year-old Gordon man was immediately suspended from driving for 90 days for refusing roadside and police station breath tests after police arrested him at 2am today.
Second day on the job and one of the ACT's newest police constables caught a 21-year-old Richardson man speeding more than 40km/h above the speed limit in Curtin yesterday.
A mob of kangaroos was instrumental in the arrest of a 24-year-old man and 22-year-old woman last night (July 29) for allegedly stealing a BMW and engaging in dangerous driving.
Police report that the missing 13-year-old Aleisha Paleaae has been "located safe and well" more than a week after she went missing in Belconnen.
