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Latest news: Crime

Expert applauds Lee’s bid to ensure stealthing is criminal in ACT

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Elizabeth Lee MLA says most people who experience stealthing have no idea that it could be considered sexual assault. Image: Kerrie Brewer

New laws will protect vulnerable people from abuse, ACT Attorney-General says

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ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury says those who abuse or neglect vulnerable people in their care could face criminal charges.

Police search for possible cat burglar after RSPCA break in

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ACT Policing is asking for public assistance to identify a man seen in CCTV footage outside the RSPCA ACT cat boarding house on Saturday 17 April.

ACT Policing seeking witnesses for dangerous driving incident

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ACT Policing are seeking witnesses of a dangerous driving incident on Barry Drive and Belconnen Way which occurred on Wednesday 7 April.

Dip in sexual assault stats prompts ACT Policing to encourage reports

Local Rosa Ritchie -
Despite fewer police reports, anecdotal evidence from other services in recent weeks indicates higher demand for help from sexual assault survivors.

Concerns about three months of suspicious door knocking in Weston Creek

Local Rosa Ritchie -
Marisa Paterson MLA is one of many living in the vicinity of Weston Creek to publicly share a story about the alleged door-to-door scammer.

Update: Man arrested after Spence shooting

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A 22-year-old Bonner man was arrested yesterday, Monday 22 March, after an investigation into a shooting at a Spence residence early in the morning of Thursday 11 March. The ACT Policing investigation into the Spence...

Man arrested after Spence shooting

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A 22-year-old Bonner man was arrested yesterday after an investigation into a shooting at a Spence residence the morning of 11 March.

Darknet takedowns disrupt drugs markets

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Darknet takedowns by cross-border law enforcement operations make opioids scarcer but more expensive, a new report from the ANU states.

Face-fit released after act of indecency in Civic

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ACT Policing has released a face-fit of a man who allegedly committed an act of indecency at the Canberra Centre, Civic, last month.

One dead, three injured in disturbance in Page

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One person is dead and three are in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a disturbance in Page yesterday.

The e-romance and dating scams to watch out for ahead of Valentine’s Day

Local Denholm Samaras -
With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, so too is peak season for e-romance scams, as data shows Australians lose the most money in February.

Fears for young detainees’ safety, officers lack ‘basic practical training’

Local Rosa Ritchie -
A new report reviewing the ACT Court Transport Unit (CTU) reveals CTU officers expressed discomfort about a lack of training when it came to using force or restraints on children and young people in their care, which can be fatal when administered incorrectly.

Crime Stoppers ACT and ACT Policing sign MOU

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Crime Stoppers ACT and ACT Policing have signed a new MOU to further extend the 22-year relationship between the two organisations.

16-year-old charged with murder following Weston skate park brawl

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A 16-year-old boy will face court today charged with murder following a large brawl at Weston skate park on 27 September.

Police seek witnesses to Kambah carpark collision

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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage following a collision between a car and a pedestrian in a Kambah carpark.
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