'Sexist, derogatory' remarks, 'stupidity' bring home invader undone A judge said the man needed to escape the Canberra crime 'bubble'. The Canberra Times · Jan 11, 2024
Glimpse of red undies helps police nab man who terrified customers The masked man brandished a butcher's cleaver in a 'terrifying ordeal'. The Canberra Times · Oct 18, 2023
Eligibility to expand for court's alcohol, drug rehab program The Attorney-General said the program helps offenders get their lives back on track. The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2023
Riotous prisoners have inadequate jail sentences extended Drunk on 'prison brew', inmates caused $4.6 million worth of damage. The Canberra Times · Jul 20, 2023
Diversion boost for addicted offenders and added support for coronial processes With too many cases and not enough places, Canberra's drug and alcohol sentencing list now has the funding to take on more. The Canberra Times · Jun 21, 2023
Burglar tried coercing 'frightened' man to join 'orgy of criminality' The offender stole valuable comic books, fishing gear, and a raft of other items. The Canberra Times · Jun 15, 2023
Westfield daylight armed robber tracked down using 'resilient' victim's photo The man has already served 452 days in custody for the robbery. The Canberra Times · May 9, 2023
Notorious criminal back behind bars after 'obvious breach of parole' Matthew Massey's criminal record was once likened to a Greek tragedy. The Canberra Times · Apr 15, 2023
Task of rehabilitating serial criminal 'frightening': judge Guy Roberts pleaded guilty to arson, multiple counts of aggravated burglary among other offences. The Canberra Times · Apr 4, 2023
'Darkest point': Heavy toll on officer after bird-flipping driver breaks leg Dale Savage walked free from court after eight months remanded in custody. The Canberra Times · Mar 17, 2023
'I'll kill her': Knife-wielding man takes golfer hostage after dog park pursuit He grabbed the woman in a headlock after crashing a stolen car and running from police. The Canberra Times · Mar 7, 2023
Victim 'constantly frightened' after 'dream home' invaded The offender responsible for her fear is set to be released from custody next week. The Canberra Times · Mar 2, 2023
Man avoids jail after being found unconscious inside brothel with drugs and loaded gun David Celeski has been released from jail where he was awaiting sentencing after being found unconscious at a brothel with $12,000, heroin and a loaded gun on him. ABC News · Nov 18, 2022
Brothel patron busted for drugs, cash, gun freed from jail The 40-year-old man will attend court once a week as part of his treatment order. The Canberra Times · Nov 18, 2022
The Canberra Times · Aug 14, 2022 Meet the criminals straightened out by 'transformational' sentencing Eight offenders have graduated from the ACT Supreme Court's drug and alcohol sentencing list. None have reoffended.
The Canberra Times · Jul 2, 2022 Armed robber hit victim with chisel after being chased, restrained He was pursued down a Braddon street after stealing a laptop from a man who had been sleeping in a camper van.
The Canberra Times · Apr 27, 2022 Rioting inmate 'blacked out' on prison brew during 'destructive rampage' The 24-year-old says he does not remember causing $4.6 million worth of damage to Canberra's jail, blaming his forgetfulness on a mysterious drink.
The Canberra Times · Apr 25, 2022 Detainee punished for $4.6m 'rampage' after consuming 'prison brew' Garang Dau Deng sentenced to seven years jail for Alexander Maconochie Centre arson, property damage.
The Canberra Times · Mar 31, 2022 'Not wearing a mask is serious': Close contact who stole items worth $30k sentenced A 20-year-old has been sentenced for stealing $30,000 worth of items and failing to wear a mask after becoming a close contact.
The Canberra Times · Jan 18, 2022 Notorious criminal jailed again for 'serious attack on civility' The 45-year-old was sentenced by the same judge who once likened his criminal history to a Greek tragedy.