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. 

About 12.50pm on Monday, 5 June 2023 the man was allegedly seen driving a white Toyota Hilux erratically in the Belconnen area, before driving to the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre and ramming through the vehicle gate at the rear of the premises. 

He was arrested at the scene, and recorded a blood alcohol concentration of 0.189, which is almost four times the legal 0.05 limit. 

His vehicle has been seized and will be subjected to searches tomorrow. 

Investigations into the man’s alleged behaviour are continuing, and anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote reference 7449396. 

MEDIA ENQUIRIES  

POLICE MEDIA — (02) 5126 9070,  act-police-media@afp.gov.au  

Please note, the original publication of this media release referred to the alleged offender recording a BAC of 0.198. This was a transcription error.