Category: First Responders

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police have arrested 2 people in relation to separate assaults across the Top End yesterday.

At around 9am Police attended a residence on Essington Avenue, Palmerston, after a 48-year-old woman allegedly assaulted her neighbour with a kitchen utensil.  During the arrest the woman allegedly dropped a 10kg piece of concrete down a stairwell in the direction of Police, narrowly missing an officer’s head and striking him on the foot.

The woman has since been charged with:

• Aggravated assault
• Assault police
• Recklessly endangering serious harm
• Resist arrest

At around 4:40pm, in a separate incident occurring in Katherine, Police from Katherine Social Order Unit attended ANZAC Memorial Park and identified a group illegally consuming alcohol.

The group were directed to surrender the alcohol and a 23-year-old from the group refused and allegedly assaulted an officer.

The offender was arrested and taken to Katherine Watch House where he allegedly assaulted another officer.

The offender has been charged with multiple offences, including assault Police.

Senior Sergeant Siiri Tennosaar said: “It is unacceptable that these officers are assaulted during the execution of their duty as they go about protecting and serving the community. Of particular concern was the potentially life threatening incident in Palmerston.  Thankfully the officer was not seriously injured.

“We continue to urge the public to contact police through 131 444 if you witness crime or antisocial behaviour or triple zero in an emergency.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police are continuing to investigate the disturbances that occurred in Alice Springs last month.

Early yesterday morning, police arrested a 15-year-old male who had been identified as an outstanding offender. Strike Force Viper and the Dog Operations Unit made the arrest, with police dog Freddy assisting in the tracking of the male at a property in Larapinta. The arrest was made without incident.

The 15-year-old has been charged and remanded to appear in court today.

This comes after two males, aged 12 and 13, were arrested and charged last week relating to the disturbances last month.

Investigations remain ongoing with detectives from Crime Command and Strike Force Viper continuing to work on identifying remaining outstanding offenders.

As part of the emergency situation, the curfew in Alice Springs of the High Risk Area (HRA) has been extended until 6am Tuesday 16 April, with additional police officers arriving in the town from the South Australian Police force yesterday to support local policing efforts. Police continue to patrol not just the HRA, but the wider suburbs as well.

Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Budge said, “Police are continuing to be highly visible across the High Risk Area, as well as the suburbs, both day and night.

“In regards to the curfew we remind young people that, if they do not have a valid reason for being in the area, such as for work, they may be engaged with and directed to leave the High Risk Area.

“The investigations are continuing and we thank the additional police officers arriving from South Australia for their assistance with our police operations.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old male for offences committed against a female youth in Alice Springs.

It is alleged that the male sexually assaulted the youth, who is aged over 12, on 9 March 2024. Investigators from the Southern Child Abuse Task Force investigated the matter and arrested the male yesterday morning.

He has been charged with Sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 16 years and Expose child to indecent act.

The male is currently on a working visa in Australia. All appropriate authorities have been notified.

He was remanded in custody and will appear in Alice Springs Court later today.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police have arrested a man in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred in Katherine yesterday afternoon.

Around 5pm, The Joint Emergency Service Communication Centre was notified of an injured man in front of a business on Christie Road.

A short time later, police attended the scene and found the 42-year-old alleged offender with the victim before he fled on a on a bicycle. Police subsequently located and apprehended the man a short time later.

St John Ambulance conveyed the victim to Katherine District Hospital where he was assessed as suffering multiple facial fractures and is expected to be transferred to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment.

The offender remains in custody with charges expected to follow.

Police continue to urge anyone who witnesses a crime to make contact on 131 444 and in an emergency contact 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police responded to a reported disturbance at a licensed premises on Mitchell Street, Darwin City, earlier today.

At around 5:17pm, a male security officer escorting a woman off the premises was threatened and subsequently stabbed by the woman, who was armed with a pair of scissors. Members of the public assisted in providing first aid to the security officer, who sustained a stab wound to the upper leg, until the arrival of St John Ambulance.

The woman then proceeded to the Darwin Bus Exchange, where she allegedly assaulted a woman by stabbing her in the head twice with the scissors.

CCTV operators identified the woman, leading to her arrest by attending Darwin General Duties members. Crime Duty Crew Detectives are currently investigating the matter, with an established crime scene being processed by Crime Scene Examiners.

At this time, both victims are receiving treatment at the Royal Darwin Hospital.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or possesses dash-cam footage of Mitchell Street between 5 pm and 6 pm to contact them on 131 444.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police have apprehended two female youths in relation to disturbances reported in Alice Springs CBD yesterday.

Around midday, police received multiple reports of a group of youths causing a disturbance at Alice Plaza and Yeperenye Shopping Centre. Members from Strike Force Viper were in the vicinity and approached the youths. Two females were taken into custody, and subsequently identified as allegedly being involved in additional offending that remains under investigation.

The two females were conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital for medical assessment relating to the offending. Both youths were subsequently released from hospital and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incidents from yesterday to make contact on 131 444 and please quote reference NTP2400035549.

You can also make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police have arrested a male in relation to a stolen motor vehicle in Darwin yesterday evening.

Around 7:00pm, police received reports of a motor vehicle being driven erratically by a male youth on the Malak oval.

Earlier in the evening the owner of the vehicle had reported it stolen from a business in Eaton and noted their dog Ralph, was on the back seat at the time of the theft.

About 7:30pm, police located the vehicle crashed and abandoned in Karama. The offender had run from the vehicle, before allegedly threatening an occupant of a residence in Karama with an edged weapon.

A short time later the offender was located and arrested in Karama in possession of the stolen car keys and the edged weapon.  

The 17 year-old offender remains in custody with charges expected to follow.

Ralph was later reunited with his owner by police.

Detectives from Strike Force Trident are investigating and urge the public to immediately contact police if you witness crime or anti-social behaviour on 131 444 or in an emergency to call Triple Zero.

You can also make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Following on from last week, Operation KAPOK detectives from the Drug & Organised Crime Division have continued to target a criminal syndicate involved in the supply of commercial quantities of methamphetamine.

On 8 April 2024, detectives executed a search warrant at a rural property in Bees Creek, resulting in the seizure of 500 grams of methamphetamine and the arrest of two women, aged 32 and 68.

The 68 year old women was charged with the possession and supply of a commercial quantity of a schedule 1 dangerous drug.

The 32 year old women was also charged with the possession and supply of a commercial quantity of a schedule 1 dangerous drug, along with the following offences associated with the execution of a series of search warrants on 26 March 2024 and 3 April 2024, that resulted in the seizure of a commercial quantity of methamphetamine, cash and firearms:

• Possess  schedule 1 dangerous drug – commercial quantity
• Supply schedule 1 dangerous drug – commercial quantity
• Possess schedule 1 dangerous drug – traffickable quantity
• Receive or possess property obtained in the commission of an offence
• Possess or use a prohibited firearm x 2
• Fail to meet storage requirements
• Possess ammunition without a permit/licence
• Possess a thing to administer dangerous drug

Both women appeared in the Darwin Local Court on 9 April 2024 and have been remanded in custody to appear at a later date.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Timothy Gardiner said “Intercepting half a kilogram of methamphetamine from entering our community and reaching our vulnerable members is a testament to the tireless efforts of our dedicated detectives. The significance of these interventions cannot be overstated, as they deliver a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in the Northern Territory.

“These operations protect our community against organised crime, which preys on the suffering caused by these dangerous substances, leading to addiction and crime. The Northern Territory Police will persist in the fight to ensure the safety of our community.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police have arrested three male youths in relation to an attempted burglary with a weapon in The Gap overnight.

Around midnight, police received a report of three youths attempting to gain entry to a property in Gnoilya Street. One of the youths allegedly threatened a resident with a knife before the group fled the scene. Members from Operation Grimmel and Strike Force Viper, alongside general duties officers and the Dog Operations Unit were immediately deployed, with Patrol Dog Boss tracking the offenders to a nearby property on Arunga Street. The three offenders aged 12, 13 and 14 years old were apprehended within the residence without incident.

The 14-year-old has been charged with Going armed in public, Aggravated assault, Make a threat to kill, Posses carry use controlled weapon, and Property offences.

The 13 and 12 year olds will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.

Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Budge said, “I commend the collaborative work of all involved resulting in the fast apprehension of the offenders. Patrol Dog Boss was instrumental in the arrest and is a testament to the training implemented by the Dog Operation Unit”.

Police continue to urge the public to immediately contact police if you witness crime or anti-social behaviour on 131 444 or in an emergency to call 000.

You can also make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Northern Territory Police have arrested 8 youths in relation to a string of aggravated robberies on Service Stations in Katherine that has spanned across multiple days.

Police will allege that between 4April and 8 April 2024, the group of offenders were involved in a crime series targeting a service station along Bicentennial Road and Katherine Terrace multiple times.

Throughout each offending, the group caused significant property damage, stole various items and on occasion one offender was armed with an edged weapon.

Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch and General Duties made the arrests after receiving advice from members of the community.

Four 15-year-olds, a 12 and 14-year-old and two 13-year-old males have been charged with a string of property, theft offences and serious breach of bail.

Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Ordelman said, “This crime series not only represents a direct threat to the safety and well-being of the individuals working at these service stations, but also instils a sense of fear and insecurity among the community.

“Thanks to the information we received, we were able to successfully apprehend those involved and aim to make further arrests in the near future.”

Investigations are ongoing and future charges are expected to be laid on further identified offenders.