Northern suburbs disturbance: Imitation AR-15 rifle lands teen in jail
An incident involving an imitation AR-15 rifle has resulted in the arrest of a teenager in Darwin’s northern suburbs.
An incident involving an imitation AR-15 rifle has resulted in the arrest of a teenager in Darwin’s northern suburbs.
Northern Territory Police said close to 11pm Saturday they received a report that a 59-year-old man had been threatened with what appeared to be a firearm in Wulagi.
It is alleged the victim approached a 19-year-old male who was causing a disturbance from a vehicle parked outside his property.
The 19-year-old male then allegedly produced an apparent firearm, pointed it at the victim and threatened to kill him.
Multiple police units responded immediately, with investigations leading to a quick vehicle apprehension and seizure of an AR-15 style gel blaster.
The 19-year-old male was arrested at the scene and underwent both breath and drug analysis.
He remains in police custody and is expected to be charged with related offences including possess prohibited weapon (imitation firearm), drive medium range blood alcohol concentration and make a threat to kill a person.
Duty Superintendent Vicki Koum commended the quick response from Casuarina police officers.
“Their timely actions meant the situation was safely resolved and a 19-year-old male being placed in custody very quickly,” she said.
Anyone who witnessed the disturbance or has further information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number P25330466 or you can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Originally published as Northern suburbs disturbance: Imitation AR-15 rifle lands teen in jail
