NT Police: Man in hospital, another behind bars after alleged assault
One man is in hospital and another behind bars after an alleged serious assault in Moil overnight on Friday.
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ONE man is in hospital and another behind bars after an alleged serious assault in Moil overnight on Friday.
An NT Police spokesman said officers received a report of a disturbance outside a residence in Linde St at about 8pm and located a 31-year-old man at the address with facial and head injuries.
The man was rushed to Royal Darwin Hospital for urgent treatment and is now in a stable condition.
Meanwhile, the alleged offender, also aged 31 and “a known relative to the victim” was found by police and taken to the Palmerston watch house.
A crime scene has been established while detectives investigate and Acting Senior Sergeant Jon Beer urged anyone with any information to come forward.
“Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident,” he said.
“Please quote reference number 9906668.”
Call for witnesses after alleged child assault Anula
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after an incident in which a child was assaulted in Anula.
Police allege a man entered the front yard of a property on McMillans Road yesterday and assaulted an 8-year-old girl.
The child was able to raise the alarm and break free from the man.
Police allege fled into a neighbouring property where he was chased down and apprehended by a resident in the area before police arrived.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Jon Beer said police were now calling for witnesses to the incident.
“The girl suffered minor injuries and was very brave in fighting back and getting away. Investigations are continuing to determine exactly what happened and we urge anyone who saw this incident or other unusual activity in the area to contact police,” he said.
“No child should have an experience like this.”
Missing driver rescued after getting bogged on remote Central Australia track
UPDATE WEDNESDAY, JAN 19: A motorist who became bogged on a remote dirt track in Central Australia since Monday has been flown to safety by Northern Territory Police and Emergency Services.
The 48-year-old man was travelling to South Australia from Yulara on Monday afternoon when the vehicle he was driving became bogged on a dirt track due to recent heavy rainfall in the area.
Search efforts were delayed due to inclement weather until earlier today when a fixed wing aircraft was deployed and observers on-board located the man 129kms from Yulara on the Telstra track.
Search and Rescue Incident Controller Senior Sergeant Michael Potts said the rescue was a timely reminder to all travellers to invest in an EPIRB.
“There’s a lot that can be learnt from this, including the importance of EPIRBs and ensuring you don’t underestimate the weather if you’re travelling remotely,” said Snr Sgt Potts
“We’re thankful that in this instance the man had done the right thing by telling others his departure time, the route he was taking and the estimated arrival time.
“Our message stays the same – equip yourself with a personal emergency beacon, know the conditions and prepare accordingly.”
The man was retrieved by helicopter Wednesday afternoon to be taken to the local clinic for treatment to mild dehydration and sunburn.
UPDATE TUESDAY: A LAND and air search is under way after a man disappeared in “severe weather conditions” in Central Australia on Monday.
Police say the 48-year-old man left Yulara, outside the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, to travel to Pipalyatjara in South Australia via the Telstra track on Sunday afternoon.
Local officers had advised the man not to attempt the journey due to the prevailing weather conditions and sounded the alarm when he failed to arrive at his destination on Monday.
Search and rescue co-ordinator, Senior Sergeant Michael Potts, said conditions remained “poor” throughout the area, hampering efforts to find the man.
“Officers were deployed via 4WD to conduct a search of the track and surrounding areas but unfortunately had to return as the track conditions were too wet and we risked getting stuck out there,” he said.
“Low cloud across the area has prevented us from doing an aerial search to try and pinpoint the man’s exact location (but) a fixed wing aircraft has just been deployed.”
Sgt Potts said the man was driving a black Ford 4WD with Queensland registration CRA-845 and had “ample water and some food”.
“But obviously we want to find him as soon as possible to ensure he is OK,” he said.
A flood watch was issued for the area including Yulara late last week in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Tiffany, with daily rainfall totals expected to be between 70mm and 120mm.
Home break ins for a pair of thongs
ALICE SPRINGS has had another busy 24-period of crime with four home break-ins across three suburbs and a stolen sedan lit on fire.
Kuhn Court, Sadadeen
A home on Kuhn court in Sadadeen was broken into via the bathroom window between 7.15am and 5.20pm on Thursday.
“Stolen … was a pair of thongs …,” Cmmr Milner said.
Warburton St, Eastside
A house had it’s rear door damaged after it was broken into between Wednesday 8.15am and Thursday 7.30am on Warburton St in Eastside.
“I’m just waiting for a list to be compiled of what was stolen,” he said.
Nelson Terrace, Araluen
A fly screen was removed from a home to gain access to an unsecure window on Nelson Terrace in Araluen between Tuesday 9.30pm and Thursday 9am.
“We still do not know what was stolen,” he said.
Kurrajon Dr, Eastside
Southern Watch Commander Allan Milner said a home on Kurrajon Dr in Eastside had alcohol, meat trays and a T-shirt stolen between 1.30pm and 3.30pm on Thursday.
“The point of entry was unable to be identified by the victim,” Cmmr Milner said.
5. Stolen vehicle fire – Hidden Valley Camp
A Mitsubishi lancer was stolen after the owner left the keys in ignition with the vehicle running to complete a delivery to a customer.
“Someone’s then come along and just hopped in it,” Cmmr Milner said.
“The stolen motor vehicle was cited on numerous occasions driving throughout the CBD before it was set on fire at the Hidden Valley Camp.
“We don’t know how the fire was lit at this stage — it looks like there was nil evidence of forensic value due to the fact that when the fireys got there it had become fully engulfed.
“However, the investigation is ongoing due to a credit card belonging to the owner being in the vehicle and was used at a service station after the motor vehicle had been reported stolen.
Commander Milner urged Alice Springs residents to “never leave your vehicle running – take the keys out of the vehicle and lock it even if it’s only for a short space of time”.
Fatal crash between motorbike and car
A MAN in his 40s has died after his motorcycle crashed into a car west of Alice Springs.
Shortly after 1pm Thursday, police received a report of a serious crash involving a motorcycle and Toyota Landcruiser on Larapinta Drive, 10kms west of Flynns Grave.
Motorists are advised Larapinta Drive remains closed between Flynns Grave and the Simpsons Gap turn off, with traffic diverted via Ilparpa/Bullen Roads, while Major Crash detectives investigate the crash site.
SERIES OF BREAK INS
With a total of seven break-ins, Alice Springs has seen a seismic spike in crime over in the last week.
Taylor St, Araluen
Southern Watch Commander Allan Milner said a residential property on Taylor st in Araluen was broken into between Tuesday and Wednesday
“Point of entry is not known and we’re still waiting on what was stolen from that unlawful entry,” Cmmr Milner said.
Taylor St, Araluen (separate house)
Cmmr Milner said offenders broke through a fly screen and window to get inside a home in Araluen between Tuesday 11pm and Wednesday 7am.
“Stolen was a PS4 and Xbox console and other related equipment,” Cmmr Milner said.
Bougainvilia Ave, East Side
An East Side home on Bougainvilia Ave was broken into via unlocked rear doors about 3.15am on Thursday.
“Stolen is unknown at this stage,” Cmmr Milner said.
Old Ghan Museum and Tearooms, Alice Springs
Cash and museum paraphernalia was stolen from the Old Ghan Museum and Tearooms on Thursday about 12.45am.
Cmmr Milner said the offenders used “bodily force against a wooden door and forced their way into the premises”.
Salvation Army Men’s Hostel, Alice Springs
A TV was stolen from the Salvation Army Men’s Hostel recreation room between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
Cmmr Millner said the offenders entered the hostel via an unsecured sliding door.
Gason St, Gillen
Owners of a Gillen home scared away offenders who broke into their house early Wednesday morning.
“They actually heard him so he screamed out and then they heard them running and could see three figures which they couldn’t actually identify – nothing was stolen,” Cmmr Millner said.
McKinlay St, Braitling
A home on Mckinlay St in Braitling had the glass panel to the front door smashed in “to gain entry by unlocking the door” between Sunday and Wednesday morning.
It is still unclear what was stolen.
Cmmr Milner urged Alice Springs residents to store their valuables out of sight in secure places in the house.
“Stop hiding them on kitchen tables and ensure everything is secure before you go to bed,” he said.
Man Charged in relation to child material offences
NT Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in relation to child material/picture offences in Southport on Wednesday.
Detectives from the NT Police and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team executed a search warrant at the man’s residence on Wednesday afternoon.
There they allegedly located two laptops and an external hard drive that contained child abuse material.
He was remanded to appear before court on Thursday.
He has been charged with two counts of possession or control of child abuse material, accessing child abuse material and making child abuse material available.
The NT has also charged the man with possession child abuse material, possessing schedule 2 drug – less than a trafficable amount and possession of thing to administer dangerous drug.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Jon Beer said the alleged behaviour was unacceptable.
“AFP and NT Police continue to work together closely to ensure those participating in this type of behaviour are identified and dealt with quickly,” Mr Beer said.
“This type of behaviour isn’t acceptable within our community, or any in fact.”
AFP Detective Sergeant Richard Matejic said that the AFP remained committed to protecting the community’s most vulnerable as in children.
“The AFP, together with its state and territory law enforcement partners, remain committed to protecting our community’s most vulnerable – our children,” he said.
“Anyone who views this material is participating in the harming of a child, and helping to prop up a vile industry that will abuse more children to satisfy the demand.”
Members of the public who have any information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or NT Police on 131 444.
You can also make a report online by alerting the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation via the ‘Report Abuse’ button at www.accce.gov.au/report
Two men in hospital after animal incidents
THE Territory had a day of animal stings on Thursday with a 51-year-old man bitten by a snake in Noonamah and a 21-year-old man stung by a stingray in Nhulunbuy.
St John NT operations manager Craig Garraway said the 51-year-old man was treated at the Palmerston Regional Hospital about 8am on Wednesday.
The 21-year-old was transported to Gove District Hospital “for treatment as a result of that sting from the barb”.
Additionally, he said the Top End had a couple of crashes on Wednesday night.
“We had that storm come through last night around about five, six o'clock and that seemed to spark a couple of crashes of Palmerston and Virginia,” Mr Garraway said.
“No serious injuries there but obviously the rain had an impact on the roads around six o'clock last night.”
NT Police say woman caught eight times over limit
AN alleged drink driver was caught by NT Police driving eight times over the limit and found with an open can of bundy rum in the car on Thursday about 1.40am.
Senior Sergeant Kaye Pemberton said the 30-year-old woman allegedly kept hitting the kerb with her car and busted two of her tyres when police observed her erratic behaviour near the City Centre.
“Members activated lights and sirens but the 30-year-old female driver was oblivious to their presence and took a few minutes to pull over coming to a stop on university avenue in Driver,” Sgt Pemberton said.
“Roadside breath test indicated driver had a high-range blood alcohol level (0.402 per cent).”
Sgt Pemberton said the woman had failed to provide a second breath analysis and was also disqualified from driving for previous drink driving charges.
“She will be charged later this morning and bail will be considered,” she said.
Teenage arrested after ramming cars
POLICE have arrested a teenage driver after he allegedly drove his car into another vehicle “at speed” in a fast food outlet carpark before shouting his own name and fleeing the scene.
Detective Senior Sergeant Brett Cottier said the alleged ramming pushed the targeted vehicle into a third vehicle, damaging the other cars and officers were now seeking to identify any further victims.
In calling for potential witnesses to come forward, Sgt Cottier said the 19-year-old had allegedly put lives in danger through his reckless actions but “luckily, nobody suffered serious injuries”.
“The offender identified himself by shouting his own name as he left the property, and after evading police he subsequently handed himself in,” he said.
“This young man’s behaviour was reckless and unacceptable. Police will not tolerate lives being put in danger like this.
“We are aware that there were other people in the vicinity at the time and possibly there were further victims, and we are calling now on those people to come forward and make a statement.”
Police are also specifically asking the driver of a white SUV that was in the carpark at the time of the incident to contact them.
Serious Crime Squad detectives have charged the teen with multiple counts of reckless endangerment and property damage along with dangerous and unlicensed driving and failing to stop and report a crash.
He was bailed to appear at the Darwin Local Court on February 1.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number 9901363.
‘Safe and well’: 24-hour search for young Alice Springs girl
A YOUNG girl has been found safe and well after being reported missing by family members in Alice Springs.
Northern Territory Police confirmed Bronwyn McLean had been located safe and well on Tuesday night.
The 10-year-old was missing for around 24-hours, after last being seen by family members at the visitor centre on Len Kittle Dr on Monday night.
UPDATED: AUTHORITIES are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of 10-year-old Bronwyn McLean, last seen in Alice Springs, to contact police.
Ms McLean was last seen at the visitor centre on Len Kittle Dr by family members late on Monday night.
Police said she is believed to be with her older cousin, but she has not contacted family since she was last seen.
In a release, Police described Ms McLean as being “of Aboriginal in appearance, with a slight build, light brown hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a blue shirt and black shorts”.
Anyone with information is urged to call Police via 131 444 and reference PROMIS number 9903823.
EARLIER: Search for young firebugs after retro bus blaze
POLICE are searching for a group of alleged firebugs who set a retro bus alight before running off in Malak.
Northern Territory Police are calling for witnesses in relation to a suspected arson after a vehicle was set on fire in Stapleton Court at 2.15pm on Monday.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were able to get the fire under control within 30 minutes.
There were no reported injuries, however the 1969 Bedford bus parked outside a home sustained significant damage.
Constable First Class Tara Aikas said police forensics and fire investigators determined that the fire was started intentionally.
“Witnesses observed several youths fleeing from the scene shortly before the fire began. We do believe this is an isolated incident and would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time,” Cnst Aikas said.
She appealed for anyone who could provide information in relation to the incident to 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote reference 9903076.
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