Northern Territory Police are seeking information on missing woman Holly Beves
The family of a 37-year-old Territory woman are desperate to hear from her after police were unable to make contact with her. Here’s everything we know.
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The family of a missing Territory woman is desperate to know she is safe after contact with her was lost.
Northern Territory Police said on Friday they were keen to hear from anyone who had information on the safety and whereabouts of 37-year-old Holly Beves.
Ms Beves was last seen in Darwin in late 2017.
Concerns at the time were allayed when officers made contact with her, NT Police said in a media release.
There has now been a renewed call from relatives to find Ms Beves.
Police believe Ms Beves may be living on a cattle station in the Northern Territory under a different name.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number 10114955.
Man charged after car crash
A man has been hit with a string of charges after he allegedly drove on the wrong side of the road and collided with another car.
About 7.15pm on Thursday, a 26-year-old driver allegedly pulled out from Palmerston’s Puma service station towards oncoming traffic, police said.
It is alleged the man, driving a 4WD, immediately crashed head-on with another 4WD on Temple Terrace.
St John NT operations manager Craig Garraway told the ABC one of the drivers was trapped in the vehicle.
“NT Fire Service, police and St John (officers) were there and were able to get that person out of the car,” Mr Garraway said.
“They were taken to hospital, not in a serious condition thankfully, but obviously quite a nasty little crash there.”
The other driver escaped without injuries.
The 26-year-old allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.189.
He was charged with high-range drink-driving, drive vehicle in a manner dangerous, fail to keep left on carriageway and drive while unlicensed.
The man is due to appear in court at a later date.
Top End resident attacked during shocking home invasion
A Marrara resident has been attacked during a brazen robbery.
Detective Senior Sergeant Karl Day said a man entered a home on Lakes Cr armed with a knife shortly before 9am on Thursday.
He allegedly threatened one of the residents before pushing another to the ground.
He ran from the property in the direction of Links Rd, Marrara.
Serious Crime detectives are investigating, canvassing the area, processing the scene and reviewing CCTV.
“The investigation is in its early stages and we are urging anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area at that time, especially if you have dashcam footage, to make contact on 131 444,” Detective Senior Sergeant Day said.
You can also make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Top End man allegedly strikes police officer during arrest
A Top End man allegedly struck a police officer in the face when he was arrested in Malak on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old male allegedly assaulted his 23-year-old female partner in Driver on January 7 this year, and again on March 15 and November 21.
He previously fled before police arrived at each incident and was actively avoiding arrest.
Strike Force Lyra police officers found the man on Tuesday, and he was later charged with aggravated assault, choking, resisting police, and assaulting police.
He appeared before Darwin Local Court on Wednesday.
NT Police Sergeant Caragh Hen said the man’s behaviour was “completely reprehensible”.
“Domestic and family violence has no place in our communities and neither do assaults on our officers,” he said.
“Strike Force Lyra will continue to target repeat domestic and family violence offenders as a priority.
“If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, please reach out on 131 444 or in an emergency call triple-0.
“You can also anonymously report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
“Support services are available including 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) and Lifeline on 131 114.”
Transit officer suffers head injury in brazen attack
Northern Territory Police are investigating an attack on a transit officer earlier this week.
The officer had removed three males from Bus 198 at a stop on Vanderlin Drive in Leanyer for disorderly behaviour on Monday.
One of the males threw an object at the worker, striking him in the head and causing a cut.
The Serious Crime Squad is investigating, Detective Senior Sergeant Karl Day said.
“No one deserves to be assaulted as they go about their job,” he said.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference 10180888.
You can also make a report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Alice Springs police warning over dangerous driving
NT Police were forced to issue a warning regarding dangerous driving and active offending in the Alice Springs CBD early on Wednesday morning.
Police urged the public to leave the area about 3am if it was safe to do so.
The matter was resolved by 3.30am though there was some damage to the traffic lights at the Wills Tce and Stuart Hwy intersection.
It is believed the incident is related to two LandCruisers being stolen from a commercial business in Ciccone.
The vehicles were later found dumped in the north side of Alice Springs.
Police have taken the vehicles for forensics analysis.
They believe the incident involved three or four offenders.
Police are working to identify the offenders and the matter remains under investigation by Strike Force Viper today.
Anyone with information can contact police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
NT Police arrest four teens after a slew of alleged break-ins across Darwin
Police have arrested four teenagers in relation to alleged repeated property offences across the Darwin region at the weekend.
The first alleged offence was at 1.20am on Sunday when a business on Latour St in Coconut Grove was unlawfully entered and a Toyota LandCruiser was stolen.
The alleged offenders fled the scene ramming a security gate as they went, causing extensive damage.
Just before 6am, a business on the Arnhem Hwy in Humpty Doo was allegedly broken into and a quantity of alcohol was stolen.
Later that night, a business on Aralia St in Nightcliff and another on Travers St, Coconut Grove were allegedly broken into with a quantity of alcohol and small items stolen.
Police spotted one of the vehicles travelling along Casuarina Dr midday on Monday.
The vehicle was abandoned in Aralia St as the occupants fled the vehicle in the nearby mangroves.
Strike Force Trident detectives and the Dog Operations Unit arrested everyone who fled.
A 16-year-old man was charged with three counts of unlawful entry, three counts of stealing, three counts of damage to property and aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
Another 16-year-old was charged with three counts of unlawful entry, three counts of stealing and three counts of damage to property.
Both were remanded to appear in court on Tuesday.
A 13-year-old and 14-year-old were also arrested and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.
“These arrests were the result of a momentous effort from frontline police members,” Sergeant Bland said.
“NT Police will continue to target property offenders who disrupt hard working members of our community.
“Anyone who witnesses these sorts of incidents, or who has information regarding this specific offending, is urged to contact police on 131 444.
“You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
Three workers allegedly attacked during robbery
Three people have been charged in relation to the alleged assault of three people during a robbery in the Darwin CBD.
According to police, a group of people entered a business on Smith Street and were refused service due to intoxication on Friday about 1.30am.
The group allegedly assaulted three employees before stealing alcohol and running away, police said.
Police CCTV operators tracked the group towards a home on Smith Street and a short time later five people were arrested without incident.
Two women, aged 20 and 36, and a 34-year-old man were charged with aggravated robbery.
They were remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on Tuesday, November 21.
Two women, aged 31 and 32, were released without charge pending further investigations.
Concern for missing man in wheelchair
Northern Territory Police need the community’s help to find a man with a disability who disappeared almost three weeks ago.
Alfred Woody was last seen near the Palmerston Super Clinic about 7.30am on Friday, November 4.
Mr Woody uses a wheelchair and spends time in Geranium and Westralia streets in Stuart Park.
If anyone has seen Mr Woody please contact police on 131 444 and quote reference 10174147.
Man in care of Territory Corrections missing from hospital
Northern Territory Police are seeking information about a Top End man who went missing from the Royal Darwin Hospital.
Jerome Nundhirribala was reported missing at 3.30pm on Sunday while in the care of Northern Territory Corrections.
Mr Nundhirribala is Indigenous, 177cm tall and weighing about 120kg.
He was wearing a green shirt, blue shorts, and thongs.
He is clean shaven with short hair.
Mr Nundhirribala is not considered dangerous, but police said the public should not approach him.
Anyone with information should contact Police on 131 444 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Originally published as Northern Territory Police are seeking information on missing woman Holly Beves
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