Passengers involved in a car rollover outside of Katherine were rushed to hospital
St John NT paramedics found an unconscious driver after rolling their car in the Outback.
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UPDATE – 7.30am, Friday: PASSENGERS of a car which rolled “just outside” of Katherine were rushed to hospital on Thursday.
St John NT operations manager Craig Garraway said a person was trapped in the vehicle for an extended amount of time.
“As with a lot of these crashes in the Outback there, our biggest fear is finding someone later on and that’s what actually happened yesterday,” Mr Garraway told ABC Darwin.
“Police found another person had been involved in that crash and was unconscious and was transported to the Katherine Hospital along with the other people in the original crash.
“They’re all recovering which is a great thing.”
UPDATE – 8am, Wednesday: A HATCHBACK car was swept away in flood water after the driver attempted to cross a submerged rural road in the Virginia area on Tuesday night.
NT Fire and Rescue Service Watch Commander Eric Koomen said the man entered the flooded crossing “thinking he would be able to pass through”
“Unfortunately, his vehicle – a small hatchback – was caught in the swift current and swept approximately 20 metres downstream before becoming wedged in trees,” Commander Koomen said.
The man was able to extract himself from the vehicle and climb to the roof of his car.
Witnesses to the incident called emergency services. NT Fire and Rescue Service, Police and St John NT responded.
The rescue took more than an hour to complete.
Sergeant Darren Robson said, “On this occasion the driver was fortunate to be unharmed however the potential was there for this situation to have a negative outcome”.
“It is critical that if you’re driving a vehicle and you encounter unfamiliar flood waters to stop and find an alternative route.”
Four 11 to 14-year-olds arrested
FOUR teenage boys between the ages of 11 and 14 were arrested for allegedly breaking into a commercial business on the Esplanade in the Darwin CBD on Monday.
NT Police received reports about 5pm on Monday that the business had minor damage as a result of the break-in.
The youths were arrested a short time later and returned to the care of responsible adults.
All four will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.
Acting Superintendent Mark Bland said, “police CCTV operators were vital in providing accurate information in relation to this incident and we were able to locate the alleged offenders quickly.”
Two youths charged
TWO youths have been charged in relation to an unlawful entry and stolen vehicle in Palmerston on the weekend.
At 2am on February 5 a 12-year-old and three unknown co-offenders allegedly unlawfully entered a home in Moulden and stole the keys to a Mitsubishi Triton.
The vehicle was seen driving dangerously before crashing in Millner later that same day.
A 10-year-old was later identified as a suspect in the stolen vehicle offence.
Strike Force Trident Detective arrested both youths on Monday and the 10-year-old has since been charged with serious breach of bail.
He was bailed to appear in court on March 4.
The 12-year-old was charged with unlawful entry into a dwelling, stealing, aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle and serious breach of bail.
He was bailed to appear in court on February 11.
“NT Police will continue to engage with government agencies and the wider community to combat youth crime,” Acting Superintendent Mark Bland said.
“Police CCTV has proven a vital tool in not only preventing crime but identifying offenders and we urge the public to report incidents of crime directly to police on 131 444, and not just post to social media.”
Teens charged after allegedly stealing Audi from Gunn home
TWO teenagers have been charged with allegedly breaking into a home and stealing an Audi.
NT Police said about 2.10am on Friday, February 4 the teens aged 15 and 17 allegedly entered a property in Gunn and stole several items, including the keys to an Audi.
They allegedly drove the car a short distance before crashing into a tree and running from the scene. Police later arrested the teens in Sanctuary Lakes.
Strike Force Trident charged the 15-year-old with:
Damage property (x2);
– Aggravated unlawful entry (dwelling, night/occupied, x1);
– Stealing (x1);
– Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle (x1);
– Drive while unlicensed (x1);
– Negligent driving (x1);
– Leave scene of collision (x1);
– Trespass (x1);
– Possess carry use controlled weapon at night (x1); and
– Breach bail (x1);
He was remanded to appear in court on Monday.
The 17-year-old was charged with:
– Aggravated unlawful entry (dwelling, night/occupied, x1);
– Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle (x1);
– Stealing (x1);
– Possess carry use controlled weapon at night (x1);
– Possess housebreaking implements (x1); and
– Fail to comply with youth order (x1);
He was bailed to appear in court on February 15.
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