21-year-old Katherine man charged after Yarrawonga death

NT Police have charged a Katherine man over the death of a man whose body was found earlier this week. Read the latest.

A 4WD was towed from the scene.

June 27, 10am: A 21-year-old man has been charged in relation to the death of a man whose body was found in Yarrawonga on Tuesday morning.

An NT Police spokesman said the Katherine man had been charged with careless driving resulting in death, recklessly endangering serious harm, aggravated use of a motor vehicle, and driving unlicensed.

The spokesman said police expected to lay additional charges against the man, who would front the Darwin Local Court on Thursday.

He said police continued to call on the public to offer up any information – including CCTV and dashcam footage of the area between 7.30pm Monday and 7.30am Tuesday.

The spokesman said anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 and quote reference P24170085.

Katherine man in custody after ‘suspicious’ Yarrawonga death

June 26, 4pm: A 21 year-old man is in custody and assisting police with their inquiries following the death of a man whose body was found on a Yarrawonga street.

On Tuesday morning, police found the body of 46-year-old man on Georgina Cr.

The scene at Yarrawonga.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Ashley Dudson briefed media on Wednesday afternoon.

“Detectives from the Major Crime Squad have taken into custody a 21-year-old male from Katherine (who) is currently at the Palmerston Watch House and is assisting police with their inquiries.”

The young man was arrested on Wednesday morning after investigations led to police identifying the man.

Mr Dudson said at that time, no charges had been laid.

“At this stage we haven’t determined any charges, we’re still collecting evidence (and) assessing it,” he said.

A 4WD with significant damage to its windscreen and front could be seen next to the damaged building at Yarrawonga. Picture: Harry Brill.

At the site of where the deceased man was found, an industrial building had a large hole next to the roller door, with a nearby red 4WD bearing significant damage across its windscreen and front.

Mr Dudson confirmed the 4WD was being examined as part of the investigation.

“We are looking at the mechanisms of how that car came to be in this location at the property,” he said.

“We’re getting assistance from the Major Crash Unit in regards to that, along with the forensic pathologist (who) has provided information to us.”

A four-wheeler with a boat was also towed from the scene. Picture: Harry Brill.

Mr Dudson said two other vehicles, which belonged to the deceased man – an orange quad bike with a small boat – had been hooked on to the 4WD when police arrived on the scene.

“They were connected to the vehicle that was involved in the matter,” he said.

As for when the victim passed away, Mr Dudson said police believed the 46 year-old man may have died as early as Monday evening.

“We believe that (he died) sometime (on Monday) evening, sometime after 8pm,” he said.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Ashley Dudson speaking to media at the Peter McAuley Centre On Wednesday. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

He said the deceased man had been a Palmerston resident who had “conducted his employment” at the site where his body was found.

Locals who may have been on the scene on Monday night, or the early hours of Tuesday morning were encouraged to contact police.

“Especially anyone who has any dashcam or footage that might be relevant,” he said.

Asked if further arrests were expected, Mr Dudson said police were keeping their “minds open”.

“At the moment we’re keeping our minds open at this stage – (the 21-year-old) is the only suspect we have in custody so we’ll be dealing with him, but any other information we receive we’ll investigate.”

Police escalate probe as street death deemed ‘suspicious’

June 26, 9.45am: The Major Crime Squad is treating a mysterious death in Yarrawonga as “suspicious” and continues to search for answers.

A 46-year-old man’s body was found on Georgina Cr about 7.20am Tuesday.

An NT Police spokesman on Wednesday said the person who found the body and called police was known to the man.

The spokesman said the exact cause of death was yet to be determined and the incident was still under investigation.

“There have been no arrests at this stage,” he said.

“Police are continuing to urge anyone with CCTV and dashcam footage in the area between 7.30pm Monday and 7.30am Tuesday to contact police and quote job number P24170085.”

Mysterious death: Body found on street sparks investigation

June 25, 1.50pm: Police are investigating the mysterious circumstances of a middle-aged man’s death after his body was found on a quiet street in an industrial area.

Detective Senior Sergeant Ashley Dudson said the man – believed to be aged 46 – was found outside a Yarrawonga business about 7.20am on Tuesday.

Sergeant Dudson said Major Crime detectives had established a crime scene on Georgina Cr and were investigating the incident.

Sergeant Dudson said police were unsure of the “exact circumstances” surrounding the man’s death as of 12.37pm Tuesday.

“The investigation is in its initial stages with Major Crime currently in attendance with forensics,” Sergeant Dudson said.

“At this stage we are requesting anyone with information, however significant, to make contact.

“Police particularly urge anyone with CCTV and dashcam footage in the area between 7.30pm Monday and 7:30am today (Tuesday) to contact police and quote job number P24170085.”