32-year-old man arrested after drugs, gun, and cash found in his vehicle

A 32-year-old man was arrested after he was pulled over for dangerous driving in Pinelands and police found more than they were expecting. Find out how much they found.

An alleged drug supply network has been disrupted after police seized more than $20,000 cash, weapons and drugs from a car south of Darwin.

A 32-year-old man will front court on Friday charged with seven offences after Drug and Organised Crime officers intercepted a car they allege was being driven erratically along the Stuart Highway at Pinelands about 5pm Thursday.

Officers searched the car and allegedly found a .38 calibre revolver, ammunition, more than $20,000 in cash and a trafficable quantity of methamphetamine.

The 32-year-old driver was arrested and charged with possession/use firearm while licensed, unregistered firearm, possession of ammunition without a license, failure to meet storage requirements.

Drugs, gun, and cash found in Pinelands by police. Picture: Supplied by NT Police

In relation to the trafficable drugs he was charged with possession of a schedule 1 drug (less than trafficable quantity) and supply of a schedule 1 drug (less than commercial quantity).

He was remanded to appear before Darwin Local Court on Friday.

“This is fantastic work by our members who apprehended the driver and as a result have disrupted his operation,” Detective Senior Sergeant Wayne Newell said.

“We take community safety very seriously and removing unlawful firearms and illicit drugs from the hands of criminals is our priority.”

Officer spat on during arrest

A police officer will undergo tests after allegedly being spat on while arresting a 17-year-old girl for allegedly breaching her bail.

Officers were in the process of arresting the girl Thursday night in Tennant Creek when it is alleged she spat in the face of one of the officers.

As the girl was being placed in the police vehicle, it is allege a second woman approached another officer and punched him in the face.

Police said the 17-year-old girl and the 60-year-old woman were taken to the Tennant Creek station and charged with assault police.

“The officers were required to attend hospital, one for medical treatment for minor cuts and the second for a blood test,” Senior Sergeant Crispin Gargan said.

“No one should have to deal with this as they go about their work.

“We’re here to serve and protect the community and at times it’s members of the community who are hurting our officers.

“It’s completely unacceptable and both can now face court for their actions.”

The incident comes as the NT Government moves to pass tougher penalties for spitting offences.

Man arrested over indecent assault at southern suburb shopping centre

A man has been arrested over the alleged indecent assault of a woman at a shopping centre in Katherine.

Acting Superintendent Warren Scott said the 22-year-old was in custody after an alleged assault at a shopping centre on Katherine Terrace about 8am on Monday.

The man was described as wearing a black Air Jordan singlet with red trim, tan long pants, sunglasses and a baseball cap with the words Zero Harm embroidered on the front.

“Police want to reassure the community this individual is now in custody and will face court for his actions,” Acting Superintendent Scott said.

“We are calling for anyone with information, particularly if you saw someone matching the description of the male, to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference 10101536.

“You can also anonymously report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

Driver in critical condition after crash in Coconut Grove

A 34-year-old man remains in critical condition after a horrific crash in Coconut Grove early Monday morning.

The 34-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were travelling down Dick Ward Dr when their car crashed into a steel fence and a concrete pillar at about 2am.

Police said the two occupants suffered severe injuries and were rushed to the Royal Darwin Hospital where the 26-year-old is in a stable condition.

Police continue to investigate what caused the crash.

It comes after a young man died in a single-vehicle crash on the Stuart Highway early Saturday morning.

NT Police at the scene said they believed the man was a resident of the area and the “horrific” crash happened about 4am Saturday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Corey Borton said a report would be prepared for the coroner.

The fatality takes the NT road toll to 37 for 2022, up from 35 for 2021.

Driver in stolen Toyota LandCruiser leads police on wild pursuit through rural area

A driver is still at large after sparking a wild police pursuit through the rural area in a stolen vehicle overnight on Monday.

The silver Toyota LandCruiser was stolen from Darwin Airport where the driver smashed through gates around the premises about 1.40am on Monday.

The LandCruiser was spotted a short time after on Hopewell Rd, Berry Springs by Humpty Doo police officers who attempted to apprehend the car.

Police said the driver failed to stop when requested by the officers and a pursuit was initiated.

The chase was quickly terminated due to the safety concerns because of the driver’s erratic behaviour behind the wheel.

Last week, Darwin Airport introduced sweeping measures to end a surge in vehicle thefts in long-term carparks.

It followed the theft of two vehicles early Thursday morning and another the previous day.

The new measures included increased security staff, additional foot patrols, vehicles, guard dogs and increased CCTV.

Airport executive general manager property and terminal Ross Baynes said airport management is “gravely concerned” about the escalation in crime at the airport.

“Darwin International Airport is gravely concerned about the damage and theft of vehicles from the airports’ car park,” he said.

“This vandalism and theft is co-ordinated and brazen.

“Our customers expect their vehicles to be safe while parked at our airport and we are putting in place a number of measures to meet these expectations.”

Members of the public are urged to contact police if they have any information surrounding the missing LandCruiser.

It comes after a woman was robbed outside Casuarina KFC late Sunday evening.

The woman was approached by two men about 8.15pm before one of the males ripped her handbag from her arms.

The two men fled the area and police are now asking for any witnesses to come forward.