NT Police: Paramedics assaulted as they tried to help patient in Jingili

Two paramedics were punched and scratched as they tried to help an injured patient in a Darwin suburb.

TWO paramedics were punched and scratched as they tried to help an injured patient.

At 4pm Friday, the two St John Ambulance paramedics were flagged down to assist an injured person at the intersection of Rothdale Rd and Sawyer St. While providing treatment, a different woman approached and pulled off their personal protective equipment before attacking them.

The paramedics suffered scratches and bruises, with enquiries now underway to identify and find the woman. Watch Commander Kaye Pemberton said assaulting emergency workers was completely unacceptable.

United Workers Union NT secretary Erina Early said attacks on workers needed to stop. “Assaulting paramedics and patient transport officers is not acceptable for any reason,” she said. “This needs to stop as every paramedic that is injured is one less paramedic here to help you, your family or friends.

“Stop hurting those who are here to help you.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 and quote 9912374.

Supermarket rammed after altercation with staff

A man who was asked to leave the Woodroffe Supermarket “deliberately reversed” into the premises, police say.

Shortly after 10am Saturday police received a report that a vehicle had deliberately reversed into premises on Baldwin Drive.

Watch Commander Kaye Pemberton said it appeared the driver of the vehicle had an altercation with staff and was asked to leave just prior to him reversing the vehicle at speed into the front doors.

“The driver immediately decamped before a registration could be obtained.

“The vehicle is described as a white Landcruiser utility with aluminium tray with no sides, black bull bar, side rails and steps.

“There was a blue tool box on the back and another red item possibly being a generator.

“The driver is described as a Caucasian male, with dark hair wearing a camo style t-shirt and brown pants.

“We urge him to contact police or attend a police station.

“Police are calling on any witnesses or member of the public that has sighted the vehicle to contact 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote reference 9912945.”

Man arrested a year after alleged brutal brawl

A YEAR after an alleged brutal Mitchell St brawl, Serious Crime Squad officers have arrested a Top End man.

NT Police said a 57-year-old man was arrested in relation to an alleged assault at a licensed premises on Mitchell Street on January 30 last year.

Police will allege the 57-year-old attacked a 48-year-old man in an unprovoked assault.

The younger man was left with a mild concussion and serious fractures to his back.

The alleged victim attended the Darwin Police Station where he made a formal complaint in early January, 11 months after the alleged assault.

After investigating the report police located and arrested the 57-year-old man on Friday.

The 57-year-old was taken to Palmerston Watch House and charged with one count of unlawfully causing serious harm.

He is scheduled to appear before the Darwin Local Court on February 10.

Crane crashes into traffic lights

A crane has crashed into a set of traffic lights at a busy Tivendale intersection.

Police report the incident happened around 2pm on Friday, at the corner of Wishart and Kirkland Rd, near the bp Truckstop.

One lane of traffic had been affected but police said traffic should return to normal shortly.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Teen charged for Alice Springs crime spree

NT Police have arrested a 16-year-old girl in relation to a number of crimes across Alice Springs including theft and throwing rocks at a taxi driver.

It is alleged that the youth stole a handbag from a 77-year-old woman at Hartley St carpark at 11.30am on Tuesday.

Police later received reports of a gold Suzuki Vitara being driven recklessly in and around the CBD area.

Officers approached the vehicle on Schwartz Cr where it is alleged the vehicle swerved to hit the police car before driving off in a dangerous manner.

Later at 7am on Wednesday morning a taxi driving south of Alice Springs allegedly had its front window rocked by two female youths standing in the middle of the road.

The taxi driver was struck on the neck after a rock crashed through their window. He stopped his vehicle at that stage and the two youths entered the taxi stealing cash from within.

At 9am on Wednesday a 27-year-old heavily pregnant woman was allegedly robbed near a shopping complex while walking towards Railway Tr.

She was approached by two female youths who asked for money before forcefully pushing her to the ground.

They stole her purse which they dropped later after a bystander stopped them.

Both fled in a gold Suzuki Vitara which was involved in a single vehicle crash on Whittaker St later on Wednesday.

Investigations led to the arrest of the 16-year-old girl who was taken to the Alice Springs Watch House where she remains in custody.

Five vehicles stolen at Ciccone business

AT 7am on Wednesday morning a taxi driver was driving with a fare along the south Stuart Hwy towards the Alice Springs Airport.

The driver had to pull to a stop when they found the carriageway blocked by two youths.

One youth allegedly threw a rock that went through the driver’s vehicle hitting them on the neck.

In response the driver got out of the car as one of the youths allegedly entered the vehicle and stole money from the car.

Another youth allegedly stole the driver’s wallet from his back pocket.

Another victim was driving a Nissan X-Trail past the same location a short time later spotting a group of youths.

A rock was allegedly thrown at the vehicle landing on the bonnet and windscreen causing substantial damage.

Woman robbed outside Coles Complex

At 8.30am on Wednesday morning a woman shopping at the Alice Springs Coles Complex was allegedly accosted by two females after exiting the centre.

As she walked towards Railway Tr the two women yelled out to her asking for money.

The victim stated she did not have any and kept walking.

However, as they caught up to her they allegedly pushed her causing her to come unbalanced and stumble.

One slapped her arm causing the victim to drop her purse and phone.

One of the women then grabbed her phone and took off only to be stopped by a man who happened to be nearby.

Both women ran off and fled the scene in a gold vehicle which police are now looking to locate urging any witnesses to call police at 131 444.

Five vehicles stolen from Ciccone business

FIVE vehicles were stolen from a business in Ciccone following an unlawful entry around 1.30am on Thursday morning.

Of the vehicles stolen there was two Toyota HiLux Dual Cabs, a Toyota HiLux, a Toyota Corolla and a Holden Colorado Dual Cab.

A short time later, just after 2am calls were made to police of a suspicious vehicle spotted at Anzac Hill.

Police attended and observed vehicles matching the descriptions of those stolen at the Ciccone business identifying they were headed towards Larrapinta Dr.

Police strategically set up some tire deflation devices and managed three successful spikes.

Two vehicles, the HiLux Dual Cabs, were recovered at the scene as the alleged offenders fled.

The Toyota Corolla was successfully spiked but remains outstanding along with the Holden Colorado and the Toyota HiLux.

10-year-old arrested for $2000 smokes heist

A 10-YEAR-OLD has been arrested in relation to the theft of $2000 worth of cigarettes in Alice Springs.

NT Police allege the child was one of six people involved in the unlawful entry of a store on Bath St, Alice Springs.

Strike Force Viper are working to identify five other offenders involved.

Southern Region Commander, Craig Laidler said it was a difficult weekend for front line police.

“It is extremely concerning to see offenders as young as 10 engaging in this type of offending,” Mr Laidler said.

“We’re fed up with the absolute disregard we continue to see and experience first-hand with youth and adult offenders who continue to show complete disregard and respect for our community, businesses and residences.”

His comments come as Police arrested three others for property offending, motor vehicle theft and anti-social behaviour across Alice Springs.

A 16-year-old boy was charged in relation to an unlawful entry at an East Side home on the weekend.

He was charged with one count each of Unlawful Entry and Damage to Property and refused police bail.

Strike Force Viper also arrested and charged two men, aged 20 and 21-years-old in relation to an unlawful entry of a Gillen home on Sunday morning.

The pair were set to appear before court on Monday charged with one count each of Damage to Property, Unlawful Entry, Stealing and Possess Stolen Property.

Police said four of the six vehicles stolen throughout the weekend were recovered, and police inquiries continue to locate the two outstanding vehicles.

Mr Laidler thanked the community for their assistance over a

“I’d like to thank the community for the assistance they have provided police during what “challenging weekend for front line police members”.

“Our members are working tirelessly to make our community safer for everyone, and despite our best efforts at the weekend our community was seriously impacted by crime and anti-social behaviour,” Mr Laidler said.

Alleged female street fighter arrested in Darwin

A WOMAN who allegedly attacked two women before challenging others to a fight in Darwin’s CBD has been arrested.

NT Police said a 21-year-old woman was charged in relation to the assault of two women on the corner of Smith and Edmunds St at 4.40am, Sunday.

Police allege the young woman was captured on CCTV attacking the pair in an “unprovoked and prolonged attack, despite witnesses attempts to stop her”.

The 21-year-old allegedly remained in the area and attempted to start fights with other women until she was arrested.

Strike Force Trident Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland said police were investigating the incident.

“We’re working to identify and speak with the victims who were also assaulted and urging them to come forward,” Sgt Bland said.

The woman was charged with aggravated assault and the assault of a person.

Her parole was revoked and she will face additional charges of aggravated unlawful entry, damage to property, stealing and possessing stolen property, in relation to an unlawful entry of a Bayview home in November last year.

She faced the Darwin Local Court on Monday.

Driver allegedly caught three times over the limit in Darwin CBD

A MAN allegedly blew three times over the legal limit after having a night out on Mitchell St in the Darwin CBD.

Northern Watch Commander Mick Fields said CCTV operators saw the intoxicated 19-year-old walking along Mitchell St after he purchased a kebab on Monday about 1.40am.

“The male was observed to walk to Herbert Street where he entered into a work white Toyota utility and drove off towards Bennett Street,” Cmmr Fields said.

“The vehicle was intercepted a short time later by Police on McMinn Street where the driver returned a positive roadside breath test.”

The man later returned a BAC of 0.166 per cent and will appear in the Darwin Local Court at a later date on a High Range drink driving charge.

Particularly leading up to Australia Day, Cmmr Fields would like to warn all members of the public to not risk driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol.

“If you are planning on drinking alcohol, ensure that you make arrangements to get home safely,” he said.

Vanderlin Dr, Lee Point Rd graffiti clean up to begin

THE SCRIBBLES and scrawls across Darwin’s major roads will be removed as part of a $1.73 million graffiti removal project.

Over 70 properties in Darwin’s northern suburbs are set to have graffiti removed under a new NT Government and City of Darwin initiative.

The vandalism removal campaign will target fences on two of Darwin’s busiest suburban commuter roads – Vanderlin Drive and Lee Point Road.

Nineteen properties on Vanderlin Drive and 56 properties on Lee Point Road have been identified, with works to begin in February.

The treatments will include painting over graffiti and replacing shade cloth where applicable.

Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Minister Eva Lawler said the project would “revitalise” the two roads.

She said the funding agreement with the council also included new female change rooms at Malak Oval and electronic speed check signs at a number of Darwin schools.

City of Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis said it was time for the “eyesores” to be removed from the busy roads.

“City of Darwin has major plans for this area … and this clean-up is part of our overall strategy to improve community infrastructure and beautify our streets,” Mr Vatskalis said.

Wanguri MP Nicole Manison said she was pleased to see the graffiti removed from her electorate.

“It’s so important that we have a well-presented community for everyone to enjoy and getting rid of this graffiti will deliver a great improvement,” Ms Manison said.

Good neighbour in Outback Territory reports break-in

TENNANT CREEK had two break-ins reported in the last 24-period and Alice Springs had another ute stolen from a home.

Southern Watch Commander Allan Milner said a home on Whippet St in Tennant Creek was reported after a neighbour had noticed a door left open.

“The neighbour got in contact with us and so we’ve done the right thing and got in contact with the victim,” Cmdr Milner said.

He said it appeared the offenders were able to enter the house by dislodging a board covering a larger window from a previous break-in, then climbed through the empty frame – between Friday morning and Saturday afternoon.

“So we don’t know (what was stolen), they will have to be there to give us an update on what property was taken,” Cmdr Milner said.

A home on Ambrose St in Tennant Creek was broken into between 9.20pm and 9pm on Saturday.

“The point of entry was a small window which was forced open, so they removed the flyscreen and forced the window open without breaking it and the stolen was a credit card only,” Cmdr Milner said.

Sgt Millner said he did not have the information on whether the card had theft transactions recorded.

A Holden Commodore ute with an NT rego number RAYZ UTE was stolen from an Alice Springs home on Engoordina Dr in Larapinta between Friday night and Saturday morning.

“The good thing about the stolen motor vehicle was it was later recovered within the area with no damage,” Cmdr Milner said.

“We’re still awaiting forensic results.”