Search for 20-year-old Jefferson Woodie ends with his arrest, alleged accomplice also arrested
A three day search for a 20-year-old man who had his bail revoked has ended with police making two arrests. Read the latest.
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November 10, 10am: The search for a 20-year-old who went on the lam after his bail was revoked has ended in two arrests, police say.
Police confirmed they had located and arrested Jefferson Woodie on Sunday morning at a “commercial residence” in Alice Springs.
Mr Woodie had his parole revoked on Friday, sparking a search for his whereabouts.
Police originally believed Mr Woodie was en route to Darwin, however, they’ve now arrested a 36-year-old woman alleging she “knowingly assisted the man, hindering police efforts to apprehend him”.
She was arrested for perverting the course of justice, police said.
Both will face court at a later date, police said.
Police search for 20-year-old Jefferson Woodie after revoking his bail
November 8, 4.30pm: Police are urging the public to avoid a 20-year-old man who has had his bail revoked – who may be on his way to Darwin from Alice Springs.
NT Police said Jefferson Woodie had his bail revoked on Thursday and are now seeking public assistance to determine his whereabouts.
His last known location was in East Side, suburban Alice Springs, police said.
“He is believed to be travelling to Darwin,” police said.
Members of the public are urged to not to approach him and immediately contact police if spotted.
Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference NTP2400112671.
Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Multiple cars stolen in Alice Springs, rocks thrown at cops
November 8, 11am: Police officers have been lucky to escape unscathed after rocks were thrown at them in Alice Springs by a group of people in stolen cars, who were driving dangerously through the CBD.
Police said three cars were stolen in the Red Centre capital on Wednesday evening, taken from homes in Larapinta, Eastside, and Braitling.
The three stolen vehicles were driven dangerously through the CBD Wednesday night, police said.
It is further alleged the stolen vehicles “targeted” police.
“Occupants of the stolen vehicles allegedly targeted police by throwing rocks at two separate police vehicles. One vehicle sustained a damaged front windscreen and the second sustained a broken passenger window. No police member was injured during the incidents,” police said.
Police said they also received reports of civilian vehicles allegedly damaged by the occupants of the stolen vehicles.
Two of the three stolen cars have been recovered, while all the offenders and a blue Nissan Micra remain outstanding.
Police said investigations are continuing, and are urging anyone with information – such as CCTV footage – to get in touch on 131 444.
Anonymous reports can be through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
Woman allegedly stuck by ‘blunt weapon’ by youth in Alice Springs
November 7, 10am: A 14-year-old is in Alice Springs court facing allegations she struck an older woman with a “blunt weapon”.
Northern Territory police said the 38-year-old female was allegedly struck just after 9pm on Wednesday during a “disturbance” on in a carpark on Gregory Terrace in the Alice Springs CBD.
Police alleged a group of youths were already fighting before the older woman was hit.
The youth fled the scene before police arrived, however was apprehended in Sadadeen a short time later, police said.
The weapon allegedly used in the attack was found by police after they established a crime scene.
The youth has been charged with recklessly endanger causing serious harm, aggravated, with a weapon.
Investigations are ongoing, and police are urging anyone with more information to get in contact on 131 444, quoting reference number NTP2400112411.
Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
Trio of stolen vehicles tear through Alice Springs, rocks thrown
November 3, 12pm: An unknown number of offenders remain at large after three cars were stolen in Alice Springs overnight in a series of burglaries, with the vehicles, allegedly full of offenders armed with edged weapons and rocks, later driving dangerously through town.
NT Police said in a statement the first vehicle, a Toyota HiLux, was stolen about 4.10pm Saturday from a residence on Johannsen St, Gillen by an unknown offender, who fled in the utility.
About 11.35pm, the occupant of a residence on Woods Tce, Braitling, reported an unknown number of offenders had unlawfully entered his home and stolen personal items, including car keys.
The man’s yellow and black Toyota C-HR was allegedly stolen by the offenders.
About 3.05am Sunday, a white Honda Civic was reported driving dangerously in the Alice Springs CBD.
It was later confirmed it had been stolen during an alleged burglary at a residence on Latz Crescent, Larapinta earlier in the night, police said.
The other two stolen vehicles were also sighted driving dangerously in Alice Springs throughout the night.
At least some of the stolen vehicles were reported to contain offenders allegedly armed with edged weapons and launching rocks from the moving vehicles.
“The offenders and stolen motor vehicles currently remain outstanding, and police are investigating if the three incidents are linked,” the police statement concluded.
Strike Force Viper have carriage of the investigation and urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444.
Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
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