Month: May 2025

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 24-year-old male in relation to an aggravated robbery in Alice Springs on 27 April.

About 10:30am this morning, police observed the alleged offender walking along South Terrace and apprehended him without incident. Charges are expected to follow.

Police are continuing to call for information in relation to the second alleged offender that was involved.

Anyone with information on the second male’s whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444 and reference job number P25115298. You can make anonymous reports via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an aggravated robbery in Katherine yesterday.

About 11:30am, police received reports of a group of youths allegedly robbing an elderly woman who was getting in her vehicle on Railway Terrace. The victim’s bag was stolen and she was assaulted at the time of the incident. She suffered minor injuries and self-presented at Katherine Regional Hospital for treatment.

Katherine police have carriage of the investigation.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident, particularly anyone with dash cam footage from within the area at the time, to contact police on 131 444 and reference job number NTP2500045006. You can anonymously report via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 20-year-old female for aggravated assault on an infant in Katherine yesterday.

About 5:15pm, police received reports of an assault on an infant at a residence in Katherine.

Upon attendance, police observed the infant in the care of another adult and the 20-year-old female was taken into custody. She has since been charged with Aggravated assault and Choking, Strangling or Suffocating in a domestic relationship. and is remanded to appear in Katherine Local Court today.

The infant has been conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital for medical treatment.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a male in relation to a domestic violence incident in Tennant Creek on over the weekend.

About 8:30pm Saturday 26 April 2025, police received reports of a domestic disturbance at a residence where a female was allegedly kicked to the head multiple times by her male partner, who was wearing steel cap boots at the time.

Police and St John Ambulance attended; however, the alleged offender fled prior to their arrival.

St John Ambulance conveyed the victim to Tennant Creek Regional Hospital for medical assessment, where she was later transported to Alice Springs Hospital for further treatment.

On 30 April 2025, police located and arrested the 46-year-old alleged offender who has been charged with Recklessly endanger serious harm, Threats to kill and Possess offensive weapon at night.

He has been remanded to appear in Tennant Creek Local Court on 1 May 2025.

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has charged an 18-year-old male in relation to a serious assault in Alice Springs on 26 April.

Yesterday, police attended a residence at Hidden Valley Camp and arrested the male without incident.

He has since been charged with:

• Acts intended to cause serious harm or prevent apprehension
• Damage to property
• Carry controlled weapon unsafe – night
• Breach Bail

He is remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.

Source: New South Wales – News

Operation Return to School was conducted from Monday 28 to Tuesday 29 April around pick up and drop off times. It focussed on the safety of children and pedestrians around schools at the commencement of a school term.

Police detected:

• 37 speeding offences
• 28 other offences including parking and stopping offences
• 13 licence and vehicle registration offences
• Two drug driving offences.

Police also defected four vehicles.

Officer in Charge, Traffic Services Branch Superintendent Shane Johnson said police will not tolerate drivers putting vulnerable school children at risk.

“Drivers are reminded that the speed around school zones is 25 kilometres per hour when children are present and this is for everyone’s safety,” Superintendent Johnson said.

“During school hours there will be increased traffic in these areas and the lower speed limit provides drivers with more time to react and stop if they need to.

“Reduced speed limits apply regardless of whether children are on the road, footpath, median strip or on a bicycle.

“The 25 kilometres per hour speed limit also applies when school crossing lights are flashing and when passing a school bus that has stopped to pick up or drop off children.

“Speeding drivers are reminded that they not only risk a fine but could cause a serious injury or death.”

An incident of note involved a 40-year-old woman of Taperoo who tested positive for drug driving within the vicinity of a school zone.

Drivers can revise speed limits on the My Licence SA website here.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Two in custody following alleged Tasman Highway evade

Friday, 2 May 2025 – 4:00 pm.

Two people remain in custody and are assisting police with their inquiries following an alleged evade incident in Southern Tasmania earlier today.
Significant police resources were deployed after a vehicle allegedly evaded police at Colebrook just after 12.30pm.  
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter assisted by safely maintaining observations and reducing the risk posed to the public and police. 
A blue Ford Courier ute was observed by the helicopter allegedly driving dangerously on the highway, travelling on the incorrect side of the road and into oncoming traffic.
The ute was successfully spiked by police before the alleged offenders were provided with another vehicle by a person known to them and they were again detected driving erratically in a silver Ford Laser.
The alleged offenders were safely taken into custody at Brighton just before 2pm after their sedan crashed into another vehicle and they unsuccessfully attempted to carjack another vehicle.  
The driver and passenger of the vehicle the alleged offenders crashed into were taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital as a precaution.
Investigations are ongoing and police would like to thank members of the public who reported the vehicles during the incident.
Anyone with information about a blue Ford Courier ute or a silver Ford Laser driving dangerously on the Tasman Highway in the Colebrook, Lindisfarne or Risdon Vale areas between 12.30pm and 2pm should contact police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 185-02052025
Dash cam footage can be uploaded here

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We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Papua New Guinea due to high levels of crime, tribal violence and civil unrest. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Local level elections will take place across the country between May and August 2025. Be alert to the possibility of tensions and violence during elections.

Local communities can block the Kokoda Track at short notice. Check with your trekking company for the latest information (see ‘Travel’).

Ongoing fuel shortages can disrupt domestic travel, including air travel, with little or no notice. Protests, civil disorder and tribal violence can escalate quickly. Avoid areas where violence occurs and be alert to personal safety risks. Monitor local media for updates (see ‘Safety’).

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services