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Call for information – Fatal pedestrian strike – Darwin

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred in Ludmilla early this morning.

About 1:20am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle inbound on Bagot Road, near the intersection of Nemarluk Drive.

Emergency services responded and an adult female was declared deceased at the scene.  

The incident is currently being investigated as a hit and run, as the alleged driver involved failed to stop at the scene or report the incident to police.

A crime scene has been established, and both inbound and outbound lanes of Bagot Road between Nemarluk and Fitzer Drive are expected to remain closed for the duration of the morning.

Major Crash and Crime Detectives are appealing for witnesses of the crash, or anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage from the area between 12:30am – 1:30am, to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25351525.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

The lives lost on Territory roads in 2025 now stands at 38.

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Suspicious death – Laramba

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating the death of a 35-year-old male in Laramba this morning.

Around 4:40am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report of an aggravated assault at a residence in Laramba. A 35-year-male had allegedly been stabbed, resulting in serious injuries to his chest.

The victim was conveyed by clinic staff to the local clinic for treatment; however, was declared deceased a short time later.

Police members from Ti Tree, Yuendumu and Alice Springs attended, and a crime scene was declared.

Investigations are ongoing to identify the alleged offender and the circumstances of the 35-year-old’s death. Detectives from the Major Crime Unit and Southern Investigations are travelling to Laramba to assist.

Investigations are ongoing and police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25350557. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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Police investigating Burnie pedestrian crash

Source: Tasmania Police

Police investigating Burnie pedestrian crash

Friday, 26 December 2025 – 8:59 am.

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Burnie last night.
The driver of the vehicle involved, a white 1997 Holden Commodore station wagon (registration EC3109), refused to stop at a static breath testing site on the Bass Highway near Round Hill about 10:20pm.
Attempts were made to intercept the vehicle, but the driver evaded police and the pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Beattie Street and Payne Street shortly before 10:30pm.
The driver of the Holden Commodore left the scene immediately.
Thankfully the pedestrian was not seriously injured. They were provided first aid by police at the scene before being taken to hospital.
Police are investigating the incident and are seeking any witnesses or dash-cam footage that may be available.
If anybody witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or knows the location of the vehicle involved, please contact Burnie Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 287-25122025.
As is normal practice, a Professional Standards investigation will also be conducted into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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Operation Safe Arrival – Refuse the test, face the penalty.

Source: Tasmania Police

Operation Safe Arrival – Refuse the test, face the penalty.

Thursday, 25 December 2025 – 8:08 am.

Two motorists Refusing to Cooperate with police breath tests lands both with instant disqualifications
53-year-old woman instantly disqualified after refusing breath testBurnie Police responded to a single-vehicle crash at approximately 5:00pm on Christmas Eve after a car collided with the wall of the Bottle-O bottleshop on Wilson Street, Burnie.The driver, a 53-year-old woman from Spreyton, was observed to be highly intoxicated and refused to submit to a roadside breath test. She was arrested and later further refused to comply with breath analysis requirements while in custody.As a result, the woman was issued with a road safety disqualification notice, which immediately disqualified her from driving for a period of two years.Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the incident. Police remind motorists that refusing a breath test carries serious penalties and that impaired driving places the community at significant risk.Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dash-cam footage is urged to contact Acting Sergeant Madison Hickman at Burnie Police Station on 131 444.
33-year-old man instantly disqualified after refusing breath testUlverstone Police have issued a 33-year-old man with an instant 12-month driver licence disqualification after he refused to comply with breath analysis requirements.Police intercepted the man during a traffic stop, where he initially submitted to a roadside breath test. However, he later failed to provide a required breath analysis sample when directed by police, an offence under Tasmanian road safety legislation.As a result, the man was issued with an immediate disqualification notice, prohibiting him from driving for a period of 12 months. Further court proceedings and sanctions are likely to follow.Police remind motorists that refusing to provide a breath analysis carries the same serious consequences as high-range drink driving offences.Disappointingly, on Christmas Eve Western District police detected a further 4 motorists driving with illicit drugs in their system. Tasmania Police continue to treat drink and drug-driving as a high-priority enforcement area, given the significant and ongoing risk this behaviour poses to the community.Tasmania Police We encourage the public to report dangerous driving and traffic offences to police on 131 444, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

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Police operation currently underway in Whitlam

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Wednesday, 24 December 2025 9:51pm

Original publication: Wednesday, 24 December 2025 8:38pm

UPDATE 9:50pm Wednesday, 24 December 2025

A 39-year-old man is in police custody following an earlier incident in Whitlam.

He has not been charged at this time and no other people are being sought by police.

Some roadblocks are still in place and police remain on scene to conduct enquires.

We would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding while the police operation was undertaken.

There is no ongoing threat to the community.

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An ACT Policing operation is currently underway in Whitlam following an incident earlier this afternoon.

Residents of Whitlam are advised to remain indoors and to please follow police direction as roadblocks are in place. Anyone who is not returning to their homes is asked to avoid the area.

The community will be advised when this matter has concluded.

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High range drink driver caught this morning

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Wednesday, 24 December 2025 4:14pm

Original publication: Wednesday, 24 December 2025 4:14pm

A high range drink driver was caught by Road Policing officers while patrolling on Monaro Highway this morning.

About 7.00am today (Wednesday, 24 December 2025), ACT Road Policing Officers observed an Isuzu truck swerving in the lane several times while travelling south on the Monaro Highway in Hume.

The truck was stopped and police spoke with the driver, a 39-year-old man from Forde. He told the officers he had been trying to switch seats with his passenger after driving all night.

The driver was subjected to a roadside breath test which returned a positive result to alcohol. He was subsequently taken into custody,  and later returned a reading of 0.273 – more than 5 times over the legal limit.

The man was issued an immediate suspension notice, suspending his right to drive in the ACT for 90 days. The man was also issued a Court Attendance Notice and is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court in March 2026, where he will be charged with drink driving and other driving related offences.

Driving impaired places every road user at serious risk and will not be tolerated. With double demerits now in effect over the Christmas period, motorists are reminded that one poor decision can have lifelong consequences. Police are reminding everyone to plan ahead, don’t drink and drive, and help keep our roads safe.

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Man charged with assault and forcible confinement

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Wednesday, 24 December 2025 8:41am

Original publication: Wednesday, 24 December 2025 8:38am

A 22-year-old Belconnen man has been charged with multiple offences after he allegedly bound and assaulted a man in a Reid unit.

ACT Policing was called to a unit complex on Ainslie Avenue in Reid at about 9.05am yesterday (Tuesday, 23 December 2025) after nearby workers heard a man calling for help.

Officers were directed to the unit where the calls were coming from, and the door was answered by a man and a woman, with calls for assistance heard from a second man.

The man and woman allegedly fled the scene by jumping of a first-floor balcony. The man, a 22-year-old from Belconnen, was arrested a short distance away. The woman was unable to be located.

After entering the unit, officers located a man with his hands tied, his mouth gagged and he was covered in a blanket. The man had also suffered a stab wound to his chest. He was subsequently transported to hospital by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics in a stable condition.

The Belconnen man was charged with joint commission intentionally inflict grievous bodily harm, joint commission intentionally wound and joint commission forcible confinement. He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates court today (Wednesday, 24 December 2025).

The woman, who is described as Caucasian, about 5’9” tall, with dark hair in a ponytail who was wearing black leggings and a black sports bra at the time of the incident, remains at large.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 8254248. Information can be provided anonymously.

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UPDATE Have you seen Carmen Johnson? LOCATED

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Wednesday, 24 December 2025 5:46pm

Original publication: Tuesday, 23 December 2025 10:25pm

UPDATE 5:30PM, 24 December 2025

The missing 49-year-old woman we posted about yesterday has been located.

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ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 49-year-old woman Carmen Johnson.

Carmen has not been seen or heard from since yesterday morning (Monday, 22 December 2025) and was last seen at a residence in Monash.

She is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 170cm (5’5”) tall, with brown shoulder length hair, hazel eyes and a slim build.

Carmen may be travelling in a white 2023 Mazda CX5 SUV with ACT registration YRC44L.

Police and Carmen’s family hold serious concerns for her welfare and are requesting the public’s assistance to locate her.

Anyone who has seen Carmen or her vehicle, or who may have any information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444. Please quote reference number P2409140. Information can be provided anonymously.

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Police seeking dashcam footage to Dickson dangerous driving incident

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Tuesday, 23 December 2025 10:33am

Original publication: Tuesday, 23 December 2025 10:33am

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage following a dangerous driving incident in the Dickson Tradies Carpark yesterday afternoon.

About 3:10pm yesterday (Monday, 22 December 2025), a woman was standing at the driver’s door of a white Ford Ranger utility vehicle bearing ACT registration YSI97E. A man known to the woman was in the driver’s seat.

The pair allegedly engaged in a verbal altercation before the woman fell to the ground and was allegedly run over by the vehicle as it exited the carpark space.

The vehicle exited the carpark at speed, mounting a curb and footpath on Poppyfield Street, before turning north onto Badham Street.

The woman was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed or has dashcam footage of the incident or vehicle to come forward.

Officers also believe the male driver of the vehicle can assist with the investigation and are urging him to contact police immediately.

Anyone who can assist police should provide their contact details to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 8253539. Information can be provided anonymously.

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Woman to face court after allegedly biting officer

Source: ACT Police

Last update: Tuesday, 23 December 2025 9:26am

Original publication: Tuesday, 23 December 2025 9:26am

A 44-year-old Moncrieff woman will face court today after allegedly biting an ACT Policing officer during an arrest yesterday.

About 8:30am yesterday morning (Monday, 22 December 2025), police were called to a residence in Moncrieff following a report of a disturbance between the 44-year-old woman and her partner.

Police spoke to the woman and her partner, with both entering a written agreement to keep the Kings Peace for 24 hours.

About 11am the same morning, police reattended the same Moncrieff property following a report the woman was again allegedly acting aggressively.

Officers established that a breach of the peace had occurred and placed the woman under arrest.

During the arrest, the woman became aggressive and allegedly bit one of the arresting officers on the leg.

The 44-year-old woman will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (23 December 2025) charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of resist territory public official.