Arrests after disturbance at Golden Grove

Source: New South Wales – News

Two people have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing following a violent disturbance at Golden Grove last night.

Police were called to a car park on The Golden Way, Golden Grove about 10.30pm on Saturday 27 September by reports of an altercation.

During the incident, it will be alleged that a man was struck by a vehicle and sustained a leg injury.

The 24-year-old man from Greenwith was taken to hospital by ambulance.  His injuries are not life-threatening.

Following investigations, police attended a Holden Hill address and arrested the two occupants.

A 24-year-old Holden Hill woman was charged with cause harm by dangerous driving and fail to stop and render assistance after a crash.

She was bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 6 November.  She has been issued with a 12-month instant loss of licence.

A 24-year-old Holden Hill man was charged with property damage and bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 3 November.

A vehicle was towed for forensic examination.

Police spoke to numerous people at the scene of the altercation and investigations are continuing.

Anyone with any information, dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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Driver clocked at 179 km/h at Middleback Range

Source: New South Wales – News

A driver has received a massive fine and lost his licence for six months after being caught speeding on the Eyre Peninsula on Saturday evening.

Just before 5.30pm on Saturday 27 September, police detected a white SUV travelling at 179 km/h in a 110 km/h zone on the Lincoln Highway, Middleback Range.

The driver, a 21-year-old Mansfield Park man, was issued with an expiation notice totalling $2059 for excessive speed and a six-month instant loss of licence.

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Car into a tree at Cavan

Source: New South Wales – News

Two teenagers were involved in a single vehicle crash at Cavan overnight.

Just before 1am on Sunday 28 September, a car left the road and collided with a tree on Port Wakefield Road, Cavan.

The driver, an 18-year-old man, was not injured.

His passenger, a 16-year-old girl, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance.  Fortunately, her condition is not believed to be life-threatening at this time.

The Toyota sedan was towed from the scene.

Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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Crash at Hampstead Road, Clearview

Source: New South Wales – News

A driver was taken to hospital after crashing into a house at Clearview overnight.

Emergency services responded to Hampstead Road, Clearview just before 3am on Sunday 28 September by reports of a crash.

A black Holden sedan clipped another car on Hampstead Road, Clearview, near the intersection of Chauser Street.

The Commodore then careened into the front of a house on Hampstead Road, then rolled onto its roof.

The collision also ruptured the gas main at the front of the property.  The occupants of the house were not injured but had to be evacuated due to the gas leak.

Emergency crews worked to free the woman from her overturned Holden, and she was rushed to hospital by ambulance.

Fortunately, the 32-year-old Stepney woman’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening at this time.

The driver and passenger of the Toyota Camry, a 30-year-old Paralowie man and a 31-year-old Paralowie woman, were not injured.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene and Hampstead Road was reopened to traffic around 4am.

The front of the house sustained significant damage and SES attended to reinforce the structure to allow the occupants to return home.

Investigations into the crash are ongoing.

Police thank the members of the public who rushed to provide first aid and assistance to the injured driver.

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Update – Fatal crash at Lameroo

Source: New South Wales – News

A man has died in a crash at Lameroo this morning.

Just before 8am Saturday 27 September, police and emergency services were called to Yappara Road following reports that a Ford SUV had left the road and rolled.

Sadly, the driver and sole occupant, a 53-year-old local man, died at the scene.

Major Crash officers attended and are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Yappara road was closed for several hours, however, re-opened around 3pm.

The man’s death is the 64th life lost on South Australian roads this year.

Arrests – Attempted stolen motor vehicle – Coolalinga

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two male youths in relation to an attempted motor vehicle theft in Coolalinga yesterday.

Around 4:30pm, five male youths were observed allegedly attempting to steal a white Toyota Landcruiser from a car park at a business in Coolalinga. The vehicle stalled before the offenders fled the scene on foot.

Strike Force Trident and general duties members responded and commenced investigations. An off-duty police officer sighted the alleged offenders a short time later on Bow Hunters Road in Virginia, and two males aged 14 and 16-years-old were subsequently arrested.

They have since been charged with Aggravated Robbery, Engage in Violent Conduct, Drive/Ride/Use a motor vehicle without consent and Breach of bail. They are due to appear in court at a later date.

Investigations are ongoing to identify and locate the outstanding offenders.

Strike Force Trident have carriage of the investigation and urge anyone with information to contact 131 444. Please quote reference P25257637. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

UPDATE: Call for information – Fatal crash – Stuart Highway

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is continuing to investigate a fatal crash that occurred yesterday on the Stuart Highway about 23 kilometres north of the Erldunda Roadhouse.

The crash is believed to have occurred sometime between 8.00am and 8.30am. The vehicle involved in the single vehicle crash was a dark grey Chevrolet Camaro and it was carrying two occupants while travelling south on the Stuart Highway.

A 42-year-old male was found deceased by emergency services on arrival and the second occupant, a 37-year-old male, received serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was admitted to hospital and is in a stable condition.

The next of kin of the deceased have been contacted, and both the deceased and survivor are Northern Territory residents. A file is being prepared for the NT Coroner.

Major Crash Detectives are seeking information from members of the public who may have seen the south bound Chevrolet Camaro, have dash cam footage, or were in the vicinity of Erldunda at the time of the crash.

Anyone with information is urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25257248.

Arrests – Aggravated robbery – Tennant Creek

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Three female youths have been arrested following an aggravated robbery in Tennant Creek this morning.

Around 6:45am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report of an assault at a grocery store on Paterson Street.

It is alleged an adult female employee had attended the site and was entering the store via a rear door when three female youths approached her. They attempted to take her handbag from her, resulting in her being thrown to the ground and injuring her shoulder. One of the offenders allegedly produced a knife during the altercation.

The offenders stole an apron from the victim and fled the scene on foot, discarding the apron a short distance away.

The victim was conveyed to hospital for assessment by a fellow staff member.

General duties members responded and located and arrested the three female youths aged 14, 14, and 16-years-old. They remain in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25268303. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Death – Darwin

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a death in Darwin.

Around 11:15pm last night, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report that a woman had been found unresponsive on a walking path in the Casuarina Coastal Reserve.

Emergency services responded, however the 52-year-old woman was declared deceased at the scene.

Her cause of death is not being treated as suspicious, and detectives from the Crime Division have carriage of the investigation.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Serious crash at Lameroo

Source: New South Wales – News

Police are responding to a serious crash at Lameroo.

Just before 8am Saturday 27 September, police and emergency services were called to Yappara Road following reports of a single vehicle crash.

Major Crash investigators are making their way to the scene.

Road closures are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.