NTPFES Media Releases

Threats to Kill - Charges Laid - Darwin

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:13:00 +0930

Detectives from the Serious Crime Squad have charged a 56-year-old man in relation to alleged threats against a public servant earlier this month.

Infringement Notice for Fireworks - Leanyer

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:14:00 +0930

A 21-year-old man has received two infringement notices, after Police located a quantity of fireworks within his Leanyer home.

Stealing - Public Information Sought - Nightcliff

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:00 +0930

Members from Strike Force Trident are investigating a stealing incident which occurred at a child care centre in Nightcliff over the weekend.

Stealing - Update 2 - Katherine

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:23:00 +0930

Members from the Northern Investigation Section have charged a second man in relation to an unlawful and stealing incident at a bank in Katherine last week.

Stealing Update - Charges - Katherine

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:21:00 +0930

Members from the Northern Investigation Section have charged a 34-year-old man in relation to an unlawful entry and stealing incident at a bank in Katherine last week.

Operation Spectre - Cannabis Haul - Katherine

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0930

A couple, both aged in their 40s will appear in court today in relation to a potential multi million dollar drug seizure in Katherine.

Drug and Corruption Charges - Darwin

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:06:00 +0930

A taskforce of Northern Territory Police Detectives from the Crime Command have arrested a number of persons in relation to range of drug and corruption offences.

Body and Vehicle Found - Barkly

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:09:00 +0930

Detectives from Tennant Creek are investigating the death of a man whose body was located next to a vehicle in the Barkly Region today.

Disturbance - Arrests - Casuarina

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:21:00 +0930

Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man in relation to a disturbance at Casuarina Shopping Centre last night.

V8 Supercars - Darwin

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:01:00 +0930

With the V8 Supercars beginning today and running throughout the weekend, Police urge all ‘racegoers’ to enjoy the weekend sensibly.

Kava Seizure - Nhulunbuy

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:21:00 +0930

Two people will face court following the seizure of more than 30kg of kava in Nhulunbuy late last night.

Stealing - Public Assistance Sought - Katherine

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:48:00 +0930

Members from the Northern Investigation Section are investigating a stealing incident which occurred at a bank on Katherine Terrace this morning.

Youth Charged - Moil

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:56:00 +0930

A 17-year-old male youth will appear in Darwin Youth Justice Court today in relation to an alleged unlawful entry and stealing incident.

Vehicle Rollover - Public Assistance Sought - Alice Springs

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:44:00 +0930

Major Crash Detectives in Alice Springs are calling on the public to assist with the investigation of a single vehicle rollover which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 9 June.

Four Arrests Made - Operation Jinx – Tennant Creek

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:48:00 +0930

As part of Operation Jinx, established to target property crime offending, Tennant Creek Police arrested four males following a number of unlawful entries which have occurred in the town since May.

Sexual Assault Public - Assistance Sought

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:03:00 +0930

Police are seeking public assistance in relation to a sexual assault which occurred at the Adelaide River Cup Day on Saturday the 1st of June 2013.

Aggravated Assault Charges

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:34:00 +0930

Two men aged 21 and 22 will appear in the Katherine Magistrates Court this morning in relation to the alleged aggravated assault of two men.

Fatal Crash - Noonamah

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:56:00 +0930

A man has died in a single vehicle rollover on the Stuart Highway this afternoon.

Police thank Finke crowds

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:23:00 +0930

Northern Territory Police report there were no significant incidents reported over the Finke Desert Race weekend and the overall crowd behaviour of people attending the event was very good.

Two charged over cannabis in sweet bag

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:22:00 +0930

Detectives from Operation Vida have charged a 35 year-old woman and an 18 year-old male with supply cannabis and possess a trafficable amount of cannabis.

Concern for Welfare

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:33:00 +0930

Alice Springs Police are appealing for public assistance to find missing 36-year-old man, Dean Skennar.

Attempted Sexual Assault - Charges - Alice Springs

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:52:00 +0930

A 15-year-old male will appear in court today in relation to an alleged sexual assault.

Hit and Run/Rock Throwing – Alice Springs

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:26:00 +0930

Alice Springs Police are investigating a rock throwing incident which occurred on Larapinta Drive.

Unlawful Entry Charges - Darwin

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:34:00 +0930

A 30-year-old man will appear in Darwin Magistrates Court today in relation to a series of unlawful entries in the Northern Suburbs.

Man Charged with Fishery Offences - Adelaide River

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:05:00 +0930

A 46-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences after Police located a 1.9 metre crocodile restrained inside his boat.

Body Found - Virginia

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:23:00 +0930

Northern Territory Police believe a body found this morning in Virginia is that of 64 year-old Patricia Hastie, who went missing from her residence on Wednesday, May 29th 2013.

Operation Vida brings drug operation to an end

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:39:00 +0930

Northern Territory Police have made several arrests in relation to the distribution and supply of cannabis to remote communities.

Keep safe during Finke Police

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0930

Alice Springs Police are urging everyone involved in the Finke Desert Race to take a moment to consider their own safety and the safety of others during the weekend event.

Child abuse material seized - Humpty Doo

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:04:00 +0930

Officers from the Online Child Exploitation Investigation Unit have arrested a 22 year-old man for the possession and distribution of child abuse material.

Stealing Charge - Alice Springs

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:14:00 +0930

An 18-year-old man will appear in the Alice Springs Magistrates Court today, in relation to an alleged stealing incident in Alice Springs.

Vehicle Fire - Alice Springs

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:57:00 +0930

Members from the Southern Investigation Division are investigating a vehicle fire in Alice Springs last night.

Sexual assault charges Palmerston

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:23:00 +0930

Detectives from the Sex Crimes Squad have charged three males in relation to an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 2nd.

Adelaide River Races Wrap Up

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:37:00 +0930

Despite the large crowd, Police report that patrons at the Adelaide River Races were generally very well behaved.

Prisoner Escape Custody - Tiwi - Update

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:44:00 +0930

Police have recaptured a 23-year-old man who escaped lawful custody on Sunday morning at Royal Darwin Hospital.

Structure Fire – Alice Springs

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:10:00 +0930

Detectives from Strike Force Vega are investigating a suspicious structure fire which occurred at a school in Alice Springs yesterday.

Sexual assault arrests - Palmerston

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:38:00 +0930

Detectives from the Sex Crimes Squad have arrested three males in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in the early hours of this morning.

Police suspend search for missing person

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:34:00 +0930

Northern Territory Police have suspended the search for 64 year-old Patricia Hastie, who went missing from her Virginia residence on Wednesday, May 29th.

Fatal Crash - Tanami Road

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:02:00 +0930

A 57 year-old female has died as a result of a single vehicle rollover on the Tanami Road, approximately 62 kilometres North West of Alice Springs.

Escaped Prisoner - Tiwi

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 07:50:00 +0930

Police are currently searching for a prisoner who escaped lawful custody from the Royal Darwin Hospital overnight.

Search for Missing Person - Virginia - Update 3

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:02:00 +0930

Northern Territory Police have resumed the search for 64 year-old Patricia Hastie, who went missing from her Virginia residence on Wednesday, May 29th.

Man Charged with Supplying Alcohol - Tennant Creek

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:20:00 +0930

Members from the Tennant Creek Investigations Unit have charged a 66-year-old man for allegedly selling alcohol without a license.

Strike Force Vega Hits the Mark - Alice Springs

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:19:00 +0930

Strike Force Vega continues to make its mark in Alice Springs with Police making over 140 arrests in relation to property offending.

Structural Fire - Alice Springs

Fri, 31 May 2013 13:56:00 +0930

Police are investigating a structural fire that occurred in Todd Street Mall this morning.

Search for Missing Person - Virginia - Update

Thu, 30 May 2013 16:48:00 +0930

Police hold concerns for a 64-year-old missing woman Patricia Hastie, last seen in Virginia yesterday evening.

Search for Missing Person - Virginia

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:02:00 +0930

Police hold concerns for 64-year-old missing woman Patricia Hastie, last seen in Virginia yesterday evening.

Stealing Investigation – Darwin City - Update

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:59:00 +0930

Police have identified the alleged offender, involved in the stealing at a bank on Smith Street yesterday.

Alleged Offender Charged - Katherine

Wed, 29 May 2013 12:37:00 +0930

A 36-year-old man will appear in Katherine Magistrates Court today in relation to a range of charges including alleged drug, property and traffic offences.

Stealing Investigation - Darwin City

Tue, 28 May 2013 16:55:00 +0930

Police are investigating a stealing incident which occurred at a bank on Smith Street earlier today.

Police Arrest Alleged Offender - Katherine

Tue, 28 May 2013 12:15:00 +0930

Katherine Detectives and uniformed Police have arrested a 36-year-old man wanted in relation to a number of alleged offences.

Police Searching for Alleged Violent Offender - Katherine

Mon, 27 May 2013 13:29:00 +0930

Katherine Detectives and Uniform Officers are searching for an alleged violent offender who has been on the run from Police since September 2012 and is wanted for sex, drug, traffic and property offences.