A 30-year-old Darwin man who wielded a steak knife to rob the Coles Express service station in Nightcliff in February – and later turned himself in because he “felt bad” – has avoided a jail sentence.
‘Censorship at its worst’: Barrister’s criticism of the NT legal system rebuked
A prominent Darwin barrister says his pursuit to reduce the Northern Territory’s “racist” and “shameful” incarceration rate – higher than anywhere else on the planet – has been stifled and censored by the Australian Lawyers Alliance.
Cops, crime, and court this week
From the growing attrition rate in the NT police force, to the hours-long Darwin CBD standoff between police and a man evading arrest, to Zachary Rolfe standing trial in the NT Supreme Court, to smashed doors and grog looting in Parap and Darwin, and to a woman arrested for stabbing a woman and biting a man on his groin. This is what the NT Independent reported on in cops, crimes, and court over the past week. Read them all here:
Police and rangers searching for three men missing in Arnhem Land
Aerial and land searches have been deployed to locate three men who have been missing for three days in a remote area in Arnhem Land, NT Police said.
Police investigating death of 11-year-old child in West Arnhem
Police are investigating the death of an 11-year-old boy in West Arnhem Land with detectives from the Darwin Crime Division being sent to lead the investigation, police said.
Man facing multiple charges after five-hour standoff with police at CBD building
A 30-year-old man who engaged the NT Police in a five-hour standoff from the ledge of a CBD hotel on Thursday afternoon that saw him allegedly throw bottles at officers is now facing 18 charges over the incident, including assaulting police and depriving a person of personal liberty.
Thief steals bottles of grog in late night ‘self-service’ at Parap cafe
A Parap cafe was raided in the wee hours of Friday by an unidentified man who smashed the glass front doors and took his time browsing the grog selection before stuffing his bag with more than 10 bottles.
Youth involved in crime spree, car thefts and police pursuit sentenced in Darwin Supreme Court
A 19-year-old has been sentenced to three years in jail after pleading guilty to a “particularly galling” crime spree involving a police pursuit, more than $100,000 worth of stolen cars and countless business owners left covering the costs.
Man arrested after CBD building standoff, throwing bottles at police
An hours-long standoff between police and a man on the ledge of a CBD building who allegedly pelted cops with bottles ended Thursday afternoon after the Armed Tactical Response Unit took him into custody with the aid of a cherry-picker.
Police attrition rate has almost doubled: Police Association boss
Nearly 10 NT police officers are resigning or retiring every month, NT Police Association chief executive officer Paul McCue has said, while warning of looming problems without increased recruiting.
St. Mary’s Football Club looted in overnight robbery
A Darwin local football club has been left shocked and devastated after discovering their club was raided overnight with the rear door smashed and liquor stolen.
Woman caught trying to break out of Howard Springs quarantine facility
A 33-year-old quarantine detainee has been fined more than $5000 after she was caught attempting to scale a perimeter fence at the Howard Springs quarantine facility on Wednesday, NT Police say.