The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 47-year-old male in relation to aggravated assault, firearms and drug offences.
On Monday 5 January 2026, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a 47-year-old male attended the residence on Coburg Drive, Leanyer, where he allegedly assaulted a 46-year-old female known to him.
It is alleged the offender attended the residence before physically the victim, causing her to fall to the ground. The victim subsequently locked herself in a bedroom; however, the offender forced his way in while armed with an edged weapon and again assaulted the victim before fleeing the scene.
Police and St John Ambulance attended, and the victim was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital with a broken clavicle and swelling to her face.
Around 4:55pm on Thursday 22 January 2026, the Fugitive Taskforce and the Territory Response Group executed the targeted arrest of the 47-year-old offender at an address on Bernier Court, Karama.
During the arrest, officers conducted a lawful search of the address where members located and seized the following:
- 454 grams of Methamphetamine
- 500 grams of Cannabis
- 27 glass ice pipes
- 12-gauge sawn-off shot gun and ammunition located in a duffle bag
- A loaded Ruger .22 calibre revolver pistol that
- A taser, concealed as a flashlight
- An array of other adapted weapons
- Items indicative of drug supply
- $3090.00 in Australian currency
The 47-year-old offender was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody to be charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Serious drug offences
- Firearm and weapon offences
He is due to appear in Darwin Local Court on 27 January 2026
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Tim Healey said, "The actions of this male are horrendous and represent a complete disregard for the safety of others.
"Police will continue to actively pursue offenders who use violence and intimidation against vulnerable people and will also continue to disrupt the flow of illicit substances entering the community.
"If you 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."
