Northern Territory Police have arrested 3 people in relation to a vehicle pursuit in Palmerston overnight.
Around 11:55pm, Police initiated a pursuit of a white Holden Commodore that was being driven erratically on Chung Wah Terrace, Palmerston. The pursuit was terminated due to safety concerns.
A short time later, the vehicle mounted a roundabout and lost control near a shopping centre on Temple Terrace. Police attended the location and arrested a 16-year-old female at the scene. A quantity of cash and a trafficable quantity of cannabis was seized from the vehicle.
Police later located and arrested two males aged 16 and 20 relating to the incident. The 20-year-old driver of the vehicle allegedly assaulted the arresting police officer who did not require treatment.
The 20-year-old driver has been charged with multiple offences including:
- Drive vehicle in a dangerous manner
- Driver with prohibited drug in body
- Assault a member of the police force
- Supply schedule 2 less commercial quantity
- Possession schedule 2 trafficable quantity
He has been refused Police bail.
The two 16-year-olds and one other 16-year-old male will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.
Police continue to urge those who witness a crime to contact police on 131 444.
Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
