Darwin Traffic Operations has arrested a 38-year-old male for allegedly ramming a vehicle into a residence in Gray on Saturday afternoon.
Around 2:40pm, police received reports of a vehicle allegedly driving through the closed gate of a residence on Essington Avenue and into the front of the house. Two occupants, known to the offender, were within the front yard and were struck by the vehicle. The collision resulted in significant damage to the residence and the gate. The offender subsequently fled the scene in the offending vehicle prior to police arrival.
Police and St John Ambulance attended and assessed the two adult victims, both of which sustained non-life-threatening injuries requiring medical treatment. The second victim also experienced a medical episode following the incident.
Additional resources were deployed to locate the alleged offender and the offending vehicle. Around 5:35pm, police observed the offender walking along Jenkins Road before attempting to apprehend him. As he was being apprehended, he violently resisted arrest and a taser was deployed.
The 38-year-old was subsequently arrested and found to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia.
The Search and Rescue Section later located the vehicle in nearby bushland. It is alleged that the vehicle was also stolen from a person known to the offender.
He has since been charged with the following:
- Recklessly endangering life x 3
- Breach DVO x 1
- Drive unregistered / uninsured motor vehicle and other traffic related offences
- Possess Schedule 1 Drug (Traffickable quantity)
- Resist police in execution of duty
- Damage to property x 2
- Driving, using motor vehicle without consent
He has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on 12 May 2025.
Domestic Violence Investigation Unit have carriage of the investigation and urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25128147. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
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.
