Media release

UPDATE: Charges – Stolen Motor Vehicle – Wadeye

Police

NT Police have now charged two males in relation to a stolen motor vehicle and dangerous driving incident that occurred in Wadeye earlier this week.

The 41-year-old male has been charged with:

  • Aggravated robbery
  • Driving, using, riding motor vehicle without consent
  • Driving vehicle in a manner dangerous
  • Driving vehicle dangerous manner - pursuit
  • Recklessly endanger life – aggravated
  • 2 x Recklessly endangering serious harm - aggravated
  • 2 x Assault police and cause harm
  • Drive never licenced
  • Drive medium range blood alcohol content
  • 2 x Intend cause serious harm, cause any harm
  • 3 x Damage to property
  • Drive vehicle causing loss of traction

The 27-year-old male has been charged with:

  • Aggravated robbery
  • Driving, using, riding motor vehicle without consent
  • Drive never licenced
  • High range blood alcohol content
  • Driver with prohibited drug in body
  • Drive vehicle causing loss of traction
  • Both were remanded to appear in the Darwin Local Court on 2 November 2026.