Media release

Police Officer served with a Notice to Appear

Police

On Wednesday 8 April 2026, a member of the Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) was served a Notice to Appear in relation to traffic offences allegedly committed in March 2026, in the Northern Territory whilst off duty.

The 36-year-old male recruit Police Public Safety Officer is scheduled to appear in the Darwin Local Court on 20 May 2026, on the charges of:

  • Careless Driving
  • Not stop or assist after crash
  • Fail to report crash

The male is no longer employed by the NTPF.

This update is in accordance with the NT Police Transparency Guidelines.