Authorities in the Northern Territory continue to search for Corey Lemon, a 23-year-old senior member of the Jovi Boy group from the remote community of Peppimenarti, nearly a month after his bail was revoked. Police have been pursuing Mr. Lemon for much of 2026 in connection with various incidents within the community.

Mr. Lemon was initially apprehended in late May following a street altercation where he was stabbed and subsequently treated at the local medical clinic. Police were alerted to his presence during his treatment and arrested him outside the facility. Following his arrest, Mr. Lemon was transported to Darwin for further medical care. Despite his injuries, he was granted bail by Judge Thomasin Opie and returned to Peppimenarti.

Days later, Detective David Van Der Merwe appeared before Judge Opie, requesting the revocation of Mr. Lemon’s bail. The police expressed concerns that Mr. Lemon might attempt to interfere with ongoing investigations, specifically by threatening witnesses and co-accused individuals. After hearing submissions via mobile phone, Judge Opie formally revoked the bail, noting that Mr. Lemon’s reaction to the decision could influence his future bail prospects.

Since the bail revocation, Mr. Lemon has not surrendered, and officers stationed at Wadeye Police Station continue to await his voluntary compliance. Meanwhile, tensions have increased within Peppimenarti, with residents reporting escalating problems involving local youths. According to community members, a group of young people traveled approximately 320 kilometers to Darwin, where they allegedly stole vehicles before returning to Peppimenarti. Upon their return, the group reportedly used the stolen vehicles to ram a vacant police station, engage in reckless driving, and issue death threats toward frightened residents.

Of particular concern to locals are reports of sexual harassment directed at girls as young as 10 years old in the streets of Peppimenarti. Residents have expressed frustration at the ongoing disturbances and the perceived lack of authority figures able to intervene. Community members attribute the unrest partly to the absence of multiple elders and working men who are either traveling or banned from the community under court orders. One resident described the situation as leaving "just women and children" with no one to enforce order or discipline.

Authorities have not linked Mr. Lemon directly to the recent disturbances. The remote location of Peppimenarti, situated roughly 320 kilometers from Darwin, has become a destination for some of the Daly Region’s individuals seeking to avoid law enforcement. The continued police efforts to locate Mr. Lemon involve various units, including drone surveillance, K-9 teams, and the Territory Response Group, reflecting the significant resources invested in his apprehension.

Incidents of community unrest have also been reported nearby, including the ramming of a police vehicle by a suspected stolen car in Palumpa, a neighboring locality in the region. The current situation in Peppimenarti highlights ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and community leaders in maintaining order and safety within remote Indigenous communities.