DEVELOPING: A woman has been charged following an alarming disturbance at a crime scene in Goulburn, where another woman was discovered dead earlier today. The incident unfolded at a residence on Joshua Street around 2:30 PM on January 3, 2026, just hours after police found the deceased woman inside the home at 7:00 AM.
Witnesses reported seeing the woman run towards the crime scene, yelling as officers conducted their investigation. Police quickly responded by tackling her to the ground and arresting her on charges of assaulting a police officer and resisting law enforcement. She has since been granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear before Goulburn Local Court on January 28, 2026.
Authorities have confirmed that the deceased woman, who was in her forties, was found after police responded to welfare concerns. The investigation is now being handled by Strike Force Emsworth, which includes the State’s Homicide Squad and Hume Police. Forensic officers worked diligently at the scene, meticulously searching for evidence well into the evening, with the woman’s body finally removed shortly after 6:30 PM.
Residents in the area expressed shock at the heavy police presence, noting that they did not hear any disturbances prior to the investigation. One neighbor described the deceased as a quiet individual who generally kept to herself.
As police continue their inquiries, they have stated that no one else is currently in custody regarding the suspicious death. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent situation as the investigation unfolds.
