Police desk

July 11

Police attended three family harm incidents and a crash on Pukehou Rd, where a vehicle went over a bank. The driver was flown to Hamilton with non-life-threatening injuries.

July 12

Police attended a family harm incident. A disqualified driver had his vehicle impounded.

July 13

Police processed a male for drink driving.

July 14

A vehicle failed to stop for police. While parked for Matariki celebrations, a vehicle was entered, and numerous items were taken.

Police attended two family harm incidents.

July 15

Three drivers were processed for drink driving and police attended a family harm incident.

July 16

Police attended a family harm incident. Windows at a residential address were smashed.

A Male attempted to use a fake $50 note to pay for fuel.

July 17

Police attended a family harm incident.

The list of incidents dealt with by Te Kūiti and Ōtorohanga police in the last week was not available.

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