Police On the Beat
We responded to a range of incidents over the past week in the Ōtorohanga and Te Kuiti area.
Chris Aspin
Police were called to a motorbike crash in Te Kuiti, where it was reported a rider had collided with a lamp post. On arrival, neither the rider nor the motorcycle was present. Officers later located the rider at a local address a few hours after the incident. Arrangements were made for the individual to receive much-needed medical attention at the hospital.
In a positive development, police located and arrested a 59-year-old male in relation to a burglary in Ōtorohanga where some down piping was stolen from an address.
Police located and arrested a 32-year-old male at an address in Te Kuiti. The male had two active warrants for his arrest for failing to appear in Court. He is also facing two additional burglary charges following two incidents in September. In relation to these burglaries it is alleged the male entered a retail store in Te Kuiti on two occasions and proceeded to steal some woman’s sandals and other items, paying no regard to a trespass notice which was in effect.
Following on from a family harm incident in Te Kuiti, police located and arrested a 58-year-old male. The male is facing a charge of contravenes protection order and has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in court this week.
Last week, a driver in a vehicle fled from police at speed and drove into the Ōtorohanga township. The vehicle was successfully spiked by police as it travelled north toward Te Awamutu. The 27-year-old driver attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended shortly after in Te Awamutu. He now faces multiple charges, including failing to stop and dangerous driving.
Police attended a non-injury vehicle crash on State Highway Three in Ōtorohanga. The driver has lost control in the wet, slid off the road and collided with a bank. Attending staff discovered the vehicle had little to no tread on its tyres. This is a timely reminder for people to ensure their vehicles are up to scratch and drive to the ever-changing conditions.
As always, thanks for your continued support don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help or see something suspicious. Your information can make a difference. Be well, stay safe.
