On the Beat
It has been a productive week in the King Country, with our team making several arrests and recovering firearms and other items of interest.
Chris Aspin
Over the weekend, a 60-year-old male was arrested following an assault on a family member in Te Kuiti. During the arrest, the male was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.
Police recovered a stolen side-by-side vehicle at an address in Benneydale. The vehicle had been stolen and has been returned to the victim. This matter is under investigation it’s likely charges will follow.
A 25-year-old male, wanted in relation to a family harm assault in Te Kuiti, was located and arrested out of district. The male had attempted to hide within the rear seats of a vehicle.
We thank members of the public who reported concerning driving behaviour in Ōtorohanga. It was reported that one vehicle was chasing another, resulting in both traveling at high speeds through the township and putting the public at risk. Police have identified and followed up with the parties involved.
Police executed a search an address in Piopio following a family harm assault. Methamphetamine, drug utensils, sawn-off shotguns, rifles, and ammunition were seized. A 35-year-old male was arrested and faces multiple charges, including breach of protection order, possession of firearms and ammunition, assault on a person in a family relationship, and impeding breathing. The male has been remanded in custody and will appear in court this week.
Police responded to a family harm incident in Te Kuiti. During the attendance, a 31-year-old woman, experiencing a mental health crisis, attempted to strike staff. She was safely transported by police to mental health services in Hamilton for further support.
A 24-year-old male self-presented at the Ōtorohanga station last week and was charged in relation to a serious assault that occurred in Waitomo.
Police responded to reports of two males engaged in an altercation on the street using pieces of wood. The incident appears to have originated from a nearby residential address and ended before police arrived. The individuals involved have been identified and spoken to. This behaviour is extremely disappointing, particularly as it occurred outside a childcare facility.
As always, we appreciate your continued support. Please keep reporting crime and suspicious activity.
Be well, stay safe.
