Tag: arrest
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Man Arrested Following Avondale Church Arson
A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson following a fire at St Mary’s Church in Avondale, Auckland. The fire, which occurred on Great North Road at approximately 4.20am on July 14, caused significant damage to the building.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ArsonSt Mary’s ChurchAvondaleAucklandNew LynnCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested with Stolen Perfume in Clover Park
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Clover Park after police discovered bags of stolen perfume in his vehicle during a routine stop on Israel Avenue. The driver was recognised as a wanted man. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager,…
Law EnforcementLegal ArrestStolen PerfumeClover ParkShopliftingManukau District CourtNew Zealand PoliceTheft
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Troy Mudford in Hamilton Area
Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating 24-year-old Troy Mudford, who is wanted on a warrant for arrest. It is believed that Mudford is in the Hamilton area and members of the public are advised not to approach…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Troy MudfordWarrant to ArrestHamiltonNew Zealand PoliceCrime StoppersArrestPublic Safety
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Auckland Retail Crime Unit Makes Swift Arrests
Auckland's new Tactical Retail Crime Unit made arrests within hours of starting, apprehending two shoplifters who allegedly stole over $250,000 worth of goods. The man and woman are now facing court. The unit was created in response to concerns about…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandRetail CrimeShopliftingArrestWayne KitcherTheftNew Zealand Police
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Wanted Man Arrested After Whangārei Stealing Spree
A man wanted for a week-long stealing spree across Whangārei is facing 15 charges after being apprehended at a service station. Police allege the man is responsible for several large thefts from local supermarkets and used multiple vehicles to evade…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreitheftNorthland Tactical Response TeamarrestNew Zealand PoliceSenior Sergeant Christian Staintoncrime
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Cannabis Operation Busted in Ashburton, One Arrested
A 54-year-old man faces cannabis cultivation and supply charges after police discovered a large-scale operation in Ashburton. Acting on a tip-off to Crimestoppers, police executed a search warrant and uncovered 608 grams of cannabis, along with 51 packets prepared for…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AshburtonCannabisCrimestoppersDrug TradeNew Zealand PoliceArrestCultivation
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Man Arrested After Whitford Burglary, Accomplice Sought
A swift police response led to the arrest of one man following a reported burglary in Whitford overnight. Authorities are actively searching for another individual allegedly involved in the incident. Inspector Rakana Cook, Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander, stated…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhitfordburglaryarrestManukaupolicecrimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicle
A 44-year-old Auckland man has been arrested and faces multiple charges after allegedly ramming a police vehicle early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred during a traffic stop in Mt Wellington around 2.20am on July 8. According to Relieving Counties Manukau…
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Flat Bush Police Nab Wanted Man and Bail Breacher
A tampered number plate led to the arrest of a man evading warrants in Flat Bush, marking a successful night for police. The arrest was one of two made in the area for a range of incidents. Inspector Rakana Cook,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Flat BushCounties ManukauArrestWarrantsDrug UtensilsDriving OffensesRakana CookNew Zealand Police
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Waikato Pair Arrested for Online Drug Shopping
A joint operation between the Waikato Organised Crime Squad and New Zealand Customs has led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman for importing and supplying illegal drugs in the Waikato region. The investigation was launched…
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Six Youth Arrested Following Arson Incidents in Rolleston
Six youths have been arrested in connection with three arson incidents that occurred in the Rolleston Reserve area over the past week. Police investigations, including CCTV footage analysis, led to the identification and apprehension of the suspects. They have been…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues RollestonarsonarrestYouth AidCCTVSergeant Phil BayneNew Zealand Police
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Teenage Car Thief Thwarted at Sunnyvale Park-n-Ride
A 13-year-old male was apprehended at the Sunnyvale park-n-ride yesterday morning after allegedly breaking into a vehicle. Police were patrolling local park-n-rides due to recent reports of vehicle and number plate thefts when the incident occurred. Waitematā West Area Prevention…
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More Arrests Made After Levin Anti-Social Road User Event
Following a chaotic King’s Birthday weekend event in Levin, police have arrested and charged 12 more people, bringing the total to 22. The anti-social road user gathering on May 30 involved approximately 1000 people and resulted in injuries to police…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Operation PurpleLevinManawatūNew Zealand PoliceArrestDisorderly ConductTraffic Offense
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Media Mum on Arrest of Prominent Citizen
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a prominent New Zealander was arrested last week, but the name and charges are being kept secret. RNZ said that after learning of the arrest, it asked a district court about suppression orders and…
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Driver's Speeding Leads to Crash, Arrest, and Court Appearance
A 27-year-old man is due to appear in Papakura District Court today after a night of dangerous driving ended with a crash and an arrest. Police observed the man speeding on Clevedon Road just before 11pm. Counties Manukau South Area…
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationSocial Issues PapakuraCounties Manukau Southdangerous drivingarrestNew Zealand PoliceInspector Matt HoyesPapakura District Court
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Quick Arrest After Vehicle Stolen Opposite Napier Police Station
A 27-year-old woman was promptly arrested in Napier after stealing a courier van parked opposite the Napier Police Station. The incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. when a courier driver left his vehicle running on Station Street while delivering a…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues NapierCrimeVehicle theftArrestNapier District CourtSenior Sergeant Su RobinsonNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Jade Hamlyn Beazley
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 40-year-old Jade Hamlyn Beazley, who is wanted on a warrant for arrest. Beazley is wanted in connection to several offences, and authorities believe someone may have information leading to his whereabouts. Beazley is…
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No Significant Issues at Hawke's Bay Gang Funeral, Say Police
Police reported no significant issues following a gang-related funeral in Hawke’s Bay. An operation monitored the behaviour of those involved on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. According to Acting Superintendent Lincoln Sycamore, Eastern District Commander, one person was arrested on Tuesday…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Hawke’s Baygang-related funeralLincoln SycamoreEastern District Commanderarrestgang insigniaCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Second Arrest in Rotorua Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
A second arrest has been made in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Rotorua on June 15th. A 55-year-old man was arrested at a Rotorua address following a search warrant. He is scheduled to appear in the Rotorua District…
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Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Rotorua Hit-and-Run
A 31-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Rotorua on June 15th. The crash resulted in the death of a 24-year-old Rotorua man. Following search warrants executed in Hamilton and Rotorua,…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues RotoruaHamiltonhit-and-runmanslaughterarrestMark Van KempencrimeNew Zealand Police
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Public Assistance Leads to Arrest of Fleeing Driver in Waikato
Waikato Police have expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance in locating and apprehending a dangerous fleeing driver, who was arrested after allegedly crashing into two vehicles at Ōhaupō. The incident unfolded after police received multiple 111 calls…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues WaikatoPoliceŌhaupōHuntlyHamiltonDangerous DrivingArrestNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested Following Takanini Assault
A 33-year-old man has been arrested following an assault near a Sikh Temple in Takanini yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred at a sports complex on the grounds at around 5pm. Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau CIB, said…
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Two Arrested After Aggravated Robbery in New Lynn
Two young people, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a convenience store in New Lynn this morning. Police responded to the incident on Parker Avenue around 8.30am. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Aggravated RobberyNew LynnArrestWaitematā CIBYouth CourtStolen VehicleMegan GoldieNew Zealand Police
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Arrest Made in Tūrangi Homicide Investigation
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Tūrangi in connection with a homicide investigation, according to Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson. The man is scheduled to appear in Rotorua District Court today, initially charged with breaching a protection order. Police are…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues HomicideTūrangiArrestRotorua District CourtCraig RawlinsonHinerangi StreetNew Zealand Police
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Mt Roskill Family Harm Incident Resolved Safely; One in Custody
A family harm incident in Mt Roskill has been safely resolved, with one man now in custody. Police spent a considerable amount of time attempting to engage with the man, who was inside a property with a distressed female. The…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Mt Roskillfamily harmEagleWhite Swan RoadNew Zealand PoliceArrestDistraction Devices
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Second Arrest in Kaea Karauria Homicide Investigation
A 21-year-old Napier woman has been charged with wilfully attempting to pervert the course of justice, following investigations into the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria. She will appear in the Napier District Court on June 26. According to Detective Inspector…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Kaea KarauriaNapierHomicideArrestPerverting the course of justiceWitness tamperingNew Zealand Police
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Two to Appear in Court Following Marton Incidents
Two men are facing charges following an aggravated robbery and burglary in Marton. The incidents occurred at a commercial premises on Broadway. On May 10, Police responded to a report of an aggravated robbery where an employee was confronted by…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Martonaggravated robberyburglaryarrestcourtPalmerston NorthNelsonNew Zealand Police
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Christchurch Man Arrested After Months Evading Police
A 44-year-old Christchurch man, who had been evading police since August last year, has been arrested. The man, described as a known gang associate, had breached his conditions, failed to appear in court, and frequently changed vehicles and addresses to…
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Three Arrested, Stolen Property Recovered in Nelson Burglaries
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and faces charges related to burglaries and thefts from vehicles in the Richmond and Stoke areas. Nelson police executed search warrants, recovering stolen property, two firearms, and class A and C drugs. A 33-year-old…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia NelsonCrimeArrestBurglaryDrugsFirearmsNew Zealand Police
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Fourth Person Charged with Manslaughter in Loafers Lodge Fire
A fourth person has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the Loafers Lodge fire in 2023, according to Wellington Police. A 72-year-old Wellington man was arrested and is scheduled to appear in the Wellington District Court today. This follows…
Law EnforcementDisastersLegalSocial Issues Loafers LodgeWellingtonManslaughterArrestNew Zealand PoliceOlivia MearesDistrict Court