Tag: dangerous_driving
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Motorcyclist Arrested After Te Atatū Police Pursuit and Breakdown
A motorcyclist in Te Atatū was arrested after a police pursuit involving the Eagle helicopter. The 24-year-old allegedly sped, fled from officers, and attempted to escape on foot after his bike broke down, now facing dangerous driving charges.
Law EnforcementTransportationLegal Te AtatūNew Zealand PoliceDangerous DrivingPolice PursuitMotorcycleArrestWaitematā West
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Head Hunters Gang Member Arrested After Dual Tire Spiking and Helicopter Chase in Auckland
A Head Hunters gang member was arrested in Auckland after fleeing police. His Jeep Grand Cherokee was spiked twice and tracked by helicopter before he was apprehended on Esmonde Road, facing drug and driving charges.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalTransportationAustralasia AucklandHead HuntersPoliceMethamphetamineVehicle ImpoundmentDangerous DrivingNew Zealand Police
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Fleeing Driver of Stolen BMW Apprehended After High-Speed Chase
A 40-year-old man faces charges after a high-speed chase in a stolen BMW through Papakura and Ōtāhuhu. Police used an Eagle helicopter and spikes to safely apprehend the driver, who attempted to flee on foot.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationSocial Issues PapakuraŌtāhuhuTakaniniNew Zealand PoliceFleeing driverVehicle pursuitDangerous driving
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Lights off lands driver in court
A driver faces court after allegedly turning off lights and fleeing police in Māngere. The Eagle helicopter tracked the vehicle, leading to the arrest of a 44-year-old man charged with dangerous driving.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalTransportationSocial Issues Dangerous DrivingNew Zealand PoliceMāngereManukau District CourtVehicle ImpoundmentPolice Eagle helicopterTraffic Incident
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Police Seize Three Dirt Bikes, Make Two Arrests in South Auckland Crackdown
Police in South Auckland seized three dirt bikes and arrested two individuals this week after incidents of dangerous riding, including one involving a collision and another leading to methamphetamine charges.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesLegal Dirt BikesSouth AucklandPolice SeizuresDangerous DrivingMethamphetamineSimon CornishNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested After Taupo Motorcycle-Pedestrian Crash
A 22-year-old man faces charges after a motorcycle-pedestrian collision on Taharepa Road, Taupo, on May 11. The pedestrian was injured. Police thanked the public for assistance, leading to the arrest. The man is due in court today on dangerous driving…
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationSocial Issues TaupoTaharepa RoadMotorcycle CrashPedestrian InjuryArrestDangerous DrivingCourt AppearanceNew Zealand Police
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Woman Charged Over Fatal Rotorua Crash
A 24-year-old woman faces charges today in Rotorua District Court for a fatal crash last November that killed one and injured two. A passenger also faces charges, including attempting to pervert justice.
Law EnforcementLegal RotoruaFatal CrashDangerous DrivingNew Zealand PoliceCourtChargesTe Ngae Road
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Two Arrested After Dangerous Pursuit in Tauranga
Police in Tauranga arrested two women after a dangerous pursuit involving a stolen vehicle linked to a Waihi aggravated robbery. The vehicle fled at speed, driving dangerously on State Highway 2 before road spikes led to its stop and the…
Law EnforcementAustralasiaTransportationLegal TaurangaDangerous DrivingPolice ArrestsStolen VehicleAggravated RobberyCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Fleeing Driver Faces Drug and Dangerous Driving Charges After High-Speed Auckland Incident
A 21-year-old man faces charges after a high-speed flight from Auckland police, reaching 200kmph. He was apprehended after road spikes were deployed, and cannabis was found in his vehicle.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportation AucklandNew Zealand PoliceFleeing DriverDangerous DrivingCannabisCourt CaseCrime
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Charges Laid in Fatal Rotorua Crash Involving Car and Bus
A 26-year-old woman faces multiple charges, including causing death by dangerous driving, following a fatal crash involving a car and a school bus in Rotorua.
Law EnforcementWorld RotoruaFatal CrashPoliceCharges LaidDangerous DrivingTe Ngae RoadCourt AppearanceNew Zealand Police
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Woman Arrested After Fleeing Police in Stolen Vehicle
A woman is facing multiple charges after a police chase involving a stolen vehicle on Auckland's North Shore, including unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and dangerous driving.
Law Enforcement Police ChaseStolen VehicleNorth ShoreAucklandDangerous DrivingFailing to StopCourtNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged After Dunedin Incident Involving Police Shot
A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged in Dunedin following a series of events that included police firing a shot. He is due in court tomorrow.
Law EnforcementDisasters DunedinPoliceArrestCourtAssaultDangerous DrivingFirearmNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicles in Manukau
A 23-year-old man faces multiple charges including assault with intent to injure after allegedly ramming two police vehicles multiple times in Manukau.
Law Enforcement ManukauPoliceRammingAssaultDangerous DrivingArrestCourtNew Zealand Police
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Dangerous Driver Arrested with Children in Car
A 40-year-old man faces court after a dangerous driving incident in Auckland, where he drove on the wrong side of the road with four family members, including children, in his vehicle.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Dangerous DrivingPolice PursuitChild NeglectAucklandCourt AppearanceTraffic OffenceNew Zealand Police
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Foxton Police Crack Down on Dangerous Dirt Bike Riding
Foxton Police are impounding bikes and speaking to young riders following complaints about dangerous dirt and quad bike use in the area. Charges are not ruled out.
Law EnforcementTransportation Foxton PoliceDangerous DrivingDirt BikesQuad BikesVehicle ImpoundmentPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Arrested After Attempted Carjackings and Dangerous Driving Spree
A 33-year-old Auckland man was arrested after a high-speed chase, two attempted carjackings, and dangerous driving across the city. He faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to rob, possession of an offensive weapon, and driving offences.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationLegal Aucklandarrestcarjackingdangerous drivingmethamphetamineManukau District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Fleeing Motorbike Rider Arrested in South Auckland After Police Chase
A 41-year-old man was arrested after fleeing police on a motorbike in South Auckland. The rider drove recklessly through reserves and walkways before being apprehended in Sharland Park.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues South AucklandPolice Eagle helicopterTakaniniManukau District CourtArrestDangerous DrivingSharland ParkNew Zealand Police
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Man to Appear in Court Following Fatal Crash in Te Mapara
A 19-year-old man has been summonsed to court following a fatal crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara, that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old woman and injuries to four others.
Law EnforcementTransportationLegalSocial Issues Fatal CrashTe MaparaState Highway 3New PlymouthTe Kuiti District CourtDangerous DrivingNateisha-Kurstyn Hana-WetereNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Hit and Run Near Paeroa
Police are investigating a hit and run on State Highway 2 near Paeroa after a driver allegedly caused a collision while attempting a dangerous overtake. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 11th, around 12 pm.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesMedia PaeroaState Highway 2Hit and RunDangerous DrivingTraffic CollisionSergeant Scott TyrrellAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Teenager in Court After Stolen Car Incident in Whangārei
A 15-year-old faces multiple charges, including burglary and dangerous driving, after a stolen car incident in Whangārei. Police and the public collaborated to locate and arrest the youth following a foot chase.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreiDargavillestolen vehiclearrestburglarydangerous drivingMaria NordstromNew Zealand Police
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Christchurch Police Arrest Three Youths After Burglaries and Dangerous Driving Spree
Three 14-year-olds are in custody following a police operation targeting commercial burglaries, vehicle thefts, and dangerous driving incidents in Christchurch. A helicopter and dog units were used in the arrest.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationAustralasia Christchurchburglarydangerous drivingvehicle theftpolice operationLane ToddNew Zealand Police
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Man Faces Charges After Fleeing Police in South Auckland
A 36-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed chase in Papakura. The incident involved dangerous driving, resisting arrest, and driving under the influence, leading to the impoundment of his vehicle.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaTransportation Papakurafleeing driverarrestdangerous drivingCounties ManukauMatt HoyesBlack PowerNew Zealand Police
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Driver Summonsed After Dangerous Overtaking on Whakapapa Access Road
Auckland man summonsed to court after dangerous overtaking incident on Whakapapa Access Road. Dashcam footage and public information led to charges and vehicle impoundment.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues dangerous drivingWhakapapa Access RoadTaumaranui District CourtAucklandMike BrooklandsRoad SafetyOvertakingNew Zealand Police
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Arrests and Vehicle Impoundments Follow Dangerous Driving in Rotorua
Following dangerous driving during a funeral procession in Westbrook, Rotorua Police have made arrests and impounded vehicles. Multiple traffic violations were observed, leading to charges and court appearances.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationLegal Rotoruadangerous drivingarrestsvehicle impoundmentfuneral processiontraffic violationsInspector Phil GillbanksNew Zealand Police
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Gang Member Charged After Near Collision with Police
A patched gang member faces court after narrowly avoiding a head-on collision with police near Kawakawa. The driver, a patched Barbarian Stormtrooper, is charged with dangerous driving and was wanted for an unrelated matter.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportation KawakawaWhangārei District Courtdangerous drivingpoliceBarbarian StormtrooperSenior Sergeant Mark BarrattcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged After Dangerous Driving Spree on Auckland Motorway
A man faces serious charges after a dangerous driving spree on an Auckland motorway. The incident followed an assault and vehicle theft, leading to a police pursuit and multiple charges.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandCounties Manukau West Policecrimemotor vehicle theftdangerous drivingPapakuraNew Zealand Police
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Driver Arrested After Crash and Tree Climbing Incident in Haruru
A 36-year-old driver in Haruru, New Zealand, crashed while evading police and was found hiding in a tree. He has been charged with dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportation HaruruPuketona RoadKaikohe District Courtdangerous drivingPolice Dog UnitcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Driver's Speeding Leads to Crash, Arrest, and Court Appearance
A 27-year-old man will appear in Papakura District Court today charged with dangerous driving, failing to remain stopped and driving with excess breath alcohol after crashing into a light pole.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationSocial Issues PapakuraCounties Manukau Southdangerous drivingarrestNew Zealand PoliceInspector Matt HoyesPapakura District Court
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Manurewa Fatal Crash: Driver Charged, Investigation Ongoing
A 56-year-old man has been charged after a fatal crash in Manurewa. The driver of the other vehicle is in critical condition. Police are seeking witnesses as the investigation continues.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalTransportation Manurewafatal crashcritical incident investigationdangerous drivingMiddlemore HospitalCounties ManukauNew Zealand Police
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Public Assistance Leads to Arrest of Fleeing Driver in Waikato
Waikato Police thank the public for their help in locating a dangerous fleeing driver who crashed into two vehicles. The 19-year-old driver faces multiple charges and is due in court on June 27.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues WaikatoPoliceŌhaupōHuntlyHamiltonDangerous DrivingArrestNew Zealand Police