Tag: fleeing_driver
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Fleeing driver to front Court
A 21-year-old driver is in court after allegedly ramming a police car in central Auckland and fleeing. The pursuit involved a motorway chase and vehicle spiking, concluding with the driver's arrest and charges for reckless driving.
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Man Arrested After Dangerous Fleeing Driver Incident Spans Hurunui to Christchurch
A 27-year-old man was arrested after a dangerous fleeing driver incident between Hurunui and Christchurch, causing vehicle damage and numerous complaints. Police are considering serious charges and seeking dashcam footage from the public.
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Police Apprehend Fleeing Driver Pair After Warkworth Incident
New Zealand Police arrested two after a high-speed incident in Warkworth. A vehicle was spiked in the Puhoi tunnel, and the pair, tracked by the Eagle helicopter, were apprehended. An 18-year-old faces charges including driving while disqualified and cannabis possession.
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Driver Critically Injured in Hamilton Crash After Fleeing Police
A driver is critically injured and three others moderately hurt after a fleeing vehicle crashed in Hamilton. Police did not pursue but spiked the car, which then collided with another vehicle. The incident is under investigation and referred to the…
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Two Arrested After Dangerous Fleeing Vehicle Incident in Hastings
Police arrested a 29-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman in Hastings after a dangerous fleeing vehicle incident involving spiked tires and rammed patrol cars. Both face new charges and had existing warrants.
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Eagle Helicopter Aids Arrest of Fleeing Driver in North Auckland
A 40-year-old woman was arrested in north Auckland after an Eagle helicopter located her hiding following a police evasion. She faces charges including driving while suspended and possession of methamphetamine for supply.
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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.
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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.
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Two Arrested After Reckless Fleeing Driver Incident in Auckland CBD
Police arrested two individuals in Auckland CBD after a stolen vehicle led officers on a dangerous pursuit through Ponsonby, Mount Albert, and Grey Lynn, involving excessive speed and driving on the wrong side of the road.
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Man Arrested After Fleeing Police in Invercargill
A man was arrested after fleeing police in Invercargill. The pursuit was abandoned due to dangerous driving, but the vehicle was later stopped with spikes and crashed, resulting in minor injuries.
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Six Youths in Custody After Fleeing Driver Incident in Auckland
Six youths are in custody after a stolen vehicle was tracked from Manukau to Ohinewai, driving on the wrong side of the road and motorway. A 16-year-old will face charges.
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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.
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