Tag: arrest
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Teenager Arrested in $20,000 Clothing Theft
A 16-year-old has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Albany store. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 2.54am, following multiple alarm activations at the retailer on Don McKinnon Drive.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AlbanyDon McKinnon DriveNorth Shore Youth CourtCJ MilesBurglaryTheftArrestNew Zealand Police
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Second Arrest in Christchurch Youth Offending Case
A second arrest has been made in Christchurch following an aggravated robbery on Wairakei Road on Sunday, November 30. A 17-year-old handed himself in to the police and is scheduled to appear in Youth Court today, facing charges related to…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ChristchurchYouth OffendingArrestAggravated RobberyOperation AnchorCanterburyCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Methamphetamine Investigation Leads to Arrests in Auckland
A methamphetamine investigation has led Tasman Police to make arrests in the upper North Island. The investigation, focused on a methamphetamine supply chain between Tasman and Auckland, led detectives to a rural property in Hunua, south of Auckland, resulting in…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal MethamphetamineTasman PoliceAucklandHells AngelsDrug SeizureCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Man Arrested After Fleeing Police in Invercargill
A man is in custody following a fleeing driver incident in Invercargill. Police initially approached the man around 5pm concerning a driving matter, but the vehicle fled. Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman stated that a pursuit was authorized but…
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Man Arrested in Waterview After Failing to Return to Custody
A 56-year-old man, previously subject to a warrant for arrest after he failed to return to custody, has been located. Police issued a media release on November 21 regarding the case. The man was arrested in Waterview this afternoon and…
Law EnforcementLegal ArrestWaterviewAuckland District CourtNew Zealand PoliceWarrantCustodyJarred Williamson
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Auckland Man Arrested After Attempted Carjackings and Dangerous Driving Spree
An Auckland man is in custody facing serious charges after a dangerous pursuit across the city and two attempted carjackings. The incident began when Police noticed the man’s hatchback driving erratically just before 3am. Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, Counties Manukau…
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Man Charged After Stabbing in Henderson, New Zealand
A man has been charged following a stabbing in Henderson on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred off Edsel Street around 2.40pm, where a man was found with serious injuries. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, the arrested individual was…
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Three Charged with Illegal Cannabis Distribution in Canterbury
Three people have been arrested and charged after an investigation into the illegal sale of cannabis in Canterbury. Police executed a search warrant in the Middle Christchurch area, revealing that a group, under the guise of a medicinal cannabis license,…
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Auckland Police Apprehend Alleged Youth Robbers
Auckland police have apprehended four alleged youth offenders following a series of aggravated robberies in the Waitematā area. The arrests occurred on Tuesday after two investigation teams were assigned to investigate multiple reports. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting stated that…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues AucklandWaitematāYouth CrimeAggravated RobberyArrestNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched in New Plymouth After Man Dies
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in New Plymouth last night. Emergency services were called to St Aubyn Street shortly before 7pm after reports of an altercation. Upon arrival, a man was found with…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues HomicideNew PlymouthSt Aubyn StreetMurderArrestNew Zealand PoliceCrime
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Man Arrested After Vehicle Incident Near Mamaku Causes Life-Changing Injuries
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and remanded in custody on nine driving-related charges after an incident on State Highway 5, near Maraeroa Road, Mamaku on November 11. The incident occurred after reports were made to Police around 10:30 pm…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation MamakuState Highway 5RotoruaNew Zealand PoliceJohn StaplefordVehicle IncidentArrest
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Trio Apprehended in Manurewa Burglary Spree
A busy night for burglars in Manurewa ended with Police apprehending three alleged criminals. Residents reported suspicious activity on Avonglen Court, Wattle Farm Road, and Glencalder Place. The incidents occurred just after 11.30pm. Another call reported an abandoned vehicle, which…
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Man Arrested After Escaping Custody
A 42-year-old man, who was being sought after escaping from custody, has been arrested. He is scheduled to appear in North Shore District Court today, where he will be formally charged with escaping custody. The New Zealand Police have expressed…
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Trio Charged After Auckland Convenience Store Burglary
Three people are due in Auckland District Court today, charged with burglary after a break-in at a convenience store on the corner of Karangahape Road and Day Street late last night. Police were alerted to the incident just before 11.30pm.…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandBurglaryKarangahape RoadCrimeDave PlunkettNew Zealand PoliceArrest
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Man Arrested After Violent Assaults in Henderson, New Zealand
A man is in custody after a series of violent assaults in Henderson on Tuesday night. Police responded to calls from the public at around 5.24pm, reporting assaults on Railside Avenue. Inspector Simon Walker, Waitematā West Area Commander, stated that…
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Two Mongrel Mob Members Arrested After Police Pursuit in Wairoa
Two Mongrel Mob members have been charged following an incident in Wairoa, thanks to the work of police staff. According to Inspector Danny Kirk, Area Commander for Tairawhiti, the arrests occurred after an event yesterday afternoon. At around midday, Detectives…
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Fleeing Motorbike Rider Arrested in South Auckland After Police Chase
A motorbike rider who fled from police and recklessly rode through reserves and walkways in South Auckland has been arrested. At approximately 9.15pm, police observed the motorbike travelling along Great South Road, Takanini, noting its licence had lapsed in 2019.…
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Two Men Arrested in Connection to Te Puke Homicide
Two men have been arrested in connection to the death of 29-year-old Tristan Oakes in Te Puke on Saturday, October 25. The men, aged 39 and 40, will appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow, facing charges of intent to…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Aaliyah Ah Tong
New Zealand Police are seeking the public’s help in locating Aaliyah Ah Tong, 20, who has a warrant out for her arrest. Police believe that someone may have information that could lead to her whereabouts. Ah Tong is known to…
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Man Arrested After Police Chase in West Auckland
A 33-year-old man was arrested after fleeing from police in Westgate this afternoon. At approximately 4:20 p.m., authorities received reports of a vehicle being driven erratically in Westgate, with a firearm reportedly visible inside. Ground units tracked the vehicle through…
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Police Seek Public Help to Locate Ross Hunt
New Zealand Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 38-year-old Ross Hunt, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Police believe that members of the public may have information that could lead to his apprehension. Hunt is…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Ross HuntNew Zealand PoliceCanterburyWarrantArrestCrime StoppersFile number 250929/0542
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Two Arrested After Birkenhead Aggravated Robbery
Police have made arrests in connection with an aggravated robbery at a Birkenhead store that occurred on October 1st. At approximately 1:35 pm, authorities responded to reports of three individuals armed with weapons entering a commercial property on Mokoia Road.…
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Teenager in Court After Stolen Car Incident in Whangārei
A 15-year-old is facing multiple charges after a stolen vehicle incident in Whangārei. The charges include burglary, unlawfully taking a vehicle, dangerous driving, and failing to stop. The arrest followed a combined effort by the Police and the public. On…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreiDargavillestolen vehiclearrestburglarydangerous drivingMaria NordstromNew Zealand Police
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Another Arrest in Kaea Karauria Homicide Investigation
Hawke’s Bay Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in Napier in connection with the homicide investigation of Kaea Karauria. The male has been charged with theft and demands with menace. He is scheduled to appear in Napier Youth Court on…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Kaea KarauriahomicideHawke’s BayNapierarrestNew Zealand Policefatal stabbing
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Whanganui Police Apprehend Drink Driver After School Drop-Off
A 36-year-old woman was apprehended on Monday morning in Whanganui for driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred after she had dropped her children off at school. Sergeant Colin Wright stated that this case highlights the dangers of…
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Man Charged After Officer Shot in Flat Bush Incident
A 47-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court today following an incident in Flat Bush where a police officer was shot. The incident occurred yesterday morning at a property on Chapel Road, where officers were conducting inquiries.…
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Man Charged After Window Smashed During St Marys Bay Protest
A 29-year-old man has been charged with burglary following an incident in St Marys Bay where a window was smashed during a protest. Police were called to a residential address at about 5.40pm after receiving a report of an unknown…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesPolitics and GovernmentLegal St Marys BayAucklandBurglaryProperty CrimeProtestSunny PatelArrestNew Zealand Police
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Homicide Investigation Launched in New Lynn After Man Dies
A homicide investigation has been launched in New Lynn following the death of a man this afternoon. Police were called to a Kaponga Crescent address at about 11.52am after a report of a person injured. Despite first responders' efforts, the…
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Two Arrested for Methamphetamine at Picton Ferry Terminal
Two individuals were apprehended at the Picton ferry terminal on Wednesday, October 1st, in connection with methamphetamine. A 70-year-old man arriving on the ferry was found to be carrying approximately one ounce of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of…
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Teenager Arrested After Night Burglaries in West Auckland
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to two burglaries that occurred at night in west Auckland. The Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit investigated the burglaries, which took place on September 27 and 29 in the New Lynn area.…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Waitematā West Tactical Crime UnitNew LynnRānuiWaitākere Youth CourtBurglaryCCTVArrestNew Zealand Police