Category: Security

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police are continuing to appeal for information about a man wanted in relation to a homicide on Queen Street.

Dariush Talagi, 24, has a warrant to arrest for murder for the 3 August incident and Police believe individuals are aiding him in evading arrest.

“The investigation team are seeking any information on the whereabouts of Tiari Boon-Harris as part of our investigation,” Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton says.

“We believe she is in the company of Talagi and assisting him.”

Police are asking anyone who has seen either Talagi or the 23-year-old Boon-Harris since the homicide occurred to get in contact, Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says.

“We are also reminding Talagi’s associates that being an accessory after the fact for murder is a criminal offence, and you could be liable to prosecution.

“No piece of information is too small, and Police ask that people do the right thing and come forward.

“Our advice for anyone who sights Talagi is to not approach him but call 111 immediately.”

Anyone with information to assist the investigation should contact Police by calling 105 or going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 , referencing the file number 230804/3399.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

A man will face court after being disturbed allegedly attempting to break into cars in Takanini overnight.

Police were contacted after the man was seen on CCTV at a car yard on Great South Road just after 11pm.

“Our staff responded and located the man on site, having tried  to break into a number of the cars on the lot,” Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes says.

“He was taken into custody without any further issue.”

The 50-year-old man has been charged with unlawfully interfering with a vehicle, and is due to appear in the Papakura District Court.

“We are continuing to respond to offending against our local businesses and CCTV has again proven to be a valuable tool helping to hold offenders to account,” Inspector Hoyes says.

Police continue to encourage the community to report offending or suspicious activity as it happens by calling 111.

Report other matters by calling 105 or going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Please attribute to Deputy Commissioner Chris de Wattignar:

Police acknowledge the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority, which found that an officer breached the COVID-19 Health Order by taking a group of people across the then-borders in a Police vehicle to attend a tangi.

The incident occurred in September 2021 whilst Auckland was in Alert Level Four and the rest of the country in Alert Level Three due to the community transmission of the Delta Variant.

Police acknowledge the findings of the report and that the officer also attempted to facilitate another group’s movements across the border.

Deputy Commissioner Chris de Wattignar says the officer involved was working for no personal gain to himself and out of empathy for a grieving whānau. However, his actions were a breach of the Health Order.

“Police dealt with millions of vehicle movements, along with thousands of people, successfully, during the period the Auckland border checkpoints were in operation. It was a demanding and challenging period for Police staff who were called upon to make tough decisions every day.

“We acknowledge the officer did not make the right decision on this occasion, but this should be viewed in light of the hundreds of Police officers who worked hard to ensure compliance with the Health Order in place at the time.”

The Health Order was clear that it applied to all New Zealanders and that any exemptions for movement through the checkpoints needed to be solely granted by the Ministry of Health.

“It was not for Police to use its discretion in this situation. Police self-referred these matters to the Independent Police Conduct Authority and began an employment investigation,” Deputy Commissioner de Wattignar says.

“A criminal investigation was carried out by Police and while we found that the officer acted in contravention of the Act, it was deemed not in the public interest to prosecute.”

An employment investigation was initiated but not concluded as the officer resigned during the process.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Two women have been arrested following an assault that took place outside an intermediate school on Nayland Road on Monday afternoon.  

A 25-year-old and a 27-year-old are due to appear in Nelson District Court on Wednesday 30 August on assault charges.

Enquiries remain ongoing into the wider incident as Police work to identify and interview other suspects.

Anyone who saw the incident take place and has not yet spoken to Police is asked to contact Police via 105, either online or by phone, and quote file number 230822/1005.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal crash on Mill Road, Ōtaki on Friday 18 August.

The crash, involving two vehicles, occurred at around 8pm.

Sadly, one person died at the scene.

Enquiries to establish the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

As part of our enquiries, Police would like to hear from any witnesses of the crash, or anyone with dash camera footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police on 105 or online at www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using ‘Update My Report’, referencing file number 230819/0747.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

A homicide investigation has been launched and one person has been charged following a sudden death in Epsom on Wednesday evening. 

A 19-year-old male has been charged with murder and is due to appear in the Auckland District Court today.

Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong, Auckland City CIB, says the victim and the male were known to each other.

“As such, Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter.

“We would like to reassure the community this appears to be an isolated incident.”

Detective Senior Sergeant Armstrong says the community can expect to see Police in the area while further enquiries are carried out.

“A scene guard remains in place at the address this morning and will likely remain in place today.” 

Police will endeavour to provide further details around the identity of the victim when we are in a position to do so.

However, as this matter is now before the Court, we are limited in providing further comment.

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police have tonight arrested a 35-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman in relation to the murder of a 70-year-old man at an apartment in Upper Queen St this afternoon.

They are due to appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow, Thursday 24 August.

Police are still working to notify the victim’s next of kin.

A post mortem examination will be carried out tomorrow.

A Police presence will also remain at the apartment building tomorrow, as staff work to complete a scene examination and to speak with other occupants.

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