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Police acknowledge IPCA’s finding in Palmerston North arrest

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police acknowledge the IPCA’s findings into the arrest of a man for disorderly behaviour in Palmerston North in July 2021.

Police were called about 6.25pm on 2 July to an intersection where a man, Mr Z, was behaving aggressively and erratically.

Mr Z was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct, however resisted arrest and Police used force, including a Police dog, to restrain him.

The IPCA determined Police’s use of force was reasonable and justified.

Central District Commander Superintendent Scott Fraser says this was a fast-moving incident involving an individual who was known to have a history of assaulting Police and carrying weapons, and who had been involved in a threatening incident a short time earlier that evening.

“Police need to make quick decisions in difficult situations to keep themselves and the wider public safe.

“The offender was behaving in an aggressive and unpredictable way, and our staff determined it was necessary to take him into custody to keep themselves and the public safe.”

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Serious crash, Crofton Downs

Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Churchill Drive, Crofton Downs reported just before 9am.

Two people are reported to be injured, one seriously.

The road is closed, and diversions will be in place.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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Serious Crash, Manakau

Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Emergency services are responding to a serious two vehicle crash on SH 1, Manakau reported around 6:30am.

One person has serious injuries.

The northbound lane is currently blocked, just south of Whakahoro.

Motorists are advised to expect delays in the area.

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Police acknowledge verdict in Timaru homicide trial

Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Please attribute to Detective Inspector Scott Anderson:

Words cannot begin to express the tragic circumstances of this investigation.

Police extend our deepest sympathies to the families who will never get to see Liané, Maya, and Karla grow up and live their lives.

I would like to acknowledge the Dickason and Fawkes families who have assisted us throughout our investigation.

I also want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our investigation team.

This has been a challenging and complex investigation right from attending the scene on the night, to the completion of the trial, and through it all our staff have worked diligently with professionalism and empathy to bring this matter to its conclusion.

Our heartfelt thanks also to the Timaru community and partner agencies who have continued to provide support to the families during this case.

Police has no further comment to make.

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Queen Street homicide: Police carry out search warrants, seek vehicle of interest

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police have conducted a series of search warrants as part of the ongoing homicide investigation into a shooting that occurred on Queen Street this month.

Today’s search warrants targeted associates of Dariush Talagi, who is wanted to arrest for murder and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton says one arrest has been made today.

“The investigation team terminated search warrants at four properties in Māngere, Manurewa, Manukau and Papakura.

“One man has been arrested as a result and our enquiries will continue.”

The 32-year-old man has been charged with unlawful possession of ammunition and is expected in the Manukau District Court on 22 August.

Meanwhile, Police are releasing details of a vehicle of interest connected to the investigation.

Information about the whereabouts of this vehicle is being sought as part of the investigation, Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says.

“Police believe this vehicle is in the Northland region and likely in a rural area.

“We need to hear from anyone who knows where this vehicle might be, and who the occupants seen travelling in this vehicle are.”

The vehicle is a 2006 black BMW X6 with the registration KLU568.

The investigation team are continuing its work to locate 24-year-old Talagi since the events of 3 August on Queen Street.

“Talagi should be considered dangerous and we advise the public to not approach him, but instead call Police on 111 straight away,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says.

“Our investigation team remains committed to locating Talagi and holding him to account for his actions that night on Queen Street.

“It is only a matter of time, and I continue to remind anyone who is assisting Talagi that being an accessory after the fact is a criminal offence.”

Anyone with additional information to assist the investigation, or information on the vehicle of interest should contact Police on 105 quoting the file number 230804/3399.

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

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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
 

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Arrests following burglaries and vehicle thefts, Taupo

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Attributable to Detective Sergeant Claire Rogers:

Police have arrested and charged several local youths in relation to vehicle crime and burglaries of retail stores in the Taupō CBD.

Several other young people have also been referred to Youth Aid to consider appropriate alternative resolutions.

Additionally, an 18-year-old man is due to appear in Whakatane District Court on Thursday 17 August following a burglary committed in Taupo and other burglaries in the wider Bay of Plenty area.

Another 18-year-old man, who was 17 at the time of arrest, has been referred to Youth Aid in Whakatane.

Police recognise and acknowledge the significant harm this offending causes the community and we wish to thank the Taupō community for their continued support and patience while we have worked to address recent offending.

We work hard to assist retailers with crime prevention measures, we respond to incidents in a timely fashion, we investigate thoroughly in order to hold offenders to account wherever possible.

Police encourage the public to report any instances of suspicious activity via 111 if it is happening now or to report other matters to Police by calling 105 or reporting online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105

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Police Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) training, Gisborne

Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Police will be conducting a training exercise at the War Memorial Theatre in Gisborne on Thursday 17 August from approximately 7.00am until 5.00pm.

This exercise will involve members of the Armed Offenders Squad training in a simulation of real-life scenarios and will be visible at times to the public.

Police intend to minimise visibility of the activities to the local area; however Police officers will need to be carrying firearms and wearing body armour to create realistic training.

The public may at times hear loud noises and yelling during these scenarios. There is no risk to the public.

We thank you for your assistance and cooperation.

We would like to reach out to all community members and ask that anyone who has questions or concerns please call 105.

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Fatal crash overnight, Tautoro

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Two people have died following a crash in the Far North, near Tautoro overnight.

The single vehicle crash was reported last night at around 10.15pm on State Highway 15 where the car had collided with a tree.

Emergency services attended the crash, however both occupants had died at the scene.

Overnight the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene and the road has since reopened.

Police will continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash and the deaths will be referred to the Coroner.

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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

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Disturbed in act, Police arrest six in east Auckland

Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Police arrested six people overnight after reports of cars being broken into in Sunnyhills.

At around 3.45am, a group of offenders were seen breaking into vehicles and Police were contacted.

The Police Eagle helicopter deployed into the area.

Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook says two vehicles were seen travelling in tandem.

“One of these vehicles came to a stop in the Ōtara after spikes were successfully deployed on Ti Rakau Drive, and five youths were arrested by Police.

“Eagle has continued to observe the movements of the second vehicle as it travelled around the Howick and Whitford area.”

Spikes were again successfully deployed on the Panmure Bridge, and the driver was later taken into custody on the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway.

All six are aged between 12 and 13 and will be referred to Youth Aid.

“I would like to acknowledge the community’s vigilance in reporting this suspicious activity to us, so we can respond,” Inspector Rakana says.

“A good description was provided to Police, and this assisted the Eagle crew when they arrived in the area.”

Police continue to encourage the public to report offending as it happens by calling 111.

Other matters can be reported after the fact by calling 105 or going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105

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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

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Update: search for Marokopa family

Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Police are now able to release new details about the recent sightings of Tom Phillips.

On Wednesday 2 August, Tom was sighted at two Bunnings stores in Waikato.

In the early afternoon, Tom was sighted at Bunnings South on Kahikatea Drive where he purchased various equipment.

Later that afternoon at around 4pm, he was sighted at Bunnings in Te Rapa where he made further purchases.

He used a large amount of cash to make these purchases and the items purchased suggest that Tom may have set up a campsite.

These items include headlamps, batteries, seedlings, buckets and gumboots.

Police are following all available lines of enquiry and are continuing to ask people with new information to come forward.

Our priority is, and has always been, working to locate Tom and the children to ensure their welfare, and we have continued to follow up on information reported to us where relevant.

We know Tom has been sighted at retail locations across the Waikato region, but we need people to stay alert and to contact Police immediately if they become suspicious.

We also urge people not to take any action themselves – to call 111 with immediate or current information or 105 for past information that needs to be followed up. Please cite file number 211218/5611.

Police have also set up a dedicated email address for members of the public to report any information they may have – op.curly@police.govt.nz

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