Attribute to Inspector Wade Jennings, Hutt Valley Area Commander:

A man is due to appear in court tomorrow facing a range of charges following an incident in Silverstream this afternoon.

At about 3.10pm, Police located a stolen vehicle in Silverstream. During an interaction it is alleged the driver ran over an officer’s feet and rammed a Police vehicle, causing minor injuries to the officer and significant damage to the Police vehicle.

The stolen vehicle then fled the scene. Due to the manner of driving, Police did not pursue it.

One person has died following a crash in Whakatāne on Thursday 16 July. 

At around 9:30pm, Police were called to the single vehicle crash on Troutbeck Road, Galatea.  

The sole occupant of the vehicle was sadly located deceased. He was 20-year-old Sean Raymond Bridgeman. 

Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time. 

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. 

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One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Levin this afternoon. 

The crash on State Highway 1 was reported just before 1pm and occurred between Kawiu Rd and The Avenue. 

Sadly, one person died at the scene. A second person was transported to hospital with critical injuries. 

State Highway 1 remains closed with diversions via Koputaroa Road and Kawiu Road. 

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. 

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A man has been charged after three memorial brass plaques were stolen, recovered, reinstated, and then stolen again. 

Eastern Bay of Plenty Police have since recovered the World War One and World War Two memorial plaques for a second time, however they have been significantly damaged. 

Senior Sergeant Anthony Hay says the plaques were first stolen from Mitchell Park in March. The plaques were recovered and returned to their rightful place. However, they were stolen again between April and May. 

Attribute to Inspector Wade Jennings, Hutt Valley Area Commander:

Police have arrested three burglars after they stole items and a car from a Lower Hutt home this morning.

The homeowner made a 111 call at 5am after having strangers in their house. 

Thankfully, no one was hurt in the incident, and Police are providing support to the victim.  

The house had been ransacked, and items of value were stolen, including their car from the garage. 

Seven youths have been arrested following a swift and coordinated Police response to a shoplifting incident in Hamilton.

On Friday 17 July, Police were notified of a group of youths entering a store on Te Rapa Road at around 3.10pm. 

Inspector Hywel Jones says the alleged offenders targeted a number of items, including a mobile phone and a knife, before leaving the area. 

“Although the youths had left before Police arrived, they did not get far.

Hamilton Police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old woman after an investigation targeting recent online marketplace scams. 

Detective Sergeant Logan Oliver says Police launched an investigation after having received several reports of similar scam-related incidents. 

“It is believed marketplace sellers have met with the woman, who has then allegedly provided fake bank transfers to purchase and receive the item.”

Following enquiries, Police identified and located a 26-year-old woman where she was taken into custody.

Attributable to Inspector Phil Ward, Acting Manawatū Area Commander:

One person has been taken into custody following an earlier Police operation.

At around 11:50am, emergency services were called to an address on Whangaehu Village Road, north of Marton following reports of a serious assault. 

The victim was transported to hospital in a critical condition.

The alleged offender left the scene in a vehicle before Police arrival.

Southland Police have arrested and charged four people in connection to an alleged assault at a hotel in Mataura on 27 June. 

Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird says the assault took place in the hotel carpark just before midnight.

“Police staff, assisted by the Armed Offenders Squad, executed a number of search warrants in Mataura on 3 July.

“CCTV footage of the incident has assisted our enquiries to date.”

Police are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with footage of the incident, to please come forward.