WAIHI COROMANDEL POLICE REPORT

This week only one person was arrested in the Coromandel area for a warrant after failing to appear at court. Police removed more illegal drugs from the community along with a pistol and ammunition and there were a few violent incidents.

April 7

A Waihi man was arrested for breach of protection order in relation to alleged ongoing harassment of family members and employees. He will be appearing in Waihi court soon.

April 8

A Coromandel man was arrested for an alleged serious assault at a Kapanga Rd address following an altercation between two men regarding the alleged offender’s manner of driving.

The victim went to an address to speak to another man and was allegedly tackled to the ground and assaulted. The victim sustained moderate injuries.

The alleged offender was also charged with reckless driving and failing to stop for police in relation to an unrelated matter. He will be appearing in court soon.

April 9

A Waihi man was arrested after he presented at Waihi police station in relation to an alleged assault on another man.

Earlier in the day he allegedly followed the victim and attacked him in his vehicle by punching him several times in the head. He was held in custody for Hamilton court.

Police executed a search warrant at a SH26 Tirohia address for cannabis.

A man was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm after police found an 8mm Bruni pistol under his bed.

He is also charged with possession of cannabis and ammunition. He will be appearing in Thames court soon.

Two Thames men were arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer outside Goldfields Mcdonald’s. Police had been called to the scene by concerned members of the public after witnessing a group fighting.

One of the alleged offenders refused to calm down and was arrested but allegedly resisted. His friend allegedly got involved and was also arrested. Both were men were taken into custody at Thames police station. They were later released with a formal warning.

April 10

A silver Nissan Skyline vehicle was impounded for 28 days after its driver was stopped by police for allegedly driving dangerously at Athenree.

The vehicle was witnessed by community members undergoing alleged sustained loss of traction at Athenree Heights in several locations. The driver was spoken to by police and charges are likely to follow.

A Paeroa youth was arrested for breaking into a vehicle at Wharf St. Police found her along with three others fleeing from the scene. They have been referred to Police Youth Aid.

A Hamilton man was arrested at Thames Pak’nsave carpark after he was allegedly found inside a stolen vehicle that had been taken from Tauranga the week prior.

Police are investigating further complaints in relation to this case as the victim’s credit card was also stolen and used at various retail outlets to the value of $2000. He will be appearing in Tauranga court soon.

Crime Prevention Advice

This week’s advice is to keep your eyes peeled and toys locked away.

Last week there were a few vehicles broken into in the Coromandel area.

Electronic goodies like ipads, phones and bluetooth speakers were stolen, as well as power tools and ATM cards which were then used fraudulently.

There was also a report of a person entering on to private property and taking cuttings from someone’s garden and another taking cuttings from an orchard.

Report all suspicious behaviour to police at the time it is occurring so police can respond and catch the bad guys in the act.

Police contacts

Report crime online at 105.police.govt.nz — If it’s already happened call 105. If it’s happening now call 111. For traffic matters call *555 (mobile phone only).

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111. Paeroa, Waihi and Whangamata police station public counters are open business hours and police are working in the area 24/7.