Tuesday, August 21

■ A 50-year old-Waihi woman was detained by police for detox after receiving reports that she was behaving in a disorderly manner at Mueller Street. Police engaged social services to help her. When sober she was returned home.

■ A 37-year-old Waihi man was arrested following a family harm incident at Consols Street. The offender broke into his ex-partners home causing damage and stealing property. He has been charged with multiple counts of contravening a protection order. He was remanded in custody by the Court.

■ Police attended a two vehicle non-injury traffic crash at SH2 and Waihi Beach Road intersection. A vehicle exiting Waihi Beach Road carried out a dangerous u-turn at the intersection into the path of oncoming traffic. The vehicle was struck from behind and crashed into a culvert on the opposite side of the road. Both drivers and other motorists were lucky not to be seriously injured. Alcohol was not a factor. The offending driver was on a learner licence and was unaccompanied. He has been issued multiple infringement notices. Supermarket and was arrested and charged. After being released on bail she returned home and allegedly assaulted her landlord later that night. She was arrested again, held in police custody and transported to Hamilton for court. She is now facing multiple charges. Referrals have been made to various social services agencies.

■ Police executed a search warrant at an Old Tauranga Road property in relation to the Consols Street family harm incident earlier last week. Stolen property and various other items of interest including drugs and ammunition were seized as evidence and will form part of the prosecution case against the male offender. dumped on a nearby side street and the offender had fled from the scene.