Police attended a family harm incident at a Whangamata Rd, Waihi, residence where a woman was allegedly assaulted by a male. The woman was hospitalised as a result of her injuries. Police have identified the suspect and are making inquiries.
A Waihi woman was stopped at Moresby Ave and processed for drink-driving. She returned a result of 726 micrograms of alcohol and will be making an appearance in court soon.
Thursday, July 2
Police are investigating a three-vehicle, non-injury traffic crash at Kenny St. A pursuit from Karangahake to Waihi on SH2 started after the offender failed to stop for police. The vehicle was spiked at Parry Palm Ave and came to a stop at Featon Rd where two offenders fled through residential properties jumping over fences. A Te Aroha woman was found hiding in a garage and was arrested for several warrants for failing to appear at court. Her accomplice managed to evade capture but she has been identified and her arrest will follow. Police are making inquiries. Both women have been on the run from police for a significant time for warrants, bail breaches and repeat offending.
A two-vehicle, non-injury traffic crash happened at the intersection of Consols St and Rosemont Rd. A vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into a vehicle heading along Rosemont Rd.
Friday, July 3
A residential burglary at 42 Galbraith St was reported. It is believed to have occurred sometime in the last few weeks. Property was stolen. There are some suspicious circumstances that police are investigating.
A Whangamata man was arrested and charged for receiving stolen property after he was found in possession of a caravan that had been stolen from the Bay of Plenty.
Saturday, July 4
A Tauranga woman was assaulted by a male at Waihi Beach Hotel. It is alleged that the male threw a glass which struck the victim in the jaw. She has a suspected fracture. The male suspect has been identified. Police are investigating.
Sunday, July 5
A falling tree narrowly missed a motorist in Tauranga Rd. Members of the public assisted and Waihi Fire and Emergency service removed the debris.
Police received a report of a burglary and wilful damage at Pepe Café at Tairua. Outdoor furniture was thrown around and damaged. The neighbouring public toilet facility was also damaged. The council was advised and police are investigating.
Road safety message
More crashes this week were caused by complacency, distraction or failing to comply with the road rules. We've been lucky this week that nobody was seriously injured. This is a timely reminder to always wear your seatbelt as well as ensuring your passengers do. This includes children who must be in an approved restraint or car seat if they are under 8 years. The driver is responsible for every passenger under 15 years who is not wearing a seatbelt.
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. Paeroa, Waihi and Whangamata police station public counters are open business hours and police staff are working 24/7 as always.
