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One person has been arrested and another summonsed after alleged anti-social road behaviour in Taranaki.
Police were alerted to a group of people described as anti-social road users on Kina Rd, Oaonui, about 1am on February 21.
Taranaki Area Commander Inspector Mark Miller said police found the group “wellestablished” and after speaking to some of those gathered, a decision was made to move back and gather information for the investigation after the event.
An 18-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear in Hāwera District Court charged with reckless driving.
Another man has been summonsed to appear in the same court on March 10, also facing reckless driving charges.
“This is in addition to impounding one vehicle,” Miller said, “and 14 infringement notices that have been issued for driver licence breaches – nine of which were issued on the night of the incident and five during our investigation phase.”
One person has been arrested and another summonsed after alleged anti-social road behaviour in Taranaki. Photo / NZME
Miller said the investigation is ongoing and police have appealed for any information on the location of a silver or light-coloured Toyota Estima, or its driver, allegedly involved in the activities.
“Anyone who can help with the above information, or any information related to this matter, is urged to contact police either online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 or by calling 105.”
Anyone submitting information has been advised to use reference file number 260221/1417 and information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
