In the last two weeks, Raglan Police have received 36 reports, including:
5 x Family Harm incidents ranging from family arguments to physical assaults.
13 x Dishonesty offences including Burglary (3), Obtain by Deception (Fraud) (3), Unlawfully Takes Motor Vehicle (2), Unlawfully Interferes with Motor Vehicle (2), Thefts from Vehicles (3).
8 x Traffic incidents including car crashes (2), Driving with Excess Breath Alcohol (6).
2 x Mental Health incidents.
It is staggering and very disappointing to see the high number of people still driving impaired after drinking alcohol. Do you not understand the danger you pose to yourself and all other road users? How would you feel if you caused the death of an innocent person because you were selfish and drove after drinking? We see the carnage impaired driving can cause, and believe me, those who have taken lives or maimed people do not sleep well at night. How would you feel if it was your family member who does not come home because of an impaired driver’s decision to drive? Don’t do it!
The Waikato District Impairment Policing Team visit rural towns randomly, at all hours of the day and night, focussing on stopping impaired drivers and keeping our roads safe. We welcome their visits to our town.
You have probably noticed the absence of Senior Constable Andrew Murphy who has decided to move on and is working in the highly challenging area of Child Protection. Andrew is well on his way to becoming a designated Detective and we wish him all the very best as he continues his policing career. It has been a very intense last six months for the remaining two Raglan station members being one person down for so long, but help is coming very soon. We are looking forward to being able to provide a more extensive service to our community.
A big thank you to Constable Alice Cleveland who has often helped out with relieving stints in Raglan to help ease the load on Constable Linda Renton and myself. Cheers, Alice.
Next edition, we will introduce you to our new Raglan Police member who will be starting with us next week. In the meantime, stay warm, dry, and please be kind.
