From the last 2 weeks here are some of the jobs that we attended and dealt with:
5 x Family Harm
3 x Assaults
2 x Threats and Intimidation/ Disorderly Behaviour
2 x Theft
2 x Burglaries
1 x Cruelty/Ill treatment of Animal
3 x Wilful Damage
2 x Mental Health
4 x Traffic crashes
4 x Drink Driving
We successfully impounded another vehicle last week for Sustained Loss of Traction and Failing to Stop. We will continue to target these vehicles and drivers until they get the message that their burnouts are not going to be tolerated. Keep providing the information and recordings.
Still receiving a lot of driving complaints. Mostly speed related – vehicles travelling either too fast or too slow. We all need to get somewhere and we all want to return home at the end of our trip. Please, if everyone just showed a bit more respect and courtesy towards each other I’m sure the number of driving complaints would reduce significantly. Remember to pull over and let others travel unimpeded if you wish to travel at a slower pace. Be mindful of each other.
Of huge concern was a report received from Traffic Management of a driver that refused to wait at the phased stop/go on SH23 at around 1.30am on Friday 21st March. Instead of waiting for the next phased go period, this driver decided he was not going to wait and charged through the works, nearly colliding with workers and equipment. We are confident we will be able to identify the driver and put him before the court for his completely reckless actions. It is a miracle this did not end in a death.
On Sunday 16th February at around 2.00pm, there was a disorder/assault incident involving a large group of local teenagers and some adults outside George’s Beach Club on Bow Street which then moved around the corner onto Wallis Street outside Harty’s. It was witnessed by many people. If you have not been contacted by Police and you can shed some light on the circumstances of the incident, please contact 105 with the information you have. Quote file number 250217/9828 when you call.
We also wish to thank those people who contacted 111 to report a dog being beaten on Bow Street last Tuesday. CCTV footage and several witnesses helped to identify the 51yr old local male who will be attending court on a charge of Cruelty/Ill-treatment of an Animal. The dog was uplifted by Animal Control for its safety. Great work by all involved.
That’s it for now. Stay safe and warm now that the weather is cooling down.
Raglan Police Team
