Raglan News
During the prior period, Police Raglan report that there have been 3 car crashes.
One on Okete Road, one on SHW23 near Okete Road, and one on Gogswell Road. Inattention was the cause of all three. As well as buckling up please be watchful when driving.
See item below: “Seat belts save lives – it’s that simple”
There have been 5 incidences of family violence!
A woman who had been shoplifting from many shops has been arrested and charged.
A 51 year old tourist was arrested and charged for intentionally damaging the beautiful mural outside the library.
Four burglary incidents
1. At the Area School tuck-shop.
2. Wainui Road.
3. Smith Street in which the owner of the house was confronted.
4. Old Mountain Road.
Four thefts from cars incidents.
Most were committed on the 21st February so if any of you saw something suspicious at that time please contact Police.
1. Riria Kereopa Drive when a wallet and a phone was stolen.
2. Manu Bay
3. And two at Bridal Veil Falls.
Burglaries and Theft
Theft of a Visa card that was used at the BP station after owner dropped it when shopping at the BP himself.
Burglary in Smith Street. The owner of the house was confronted.
Burglary Old Mountain Road.
There is a great deal of found property at the Raglan Police Station, and MANY incidences of lost property
National News
Seat belts save lives – it’s that simple
With double the number of road deaths this summer associated with a seat belt not being worn, Police are coordinating an operation focusing on getting road users to buckle up.
Initial crash data indicates that over the summer period (1 December 2015 to 31 January 2016), 22 deaths were associated with a restraint not being worn. For that same period the year before, there were 11 road deaths associated with not wearing a seat belt.
“This operation is about having fewer victims on our roads, not issuing tickets. Seat belts save lives – it’s that simple.” says Superintendent Steve Greally, National Manager of Road Policing. “It’s disappointing and frustrating that in 2016 we still have people not taking the extra few seconds to protect themselves by doing something as simple as buckling up, especially when everyone knows it saves lives.”
Ministry of Transport data shows that wearing a seat belt reduces your chance of death or serious injury in a crash by 40 percent. Regardless of whether you sit in the front or the back seat, the risk of serious or fatal injury is virtually the same.
The nationwide operation will run the week starting 29 February 2016, and while the main focus is on restraint use, Police will also be checking that drivers are not using their cell phones while driving, and everyone stopped will be breath tested.
Annual figures show a sudden increase in deaths associated with non-restraint use. There were around 57 deaths per year associated with non-restraint use from 2012 to 2014. In 2015 that figure jumped to 92.
“No family should ever have to bury a child or family member whose death could have been avoided by being properly restrained while in the car, says Mr Greally.
“Seat belts – it’s a no-brainer. The two seconds that it takes to fasten your seat belt may just save your life.”
Stopping Domestic Violence in Your Neighbourhood
http://16days.thepixelproject.net/16-ways-to-stop-domestic-violence-in-your-community/
Suggestion : Get together with your neighbours. Study the advice in the above URL together and agree on how you may be of assistance to one another.
* Lifeline: 0800 543 354 – Provides 24 hour telephone counselling
* Youthline: 0800 376 633 or free text 234 – Provides 24 hour telephone and text counselling services for young people
* Samaritans: 0800 726 666 – Provides 24 hour telephone counselling.
* Tautoko: 0508 828 865 – provides support, information and resources to people at risk of suicide, and their family, whānau and friends.
* Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (noon to midnight)
* Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (4pm – 6pm weekdays)
If it is an emergency or you feel you or someone you know is at risk, please call 111
For information about suicide prevention, see http://www.spinz.org.nz.
That’s all for this report. Take Care of one another.
Arohanui, Kathy Gilbert Raglan Area Coordinator raglannslists@gmail.com