A man who allegedly went on a crime spree in Dargaville before ramming a police car was arrested yesterday.
Police were notified of a vehicle seen travelling on Port Rd in Whangārei at around 11.30am, which had been stolen earlier during an aggravated burglary in Dargaville.
Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander Inspector Maria Nordstrom said the vehicle was then sighted again on State Highway 1 near Otaika Rd and Rewa Rewa Rd.
“The driver has then proceeded to ram a police vehicle.
“Thankfully, no one was injured and the damage was minimal, however, this type of behaviour is completely unacceptable.”
Nordstrom said the vehicle fled towards Maungatapere and was spiked near Tangowahine Valley Rd.
“The vehicle has become inoperable and the driver has abandoned it on Ounuwhao Rd and attempted to flee on foot.
“Delta, the police dog unit, has tracked the alleged offender along nearby railway tracks where he surrendered.”
A 38-year-old will appear in Whangārei District Court today charged with three counts of assaulting a person with a blunt instrument, failing to stop and dangerous driving.
