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Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 18, 2015 20:08:02 GMT

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"Central North Island - Public Warning"

MAJOR INCIDENT UNFOLDING IN CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND – PUBLIC WARNING

Police have underway an active search to locate an alleged offender, accompanied by others, following an incident in the Central North Island region. The alleged offenders are considered armed and dangerous and Police warn the public that they should not be approached.

In addition people should consider staying indoors and parents should consider keeping their children home from schools in the Ohakune, Waiouru and Raetihi region due an armed Police presence currently searching for the offenders.

At around 2.30 am Police staff first engaged in a pursuit with a fleeing driver near Wanganui.

During the ensuring pursuit the Police vehicle attempted to stop the fleeing driver but it was rammed by the fleeing car.

One of the occupants of the fleeing vehicle then fired shots at the two Police officers, at close range at around 3.30 am near Ohakune. The officers are shaken but are unhurt.

The occupants of the pursued vehicle, at this stage thought to be 3 males and around 2 females then left in the stolen Police car. This Police car has since been recovered.

The males are described as Maori.

The Armed Offenders Squad has been deployed in the central North Island.

Eagle helicopter has been deployed from its Auckland base to assist in the search. Police cordons have been deployed in the region.

Police also wish to locate Dolphy Kohu in association with this incident. Police advise that Mr Kohu should not be approached. Anyone with information on Mr Kohu’s location should contact 111 immediately.

Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

Issued by the Police National Headquarters media team.

Photos of Mr Kohu attached.

You can also view this release, including any additional images, online at: www.police.govt.nz/news/release/central-north-island-public-warning

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New Zealand Police

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Nats Moderator Goddess Posts: 7,070	Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 18, 2015 20:52:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nats on Aug 18, 2015 20:52:13 GMT Opp's
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Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 18, 2015 22:27:17 GMT

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"Major incident update- Central North Island"

Police are advising members of the public in the central North Island to go about their normal business but maintain heightened awareness as a large team of armed police staff searches for offenders wanted following an armed incident near Whanganui this morning.

Central District Police Commander Superintendent Sue Schwalger says Police is firmly focussed on locating Dolphy Kohu and his associates after a Police car was rammed and Police officers were fired upon after their vehicle was taken about 2.30am today.

No staff were injured and the Police vehicle has since been recovered intact.

No Police firearms were accessed from the vehicle during the incident and these have been recovered by Police.

“Police appreciates that people living, working and travelling in the Ohakune, Raetihi and Waiouru areas are naturally concerned given the unfolding situation.

While Police advises that people maintain a heightened awareness, they should take the usual precautions and go about their business as normal.

“While we are aware some schools in the area have decided to close, all roads remain open to traffic.

We do have Police patrols and checkpoints set up in key locations looking out for these offenders, who are considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

The public can also expect to see armed police in throughout the region, along with Police vehicles and helicopter activity.

“We also warn those travelling not to pick up hitchhikers and to report any suspicious activity to Police immediately via 111.

“While the location of the offenders is still unknown, I can reassure the community that we are leaving no stone unturned to find them as soon as possible. We have a large and highly trained team of Police staff in the area actively looking for these offenders.

This includes specialist armed staff including members of the STG and AOS.

The Eagle helicopter is also assisting in the search.

“While these sorts of situations are thankfully rare, Police staff regularly train for exactly these sorts of situations and are very well equipped and prepared to respond.

I can assure the public that Police will take whatever steps are appropriate to keep the community safe.

We have access to a full range of tactical options and highly trained staff to deal with these sorts of situations.”

ENDS

Media contact: Ross Henderson, PNHQ public Affairs, ph 021 192 2919

You can also view this release, including any additional images, online at: www.police.govt.nz/news/release/major-incident-update-central-north-island

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 18, 2015 22:30:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 22:30:12 GMT Thanks for the update Capt.

Nats Moderator Goddess Posts: 7,070	Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 18, 2015 22:31:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nats on Aug 18, 2015 22:31:33 GMT Many will think all the activity in the area is just another standard run of mill weed run.
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Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 18, 2015 22:43:22 GMT

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I'm confused - stuff website says they stole the Police car but have recovered it. So what car are they in now? Also, this Dolphy guy was involved in another armed dispute in 2012 aged 20. Stuff is saying is 20 years old now!
*facepalm*

Nats Moderator Goddess Posts: 7,070	Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 18, 2015 22:47:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nats on Aug 18, 2015 22:47:53 GMT That's stuff for you. Its to keep you guessing, me & cappy & I suspect a few other get Police updates.
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Imbannedeverywhere Administrator Posts: 3,470	Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 19, 2015 0:03:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Imbannedeverywhere on Aug 19, 2015 0:03:39 GMT Oh well.... there will be at least one less criminal in the Wanganui region by the end of the day.... My Mike is the senior sergeant in Ohakune.... he is a dead shot from miles away
	Keep your sense of humour, my friend; if you don't have a sense of humour it just isn't funny anymore

Nats Moderator Goddess Posts: 7,070	Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 19, 2015 2:02:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nats on Aug 19, 2015 2:02:28 GMT Seems like its all over. they got 1 in custody. The movie will be released next week.
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Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 19, 2015 2:05:00 GMT

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"Arrest made as search for Dolphy Kohu continues"

Police can confirm that one person has been arrested in Ohakune in connection with the search for Dolphy Kohu and five associates, who were involved in an armed incident in Whanganui last night.

The search for Mr Kohu and those associates is continuing, and police continues to warn the public in the central North Island to be on the alert for anything suspicious.

Police will not be disclosing any further information about the arrested person at this time.

The next media briefing will be held at the Central District Headquarters, Cuba Street, Palmerston North at 4pm this afternoon.

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Issued by:

Grant Ogilvie

021 191 0005

You can also view this release, including any additional images, online at: www.police.govt.nz/news/release/arrest-made-search-dolphy-kohu-continues

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New Zealand Police

Nats Moderator Goddess Posts: 7,070	Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 19, 2015 2:08:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nats on Aug 19, 2015 2:08:39 GMT dolphy kohu is just another oxygen thief.
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Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 19, 2015 6:09:16 GMT

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"Search for Dolphy Kohu to continue overnight "

The search for Dolphy Kohu and his associates will continue overnight utilising Police resources from across Central district and beyond.

Extra patrols will also be deployed in the wider Ohakune region and there will be a strong visible police presence in the area overnight.

Police have this afternoon been focussing on a number of addresses in the Ohakune area and have arrested one female in relation to the search.

Two further people – a male and a female – are also being spoken to by police.

Police have been working through CCTV information to establish the identities of all those who were involved in the events of the early hours of this morning.

Superintendent Sue Schwalger – Central District Commander – has made a direct appeal to Mr Kohu:

“I would urge Mr Kohu to contact police directly, or reach out to us through his whanau or associates.

We want to get this matter resolved quickly and peacefully.”

“We have received a range of calls from the public with information in relation to the search.

We are grateful for these calls and we continue to encourage the public to contact us with any information which might help us.

“Our advice to the public in the central North Island continues to be that people should go about their normal business but be on heightened alert for anything suspicious.

Call Police immediately on 111 if you see anything of concern.

“Those travelling should not pick up hitchhikers or strangers trying to secure transport at the roadside, and report any sightings of hitchhikers to Police.”

Police have also been working through the exact details of the events of last night.

“We know that after the group dumped the police vehicle near Tangiwai last night they went to a nearby address to phone an associate.

They were picked up and left in a dark coloured vehicle.

We are still trying to establish exactly what that vehicle was.

“We are continuing to liaise with schools in the area about the latest situation.

“I’d also urge people in the central North Island area to ensure that vehicles, outbuildings and dwellings are secured overnight.”

Police are deploying all necessary resources to locate Mr Kohu, including the Armed Offenders Squad and the Eagle helicopter. While the weather conditions have not been ideal, this has not hindered the search operation.

Police can confirm that Mr Kohu was released from prison on the 3rd of June.

A recall warrant was issued for him on 1st July after Police became aware of his involvement with low level fraud offending.

Kohu has been a priority offender to locate for Police in Bay of Plenty and Central Districts since that recall warrant was issued, with steps taken including search warrants executed at addresses in Rotorua and Ohakune, and further inquiries undertaken in Taihape and Whanganui.

Police are continuing to support the staff who were involved in the incident last night which saw shots fired at police and a police car stolen.

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Media please note this will be the last update of the day unless there are any significant developments later or overnight.

We will aim to have a further written update issued by 6am tomorrow morning.

Superintendent Scwhalger is fully focusssed on the operation and will not be available for breakfast interviews tomorrow.

A decision on any further media stand-ups tomorrow will be made in the morning.

Issued by:

Grant Ogilvie - 021 191 0005

You can also view this release, including any additional images, online at: www.police.govt.nz/news/release/search-dolphy-kohu-continue-overnight

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Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 19, 2015 19:42:18 GMT

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"Dolphy Kohu arrested in Waiouru"

Police have arrested Dolphy Koru at Waiouru this evening.

Mr Koru was arrested along with two others at a road block around 9.20pm.

A number of firearms were also recovered from the vehicle they were travelling in.

The arrest happened at a police roadblock at the junction of SH1 and SH49.

The arrests happened without incident.

The three people – Mr Koru plus a male and a female – will be taken to Ohakune Police station for questioning.

Superintendent Sue Schwalger – Central District Commander – says this will come as a great relief for communities in the central North Island:

“These arrests come after some great work from police staff who have worked tirelessly throughout the day to locate Mr Kohu.

“I’m pleased that there was no further violence involved against police staff and that our communities will have the security of knowing Mr Kohu has been apprehended tonight.

“I would like to thank all the police staff who have been involved in today’s operation, and all members of the public who have provided information or assisted us in resolving this matter so quickly.

“The operation is not concluded yet and there is still a considerable amount of work to be done to piece together the events of the last 24 hours and establish exactly what Mr Kohu and his associates have been doing in this time.”

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Issued by Grant Ogilvie

021 191 0005

You can also view this release, including any additional images, online at: www.police.govt.nz/news/release/dolphy-kohu-arrested-waiouru

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New Zealand Police

Moving on nothing to see!

andri Senior Member Posts: 3,540	Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 20, 2015 1:57:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by andri on Aug 20, 2015 1:57:42 GMT They should have given those thugs a smash.

Nats Moderator Goddess Posts: 7,070	Beware of this warning from the cops. Aug 20, 2015 2:12:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nats on Aug 20, 2015 2:12:04 GMT Aug 20, 2015 1:57:42 GMT andri said: They should have given those thugs a smash. Da bro s will see to that.
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