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Man charged with breaching peace

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

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A 40-year-old man is facing a breach of peace charge despite being warned by police for unruly behaviour.

Police spokesperson Trevor Pit said the man was warned by police at Ngatangiia some-time over the weekend, and then continued misbehaving.

He was consequently arrested and charged.

A disqualified driver, a man, was seen by police early Saturday morning.

Police caught up with the driver on Saturday afternoon who admitting driving.

The driver was arrested and charged with driving while disqualified.

Meanwhile, a man was arrested and charged for being drunk in a public place early Saturday morning.

Pitt said he was outside a night club in Avarua and caused a disturbance “trying to fight his way into a club”.

All three were taken to jail pending a court appearance, Pitt said.

Police also received two complaints of stolen motorbikes, and one of assault.

The bail for the arrests would be handled by respective officers in charge and suspects could be remanded for up to 48 hours, Pitt said.