Alcohol continues to be the main driver of incidents attended over the last week; mostly on our roads and around our licenced premises. We continue to see good people turn into obnoxious, aggressive individuals due to their inability to cope with their alcohol consumption.

Over the last week Police located five drink-drivers, one having a reading of 1115mg while driving their drunk partner home with their young child in the back seat. Two others received 50 demerit points and a $200 fine.

On 30th July a female was charged with assault as a result of a domestic matter. Central Lakes Family Services can be approached if your relationship is not working out, or pop into the Police Station if you require some help.

On Friday morning, a fallow stag was shot on Lake Hāwea Station near Nook Road. The shooter was using the stag purely for target practice. Anyone having information as to the identity of the shooter is asked to contact me at the Wanaka Police Station, or contacting Lake Hāwea Station.

A male was arrested in the Dunmore St carpark on Friday night after assaulting another male. It was noted that a number of local males were seen to encourage the aggressor, and Police will be following that up later this week.

A reminder that it’s important that motorists slow down when approaching the local school buses morning and afternoon. The speed limit is 20km/hr when the bus is uplifting or dropping off children and you should see the hazard lights flashing.

Great to see the Upper Clutha Rams have a home semi-final, if they get past Alexandra this week.

Have a safe week.