Here is a brief summary of some of the incidents Wānaka Police have dealt with recently.

A friendly reminder to those that enjoy riding dirt bikes that ripping up local parks is not ideal and can be dangerous with other park users around. Some good advice was handed out but next time it may be different.

Scammers continue to find ways to take our money. The website ‘trademe’ is a great marketplace but make sure you do your homework before handing over money. In another case please don't transfer money without knowing where it is going. Check with your bank.

Taking illicit drugs is never a good idea. You don't know what you’re buying, and it is constantly mixed with poisons. In a recent case somebody suffered a serious mental health issue after taking an unknown substance that they bought. The effects can be long lasting.

On Thursday emergency services dealt with a drowning in Lake Wānaka. Thanks to coastguard and the harbourmaster who assisted in recovering the body. Stay safe this summer around water and look out for each other.

Incidents on the road continue to increase as more people arrive in town. It’s great to have visitors but please everyone drive to the conditions and stay off the phones. We have taken a couple of vehicles off people that continue to ignore the basics.

Police alcohol checkpoints will increase as we approach the silly season and with some of the catches it shows that not everyone is making good decisions around drinking and driving. If you’re having a work function, have you got a plan to get everyone home safe?

Warning to local businesses that fake ID’s are around town. Please do those extra checks before handing over alcohol.

We have recently attended a number of disorder events around Wānaka, along with groups of youth fighting and it appears the weekend dance scene is picking up with groups heading into Department of Conservation areas to hold pop up events.

These types of events can be problematic for police and we strongly advise coming and seeing us before deciding to run these. As a result, some assaults from events that have already taken place have taken some time to investigate. We will find you and we will hold you accountable!!