Whangārei man arrested after 15-hour standoff with police while up a tree
A 40-year-old man in Whangārei was arrested after a 15-hour standoff with police while hiding in a tree. The man, who had an active arrest warrant, fled from officers on Friday before being located by a police helicopter.
Why it matters
This incident highlights local law enforcement operations and the challenges of apprehending individuals who evade custody.
A Whangārei man has been arrested after a 15-hour standoff with police where he refused to come down from a tree.
Whangārei Area Commander Inspector Maria Nordstrom said at about 10:30am on Friday, a 40-year-old man who was a person of interest with an active arrest warrant fled from police after being spotted on Wairau Drive in Tikipunga.
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