Police from across the district farewelled former Detective Paul Galletta at a service at Waikato Stadium last Wednesday.
Deb Hann – Senior Constable
Paul died last month aged 62. He touched many through his involvement in rugby at all levels, his long service in the police and community overall and will be sadly missed.
Sergeant Greg Foster and I were then appreciative last Thursday of a good turnout at a retailers’ meeting, organised by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you for the opportunity we were given to discuss current trends and crime prevention. It was then also great to see everyone out and about at the Cambridge Christmas parade last Sunday. This year Cambridge Youth Aid officer Constable Dani Hibdige led the way. A little bit of rain couldn’t keep the crowds away from a great family event.
Youth Aid officer Constable Danica Hibdige leads the parade. Cambridge Christmas Parade 2024
In more news this week, Cambridge staff arrested a male for breach of bail and breaching a protection order. He was remanded in custody and appeared before court. A second male was arrested for an historic assault and wilful damage and will also be appearing in court. I mentioned back in April, a male had been arrested for breaching bail, fraud, being in a stolen car and rural wilful damage offences. He was recently convicted and sentenced to a term of imprisonment.
In Te Awamutu, staff conducting an enquiry at a residential address located class A drugs in a quantity for supply along with associated paraphernalia. A female was arrested and has appeared in court on related charges.
Last but not least, another reminder this week around test drives. We had an incident last week that shows even when you try to do all the right things, you can fall victim to opportunist thieves. A member of the community selling a vehicle, arranged to meet a prospective buyer. They agreed to a test drive as long as they went along – good so far.
The owner drove first but when they went to swap over so the prospective purchaser could drive the car back, the woman took advantage of the situation and sped away in the car while the owner was out of the vehicle. Determined thieves will always try to find a way. If dealing with any sort of sale or purchase, especially over Facebook marketplace, I remind you again to be cautious, confirm the identity of the people with whom you are dealing and don’t underestimate opportunism.
