Two people have been charged over an altercation that allegedly began at a Dargaville shop, in which a firearm was later presented.
A Police investigation has been underway since the incident first occurred at a store on Victoria Road just before 11am on Tuesday.
“An assault has occurred inside the store involving parties known to each other,” Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Investigations Manager, says.
“The alleged offender in the assault then left the store, before getting into a vehicle and leaving the area.”
A short time later the victim had been waiting at a bus stop, when a vehicle passed by.
“A man in the vehicle allegedly presented a firearm and made verbal threats towards the victim.”
Today, Whangārei CIB executed search warrants in the Dargaville area.
Detective Senior Sergeant Pilmer says two people, a man and a woman, have since been charged over yesterday’s offending.
A 29-year-old man has been charged with commission of a crime with a firearm, presenting a pistol and threatens to kill.
He will appear in the Whangārei District Court tomorrow.
Meanwhile, a 63-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of assault and has been summonsed to appear in the Whangārei District Court at a later date.
“Police will not tolerate violent or threatening behaviour occurring in our communities, and the pair allegedly involved in this behaviour will be held to account.”
