Police updates on crimes and investigations for 11 June 2025.
Name release: Fatal house fire, Trentham
Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who was found deceased after a house fire in Trentham, Upper Hutt on Tuesday [10 June] morning.
He was 69 year old, John Louis.
“Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.”
The cause of the fire is not believed to be suspicious.
Fatal crash: Bowicks Road, Cust
A person has died after a vehicle rolled on Bowicks Road, Cust, North Canterbury, this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the crash at about 1.25pm.
The person sadly died at the scene.
The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination.
Police would like to thank the emergency response teams who assisted at the scene.
Found Missing Person
Missing US aviation student, William Henry Johnson, has been located and Police have confirmed they have no concern for his welfare.
24-year-old Johnson was reported missing by his family on 9 June, after not contacting them for several days.
Enquiries by Police have enabled them to make contact and confirm he is now safe and with his family.
Another day in paradise