A 50-year-old Cromwell man was arrested by police on Jolly’s Rd last Sunday, and a search of his vehicle found numerous illegal items.

Senior Constable Graham Perkins said police seized a loaded rifle, ammunition, meth utensils, knives, cannabis, scales, and multiple cellphones.

He was taken into custody and appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Monday, charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of utensils, and possession and supply of cannabis. The man came to police attention after a breach of his probation.

Meanwhile, in the Teviot Valley, a 48-year-old man was brought to the attention of authorities by a friend after becoming concerned about his wellbeing.

The man had intended to travel from Lawrence to Roxburgh, but was stopped by police at Raes Junction using road spikes, and was found in an agitated state.

Alexandra Police were called to several reports of disorder in Alexandra on Saturday night, involving three teenagers.

Snr Const Perkins said the disorder was focused around Clutha St and members of the public were also reporting suspicious behaviour on Facebook, regarding people coming onto their property between 9pm and 10pm.

A young man (19) was assaulted by the three offenders who were 15 and 16, and one, who is known to police, has been dealt with through a youth plan.

Snr Const Perkins said there were also reports of family members of the assaulted man, driving around the town looking for the offenders with a possible weapon.

Cromwell Police were called for backup, but the people were not located. Snr Cons Perkins said police took a hard line on those attempting vigilante behaviour.

An American tourist reported a vehicle passing him in the Cromwell Gorge last Thursday, while the driver aimed a pistol at him.

The driver was located and a search found a range of bats, knives, sticks and an imitation gun in his vehicle. Snr Cons Perkins said it was possibly a road rage incident.