They are using a firearm against a police officer, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and failing to stop for police. The entire Palmerston North suburb of Cloverlea was in lockdown, but cordons were lifted after his arrest last night. He made a brief appearance in Palmerston North District Court this morning where he was represented by court-appointed counsel Penelope Walker. The man arrested over the armed stand-off in Palmerston North has appeared in court this morning. Kovaleski wore a hooded sweatshirt and T-shirt and kept his arms folded throughout his appearance before a Justice of the Peace.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 01, 2016 22:54 UTC