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Offender Databases Andrew Popo

Andrew Popo

Alias

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Offences

Killed Porirua policeman Derek Wootton while driving a stolen car while disqualified in July 2008
He has 83 previous convictions since 1991, many of them violent

Victims

Derek Wootton

Offender Affiliations

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Gang affiliations

Mongrel Mob

Age

Born 1976

Current Location

Prison

Parole/Release Dates

Released from a three month sentence for a previous assault
Sentenced to 8 years 9 months with a 5 year minimum non-parole period in May 2009
Eligible for parole July 2013!
Unsuccessfully appealed this sentence in September 2009

Background
NZ Herald story here with the sentencing here
In 2001, Popo was charged with manslaughter after the high-profile shooting of 16-year-old Black Power prospect Wallace Whatuira on Waitangi Day.

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