A 32-year-old man was arrested after the Dunedin Armed Offenders Squad was called to Hampden, in North Otago, last night.
The man, who had a warrant out for arrest, was taken into custody without incident about 8.30pm on Wednesday, a police spokeswoman said.
He was charged with a number of offences, including wilful damage, assault and reckless driving.
The man remained in custody and would appear in Dunedin District Court on December 7.
No further details were available.