Re-known criminal Saimoni Rokotunidau who was recently absorbed into the police force under the Yellow Ribbon project, and spoke early this year that he is a changed man during the nationwide police crusade appeared in the Nasinu Magistrates court yesterday charged with allegedly driving a stolen vehicle.

He appeared before Magistrate Alofa Seruvatu and told the court that his plea be defer to seek legal advice and he has been remanded in custody till the 16th of this month.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said Rokotuinidau is no longer with the force as he was given a chance to leave his criminal past behind, but he has not changed.

Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Esala Teleni will launch the Police Road Show at Sukuna Park this morning after the planned Nationwide Christian Crusade was cancelled yesterday.

Sokomori said the new format will focus on awareness on the different departments of the Police Force.

The main focus of the roadshow is to give the members of the public the chance to visit selected areas around the country and find out how the departments of the force operate and how they can assist the community.

Police Deputy Director Operations, Erami Raibe said although they will have a church service at Sukuna Park, the main focus now is on the Roadshow.