Crime
‘Mastermind’ of cannabis operation gets jail time
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
The alleged mastermind behind a major cannabis operation in the Cook Islands has been sentenced to six years and two months imprisonment.
Security patrol service ends on Rarotonga. . . Where to next?
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Chris Denny has ceased his security patrol services that he established four years ago. Seeing a downturn in his business services to accommodation owners, Denny said it was a sad day.
Police seek second driver involved in Avarua car crash
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police are seeking a person who fled from a car crash in Avarua on Thursday morning.
Historic assault case thrown out after five years
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
An assault case stretching back five years has been thrown out of court following lengthy correspondence between the defence and the victim.
JP: ‘This matter has become really, really messy’
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Justice of the Peace has expressed frustration as a case stretching back close to two years is dragging on.
Accused denied festive booze as strict bail conditions continue
Friday 9 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man facing intent to injure charges has asked the courts if he can consume alcohol over the festive season despite bail conditions stipulating he can’t.
Domestic violence case: ‘No one deserves to be treated like that’
Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Justice of the Peace has told a man while sentencing him for assaulting his partner that domestic violence is ignored by some and excused by others in the community.
‘I hope it is your last appearance for assault on a woman’: Domestic violence ‘not tolerated like it used to be’
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Justice of the Peace has agreed with a defence lawyer in warning a man sentenced for assaulting his partner that he will go to jail if appears before the court again on domestic violence related charges.
Court told drink driving and careless use increasing on Raro
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who drove when nearly four times over the legal limit, and then crashed, has left the victim unable to continue playing contact sport.
Careless driving victim left with ‘long list’ of issues
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Culture, National
A motorist charged with careless driving causing bodily injury has been told his actions have left the victim with a long list of physical, emotional and mental issues.
Two and half years’ loss of licence for drink driving incident which ended in serious injuries
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A drink driving woman crashed into a family of five tourists leaving two of them, a mother and daughter, with serious injuries.
Motorists not getting the drink drive message as silly season approaches
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Motorists are not getting the drink drive message following another weekend of chaos on Rarotonga roads.
Crown Law loses appeal on ‘discharge without conviction’ ruling
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
The Crown Law Office’s appeal to have a man face conviction for an incident where he slapped three women on the buttocks with a machete has been denied.
18 months’ probation sentence for ‘repeated domestic violence’
Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man charged with assaulting his wife and child was told he was on the threshold of going to jail before sentencing.
Four jailed following execution of large cannabis bust on Aitutaki
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
Four men charged in connection with a cannabis bust on Aitutaki early this year have been jailed.
Jail term for conspiring to sell cannabis
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man caught up in a massive cannabis bust involving more than $100,000 in transactions and multiple people has been given nearly two years’ jail.
Rape accused arrested and remanded
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Mangaia man who failed to turn up to the High Court in Avarua for sentencing has been arrested and remanded in custody.
Conflicting evidence and startling revelations as fraud case drags on
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
There were eruptive scenes in court as a case stretching back two years, involving a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out, drags on.
Two-vehicle crash lands motorcyclist in hospital
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash over the weekend is admitted to Rarotonga Hospital after sustaining serious injuries while the driver of the van involved in the accident was arrested and remanded in custody.
Bid to increase rape sentence unsuccessful
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who committed several sexual offences against his then-14-year-old niece will remain imprisoned for nine years, after the Crown lost its appeal to increase his sentence to 11 years.
