Crime
‘Name suppression is a privilege, not a right’
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
There was deliberation over name suppression as a man and woman were remanded in custody on drug dealing charges at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Vandals target Apii Arorangi
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Crime, National
Vandals, who tried to break into an Apii Arorangi classroom, left a trail of destruction with broken glass louvers, raided gardens and obscene graffiti.
Court briefs
Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Indecent assault charge, Reckless driving guilty plea, Drunk driving fine
Bail denied again for rape accused
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man accused of rape and other indecent behaviour relating to girls aged 10 and under has been denied bail for the second time in two weeks after two further complainants, both aged under 10, come forward.
COURT BRIEFS: Next time prison says JP
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Rarotonga man convicted and fined $200, at the Criminal Court in Avarua for failing to attend community service on July 10.
Bail denied for accused ‘serial pedophile’
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man accused of rape and other indecent behaviour relating to girls aged between seven and 12 has been denied bail in the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Female driver charged for drink driving
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A female driver was arrested and locked up in Arorangi Prison early Saturday morning, following a crash on the main road at Matavera.
Name suppression for man facing multiple sexual assault charges
Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man facing multiple sexual assault charges has continued name suppression following an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Court briefs: 12 months’ probation assault on female
Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of August 23, 2021
Lewd incident still under investigation
Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police are still investigating an incident in which a woman was allegedly confronted by a male intruder on her property early on Saturday, while a burglary was reported in a separate incident on Monday.
Police complaint suppressed
Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Defence lawyer Lavi Rokoika has appealed a suppression order made by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi relating to a complaint she made about police.
Lewd incident ‘sickens’ authorities
Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
An incident in which a woman was allegedly confronted by a male intruder on her property early on Saturday has sickened authorities.
Court Briefs: Appeal hearing held for PM and Puna
Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Lawyer Norman George is seeking to appeal Prime Minister Mark Brown and former PM Henry Puna’s previously dismissed case in the High Court at Avarua.
Man charged with arson tries to enter guilty and not guilty pleas
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man charged with arson for a 2019 incident made a confusing plea after his lawyer decided to cease representing him in court.
Lawyer and former politician convicted of indecent assault evades prison
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Prominent lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen escaped an 18-month prison sentence suggested by Crown law and was handed a $7000 fine yesterday, following his earlier conviction for indecent assault.
Two arrested, injured in drink driving incidents
Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Two motorists sustained injuries following a crash in which one of them was found to have been drink driving. A police spokesman said just prior to midnight on Sunday, the incident was reported at Arorangi, involving two motorcycles.
15 months’ probation for burglary
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man who spent ten months in custody before being acquitted of two indecent assault charges against a 15-year-old girl and entering with intent last week – has been convicted and sentenced to 12 months of probation on a joint burglary charge.
Accused told to swallow chewing gum in court
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of August 13, 2021
Probation officer advises Justice of the Peace in sentencing of thief
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A Justice of the Peace made last minute changes in sentencing a thief after a probation officer offered her some advice in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Wednesday.
Assault and drink driving cases heard in court
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of August 9, 2021