Crime
Ex-cop found guilty of assault
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
An ex-police officer who broke the jaw of a handcuffed man while on duty has been found guilty of assault with intent to injure.
Court to decide if officer's actions were assault or police duty
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A jury will decide today whether a police officer accused of breaking a handcuffed man’s jaw is guilty of assault or was merely carrying out his duties as an enforcer of the law.
Cop ‘exceeded’ his duties, says Crown lawyers
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
The trial involving a police officer allegedly beating up a handcuffed man returned to the Cook Islands High Court yesterday after it was abandoned in March.
Sentencing put on hold for man convicted on cannabis charges
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A judge has expressed concern about the well-being of a man facing imprisonment on cannabis charges and has delayed his sentencing.
Jury returns ‘not guilty’ verdict in theft case
Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A woman has been found not guilty of falsifying records and stealing more than $17,000 from her former employer, following a three-day jury trial in the High Court at Avarua.
Support for accused allows bail
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 20-year-old man facing burglary and theft charges has been told he is lucky by a Justice of the Peace following an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Bike crash after ‘a few beers’
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A Rarotonga man has entered a guilty plea to a charge of excess blood alcohol, in the High Court last Thursday.
Restaurant missing $17k in court
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A woman accused of falsifying records and stealing more than $17,000 from her former employer has denied the charges.
Eight months jail for cannabis cultivation, utensil possession
Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
There were emotional scenes as a father of three was sentenced on Tuesday to eight months jail on cannabis charges in the High Court at Avarua.
COURT BRIEFS: Stabbing accused pleads not guilty
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
William Wade, who is accused of a stabbing offence, entered a not guilty plea in Thursday’s High Court sitting.
Rape accused pleads not guilty
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A middle-aged man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl living in his home has made a not guilty plea in Thursday’s High Court.
Police curfew checks ‘abusing rights’
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Concerns have been raised over police’s nightly curfew checks on accused persons out on bail.
Man facing cannabis charge to travel to NZ for partner's kidney transplant
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Rodney Ngatikao faces cannabis charges and is leaving for New Zealand to support his partner who needs a kidney transplant.
Police anticipate increase in burglaries with bubble
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
The border opening to New Zealand tourists is expected to have a positive impact on the economy but the Police Service is already concerned about how the adjustment in Rarotonga’s social dynamic will influence the rate of unlawful activity.
US resident facing cannabis charge has bond paid to charity
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
United States resident Theran Weaver III has agreed for his bond to be paid to a men’s counselling charitable organisation.
Drink driving conviction
Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime
Teariki Jeffery Piri is convicted for drink driving after helping at a golf club fundraiser.
Pleaded guilty to get it over with
Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime
Teariki Tapurangi Junior Araipu has pleaded guilty to two charges of assaulting a female.
Defendant can now visit his newborn
Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime
Defendant Iorama Ngataua’s new bail conditions now mean he can see his newborn. Ngataua is charged with joint burglary and no plea has been entered.
Penrhyn ‘theft’ charges dismissed
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
In the High Court yesterday the prosecution withdrew charges against Kanea Turama for allegedly stealing $7718 of public money from Penrhyn island’s energy division.
Court briefs for week of April 26
Saturday 1 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Crime, National
A weekly roundup of cases heard in Cook Islands Court.