Crime
Alleged fourth offender in shop robbery granted bail
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta granted bail to alleged fourth offender of the Woo’s Store armed robbery, on strict conditions.
Watching out for one another
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime, National
With an increase in burglaries and incidences where offenders have entered properties and taken money and other valuables while the occupants are in the house, police say community groups like Neighbourhood Watch are vital.
Accused admits wrongdoing in police defraud case
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
One of the four accused of conspiring to defraud the Cook Islands Police has pleaded guilty.
Fourth robbery accused to appear in court
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The fourth alleged offender suspected to have been involved in an alleged armed robbery of Woo’s Store in Tikioki, is expected to appear in court today.
Alleged aggravated robbers denied bail
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Two of the three accused of aggravated robbery will be in police custody until the next adjournment, while the youngest of the group is on bail.
Fighting the helmet fine
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Tim Buchanan represented himself in court today fighting his $250 fine for failing to wear a motorcycle helmet.
Police nab robbery suspects
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police Service received praised for swift action leading to arrests of suspects in Woo’s Store robbery.
Former Demos CEO claiming $165k for ‘wrongful dismissal’
Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The High Court on Friday attended to several Civil Court matters brought before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC through a Zoom video conference call.
Shopkeeper robbed at knifepoint
Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National
Police yesterday issued an urgent appeal to the public, asking witnesses in the vicinity of the crime to come forward with information.
Four appear on drugs charges
Saturday 30 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police has for the first time, applied charges relating to money-laundering in respect to drug dealing cases.
Bush fires are an ongoing concern, police say
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Volunteer Fire Services were yet again called out to contain another bush fire in Tupapa Wednesday afternoon.
Secure it or lose it, police warn even after drop in thefts
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Among the declining crime statistics of unlawful activity being reported to the Cook Islands Police Service, incidents of theft have been steadily dropping each year, for more than 10 years.
Stolen firearm probe ongoing
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A week after an alleged fire arm theft incident, police yesterday said the case is still pending. The firearm is alleged to have been taken from an unsecured location.
Repeat offender given second chance
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Recidivist offender Talimealahi Tuileila was granted bail by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams at the High Court yesterday.
Motorbikes are stolen regularly. And if you're a victim, odds are you won't get it back
Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Between one to two motorbikes are stolen each week on average, according to annual Cook Islands Police figures on reported incidents of unlawfully taken vehicles.
Firearm theft concerns police
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are seriously concerned by the theft of a firearm from an apparent unsecured location.
Defence lawyers request for judge alone trials
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC presided over High Court matters via video link on Friday and began to clear a case backlog.
Police record drop in burglary incidents
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police capped off last year with an annual total of 90 reported burglary incidents – the lowest for at least eight years.
Police records high number of minor offences
Thursday 14 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Almost 160 minor offence notices for traffic infringements were issued by police in the two-week festive season of 2020.
Drink-driver caught three times over legal limit
Monday 11 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A drunk driver on a motorbike tried to evade police early yesterday morning but was caught and arrested.
