Crime
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.
Local authorities urged to investigate stabbing on Cook Islands registered vessel
Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Marine Cook Islands should investigate the death of a crew member on a Cook Islands registered vessel, says a former detective.
‘People need to take their welfare seriously,' private security firm director says
Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Hiring security is about prevention and people need to take their welfare more seriously, says Chris Denny, director of Cook Islands Security.
Maritime Cook Islands mulls over investigating stabbing incident
Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Maritime Cook Islands will decide whether or not to investigate a stabbing incident that occurred on board a Cook Islands registered vessel.
Positive start to 2021, police say
Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime, National
Police are encouraged by the generally peaceful conduct around the island and further seek everyone’s continued help to reduce speed and keep the roads safe.
Eight arrested during Xmas weekend
Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police arrested eight people for driving-related offences during the Christmas weekend.
Strap up your helmet or face a fine, police tell motorists
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Some minor incidents including one theft involving cash were reported to police during the weekend.
Probation for punching 17-year-old
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Matauti-O-Teaio Taoro (Bruno) is to serve 18-months in probation after being convicted for assault with intent to rob.
Court briefs
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Court roundup for the week.
Bid to get charges dropped in bush knife case
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The defence counsel of a young woman who is alleged to have threatened a man with a bush knife is hoping to have charges withdrawn.
Fraudsters target online shoppers
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Crime, National
Holiday shoppers are being advised to watch out for online fraud and fake websites impersonating local companies.
Stay ‘watchful’ this festive season
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police and a local security firm are calling on the public to remain vigilant at home and in public, even though this year is on target to have the lowest annual theft rate in 10 years.
‘No chance’ of facing charges
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois’ case has not been adjourned as ‘sine die’.
Offender in aggravated robbery sentenced to two years in prison
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The second offender in an aggravated robbery that took place at Tex Mart in Arorangi last year has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Four lose driver’s licence for driving under the influence
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Four driving related offences involving driving under the influence of alcohol were brought before Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata on Thursday.
French national allowed to travel home
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The High Court yesterday reduced the bail amount for a French national charged with obtaining by false pretence.
Police defraud case adjourned to 2021
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The four former Cook Islands Police staff who are charged with financial misconduct have their matter adjourned to February next year.
