Crime
Breaching probation
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tuterangi Wichman Ataera was sentenced in April this year to 12-months’ probation and six-months community service for a number of burglary and beachside theft charges.
Sentencing date
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Elijah Silas Trego has admitted to the charge of aggravated robbery, an offence he committed with Tereapii Greg Mose at Tex Mart Store last year.
No plea for booze theft
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who allegedly stole two packs of Woodstock pre-mixed bourbon from the TEM Store in Muri is yet to enter a plea.
58 fined for riding without a helmet
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Crime
Police began enforcing the mandatory helmet law yesterday, nabbing motorcyclists for non-compliance and issuing fines of $250 at a number of checkpoints set up around Rarotonga.
“If someone is driving drunk stop them”
Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Democratic Party MP Tamaiva Tuavera is calling on the Ngatangiia community to stop anyone who is driving under the influence of alcohol in the Ngatangiia area.
Plea expected from offender
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The last of the male youths who is alleged to have punched a Tex Mart Store shopkeeper last year is expected to enter a plea this week.
'You are being watched': Police warn speeding drivers following crash
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police have issued a warning to speeding and dangerous drivers: “You are being watched”.
Horror crash!
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Male motorbike driver involved in a horrific crash over the weekend was not wearing a helmet.
Man facing 'violence Charge' granted bail
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who has been in police custody for two months was granted bail by the High Court.
Not guilty plea in bush knife incident
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man involved in an argument at the Vaka Shed beside Trader Jacks a month ago has pleaded not guilty.
School calls for team effort to reduce youth offending
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Community needs to work together to get to the bottom of increase in youth offending.
Case adjourned
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The case of Noah Taio, who faces charges for breaching probation and theft, has been adjourned to next month.
Court waits for defendant who is 'stuck' on Penrhyn
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands High Court wants defendant Alfred Teinaki William to make an effort to attend his court trial on December 8.
'You will be caught'
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police chase three youths on a motorbike at upper Tupapa traveling towards Matavera with no lights on.
'Panicked' refusal results in hefty fine
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who refused to take an excess breath alcohol test has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $550.
Youth offending flaring up
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Parents and guardians need to play their part when it comes to dangerous youth offending.
Home detention for tourist attack
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Shay O’Carroll was first sentenced to 22 months in jail last year but remained on community bail due to his appeal to the court.
Police suspends staff amid probe into alleged financial misconduct
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava is asking public not to speculate on investigation into its administrative finances division which has resulted in suspension of staff.
Renewed concerns about roaming dogs
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Roaming dogs on Rarotonga are once again causing problems for people with several random attacks reported in the last few weeks.
Foul play not ruled out in Avatiu house fire
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Arson has not been ruled out as the cause of a fire that completely destroyed a house (pictured) in Avatiu late last week.
