Crime
Alcohol fueled road incidents lead to arrests
Tuesday 6 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Driving mishaps involving alcohol dominated the weekend incidents recorded by the Cook Islands Police Service.
Court case offers hope to woman
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Nara Pera had her retirement planned out.
Arson accused: I wouldn't say a lie
Saturday 3 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Arson accused David Tonorio was playing video games at home on the night of the Friendly Mart fire, he says.
Mart Arson trial: Lying witness is recalled to stand
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Prosecutors called a self-confessed liar back to the stand in the Raro Mart arson trial, to quiz him on unexpected new evidence – the latest surprise in an already twisted courtroom tale.
Drink-drivers fined
Friday 2 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man was lucky to escape injury when he crashed his car on Wednesday – but he wasn’t so lucky as to escape conviction.
Female offender back behind bars
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A month after being released on bail, a young female offender has again been remanded in custody.
Leaders seek drug trafficking crackdown
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Traditional leaders have called on government to invest more in border control to combat drug trafficking.
'I lied': Stunning u-turn by arson accuser
Thursday 1 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man says he falsely accused his friend of burning down stores, hoping police would give his mobile phone back.
Store employee fled flames, court told
Tuesday 30 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It was June 14, the night of the 2018 general election. Friendly Mart in Arorangi had closed at 10pm, and the workers had gone home to watch the election results roll in. But at around 11.15pm, sharp-eyed neighbours saw smoke billowing from the front and back doors of the building.
Repeat offender back in custody
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Fewer than 12 hours after the High Court granted him bail, repeat offender Paulo Teio was taken back into custody.
Police crack down on illicit drugs
Monday 29 July 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police have arrested two men on drugs charges, as the community turns up the heat on the drug trade.
The family that fight together …
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A mother and daughter have both admitted charges of common assault, been convicted and ordered to come up for sentencing if called upon in the next six months.
Man admits 'traumatic' Club Raro invasion
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man has admitted the assault and aggravated burglary of an Australian tourist and her husband in their room at the Club Raro resort.
Repeat offender: Send me to jail
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A recidivist drink-driver, who opted to get his court matter over and done with, was this week sentenced to two months’ imprisonment.
Young mum in 4-car crash
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 20-year-old mother can no longer drive her child to friends or to the shops, after causing a drunken smash on the main road between Avatiu and Nikao
Two days, two drink-drivers Too many lives torn apart
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police warn: Drink and drive and no matter who you are, no matter your profession, they will enforce the law.
Drink-drive smash in rental
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A driver arrested over the weekend for crashing his car under the influence of alcohol is to appear court.
Family issues play out in court over assault matter
Monday 22 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Local organisation Punanga Tauturu Inc says help must be given where it’s needed in the case of a man who allegedly assaulted his partner.
Cook Islands plans to step up sea patrol
Saturday 20 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands is planning to use aircraft to keep a watch on the northern waters amidst emerging concern of transnational crimes involving drugs taking place in our waters.
Young dad gets bail
Friday 19 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tereanu Teava breathed a sigh of relief and smiled in the court room yesterday, after Justice of Peace Bernice Manarangi granted him bail – the culmination of a long-running saga.