Crime
Two alleged drug dealers granted bail
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two men charged with possessing cannabis for drug-dealing will be allowed out on bail – but not for another week.
Arsonist continues crime spree on bail
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Mart Arsonist David Tonorio has been sentenced to eight years and six months in prison.
Cooks cop conducts special ops training
Friday 9 August 2019 | Published in Crime
A Cooks police officer has returned home after preparing the Tuvalu Police Force for the worst-case scenarios at next week’s high level Pacific Leaders Meeting.
'You'll never get rid of meth and cannabis'
Friday 9 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
It would be shortsighted for the Cook Islands to put all its energy into fighting methamphetamine alone, says an addictions expert.
$1000 fine: Bing bong merrily and high
Friday 9 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Semisi Loki was yesterday convicted and sentenced to community service and a $1000 fine for possession of a drug utensil.
Police work on arson case praised
Thursday 8 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava has praised his investigation team in tackling the three arson fires of 2018.
18 year old guilty of arson
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 12-member jury delivered a guilty verdict on the arson case before Judge Colin Doherty at the High Court yesterday.
Road death toll rises to three
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
An Arorangi man has become the latest road fatality after his motorbike crashed at Ruatonga on Monday night.
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.