Crime
Men fined for failure to report on Good Friday
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three men who were arrested for failing to report to the Cook Islands Police Station on Good Friday have been fined.
Custody escapee placed in remand
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A youth who escaped from police custody on April 24 after being questioned and arrested at the Avarua Police Headquarters is being remanded.
Meth case adjourned, bail extended
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A methamphetamine case involving Tehananaia Maeva Haas has been adjourned to June 6.
Four teens questioned
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Four young teenage suspects have been identified by the Cook Islands Police for allegedly taking three rental cars for joy rides over the weekend.
Drivers escape serious injury
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drivers of two separate vehicle incidents escaped serious injury on Saturday night.
12 forbidden to drive
Wednesday 24 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police stopped more than a dozen people from driving after they were found to have been consuming alcohol or not wearing a helmet during the long Easter weekend.
Careless driving tops court matters
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Thirty-one people appeared in the Cook Islands High Court before Justice of Peace John Whitta last Thursday.
Man faces 13 charges
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man facing 13 separate charges appeared at the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
George to appeal suppression refusal
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lawyer Norman George is expected to file an appeal for a permanent name suppression for a client after Justice of Peace John Whitta did not accept his application for it.
Security firm in full operation this Easter
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Security will standby to provide security to their 80 accommodation clients and patrol some areas around Rarotonga this Easter long weekend.
Behave! Police warn drinkers
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police warn there will be no tolerance this long weekend for drunk people causing trouble or driving while over the limit.
Psych test for alleged church attacker
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who was alleged to have assaulted a woman in a place of worship has been remanded in custody.
EBA charges high in court
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Forty-one people were listed to appear at the Cook Islands High Court last Thursday.
Prison for driving charges
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Noah Davey, 21, was sentenced to three weeks’ imprisonment by the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
Legal reps at violence seminar
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The Pacific Islands Legal Officers Network (PILON) meeting held in Samoa recently was attended by three Cook Islands woman legal representatives.
Man fears being in custody
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Justice of Peace John Whitta has stated that conditions in a prison compound may be hard, but inmates still need to be treated well.
Three years' jail for ex-teacher
Friday 5 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Former school teacher Tyronne Weerasinghe, 54, was sentenced to three and half years’ imprisonment by the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Cases discharged for schoolboys
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two high school students have had their cases discharged by the Cook Islands High Court and were sent off with a warning to behave and not to appear in court again.
Harassment claim: More time needed
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands police have confirmed that issues related to a harassment claim from a Fijian woman will need further clarification.
No sex-abuse complaint: Police
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands police have rejected claims of a sexual abuse complaint made to them by a Fijian woman who was recently reported missing on Rarotonga.