Crime
Driving related matters in court
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Driving related matters continue to increase in the Cook Islands High Court.
Assault on female cases adjourned
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands High Court has been advised that an assault on a female matter in regard to a Fijian resident has been through a traditional reconciliation process within the Fijian community.
No prison for assault on police
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ngametua Tiatoa escaped a prison sentence after he was convicted on a charge of assaulting a police officer.
Volunteers prove their worth
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Takitumu’s volunteer police officers were kept busy over the Christmas and New Year’s period working diligently to keep the area’s roads free of dangerous and reckless drivers.
Road safety efforts pleasing for police
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service has emerged from the two-week festive season with a healthy level of confidence in its performance regarding road safety and community security, says spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Man given interim name suppression
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with having sexual intercourse with a female without her consent has been granted interim name suspension.
Charge acquittal prompts strong warning from JP
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young woman acquitted on a charge of fighting in a public place was warned not to appear in the Cook Islands High Court again.
Assault case adjourned for decision
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
James Kavakura, who has been charged for one count of assault on a female, will have his case decided the Cook Islands High Court on January 17.
Assault costs bar patron $300 fine
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with assaulting a person at a bar in Arorangi, was convicted and fined $300 when he appeared before Justice of Peace Georgina Williams at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
JP has warning for EBA defendants
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Eleven people charged with driving with excess breath alcohol appeared before Justice of Peace Georgina Williams at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Thefts prompt more warnings from the police
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police are reminding the members of the public to be vigilant and to look after their belongings at all times.
Weekend brings 14 arrests
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Fourteen people were arrested and charged for violent behaviour, including domestic violence, and drunk-driving over the weekend.
Call to take tough stand on violence
Monday 7 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Women’s Counselling Centre, Punanga Tauturu Inc is calling on the High Court to take a stronger stance on cases involving charges of assault on a female.
Police looking out for 'fishy' deals
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Police are on the lookout for a man who has been offering to sell fish but fails to produce any after he has been paid for it.
Drink proves expensive idea
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Ten people facing charges of driving with excess breath alcohol appeared before Justice of Peace John Whitta at the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
Fraud case set for March
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Crime
A case in which Ngamau Wichman-Tou is charged with intent to defraud by false pretence, has been adjourned to March 7.
Four end 2018 on serious charges
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Five people spent part of the last day of 2018 in the High Court – four of them after being arrested last weekend on a variety of charges, including one male facing an allegation of rape.
Assault charge brings $350 fine for visitor
Friday 4 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A visitor to Rarotonga charged with common assault was received a $350 fine when he appeared before Justice of Peace John Whitta at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Festive season brings out opportunistic thieves
Friday 4 January 2019 | Published in Crime
The festive season might still be with us but it hasn’t stopped opportunistic thieves from taking advantage of others.
Man avoids assault penalty
Friday 4 January 2019 | Published in Crime
A man charged with assaulting a female was acquitted without conviction by the Cook Islands High Court in Rarotonga yesterday.