Crime
Police officer hurt in assault incident
Tuesday 18 September 2018 | Published in Crime
A female police officer needed medical attention after being kicked in the back of the head during an assault incident, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Four accidents continue road mayhem
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Following what was described as a “chaotic” week on the roads around Rarotonga last week, problems continued over the weekend, with four accidents reported from Friday to Sunday.
Tip-off puts prisoner back behind bars
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Escaped prisoner Taana John is back behind bars after being captured by police yesterday afternoon. Cook Islands Police Service spokesman Trevor Pitt said John had been apprehended thanks to a tip-off and swift action by three teams of officers.
Busy month for police despite drop in burglaries
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Crime
More than 500 incidents were reported to the Cook Islands Police service last month, up from 363 in July and 259 in June.
Prisoner flees jail
Tuesday 11 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
Police have issued a photo of a man wanted for escaping from Arorangi prison yesterday morning.
Police aim to build on burglary drop
Tuesday 11 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Police want to capitalise on the significant drop in reported burglaries last month by continuing to crack down on known offenders and encouraging ways the community can help stop the offending.
Week of chaos on Rarotonga roads
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Crime
A number of motor vehicle accidents on Rarotonga roads have kept the Cook Islands Police Service busy this past week, including one involving an unmarked police vehicle.
Assaults lead to 17 charges
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Fourteen individuals faced 17 separate charges for violent offences at the courthouse yesterday, appearing in front of Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi.
Police look into bridge smash
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Several days after it happened, police are investigating an “unreported” motor vehicle crash, which damaged the Avana Bridge early last Saturday morning. A buckled part of a car’s bodywork was also left behind
Smash leaves car up the creek
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Crime
A small rental car was left sitting on the bottom of a dry creek bed at Inave on Monday after being driven off the road in the early hours of the morning.
Officers toughen up for Australian sevens action
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Crime
A group of women police officers is toughening up for field action next month – the rugby field that is.
Police sound warning on water safety
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands community has a responsibility to advise tourists about the risks involved in taking part in water activities in lagoons around the country, the Cook Islands Police Service says.
Prison service gets a new name
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands prison and probation service will be renamed as a new agency, the Department of Corrective Services.
Increase in reported incidents disturbs police
Wednesday 29 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Police are concerned at a “disturbing” increase in the number of incidents reported to them last month.
New legal aid system in place to help women
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Published in Crime
A new legal aid system is now available to women involved in domestic violence relating to children.
Multiple assault charges heard in court
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Three men were set to appear for sentencing in front of Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi at the High Court on Thursday, having already pleaded guilty to a variety of charges, including assault on a female, assaulting a police officer and breaching probation.
Incidents reported to police on the rise
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Published in Crime
The total number of incidents reported to the Cook Islands Police Service last month has exceeded the number for the previous month.
Community reacts to burglaries
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
A community meeting called last Thursday amongst residents of the Vaimaanga, Avaavaroa and Turoa areas to discuss possible strategies to the rising number of burglaries in the area has generated a positive response, says resident Tina Newport.
Police give public chance to view recovered items
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service has recovered a quantity of items in the execution of search warrants recently and is providing an opportunity for the public to view these items and possibly claim ownership of property, which may have been stolen.
Male in court on 11 charges
Friday 17 August 2018 | Published in Crime
An individual facing 11 separate charges was one of 22 cases brought before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams at the courthouse yesterday.