Crime
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.
Police chase down young offenders
Friday 17 August 2018 | Published in Crime
A police chase on Tuesday ended at Turangi with the arrest of one juvenile offender and the escape on foot of another young male.
Residents to take action on burglaries
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
Following a spate of burglaries in Vaimaanga, local residents are joining to put a number of measures in place to make their community safer.
Multi-vehicle smash in Tupapa
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Published in Crime
A 37-year-old man is expected to appear in court today after the car he was driving struck three vehicles in a series of accidents in Tupapa on Tuesday morning.
Aitutaki resort fire 'not suspicious' – investigators
Monday 13 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort managing director Tata Crocombe says investigators have confirmed “no suspicious circumstances” were involved in the fire which destroyed three accommodation units and a beach bar.
Busy day in court for JP
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Around 39 criminal cases were brought before Justice of the Peace John Whitta yesterday, including three custody and sentencing hearings.
Burglaries worry leaders
Friday 10 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The House of Ariki is concerned with the escalating rate of burglaries on Rarotonga, especially those committed by juveniles.
Quick arrest of burglary suspect
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Police detectives have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with burglaries that occurred at two major Avarua businesses in the early hours of last Thursday.
Car crashes into roadside graveyard
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police were yesterday still investigating an accident in which a motor vehicle crashed into a roadside graveyard in Arorangi.
Bungling burglar botches break-in
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Crime
It looked to have been like something out of one of those old-fashioned slapstick crime capers, the silent kind, with maybe a bit of frantic piano-playing every now and then at the really dramatic (or hilarious) moments.
Two fires suspected arson
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava says the Cook Islands Police Service is committing a large amount of resources into investigating the fires which destroyed Friendly Mart, Tex Mart and RaroMart.
Rape accused not guilty
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Crime
A 22-year-old man from Tupapa was acquitted of a charge of rape at a trial before Justice Doherty and a jury this week.
Robberies worry tourism
Friday 3 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A spate of robberies targeting accommodation occupied by visitors to Rarotonga has the tourism industry worried.
Top policeman defends team
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Unwarranted attacks and criticism of the police won't help alleviate the problems and pressures of stopping crime in Rarotonga’s community, says Commissioner Maara Tetava.