Crime
Coconut tree smash earns $100 fine
Monday 30 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A local man charged with careless driving after he fell asleep behind the wheel of his car and hit a coconut tree, was convicted and fined $100 when he appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta on Wednesday.
Sentences suspended after apologies
Tuesday 24 October 2017 | Published in Crime
Two people were granted suspended sentences and given stern warnings when they appeared before a three Justice of the Peace panel in the Avarua High Court last week.
Assaults, drug cases, keep court busy
Monday 23 October 2017 | Published in Crime
Criminal court was busy on Thursday with over 59 cases coming before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the Avarua High Court.
Domestic violence soars
Friday 20 October 2017 | Published in Crime
Domestic violence in the Cook Islands is following the same trend as youth offending and has reached an all-time high.
'Partners in crime' win curfew lift
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A couple facing a joint charge of burglary had their curfew lifted when they appeared in the Avarua High Court before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams last week.
Assaults bring suspended sentence
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A young man was granted a suspended sentence in the Avarua High Court last week after pleading guilty to two assault charges.
'Flight risk' temporarily denied NZ visit
Thursday 12 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A man facing charges of common assault and assault with intent to injure has been declared a flight risk.
Burglary-accused, 16, has case adjourned
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A 16-year-old facing a string of burglary charges had his case adjourned and was placed on a strict curfew when he appeared in the Avarua High Court on Friday.
Assault discharge overturned
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Published in Crime
A JP’s recent decision to discharge a 20-year old man without conviction on an assault charge has been overturned by Justice Patrick Keane.
Drug charge relates to Arorangi police raids
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Crime
A Rarotonga man who was charged with “threatening acts”, after another local man stole his marijuana has appeared in court charged with possessing utensils for drug use.
Shop robber gets two years in jail
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Crime
Justice Patrick Keane has sentenced a 22-year-old man to two years’ imprisonment on one charge of robbery, one charge of possession of a utensil for drug use and one charge of possession of cannabis.
Ten give evidence in alleged assault case
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Published in Crime
Ten witnesses are giving evidence for the Crown and prosecution in a case that will decide whether Tautua Solomona Iosefa indecently assaulted an 18-year old female last year.
Case to go back to court for 17th time
Saturday 9 September 2017 | Published in Crime
A woman who appeared in court yesterday on the same charge for the 16th time in two years, was told her criminal case was not over, and that she must return to court yet again later this month.
Assaults, violence, continuing issues
Tuesday 5 September 2017 | Published in Crime
Assaults continue to be a problem on the island, with police responding to two complaints over the weekend.
Criminal court session fast and short
Monday 4 September 2017 | Published in Crime
Criminal court was a fast and short affair last week, with just 12 cases appearing before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the Avarua High Court on Thursday.
Minor offence cases drag on... and on
Thursday 31 August 2017 | Published in Crime
Lawyer Mark Short is bemused at the ongoing saga which has seen 42 youngsters caught up in the judicial system due to minor traffic offences.
Busy day for JP as 44 appear in court
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Whitta dealt with over 44 criminal court cases during Thursday’s session at the Avarua High Court.
Ten arrested in cannabis bust
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
Details have been released of a substantial drug bust two weeks ago in Arorangi during which CIB police officers seized 80 cannabis plants.
Lack of burglar activity pleases police
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Published in Crime
No burglaries or thefts were reported last weekend – a notable improvement on some recent weekends.
Dispute over cannabis theft ends in court
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Crime
A man whose marijuana was stolen entered a Kavera property armed with a knife in an attempt to confront the alleged drug thief and deter others from helping themselves, the High Court was told last week.