Crime
Ex-cashier sentenced for taking cash
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Crime
A former supermarket cashier has been sentenced to 12 months' probation for taking an envelope full of cash left on her checkout counter.
Offender told to make a fresh start
Wednesday 27 August 2014 | Published in Crime
A first-time offender who admitted to assisting four burglaries on Rarotonga in June has managed to avoid a long probation sentence and been told to make a fresh start.
Confused tourist flees the country
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Crime
A German tourist cut short his holiday in the Cook Islands after hearing what he mistakenly thought were threatening comments made against him.
Heavy fine for drunk driving visitor
Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on August 21 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements:
Couples counselling before cases go ahead
Saturday 23 August 2014 | Published in Crime
Two men charged with assaulting their female partners have been diverted for counselling before a decision is made on their cases.
Attack on man after he gave the 'middle finger'
Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Crime
A man has been convicted and fined after beating up a passer-by who gave him the “one finger salute” to his request to join his group in a drinking session.
Alleged burglar makes diversion scheme
Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Crime
One defendant accused of taking part in the burglaries of four Rarotonga businesses two months ago has been approved for alternative resolution by the Cook Islands Police.
Fined $500 for refusing breath test
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on August 14 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who made the following judgements:
Drunk driver passed out in hedge
Monday 18 August 2014 | Published in Crime
A drunk driver discovered passed out in a hedge in Pue has received a stern warning from the court and been disqualified from driving.
Troubled youth gets help from court
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Crime
Some positivity has been gained out of a seemingly hopeless situation with a young man alleged of continuously breaking his probation conditions is released from jail.
Alleged car thief warned
Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Crime
The car crash victim alleged to have stolen the car he was driving faced a strong warning from a Justice of the Peace after he failed to appear at his own defended hearing on Wednesday.
Police truck hit while attending crash
Wednesday 6 August 2014 | Published in Crime
A woman was arrested in the weekend after crashing into a police vehicle which was parked up at the scene of a separate crash.
Investigation time concerns lawyer
Wednesday 6 August 2014 | Published in Crime
Now entering its second year, the police investigation of Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop is drawing concern from the politician’s lawyer.
Bar brawlers not discharged
Wednesday 6 August 2014 | Published in Crime
Two Samoan nationals charged along with nine other men involved in a brawl outside a local nightclub have been denied a chance at being discharged without conviction.
Prejudicial reporting alleged
Wednesday 6 August 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on July 31 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who made the following judgements:
Offender gets chance for redemption
Wednesday 30 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A young man charged with taking electronic goods from a home in Takuvaine has been sentenced and given a chance to redeem himself in New Zealand.
Burglaries occupy police
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A run of burglaries kept police busy in the latter part of last week.
Wilkie doesn't show in court
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on July 24 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements:
Two crashes and six noise complaints
Tuesday 29 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A minor crash took place in Avatiu on Friday afternoon when a pick-up truck collided with a parked motorcycle. No-one was injured but police are looking into whether the driver had been drinking.
Rental car thief a 'no show'
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on July 24 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: