Crime
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:
More charged with freezer theft
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Two more people have been charged in relation to burglaries on four separate Rarotonga businesses in June.
Super Brown owner not convicted
Monday 28 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Local businessman and Mayor of Atiu, George Taoro Brown, has been discharged without conviction on a charge of receiving stolen cigarettes valued at $13,597.
Manslaughter trial scheduled for next year
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Crime
The driver in a fatal car crash that killed three teenage boys in July last year will have to wait another year for trial.
Three burglaries reported to police
Friday 25 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Three burglaries were reported during the weekend – one from a residential home and two from tourist accommodation providers.
Minors caught fighting outside nightclub
Friday 25 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Police have expressed concern about young people being out in town late at night after a fight outside a nightclub in Avarua on Saturday.
Crash victim charged with stealing rental car
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Police say a car crash in Nikao on Sunday morning involved a young man driving a rental vehicle allegedly stolen from Rarotonga Airport.
Wanted youth found
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Thanks to media coverage and information from the general public, police have apprehended wanted youth Tepatua Ngatamariki Crummer.
Wanted by police
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Local police are trying to track down 19-year-old Tepatua Ngatamariki Crummer, who they believe is aware that he is wanted by police.
Re-trial of Aitutaki firearm case
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Crime
An Aitutaki man who had a firearm charge against him dismissed will now be facing re-trial after the Crown won their appeal against the decision.
Theft accused found guilty
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Crime
The Fijian national accused of stealing over $10,000 from Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa has been found guilty of taking just $298.80 of that amount.