Crime
Sentenced for stolen cigarettes
Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Forty-two-year-old Takuvaine man Richard Hoepper has been sentenced to community service and probation for taking $13,800 worth of stolen cigarettes.
More prison time for repeat offender
Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Recidivist offender Ponatu U'a has had an extra nine months of prison time added to his current sentence for not reporting stolen goods worth more than $1000.
Caught driving 3 times over the limit
Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 29 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements:
Pearl theft case filed for retrial
Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Crown Law has submitted an appeal to have the case against William Wade, accused of the theft of pearls from Prime Minister Henry Puna’s house, brought back for re-trial.
Court takes stand on cyber bullying
Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Extreme reaction to cyber bullying has turned into positive action after a man convicted of assault on a female was sentenced to probationary service with the unusual condition that he become an advocate against cyber bullying.
Bank theft trials not until 2015
Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Outstanding trial fixtures took priority at a criminal call-over at the High Court on Wednesday where trial dates for three women alleged to have stolen money from their workplace at Westpac’s Aitutaki branch were discussed.
3 road crashes in weekend
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Police have again expressed concern about driving standards in Rarotonga after another weekend of road safety issues.
Police appeal for motorcyclists' help
Tuesday 27 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Police want to hear from several motorcyclists believed to have seen a blue van (pictured above) travelling on the back road in Aroa last Thursday morning.
Man in custody for alleged kidnapping
Saturday 24 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A man has been remanded in custody for the alleged kidnapping of a young girl in Rarotonga on Thursday morning.
Man arrested for alleged kidnapping
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Crime
UPDATED: A 39-year-old local man has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a young girl in Rarotonga yesterday.
Bank ex-employees face theft charges
Friday 23 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A trial date will soon be fixed for three people who allegedly stole money from Westpac last year while they were employees of the bank.
Mangaia man found not guilty
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Mangaia man Umuumu Peraua has been found not guilty on the third day of his trial of threatening to kill 54-year-old Pirimetua Uakino with a firearm.
Name suppression for elderly man
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 15 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who made the following judgements:
Drink-drive cases concern police
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Police have issued a strong warning to motorists after four people were arrested for allegedly drinking and driving over the weekend.
Prison escapee looking for closure
Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Past prison escapee and notorious repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois has pleaded guilty to all his charges and may be looking at sustained reform.
Trio plead guilty to fighting
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Three more men charged after a fight outside Rehab Nightclub and Bar on April 20 have pleaded guilty and placed on nine months’ suspended sentence.
Charges laid for tourist burglaries
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Fifteen new charges have been laid against one of the four men accused of a raft of burglaries on tourist accommodations in Rarotonga.
'Legal' highs banned in the Cooks
Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Crime
People attempting to import legal highs into the Cook Islands are warned that they could face criminal prosecution, as the Ministry of Health announces a crackdown on party pills and other social drugs.
5 domestic violence cases in weekend
Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Crime
The high numbers of domestic violence cases and disqualified drivers caught at the weekend are a major concern for local police.
More burglaries reported to police
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Crime
More than $1500 in cash and goods were stolen over the weekend.