Crime
New Zealand ex-cop may be deported
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A New Zealand ex-cop who has remained in the Cook Islands after serving jail time for drug offences may be deported.
Defendant could be granted diversion
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 8 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon, who made the following judgements:
Assault on mother but avoids prison
Saturday 10 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A man sentenced for assault on a female has avoided a prison recommendation, and will instead be under probation supervision.
Anger management recommended
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A Matavera man charged with common assault for threatening another youth with an axe has been sentenced.
One of robbery quartet released
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 1 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who made the following judgements:
Road crashes prompt fresh warning
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Police are again urging drivers to take more care on the road after a high number of crashes late last week.
Erratic driver pleads guilty
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A young man caught by police driving erratically in Panama has been convicted and fined a whopping $500 at the High Court on Thursday.
Imports in court for street fight
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Four of the nine men allegedly involved in a brawl outside Rehab Nightclub and Bar are foreigners who have come to the Cook Islands to play sport.
Photos of assault injuries 'horrific'
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on April 24 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements:
Youth arrested after street fight
Tuesday 29 April 2014 | Published in Crime
A group of young men involved in a street brawl two weekends ago has been arrested and will appear in court this week.
Arson case passes six month mark
Monday 28 April 2014 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service says it has not forgotten about the arson attacks on two schools late last year and that the case is still open.
Caught on trip to Raro Fried
Saturday 26 April 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on April 17 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements:
Assault on constable accused under ban
Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Crime
The man arrested over the weekend for assaulting a constable has appeared in the High Court.
Guilty pleas to three assaults
Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Crime
A young man has pleaded guilty to three charges of assault on a female and will be sentenced on May 1.
Defendant seeks lesser penalty
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on April 10 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who made the following judgements:
Police officer assaulted
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Crime
A police officer was punched in the head while trying to break up a fight in Avarua on Saturday night.
Guilty plea from cigarette seller
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Crime
Takuvaine Valley resident Richard Hoepper has pleaded guilty to charges of receiving stolen property and theft by finding.
Assault on female not taken lightly
Monday 14 April 2014 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata has denied a defence counsel’s recommendation for his client to be discharged of assault on a female.
Patia released on bail
Friday 11 April 2014 | Published in Crime
Sixteen-year-old offender Beniamina Patia has been released from custody and will be beginning employment, as arranged by police.
Beer case thrown out
Friday 11 April 2014 | Published in Crime
An electoral petition hearing into the validity of the Murienua by-election has been dismissed and James Beer has been confirmed as the Murienua Member of Parliament.
