Archive for June, 2014
Teen facing legal high robbery charge stays in custody
Bail has again been refused for a teenager charged with an armed robbery for synthetic cannabis in the hour before Parliament’s ban on the drug came into force.
‘Raft’ of charges indicated against accused boat burglar
Police say more charges are likely against a Lyttelton man now charged with burglary of six boats in Picton.
Expert shows court his fake invoice theory
A police computer expert has shown in court how he believes false invoices for earthquake repair work were created by Christchurch landlord Sally Mengtung Ye.
Two street robbers jailed
Two men have been jailed for the early morning street robbery of two youths in central Christchurch.
Rebuild workers’ vehicles targeted to fund addiction
A 30-year-old man who targeted rebuild workers’ vehicles while they were parked overnight was sentenced to prison in the Christchurch District Court today.
Horseman delays plea over endangering charge
Christchurch city horseman Richard James Hayden has been granted a one-week remand on bail before he will enter a plea on a charge of endangering people’s safety by letting his horse roam.
Legal high robbery accused granted bail
A 30-year-old Avonhead man charged with the armed robbery of a Linwood shop selling synthetic cannabis in the hour before its ban, has been granted release on electronically monitored bail.
Landlord denies making false quake claims
Christchurch landlord Sally Mengtung Ye says she disputes allegations listed by the Crown in court today that she created or edited documents to put in 34 false invoices for emergency earthquake repair work on her properties.
Teen’s sentence: Keep a diary
A problem teenager has been given a special order by a judge to keep a diary for the next three weeks.
Remand on charges over EQC vehicles
A former EQC employee has been remanded on charges alleging misuse of staff vehicles and a fuel card.
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