Archive for October, 2014
Jail time on remand seen as enough for scammer
Inveterate scammer of the elderly for petrol money, Kim Michael David Barwell, won’t have to serve more prison time for his latest crimes after spending four months in custody on remand.
Offender’s self-destructive life takes a turn
It was tempting to “throw away the key” for a 26-year-old offender whose joyride in a stolen taxi was tracked on the car’s GPS, said a judge.
High risk teen to get a ‘taste’ of prison life
A teen will spend his 18th birthday this Friday in prison to give him a taste of what to expect if he doesn’t quit his offending.
Remand on stolen vehicle charges
Police did not oppose bail for a Pines Beach man facing five charges arising from the finding of an alleged stolen vehicle “chop shop” in North Canterbury.
Long recovery ahead for Rolleston crash victim
Up to a year of rehabilitation lies ahead of the passenger seriously injured when an overseas driver drove a rental car through a stop sign at Rolleston and was struck by a car towing a horse float last week.
On-line porn addict paid a high price
An on-line porn addict paid a high price – loss of most support from family and friends – when he told them he was being prosecuted for possession of thousands of images of child abuse pornography.
Accounts manager admits dishonesty charges
A Christchurch accounts manager has admitted two dishonesty charges and has been remanded on bail for sentencing in December when he may seek a discharge without conviction.
Court appearance after bizarre sex approaches
A man’s bizarre approaches to women did not achieve his objective of finding a partner for sex, but they did land him in court.
Brother and sister co-parenting their child, court told
A brother and sister who met as young adults are now co-parenting a child in Christchurch and being dealt with on charges of incest.
Colleagues ‘manipulated’ by dishonest bank manager
Colleagues were left feeling hurt by being “exploited and betrayed” by the bank manager they considered a friend when he stole $92,000 to feed his gambling addiction.
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