Archive for March, 2015
A glitch in the paper trail
The flow of proceedings in Christchurch’s main police court pauses, because the judge is missing some of the weaponry in that courtroom’s constant paper war.
Firearm charge admitted after police raids
A Kaiapoi man has admitted unlawful possession of a shotgun after a series of police raids in Canterbury early this month.
Homicide inquiry after death at Christchurch Prison
Canterbury Police can confirm that the investigation into a serious assault of a sentenced prisoner at Christchurch Men’s Prison on March 25 has been elevated into a homicide investigation.
High speed chase admitted
A 25-year-old man admitted reckless driving – sometimes over 100kmh in a 50kmh zone – while evading police in an 18-minute chase through Christchurch in January.
Assault charge laid against burglary accused
A more serious charge of aggravated assault has been laid against a man charged over an alleged violent getaway from a Fendalton burglary last week.
Investigation into sex allegations against driver
Police inquiries are continuing into allegations of sexual conduct involving a former Christchurch bus driver.
Snapchat threats lead to jail term
A Christchurch man used the mobile app Snapchat to send his ex-partner a video of him holding a shotgun after making threats to kill.
Police claim holiday paid for with stolen money
Police opposed allowing a man to go on holiday after he admitted thefts from his employer, saying they believed the Australian break was paid for with stolen money.
‘Chop shop’ charges admitted
A Pines Beach man has admitted receiving charges over what was described last year as a stolen vehicle “chop shop” at Woodend.
Serious drug charge laid after speeding stop
Police have laid a more serious drugs charge against a man already being held in custody on drugs and firearm charges.
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