Archive for March, 2015
Home detention inmate helped burglars
A 25-year-old has been found guilty of helping with the burglary of a neighbour’s apartment while he was serving home detention in Christchurch.
Street gang fracas described in court
A young man caught up in a Dallington street gang conflict was sentenced to home detention on two charges of injuring with intent to injure in the Christchurch District Court.
Harsher penalties for petrol drive-offs
A judge and the police have both signalled a tougher line for petrol drive-off thiefs.
Jailed mobster’s carjacking charge abandoned
A carjacking charge against a Mongrel Mob member had to be dropped this week when two Crown witnesses failed to turn up for his trial.
Home detention term over Christchurch black market crays
A recreational fisherman at Kaikoura has been put on home detention for five months for black market trading in crayfish and paua with buyers in Christchurch.
Long stretch ahead for second-strike offender
Years of jail time stretch ahead for a street robber who received his second-strike warning after pleading guilty in the Christchurch District Court.
Women deny stolen dog charges
Two women charged with stealing and receiving an $800 dog have indicated not guilty pleas and were today remanded to case review hearings in May.
WINZ office murder trial date set
May 11 has been confirmed as the trial date for Ashburton double-murder accused Russell John Tully.
New charges for shopping mall chase accused
The 30-year-old man arrested on weapon and kidnapping charges after a police chase ending at the Barrington Mall last month, faced three further charges at the Christchurch District Court today.
Man admits punching driver, taking car
A man who punched a driver in the face and took his car in an incident in Edgeware has pleaded guilty after the original carjacking charge was dropped.
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