Archive for August, 2015
Pair in court on assault charges
A man and a woman each facing three Crimes Act assault charges have been remanded in custody for a week at the Christchurch District Court.
Not guilty pleas to gang kidnap charges
Eight of the men charged with kidnapping and assaulting a rival gang member pleaded not guilty in the Christchurch District Court today.
Bed shortage problems as young robbery accused remanded
A judge has voiced her frustrations about the lack of Youth Justice beds available in Christchurch as she remanded two teenagers in custody on charges of robbing a liquor store at the weekend. [Updated report]
Preventive detention to be considered for ear biting
A judge has decided the High Court should consider a preventive detention sentence for a 19-year-old who has admitted biting part of the ears off two fellow prisoners.
Big bill after offending ‘spree’
A “spree of offending” has led to a $4910 reparation bill for the owners of tools stolen and pawned, and repairs to a police patrol car.
Sportsman jailed for boiling water assault
A 38-year-old man described as a talented sportsman has been jailed for seven domestic violence offences, including an assault using boiling water.
Woman accused of lingering at park
A 60-year-old Christchurch woman has been arrested for allegedly breaching a term of her intensive supervision by lingering around a boy in a park.
Man faces three model aircraft charges
A Kaiapoi man has pleaded not guilty to three unusual charges relating to flying a model aircraft.
More commercial burglaries alleged
Another five charges have been laid against Andrew Wayne Smith, an alleged burglar who targeted small businesses in Christchurch and Kaiapoi.
Eight bailed on rioting charges
Eight people charged with rioting in a gang confrontation in an Ashburton Park on Thursday afternoon were granted registrar’s remands after being arrested and transported to Christchurch.
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