Archive for October, 2015
Teenager warned about relationship with offender
An 18-year-old woman has been warned not to let her relationship with a serious offender – now serving a 25-month jail term – drag her “down the drain”.
Psych hearing begins for man who claimed to be God
The process has begun for a psychiatric discharge for a 21-year-old man who got into a melee with a police dog and handler when he was arrested and later announced in court that he was God.
Teen liquor shop robber may face adult sentencing
A 16-year-old who has admitted the violent robbery of a liquor shop in Woolston may face sentencing in the adult court where a prison term could be imposed.
Sex trial jury told of previous offending
A jury has been told of previous convictions for indecent assaults on children by a man who has now gone on trial for child abuse sex offences dating back up to 40 years.
Store flooded after drunken antics
Drunken hijinks have led to an $18,000 damage bill from flooding at the Harvey Norman store in Moorhouse Avenue.
Third arrest over stabbing incident
A man arrested for allegedly taking a $34,000 motorcycle that was seen being pushed down a Christchurch street yesterday has now been charged over a triple stabbing incident six weeks ago.
Drone prosecution may become test case
Prosecution of a Kaiapoi man for allegedly flying a drone in controlled airspace is turning into a test case.
Ram-raiding teen will meet his victims
A Phillipstown teenager has agreed to meet the victims of his New Brighton ram-raids in an effort to reduce the jail time he is facing.
Cattle prod used on victim of night time raid
A 2am raid by two men who used a cattle prod to try to collect a debt was described as “outright stupidity” by the judge who jailed each of them for more than five years.
Youths face sentencing delays over robbery
No agreement has been reached at Family Group Conferences about how to handle the cases of two Christchurch teens charged with the violent robbery of a Woolston liquor outlet.
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