Archive for December, 2015
Maximum Youth Court sentence for dangerous digger chase
The drinking habits of the parents of a 16-year-old who took a stolen digger on a dangerous joyride across Christchurch have been roasted by a Youth Court judge.
Arson accused faces ammunition charge
A teenager charged with lighting a fire in the dunes at South Brighton last week has told the Christchurch District Court that he has had to go to hospital for a burn to his wrist.
Elderly absconder arrested in Australia
An 89-year-old man who fled New Zealand while facing sex charges dating back 52 years has been arrested in Australia and will be back in the Christchurch District Court tomorrow.
Robbery accused remanded in custody
Bail was not sought for an Oxford man who faced an armed robbery charge at an appearance in the Christchurch District Court yesterday.
Remand in custody follows police raid
Bail was refused for a man charged with firearms offences after a raid on a property in McGregors Road, Linwood, on Thursday afternoon.
Teenager’s rape proved, jury finds
A 17-year-old girl was raped and sexually violated by two men on the roof of the New Brighton Surf Club, a Christchurch District Court jury has found with a series of guilty verdicts.
Electronic bail granted to murder accused
Electronically monitored bail has been granted to James Stedman Roberts, who has been in custody since June charged with the murder of his stepson, Leon Michael leFleming Jayet-Cole.
Quote of the Week: Apology accepted
“Can I tell the rest of my colleagues at morning tea that you apologised to me today? They will enjoy that.”
Gang claim withdrawn in firearms burglary
Since admitting a firearms burglary at his grandparents’ farm, a 21-year-old has also admitted that he made up his claim of being under pressure from a patched gang member.
School pupils victims of drug user’s burglaries
A 43-year-old Rangiora man was sent to jail for three burglaries of small rural schools that were left messy, damaged, and caused the children much distress.
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