Archive for July, 2016
Woman denies ammo and meth charges
A woman charged with possession of ammunition and a methamphetamine pipe, and receiving stolen property after a police search of a Bryndwr home three weeks ago has pleaded not guilty and elected jury trial.
Man was ‘naive’ about cut down rifle
A man caught with a cut-down .22 rifle had been “naïve” about having the weapon, the Christchurch District Court was told at his sentencing.
Police station roof climber heading for treatment
A man who clambered around on the Christchurch Central Police Station roof is heading back into treatment for his on-going substance abuse issues.
Bid to withdraw guilty pleas over armed incident
A man who admitted armed burglary, kidnapping, and injuring charges in the High Court in June is now applying to withdraw his guilty pleas.
Scam woman says she was ‘horrified’
A woman who raided the bank accounts of women aged 80, 93, and 94 claims she was “horrified” when she learned the nature of the scam she was involved in.
Internet ‘blackmail’ charge admitted
A man has admitted trying to “blackmail” a woman into meeting him by threatening to post naked photographs of her on the Internet.
Suppression lifts on cocaine importing accused
Name suppression has lifted on a 29-year-old Mexican man charged with possession and importing of the class A drug cocaine and he has pleaded not guilty.
One murder verdict, two manslaughter in prison trial
A 23-year-old inmate has been found guilty of the murder of prisoner Benton Marni Parata and two others have been convicted of his manslaughter.
Former manager admits thefts from concrete firm
Civil proceedings may be launched to recover money from a manager who has admitted stealing almost $116,000 from a Christchurch business.
Solicitor denies drugs charge
A Christchurch solicitor has denied a methamphetamine possession charge he faced at the Christchurch District Court today.
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