Archive for August, 2016
Meth involved in dangerous driving that injured two
A 31-year-old with Mongrel Mob links was high on methamphetamine and alcohol when his aggressive driving injured two people in a taxi he crashed into.
Drugs robbery victim was forced to strip
A man was forced to strip naked and squat in front a vehicle at the end of a gang-linked drugs shake-down, the Christchurch District Court was told.
Teen jailed for street robbery
A youth has been sent to prison for 18 months for his part in a group robbery of teenagers in November.
Third arrest over synthetic cannabis raids
A third person arrested after major police raids on an alleged synthetic cannabis supply ring has denied five charges at the Christchurch District Court.
Gang figure denies receiving charge
A man said to be a senior Head Hunters gang figure in Christchurch has denied a charge of receiving stolen travel vouchers.
Juror cleared of making Facebook check
A juror has been cleared of an allegation that she looked up the Facebook page of one of the defendants during a Christchurch District Court arson trial.
Ram attack driver missed his target
A 27-year-old man deliberately rammed a car off Hoon Hay Road but missed injuring the target of his attack.
Thefts totalling $140,000 alleged
Thefts totalling nearly $140,000 are alleged against a Halswell man who faced a total of 90 charges at the Christchurch District Court today.
Freighting co to pay $86,000 for fatigue failure
A Christchurch judge has sent an $86,000 message to the transport industry that it must get to grips with the issue of driver workload and fatigue.
Sleep deprivation may be factor in arson
A judge has called for a report on the effects of sleep deprivation on a man who burnt down his father’s Lyttelton house “to rid the property of evil energy”.
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