Archive for August, 2016
Arrest warrant issued for gang figure
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man said to be a senior Head Hunters gang figure after he failed to appear at the Christchurch District Court today.
Crooked ‘clearing house’ at home detention address
A 42-year-old man ran a “significant criminal enterprise” – a clearing house for stolen cars and property – from the Linwood Avenue house where he was serving home detention.
Third offender admits scamming elderly victims
A third person has admitted a role in a crime ring that scammed elderly victims out of their bank cards and then drained tens of thousands of dollars from their bank accounts.
Two frenzied attacks with screwdriver admitted
A 38-year-old Northcote man told police he had no memory of using a screwdriver to inflict 30 stab wounds on two men in an apparent jealousy attack.
Man admits shining laser pointer at two aircraft
A 39-year-old man has admitted causing unnecessary danger by shining a laser light at two aircraft.
Trial halts after attempted poisoning charge dropped
A woman has admitted charges of armed burglary and assault with intent to injure after the Crown dropped a charge of attempted poisoning as her Christchurch District Court trial was due to begin.
Rangiora lawyer takes up judge role
Rangiora lawyer John Brandts-Giesen has been sworn in as a District Court Judge in a ceremony at the Christchurch Court House.
Port Co fined $75,000 for workplace hazard prosecution
The Lyttelton Port Co has been fined $75,000 for a health and safety breach that occurred only weeks after the death of employee Bradley Fletcher when machinery toppled at the port.
Bail refused in deception case
Electronically monitored bail has been refused for a second time for a 50-year-old Redwood man who is charged with obtaining nearly $93,000 by deception.
Row boat burglars admit island raid
Two Lincoln University students have admitted using a row boat to carry out the first burglary in 17 years on Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf.
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