Archive for October, 2016
Cash was from valuable arts sales, trial told
Artworks by Picasso and Salvador Dali will be cited by drug deal accused Hugh James Robinson as the source of some of the cash deposits the police have described as suspicious at his Christchurch District Court trial.
‘Cowardly’ street attack admitted
The victim of a car-park attack was punched and badly injured when he had his hands up indicating he didn’t want to fight, the police say.
Sisters jailed for scamming elderly victims
Two sisters have been jailed for their part in a crime ring that scammed elderly and vulnerable victims out of their bank cards and $240,000.
Two jailed for helping conceal evidence
Two people have been jailed for helping someone conceal evidence about a crime.
Police analyst describes cash ‘from unknown sources’
The police say cash deposits totalling $260,695 into the bank accounts of Hugh James Robinson’s health food and supplements business were from unknown sources and not from shop sales.
‘Irrational fears’ led to Lyttelton arson
The man who burnt down his father’s house told police that he thought people who were “after him” had killed his father instead, and he wanted to rid the property of evil energy.
Court told of reckless high speed drive
A man has admitted seven charges arising from a dangerous high-speed chase across North Canterbury last month.
Brave dairy employee tackled robbers
A 21-year-old Aranui man admits he was the disguised, hammer-wielding robber who was bravely tackled by dairy employee Ruchik Patel in Breezes Road.
Jail for screwdriver attacks on two men
Two screwdriver stabbing attacks have led to a man being jailed for five years in the Christchurch District Court.
Couple jailed for ‘Aladdin’s cave’ of stolen goods
Police found a virtual Aladdin’s cave when they searched a Burwood house where two offenders lived. It had been furnished and equipped with $69,340 of stolen gear.
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