Author Archive: Anne Clarkson
Community detention after drugs, firearm raids
A Kaiapoi man was sentenced to community detention after a series of police raids at properties in Christchurch, Kaiapoi, and Waddington in early March.
Hefty penalties for dealing in blackmarket crays, paua
A restauranteur must pay a hefty fine and do community work for dealing in blackmarket crayfish and paua, and also has to forfeit items used in the offending.
Third person charged with dairy robberies
A third person has been charged with the robberies of two Christchurch dairies, while armed with an air pistol, on Monday night.
More sex attack charges laid
A bail hearing for a man accused of sexually violating a teenage girl, and burgling a Phillipstown house, was delayed today as police laid eight more sex charges.
Brothers face sentencing for New Brighton ram raids
A second man – a brother of the first – has admitted ram-raiding and burglary of commercial premises in New Brighton in July.
Bail appeal refused for kidnap accused
The High Court has refused bail after an appeal by one of the 10 men accused of kidnapping and bashing a rival gang member.
Not guilty pleas to gang kidnap charges
Eight of the men charged with kidnapping and assaulting a rival gang member pleaded not guilty in the Christchurch District Court today.
Big bill after offending ‘spree’
A “spree of offending” has led to a $4910 reparation bill for the owners of tools stolen and pawned, and repairs to a police patrol car.
Teen admits being in ram-raid car
The 17-year-old girl found in a car involved in the New Brighton ram-raids on July 29 has pleaded guilty in the Christchurch District Court.
Bail refused for murder accused
Thirty-four-year-old Redwood labourer James Stedman Roberts, charged with the murder of his autistic step-son, was declined bail in the High Court in Christchurch today.
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