Author Archive: Anne Clarkson
Threats to government officials alleged
The name of an Upper Riccarton man, and the details of the threats he allegedly sent by email to government officials, have been suppressed in the Christchurch District Court.
‘Black Widow’s’ son admits drugs and firearm charges
The son “Black Widow” Helen Milner admitted three drugs and firearms charges, after nine other charges were withdrawn in the Christchurch District Court today.
Firms pay out over archaeological breach
Two companies who mistakenly destroyed an archaeological site in Redcliffs have been convicted and discharged because of donations, and the processes they have put in place so no further breaches will occur.
Bail granted after car chase
A 25-year-old who allegedly led police on an 18-minute car chase through Waltham, Opawa, and Beckenham, was granted bail when he appeared in the Christchurch District Court today.
Teen to pay $12,933 for Brighton smashing spree
A teenager faces a $12,933 bill for his one-third share of the damage in a smashing spree at the New Brighton Pier and the library next to it.
Stalker filled petrol tank with concrete
A stalker who filled his victim’s petrol tank and oil tank with concrete was sentenced to an intensive supervision, and a community detention term, in the Christchurch District Court today.
Home detention for attack on sex worker
An attack on a sex worker in the early hours of May 2 led to a home detention sentence in the Christchurch District Court today.
Carjacking charge denied
A 53-year-old man is denying a charge of robbing a Christchurch man of a car while armed with a knife.
Long jail term for shotgun hold-up at Merivale
A 20-year-old who held up the Merivale TAB with a sawn-off shotgun was jailed for five years six months at his Christchurch District Court sentencing.
Home detention for beating, strangling
A 44-year-old man who beat his victim to the ground, continued the beating while the man was unconscious, and tried to strangle him, was granted a home detention sentence in the Christchurch District Court yesterday.
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