Author Archive: Anne Clarkson
Three meth accused staying in custody
Three men arrested in a suspected methamphetamine supply ring have been remanded in custody at the Christchurch District Court.
Michael Heron, a 44-year-old concrete worker with no fixed abode, Riki William Wellington, a 26-year-old builder from Hei Hei, and Luke Samuel Mathers, a 23-year-old security officer from New Brighton were all charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply, and possession of a psychoactive substance for supply.
Heron and Wellington were also charged with unlawful possession of a pistol.
Mathers applied for bail, but the police supplied a written opposition to it, and Judge Brian Callaghan refused the application. Wellington and Heron did not apply for bail and were remanded without plea.
Police said several searches of addresses and vehicles across the city were executed yesterday, and more than 500g of methamphetamine, over $100,000 cash, and a loaded pistol were found, and four cars were seized.
All three men were remanded in custody to a video-link appearance from the Christchurch Men’s Prison on November 24.
Torture tools laid out for woman
A man who broke into a woman’s home and placed items of torture on a coffee table while waiting for her to arrive, was sentenced to 10 years’ prison, with a non-parole period of five years.
The accidental dog-napping
A man who drove away from a service station in a stolen car with a dog inside, pleaded guilty to unlawfully getting into a car in the Christchurch District Court.
Community sentence for threats and Facebook offending
A 23-year-old man who threatened to set fire to a woman’s house, and used Facebook to send her brother a nude photo of her, was sentenced to supervision and community work.
Woman charged with speedway thefts
A woman has been charged that on four occasions she took cash from Sunset Speedway in Westport.
Visit to shopping mall leads to jail term
Duane Charles Brendon Paul Burgess, of Sydenham, was subject to an ESO issued by the courts in May 2013 for repeat sexual offending.
Unknown drug dealer avoided robbery
Two people who admitted plotting to “roll” an unknown drug dealer were jailed in the Christchurch District Court.
Driving death charge denied
A man who police allege caused the death of Noel Cruza Campilan in June by his careless driving has pleaded not guilty to the charge in the Christchurch District Court.
Teacher admits indecencies with boy
A former Prebbleton School principal has admitted 10 historic charges of indecent assault and sexual violation against a boy.
Upskirt photographer jailed again
A man who used a cell phone in a shopping basket to take pictures up women’s dresses was jailed for 20 months in the Christchurch District Court today.
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