Author Archive: David Clarkson
Attitude brings rapid custody remand
It was about the craziest thing to say to a judge. It has earned Norton Lindsay Adams a month in custody even before gets his sentence for smashing up the Rangiora Police Station and assaulting an officer.
Judge gives streetkid and his dad a chance
A teenager raised on the streets has been given one last chance by a judge in an effort to sort out his chaotic life.
Fifth Ashburton drug accused remanded
A fifth person arrested after a series of drugs raids in the Ashburton area this week has been granted bail after an appearance in the Christchurch District Court.
Three assaults using air rifle alleged
A woman charged with three air rifle assaults has been granted a registrar’s remand at the Christchurch District Court.
Nailgun Kiwibank robbery admitted
A man has admitted using a nailgun to rob an Auckland Kiwibank branch of $3040 cash.
Picton boat burglaries denied
A Lyttelton man accused of a series of Picton boat burglaries has entered not guilty pleas to all charges.
Four Ashburton drug accused released on bail
Police did not oppose bail for four Ashburton people arrested on drugs charges after a series of raids and searches around the town yesterday.
North Canterbury man remanded on receiving, gun charges
A 34-year-old Balcairn man has been granted a registrar’s remand without plea on charges of receiving stolen property, possession of cannabis for supply, and unlawful possession of a shotgun.
Frosty family situation delays sentencing
Sentencing of a father and son convicted of receiving a stolen vehicle has had to be delayed because their mutual hostility means serving a community detention sentence at the same address is out of the question.
Legal highs wreck home detention sentence
A 22-year-old’s synthetic cannabis use has put him in prison, even after he was granted home detention for aggravated robbery.
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