Author Archive: David Clarkson
Sleep deprivation may be factor in arson
A judge has called for a report on the effects of sleep deprivation on a man who burnt down his father’s Lyttelton house “to rid the property of evil energy”.
Inept shoplifter heading for rehab
A 22-year-old’s two inept shoplifting episodes have sent him on the road to rehabilitation to sort out his drug and alcohol issues.
Teacher remanded in custody on sex charges
A Christchurch school teacher facing indecency charges has been remanded in custody for a month, to a Christchurch District Court session where he will be expected to enter pleas.
Man denies charges over Avon River crash
A man alleged to have rammed another car into the Avon River in a road rage incident has denied all six charges he faces and has elected a judge-alone trial.
Fourth offender admits scamming elderly victims
A fourth person has admitted scamming very elderly Christchurch victims – women aged 88, 94, 95, and 97.
Two charged over carpark attack
One of the men charged with a carpark attack on two brothers in central Christchurch last week has pleaded not guilty and the case is heading for a trial.
Judge ends murder prosecution of James Roberts
Murder proceedings against James Stedman Roberts have been formally discontinued in the High Court in Christchurch, a month after he was found dead.
Bail granted to accountant after a year in custody
A Hokitika account who has admitted an $800,000 fraud has been granted bail at a hearing in the Christchurch District Court after more than a year on remand.
Woman jailed for stabbing partner as he slept
A woman has been jailed for three years three months for stabbing her partner with a kitchen knife as he slept.
Arrest warrant issued for gang figure
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man said to be a senior Head Hunters gang figure after he failed to appear at the Christchurch District Court today.
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