Crime – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Tue, 31 Dec 2024 21:59:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Business break-ins remain a concern amidst festive season https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:21:02 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275744 The increase in police presence, supported by community policing, has led to a decrease in traffic infringements, although break-ins at business properties continue to be a concern.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/business-break-ins-remain-a-concern-amidst-festive-season/feed/ 0 Twelve months’ probation for man who threatened to kill neighbour https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/crime/court/twelve-months-probation-for-man-who-threatened-to-kill-neighbour/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=twelve-months-probation-for-man-who-threatened-to-kill-neighbour https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/crime/court/twelve-months-probation-for-man-who-threatened-to-kill-neighbour/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275672 A man convicted of threatening to kill his neighbour and wilfully trespassing on his neighbour’s property has been sentenced to 12 months of probation, with special conditions attached.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/crime/court/twelve-months-probation-for-man-who-threatened-to-kill-neighbour/feed/ 0 Domestic violence accused convicted for multiple assaults https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/crime/court/domestic-violence-accused-convicted-for-multiple-assaults/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=domestic-violence-accused-convicted-for-multiple-assaults https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/crime/court/domestic-violence-accused-convicted-for-multiple-assaults/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:23:58 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275650 A man was convicted of a series of domestic violence offences, including urinating on the victim, following a judge-alone trial earlier this month at the Cook Islands High Court in Avarua.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/crime/court/domestic-violence-accused-convicted-for-multiple-assaults/feed/ 0 Police seek public cooperation for festive security https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/police-seek-public-cooperation-for-festive-security/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-seek-public-cooperation-for-festive-security https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/police-seek-public-cooperation-for-festive-security/#respond Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:55:02 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275621 Cook Islands Police are launching a community policing initiative with volunteer support from each vaka in Rarotonga to enhance safety and security during the festive season.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/police-seek-public-cooperation-for-festive-security/feed/ 0 Expat ordered to pay $5000 in reparations https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/crime/court/expat-ordered-to-pay-5000-in-reparations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=expat-ordered-to-pay-5000-in-reparations Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:08:58 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275537 An expat mother, Salote Rerealoa, who faced two charges of careless driving causing injury following a collision in March, was convicted and ordered to pay $5000 in reparations, with specific conditions on how the sum should be allocated.

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]]> Police to increase visibility during holiday season: PM Brown https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/business/police-to-increase-visibility-during-holiday-season-pm-brown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-to-increase-visibility-during-holiday-season-pm-brown Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:07:15 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275535 Prime Minister Mark Brown has emphasised the government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening community policing following a recent attempted burglary in Avarua.

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]]> Retired man sentenced for careless driving causing injury https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/crime/court/retired-man-sentenced-for-careless-driving-causing-injury/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=retired-man-sentenced-for-careless-driving-causing-injury Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:16:04 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275454 A retired man, Ariiva Setephano, was sentenced for careless driving causing injury this week, following an incident which left a 16-year-old female with injuries, including a broken toe and grazes to her limbs.

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]]> Court commutes prison sentence to probation for drunken assault https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/crime/court/court-commutes-prison-sentence-to-probation-for-drunken-assault/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=court-commutes-prison-sentence-to-probation-for-drunken-assault Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:14:01 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275452 A 22-year-old first-time offender was sentenced to two years of probation after he pleaded guilty to charges of injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and entering a premises with intent.

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]]> Mother sentenced to six months in prison for stealing over $90,000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/crime/court/business/mother-sentenced-to-six-months-in-prison-for-stealing-over-90000/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mother-sentenced-to-six-months-in-prison-for-stealing-over-90000 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:50:26 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275428 A former Vodafone Cook Islands employee has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and 12 months’ probation after being convicted of theft as a servant.

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]]> Police urge responsibility after weekend of mayhem https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/crime/police-urge-responsibility-after-weekend-of-mayhem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-urge-responsibility-after-weekend-of-mayhem Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:42:31 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275416 Police are urging individual responsibility after a spate of incidents over the weekend, including a hit-and-run in which a 70-year-old tourist was injured, receiving four stitches in her head and multiple abrasions.

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