Tag: christchurch_district_court
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Man Charged Following Series of EV Charger Thefts in Christchurch
A 26-year-old Christchurch man faces five counts of theft over $2,000 after police allege he cut and stole EV charging cables, disrupting users and costing network providers.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationEnergy New Zealand PoliceChristchurchEV charger theftCanterbury Rural PoliceInspector Peter CooperChristchurch District CourtCrime Stoppers
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Christchurch Man, 60, Charged Over Braydon Hepworth Death
The man faces charges of concealing Hepworth's body and making a false statement, and is due in Christchurch District Court this morning.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceBraydon HepworthChristchurchChristchurch District CourtScott Andersonconcealment of bodyfalse statementHereford StreetCrime Stoppersdeath investigationmissing person investigationLinwoodEdgeware
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Neil Yardeni Sentenced to 11 Years and 3 Months for Rape and Indecent Assault
Christchurch District Court sentences 55-year-old Neil Yardeni to 11 years and 3 months after 15 women gave evidence against him; Police say more victims may come forward.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Neil YardeniNew Zealand PoliceChristchurch District CourtOperation Olivesexual violationindecent assaultsentencing
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Man Charged With Murder Over Edgeware Woman's Death
A 52-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead at a Purchas Street property in Edgeware, Christchurch, with police saying they are not seeking anyone else.
Law EnforcementLegal EdgewareChristchurchNew Zealand Policehomicidemurder chargeChristchurch District CourtColin Baillie
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Man Faces New Sexual Offending Charge in New Zealand
A 63-year-old man already facing historic sexual offending charges in Christchurch has been arrested and charged with breaching bail and a new count of unlawful sexual connection with a male aged 12-16.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand Policesexual offendingunlawful sexual connectionChristchurch District CourtAuckland District Courtarrestbail breach
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Darfield Police Seize Drugs, Weapons After High-Speed Evasion
Darfield Police seized cocaine, LSD, cannabis, steroids, ammunition, and a taser after a suspended driver fled a traffic stop. A 40-year-old man faces 12 charges.
Law EnforcementHealthLegalTransportationSocial Issues DarfieldNew Zealand PoliceDrug SeizureReckless DrivingAmmunitionWeaponsChristchurch District Court
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Man Charged After Fatal Sumner Crash
Christchurch Police have charged a 21-year-old man with dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop following a fatal Sumner crash on February 22. The incident resulted in the death of 60-year-old Dr. Ian Huntsman.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportation Christchurch PoliceSumnerFatal CrashDr. Ian HuntsmanDangerous DrivingFailing to StopChristchurch District CourtNew Zealand Police
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North Canterbury Man Arrested for Widespread Tagging
A 23-year-old North Canterbury man has been arrested for allegedly tagging over 500 locations across Kaikoura, Canterbury, and Dunedin, with appearances on social media.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal North CanterburyKaikouraCanterburyDunedinChristchurch District CourtStephen McDanielGraffitiNew Zealand Police
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More Victims Identified in Tasman Fraud Case
Tasman Police identify more potential victims in a fraud case after a couple's arrest. Ten victims have now been identified and the pair will reappear in court on August 25.
Law EnforcementLegal Tasman DistrictfraudarrestChristchurch District CourtWanakafirearmsOrganised CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Rangiora Police Seek Witnesses to Indecent Assault
Police in Rangiora are appealing for witnesses after a 27-year-old man was charged with indecent assault following an incident on Williams Street. The man has appeared in court.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Rangioraindecent assaultChristchurch District CourtWilliams StreetNew Zealand Policecrimewitness appeal
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Five Arrested After Car Thefts in Canterbury
Rangiora Police apprehended five individuals in Pegasus following car thefts in Canterbury. The suspects, aged 13 to 23, face charges including unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalAustralasia Rangiora PoliceCanterburycar theftarrestsPegasusChristchurch District CourtYouth ServicesNew Zealand Police
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West Coast Drug Supplier Sentenced to Home Detention
Leo Smith, 22, sentenced to 10 months home detention for supplying drugs on the West Coast following Operation Barber. Police seized drugs, cash, and uncovered a network of previously unidentified associates.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Leo SmithWest CoastChristchurch District CourtOperation BarberDrug SupplyGreymouthCanterburyNZ Police