Van burglar responsible for "lousy reputation"

Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue 263, 15 November 1988, Page 13

Van burglar responsible for "lousy reputation"

From page 6 sentence. Counsel: P. Brown. Case adjourned Raymond Anson Mahe, 22, Forestry worker of Raetihi, was to have appeared on three charges including: that on October 25 he stole a motor mower and catcher, an American jerrycan, two edge trimmers, a grease gun and a rake and broom all of which were the property of the Raetihi Bowling Club; that bbtween October 25 and October 31 he received the above items valued at $500 knowing that they had been stolen or dishonestly obtained; that he was found in possession of cannabis seeds on November 4. However when Court was told defendant was in Waimarino Hospital, the case was adjourned to December 15. Theft conviction Vernon Leslie McLeod, 18, unemployed of Karioi, pleaded guilty to once charge of stealing an Alpine car radio speaker valued at $250 and to one charge of stealing clothing valued at $780. Both offences occured on October 23. Defendant was convicted and remanded on bail to appear in the Ohakune District Court on December 15 for a community service report. Counsel: P. Brown. Insulting words Stephen Patrick Munro, 18, Dagger, whose address was given as the Parapara Highway, appeared on a charge of using insulting words in Seddon Street, Raetihi, on October 27. Despite pleading not guilty he was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence within 12 months should he commit any other criminal offence in that time. Burglary Darryl Wayne Pickery, 18, unemployed of Ohakune, pleaded guilty to two charges

of burglary including one involving the theft of a graphic equaliser, tape deck and cassettes valued at $530 from a Commer Van on October 23 and another of stealing a set of keys valued at $24 from the Sunbeam Lodge, also on October 23. On two other charges of theft of clothing valued at $250 and $230 on the same date he was remanded without plea until next month. On the two guilty pleas he was convicted and remanded for a probation officer's report and sentence and reparation report to appear in the Ohakune District Court on December 15. Counsel: P. Brown. Detention breach David Pikari, 41, unemployed of Palmerston North, pleaded guilty to a breach of periodic detention when he failed to report at the work centre in Christchurch after having been sentenced to six months periodic detention on July 13. He was convicted and remanded to appear in Palmerston North District Court on December 13. Charged dismissed Rodney Rangiora Tetawhero, made his third appearance in the Ohakune District Court to face a charge of driving in Auckland with excess blood alcohol. However, despite strenuous efforts by the Ministry of Transport and legal Counsel to

obtain details of the charge from the Auckland City Council Traffic Department (separate from the Ministry of Transport) on this and previous occasions, no further details appeared to be forthcoming. In dismissing the charge against the defendant for lack of evidence Judge Lowe said that in doing so he intended no criticism of the Auckland City Council Traffic Department. Counsel: D. G. Harvey Driving charge Michael Charles Tubbs, 33, Manager of Hamilton, was to have appeared on a charge of dangerous driving on State Highway 49 on August 14. Court was told that defendant had sent a letter requesting an adjournment indicating that he would be lodging a not guilty plea. The case was adjourned to the Ohakune District Court on December 15. Counsel: P. Brown. Camper van burglary William Benjamin Wellington, 23, Shearer of Marton, pleaded guilty to a

charge of stealing personal effects to a total value of $1,630 last Wednesday. He was arrested in Marton that evening and appeared in the Ohakune District Court next day (last Thursday). Court heard how defendant had met and spoken to some English tourists when they stopped and parked their camper van to view the Ruakawa Falls on the Parapara Highway. On returning to the van Mr and Mrs Sharpley found the following items missing: an Olympus Mk II camera valued at $600; an Olympus Trip camera valued at $150; a wide angle lens valued at $200; film of their trip, a handbag and contents as well as other personal effects. In convicting and remanding defendant to appear in the Ohakune District Court on December 15 for a probation officers report and sentence and reparation report, Judge Lowe told defendant that people like him were responsible for giving New Zealand a "lousy reputation", and that he should be ashamed of himself.

Wilful damage charge Ricky James Winiata, 26, tree-planter, pleaded not guilty to a charge of wilful damage on November 3. He was remanded to appear in the Wanganui District Court on January 26 1989 for a defended hearing. Counsel: D. G. Harvey. Sentence appearance A 42-year-old self employed Contractor of Wanganui who had pleaded guilty to two charges of assault involving a child and a female at last month' s hearing, appeared for sentence but because of the possibility of fresh evidence being called, he was further remanded to appear in the Wanganui District Court on December 19 for an

emotional harm report. Counsel: D. G. Harvey. Firearm possession A 27-year-old man who was granted name suppression pleaded guilty to a charge o f having possession of a firearm (a .22 rifle) except for some lawful, proper and sufficient purpose on October 15. Court heard how defendant had been found by Police sitting in his car with the rifle while in a depressed state of mind and threatening to take his own life. Defendant, who represented himself, explained that the stresses of his work and personal life had got the better of him at that time but he was now completely recovered as a result o f seeking professional help and counselling. Defendant was convicted and ordered to pay Court costs of

$65. An order was made for the forfeiture of the rifle. Bigamy charge A 39-year-old man was further remanded to appear in the Ohakune District Court on December 15 on a bigamy charge. He had appeared last month on a charge that, having already being married, he had gone through a form of marriage with a national from another country. The further remand was granted so that more information could be obtained from the country concerned. Counsel: D. G. Harvey. Assault sentence An 18-year-old man appeared for sentence on two charges of assaulting a female (his former de-facto wife) to which he had pleaded guilty and been reTurn page 14

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From page 13 manded on bail at last month's hearing. He was convicted and fined $200 on each charge of which half was to be paid to the complainant. He was placed under supervision for 12 months and ordered to undertake such counselling for anger management as directed by the probation officer. Counsel: D. G. Harvey.