Follow up investigation of an attempted murder case, led to the arrest of a 39-year-old suspect and the recovery of a firearm. It is alleged that on Saturday, 04 July 2020 at about 13:30, a taxi driver was shot at while he was driving on the Main Road in Qunu in Bethelsdorp. The driver who was alone was not injured and drove to the police station to report the incident. The suspect is known to the complainant and on Sunday, 05 July 2020, Bethelsdorp Crime Prevention Unit members went in … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp police arrest attempted murder suspect with firearm
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The Growing Number of Police Stations Closed for Decontamination due to COVID-19
Police Stations being closed at the rate of 7.75 per day In the 28 day period from 22 June 2020 to 19 July 2020 - 217 Police Stations have been REPORTED closed for decontamination due to the Coronavirus. [SHARE] Click on each of the article titles below to read more: Coronavirus case at Ermelo police station and Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management [2020/07/01] Coronavirus case at Pief Retief police station [2020/07/01] Port Alfred police station closed for … [Read more...] about The Growing Number of Police Stations Closed for Decontamination due to COVID-19
Police probe Kwanobuhle murder after an alleged point-blank shooting
Police seek assistance of the public in solving a shooting incident that claimed a life of a 28-year-old man in KwaNobuhle yesterday. On Thursday, 25 June 2020 at about 19:30, police were summoned to a complaint of shooting at the corner of Zinto and Sobukhwe Streets, KwaNobuhle (Uitenhage). At the scene, police found a lifeless body of Aphiwe Christopher Ngetu (28) with several gunshot wounds in the upper body. At this stage, there are no witnesses and the motive for the attack is unknown. … [Read more...] about Police probe Kwanobuhle murder after an alleged point-blank shooting
Body Found in Old Grahamstown Road
Police seeks next of kin PORT ELIZABETH - SAPS Mount Road detectives are urgently trying to trace the next of kin of an unidentified man whose body was found on Sunday, 21 June 2020. It is alleged that at about 12:45, police were alerted by a private security company of a body lying on an unused railway track in Old Grahamstown Road in Deal Party. The man believed to be in his 60’s was wearing a red shirt, brown jacket with white fur on the inside and beige pants. He was not wearing any … [Read more...] about Body Found in Old Grahamstown Road
Missing 6-year-old boy sought by Motherwell police
Alakhe Gwambi MOTHERWELL - The police in Motherwell are searching for a six-year-old boy, Alakhe Gwambi, who was reported missing by his parents on 21 June 2020. He was last seen playing with other children at Addo squatter camp, opposite NU12, Motherwell on 20 June 2020 at about 16:00. His parents were busy moving house in the close vicinity, after which he could not be found again. Initial searches at the houses and surrounding areas proved fruitless. He was wearing a red and blue … [Read more...] about Missing 6-year-old boy sought by Motherwell police
Gang affiliate sentenced to life plus 31 years imprisonment
Walter Williams PORT ELIZABETH - A 21-year-old gang member affiliated to the ‘NTB’ gang was sentenced today, 22 June 2020 in the Port Elizabeth High court on two cases of shooting which took place in December 2018. The first incident took place at about 14:40 on 9 December 2018 when two teenagers aged 13 and 15 years old (at the time of the offence) were walking along Anita Street, Helenvale from the shop when they were injured by gunshots. Shots were fired in the street injuring the … [Read more...] about Gang affiliate sentenced to life plus 31 years imprisonment
Have You Seen Jack Oliphant?
Jack Oliphant The detectives from the South African Police Service in Humansdorp are appealing to members of the community to assist in locating a 62-year-old man who was reported missing. On Friday, 05 June 2020, Jack Oliphant (62) was admitted at the Humansdorp Provincial Hospital, and five days later he disappeared without being formally discharged. On Friday, 05 June 2020, Jack Oliphant (62) was admitted at Humansdorp Provincial Hospital. Oliphant was last seen at the hospital on … [Read more...] about Have You Seen Jack Oliphant?
10111 Operation Again
The 10111 Centre and the Community service centre at SAPS Mount Road are now operational . Both facilities were closed on Friday, 19/06 due to a member having tested positive. The place has been decontaminated and the alternate operational venues are now closed. SAPS management extends their appreciation to the communities for their understanding. … [Read more...] about 10111 Operation Again
Humansdorp Police launch search for armed robbers
HUMANSDORP - The South African Police Service in Humansdorp have launched a search for four armed male suspects who robbed a business at about 11:45 today, 21 June 2020, in the Main Street, Humansdorp. It is alleged that two males entered the business under the pretence to purchase a battery. Both suspects then suddenly drew firearms and ordered the sales clerk and two customers to lay down on the floor. Two more armed suspects entered the business. The suspects then allegedly cleared the … [Read more...] about Humansdorp Police launch search for armed robbers
Algoa Park Police Seek Assistance
Algoa Park detectives are appealing to the community to assist them in tracing a suspect involved in two serious incidents whereby a female was fatally wounded and another male robbed on Saturday morning, 20 June 2020. It is alleged that at about 04:45, the complainant was awoken up by the sound of gunshots and looked through the window. She noticed her cousin, Chantelle Oliphant (32) lying next to the window. An unknown male wearing dark shoes with white Puma stripes, dark pants and a dark … [Read more...] about Algoa Park Police Seek Assistance
Dagga: Is it cheaper than tobacco?
According to a South African Police Report a 35-year-old man who was travelling from Bloemfontein to Kuruman was arrested at a roadblock on the N8 this morning at about 10:30. The man's vehicle was searched and dagga weighing 0,460kg was confiscated. The seized dagga is estimated at a street value of R2 500.00. * The suspect's suspicious driving behaviour along the N8 from Bloemfontein was brought to the attention of members manning the roadblock by a concerned motorist, thus prompting his … [Read more...] about Dagga: Is it cheaper than tobacco?
Manhunt launched for Malabar murder suspects
Gelvandale detectives are on the hunt for four (4) suspects who fatally shot and injured a 51-year-old man in Malabar late on the night of 17 June 2020. It is alleged that at about 23:50, Trenton Jerome Bain and his fiancé were about to go to bed when they heard a noise at their front door. Bain went to investigate and he was shot through the door. Four (4) unknown males entered the house and Bain was shot several times. It is further alleged that the suspects got into a white VW Golf and … [Read more...] about Manhunt launched for Malabar murder suspects
Fourth suspect arrested for theft of truck tyres in Port Elizabeth
PORT ELIZABETH - The Provincial Organised Crime Investigation team in Port Elizabeth arrested a fourth suspect on Thursday, 18/06 in connection with the theft of truck tyres from a company during the early hours of Sunday morning, 14 June 2020. It is alleged that during the early hours of Monday morning, 15 June 2020 at about 03:00, Anti-Gang Unit members were stationary on the Addo Road in Motherwell when they notice a blue Toyota Condor driving towards them with its lights off. As the … [Read more...] about Fourth suspect arrested for theft of truck tyres in Port Elizabeth
Kleinskool Drug Dealer Arrested
Large quantities of mandrax and tik seized in Port Elizabeth An intelligence driven, multi-disciplinary operation resulted in the arrest of a 33-year-old Kleinskool man and the confiscation of thousands of mandrax tablets and tik. On Friday evening, 12 June 2020 at about 22:30, the team swooped in on a house in Liberation Street in Kleinskool. The house was thoroughly searched and 7585 mandrax tablets as well as 303, 95 grams of tik were confiscated. The total estimated value of the … [Read more...] about Kleinskool Drug Dealer Arrested
Second breakthrough in Anne Ferreira murder case
Thorough and relentless pursuit for an outstanding suspect in the murder of Anne Ferreira (83) two years later paid off when the investigating officer from the Mount Road Cluster Detective Trio Task Team made a breakthrough on Friday, 5 June 2020. Ferreira was found strangled and murdered in her Summerstrand home in May 2018. Her car was found abandoned near Despatch. A case of murder, robbery, rape and kidnapping was opened. The first suspect, Sizwe Jika (28) was arrested in September … [Read more...] about Second breakthrough in Anne Ferreira murder case
