Port Elizabeth: Two suspects aged 21 and 26 years old were arrested last night (10 January @ 19h45) for an alleged shooting incident which took place earlier in the day in Arcadia Bethelsdorp. It is alleged that on Tuesday, 10 January 2017 at about 09:45, the complainant (46 years) and his passenger (33) were driving in Rensburg Street, Arcadia. As they drove over a speed hump, they noticed four men in front of them with firearms in their hands. The men started shooting at the complainant. … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp Attempted Murder Suspects Arrested
Crime
13th Card Swapping Syndicate Gang member Arrested (in Prison)
A 49-year-old man, who is already in custody at St Albans Prison in Port Elizabeth, has been charged by the Serious Commercial Crime unit of the Hawks as the 13th suspect of an alleged ATM card swapping syndicate. The man, who is in prison for an unrelated case , was charged last week Wednesday with Fraud and is expected to make his first appearance before the New Law court in Port Elizabeth in January 2017. It is alleged that in 2015, the suspect, together with Luthando Ngesi (20), Linda … [Read more...] about 13th Card Swapping Syndicate Gang member Arrested (in Prison)
354 Suspects arrested
Several successful operations were conducted over the past weekend and it resulted in a total of 354 suspects being arrested for various crimes in the Uitenhage Cluster. These arrests included murder, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, shoplifting, house breaking and theft and the possession of suspected stolen goods. 23 persons were arrested for driving under the influence of liquor. A total of 91 traffic fines were issued, valued at more than R45 500. The suspects were … [Read more...] about 354 Suspects arrested
PE Cash in Transit Heist
Port Elizabeth: A G4S security guard was shot and injured in a cash in transit heist which occurred at about 07:50 this morning. It is alleged that as the two guards exited a chain store in a shopping complex in Commercial Road, Sidwell, when they were confronted by four armed men. Shots were fired in the foyer and one of the guards was wounded. The suspects escaped through the back alley with an unknown amount of cash. A civilian who witnessed what had happened, also fired at the fleeing … [Read more...] about PE Cash in Transit Heist
Uitenhage robbers caught in the act
Two robbers were caught in the act during a brazen robbery yesterday afternoon, Thursday, 24 November 2016 at about 16:20. It is alleged that the two armed male suspects entered a business in Mtyingizane Street, Kwanobuhle and demanded cash from the owner. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money, cellphones, groceries and airtime from the shop. The suspects and the owner (36-years-old) of the shop were involved in a scuffle in which the owner sustained an injury to his … [Read more...] about Uitenhage robbers caught in the act
Three female pickpockets arrested
Three females aged between 16 and 23 are in police custody on a charge of theft in Port Elizabeth. It is alleged that on Sunday 2016-11-20, a 48 year old complainant was at a retail store at Sunridge Park village and when he arrived home he realised that his cell phone was not in his pocket. The complainant returned to the shopping centre and viewed the CCTV footage in the store. The footage showed that while he was avoiding other shoppers from bumping him, a young girl had removed the cell … [Read more...] about Three female pickpockets arrested
Multiple Northern Areas arrests
Port Elizabeth: Members of the Crime Combatting Unit, Visible Gang Intervention Team (VGIT) and SAPS Bethelsdorp members made significant arrests on THursday in the Bethelsdorp, Gelvandale and Humewood policing precincts. Successes are as follows : Arrests: 13 (8 drug related cases, 3 illegal possession of firearms, 1 illegal possession of ammunition, 1 robbery). Confiscations: 3 firearms, 1 x toy gun, 12 knives, 2 x 9mm rounds, 1 x Siyaya Minibus (hijacked), tik, dagga, mandrax … [Read more...] about Multiple Northern Areas arrests
Dondollos Gang Member, Marius Tarrentaal, sentenced
Port Elizabeth: A 28 year old gang member from Gelvandale was sentenced yesterday in the Port Elizabeth Regional court for attempted murder. On 27 June 2015, Marius Tarrentaal fired several shots at a 19 year old teenager in Fitchard Street in Helenvale. The victim saw the accused approaching him and he started running. One bullet hit the teenager in his back. In December 2015, Tarrentaal was arrested in Fitchard Street by members of the Provincial Gang Investigation Unit. He remained in … [Read more...] about Dondollos Gang Member, Marius Tarrentaal, sentenced
Drunken Kings Beach shooters arrested
Port Elizabeth: On Friday, 11 November 2016 at about 19:00, police responded to a complaint of a shooting at Kings beach in Humewood. On arrival, two men were found in a bakkie, highly under the influence of alcohol. Shots were allegedly fired in the air. No one sustained any injuries. Both men were arrested and detained (one on charges of drunken driving, reckless/negligent driving, discharging of firearm in a built up area and negligent handling of a firearm while the other was charged for … [Read more...] about Drunken Kings Beach shooters arrested
Numerous success for Mount Road SAP
Port Elizabeth, 14 November 2016: The following successes were achieved during this weekend (11-14 November 2016) in the Mount Road policing cluster. A total of 123 suspects were arrested for various crimes including possession of drugs, robbery, drunken driving, possession of suspected stolen property, murder, attempted murder, theft from motor vehicle, house robbery, unlawful possession of firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of dangerous weapons as well as possession of … [Read more...] about Numerous success for Mount Road SAP
Do you know Mark Domingo?
And can you confirm that this telephone number is young Mark 'Tha-Virus' Domingo's: 071 888 1083? Reason? Well my son (PWS) and he were at the Grey Junior and High Schools together and a social media spat between them and some of their peers has now spilled over to Mark 'Gangster' Domingo making bodily threats against us as a family. Mark apparently lives in Port Elizabeth whilst PWS lives in Johannesburg. So, it looks like Mark cannot afford the bus fare to go to Johannesburg and … [Read more...] about Do you know Mark Domingo?
No bail for suspected Dustlifes gang kingpin and affiliates
Port Elizabeth: Suspected gang kingpin, Wendell Petersen (30) and five other gang affiliates were denied bail for the third time in the Port Elizabeth magistrates’ court yesterday, 8 November 2016. Petersen and five other suspects are charged on 3 murder cases, conspiracy to commit murder, Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) sect 9 of Chapter 4 (racketeering and gangsterism), illegal possession of a firearm as well as illegal possession of ammunition. It is alleged that on 14 September … [Read more...] about No bail for suspected Dustlifes gang kingpin and affiliates
Attempted murder suspects arrested [chop, chop]
Port Elizabeth: In less than 24 hours, the Provincial Gang Investigation Unit arrested four suspects allegedly involved in separate shooting incidents in Malabar and Gelvandale. On 7 November 2016 at about 11:10, a shooting took place in Closemore Cres Ext 6 Malabar. No injuries were sustained however five suspects approached three victims and one shot was fired. One suspect, aged 22 years was arrested immediately after the incident by the Provincial Gang Investigation unit. While … [Read more...] about Attempted murder suspects arrested [chop, chop]
221 Uitenhage arrests
Through high density operations that were conducted over the past weekend a total of 221 suspects have been arrested on various charges in the Uitenhage Cluster. These arrests included seven for robbery, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, two for house breaking and theft and the possession of suspected stolen goods. 20 persons were arrested for driving under the influence of liquor. A total of 41 traffic fines were issued, valued at more than R20 500. The suspects were also … [Read more...] about 221 Uitenhage arrests
Watch out PE Guy Fawkes revellers
Last night, 2 November 2016, police were inundated with complaints of burning tyres and damage to infrastructure in the Bethelsdorp area. An appeal is made to parents to take control of their children who are engaging in this dangerous and illegal activity. There will be high police concentration in the Northern areas this weekend focussing on the Guy Fawkes celebrations. The Criminal Matters Amendment Act 18 of 2015 which came into operation on 1 June 2016 will form an integral part of the … [Read more...] about Watch out PE Guy Fawkes revellers
