Two Bethelsdorp men were found guilty in the Port Elizabeth High court on Monday 31 October on charges of murder and aggravated robbery. Charlton Jackson (27) and Fabian Bowers (36) will know their fate on 2 November 2016 when they will be sentenced. On 3 April 2015 at about 01:10, ADT security official, Christopher Adams attended to an alarm that went off at a house in Booysens Park Drive in Bethelsdorp. The two accused approached Adams from behind while he was seated in the vehicle. He … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp accused duo found guilty for Armed Response Officer’s murder
Crime
Mount Road Cluster celebrates success
The following successes were achieved during this weekend (28-31 October 2016) in the Mount Road policing cluster. A total of 151 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 as well as possession of housebreaking implements. High density operations were held in … [Read more...] about Mount Road Cluster celebrates success
Fatal shooting in Bethelsdorp
On Saturday, 29 October 2016, a 25 year old Bethelsdorp man was fatally wounded after visiting his mother. It is alleged that at about 20:35, Brandon Wicks visited his mother at his sister’s house and left to go home. A few minutes later, his mother heard a gunshot outside the house. Wicks was found lying at the corners of Eucomus and Independence Streets, Ext 36 Bethelsdorp. He sustained a gunshot to his head. A case of murder is under investigation. While police were still on the scene they … [Read more...] about Fatal shooting in Bethelsdorp
831 #FeesMustFall protest arrests (Including THIS Guy)
Police have arrested 831 people in relation to the student protests over fees at the country's institutions of higher learning and training. The charges included violence, intimidation and malicious damage to property. SAPS acting National Commissioner General Kgomotso Phahlane, who briefed media in Pretoria on Friday on policing and security matters regarding the #FeesMustFall protests, attributed the high number of arrests to the violent nature of the protests. A number of … [Read more...] about 831 #FeesMustFall protest arrests (Including THIS Guy)
When crime does not pay
Swift action and excellent communication led to the speedy arrests of four robbery suspects in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. The suspects aged between 18 and 27 were arrested twenty minutes after the crime was committed. It is alleged that on Thursday, 27 October 2016, a 22-year-old woman was travelling to the Greenacres taxi rank to board a bus to East London. The complainant took out her cell phone to contact her mother when she was threatened by the four suspects in a maroon coloured Siyaya … [Read more...] about When crime does not pay
Police ask for assistance with PE rape case
The Family violence, Child Protection and Sexual offences unit is investigating a case of rape and attempted murder where a 24 year old woman from Port Elizabeth is a victim. It is alleged that on 2016-10-01 at approximately 02:00 the victim was lured from a club in central Port Elizabeth by three suspects and taken to Walmer. The victim alleged that she was taken to a flat where one of the suspects attempted to rape her. The victim managed to fight him off and that is when the suspect … [Read more...] about Police ask for assistance with PE rape case
PE Gang Affiliate Sentenced
On Friday, 21 October 2016, accused Dillon Willams (22) was sentenced in the Port Elizabeth Regional court on charges of attempted murder, possession of firearm and possession of ammunition. On 12 October 2015, Williams walked up to the complainant in Govan Mbeki Avenue and shot him twice. He accused the complainant of shooting at another gang member’s house. The accused was later arrested and charged on the above-mentioned cases. Williams was sentenced as follows: 10 years for attempted … [Read more...] about PE Gang Affiliate Sentenced
Bethelsdorp teenagers arrested for murder
Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 years old were arrested yesterday afternoon by the Provincial Gang Investigation Unit (formerly known as the Gang Task Team). It is alleged that on Tuesday, 18 October 2016 at about 20:20, Damian Erasmus (18) and a 24 year old female were shot at a house in Lingilhle Street Bloemendal. According to police information, the 24 year old female who is pregnant entered the house through the back door. As she did so, four unknown men kicked the front door open and … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp teenagers arrested for murder
PE Gang Kingpin denied bail
Suspected gang kingpin, Wendell Petersen (30) was denied bail in the Port Elizabeth Magistrates' Court today. 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 2015, three people were shot and killed in separate incidents in Gelvandale and Mount … [Read more...] about PE Gang Kingpin denied bail
NMMU #FeesMustFall members arrested
SAPS swooped on a meeting of the #FeesMustFall members earlier this afternoon and arrested three of the leadership: Thandeka Tshabalala, Thanduxolo Nkala and Liso Jim. They had been part of a meeting on the NMMU Campus. Over on Facebook Simnikiwe Ntingi commented; "They may have arrested the leaders, but they will never arrest the struggle. Qina mfundi." As a result of the arrests the Fees Must Fall Movement has cancelled a night vigil scheduled for tonight to which Wiseman Sibande … [Read more...] about NMMU #FeesMustFall members arrested
25 Arrests made for Drunken Driving
Police members together with Traffic officials embarked on weekend operations. Police were busy with their routine patrols around King Williams Town and they managed to arrest twenty five (25) motorists aged between 27 and 50 years for drunken driving. This send a strong message to all motorists that drinking and driving can put you behind bars and offenders can face the full might of law. The police are urging all road users to be responsible and have warned that they will not be sympathetic … [Read more...] about 25 Arrests made for Drunken Driving
Be cautious of this Port Elizabeth vehicle purchase scam
Police in Port Elizabeth is once again cautioning the public to be alert when purchasing or selling goods online. On a daily basis cases are opened at police stations across the metro whereby people are conned online. In most of these cases, people are defrauded when they purchase or sell vehicles online. The deposit is paid into a bank account and the vehicle is never delivered. Also, people are conned when they respond to the sale of thoroughbred puppies on line. Here again, the money is … [Read more...] about Be cautious of this Port Elizabeth vehicle purchase scam
Walmer Car Thieves arrested
During the early hours of this morning, 11 October 2016, three alleged car thieves were arrested by members of SAPS Walmer and the PE Flying Squad. It is alleged that at about 02:30, members were about to pull over a vehicle in Heugh Road Walmer when they noticed a Toyota Tazz (red) towing another Toyota Tazz (white). These vehicles past the officers at a high speed thus prompting suspicion and a chase ensued. The suspects abandoned the vehicles in 5th Avenue and ran off. All three suspects were … [Read more...] about Walmer Car Thieves arrested
SAPS Successes in Mount Road Cluster
Port Elizabeth: The following successes were achieved over the weekend (7-10) October 2016 in the Mount Road policing cluster. A total of 108 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. All arrested persons are expected to appear in court soon. A total of 30 … [Read more...] about SAPS Successes in Mount Road Cluster
Successful weekend for #SAPSEC
Followers of the SAPS Twitter account will agree that tweets of successes by our Eastern Cape Police are few and far between - NOT this past weekend though as Operation Lockdown progressed with a number of successes from the people in blue, evidenced by the 21 tweets you see from these last two days below. So nice to be able to share success - scroll down to see all 21. Grahamstown: Murder case opened after police divers recovered the body of an unknown male, wrapped in a carpet, in … [Read more...] about Successful weekend for #SAPSEC
