Within two days, police members performing operational duties in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth have been attacked and fired upon. On Friday, 3 June 2016 at about 14:55 police members arrested a suspect for possession of drugs in Voissen Road, Helenvale. The SAPS members had executed a search warrant at the suspect's house. As the suspect was escorted to the police vehicle, angry community members pelted police officials with stones. A sergeant was struck on her face with a brick/stone. … [Read more...] about Attacks on police members in Northern Areas will not be tolerated
Crime
Port Alfred Detectives nabbed in sting
Two Port Alfred detectives appeared in the local magistrates’ court yesterday on charges of defeating the ends of justice and perjury. Detective Constables Luyanda Tambo (34) and Abongile Gcaba (29) were arrested on Friday night in a sting operation in Port Alfred. After spending the weekend in custody, the two appeared separately and each was released on R1 000 bail with various conditions. Magistrate Xolile Dlulisa instructed them not to communicate or get into contact with any of the … [Read more...] about Port Alfred Detectives nabbed in sting
Marcus Malgus convicted on eleven charges in PE High Court
Today, in the Port Elizabeth High Court, Marcus Malgas (24 years) was convicted on 11 counts as follows: One count of murder; Eight counts of attempted murder; One count relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm; and One count relating to the unlawful possession of ammunition. The background to these charges is that on the evening of 18 October 2015, Enslin Russel (23 years) and a friend, (20 years) were walking in Stanford Road, Helenvale, when Malgas approached them, … [Read more...] about Marcus Malgus convicted on eleven charges in PE High Court
SAPS’ Operation Lockdown success
Operation Lockdown deployments arrested seven suspects within the last 24 hours in the Northern Areas of Bethelsdorp and Gelvandale. One 38 year old suspect was arrested on a charge of murder; he is the third suspect arrested in connection with the murder of Ferdinand Geysman. This incident happened during December 2015 in Gelvandale. An additional four (4) suspects were arrested on charges of possession of drugs, and the police members confiscated dagga, mandrax tablets and tik. One … [Read more...] about SAPS’ Operation Lockdown success
Executive Mayor and councillor in the dock for fraud and corruption
The Executive Mayor of the Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape Nomasikizi Khonza (53) has been arrested for fraud and corruption by the Hawks and appeared in the East London Magistrate's Court on Monday. Khonza and Nanziwe Rulashe (36), the chairperson of the Municipal Public Account Committee at the same municipality and also the councillor of Nkonkobe Local Municipality, fraudulently authorised over R2.5 million to themselves under the guise that they were donating the money … [Read more...] about Executive Mayor and councillor in the dock for fraud and corruption
NMMU issues interdict against violent community protestors
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University today (16 May) issued an interdict against a small group of community members, who on Thursday (12 May) blockaded both entrances of the University's Missionvale Campus with burning tyres and rocks – and also stoned the university's shuttle buses. It was the second time the group – a "Community Steering Group from Wards 31 & 33" – had led protest action outside the Missionvale Campus, despite several meetings organised by the University to discuss … [Read more...] about NMMU issues interdict against violent community protestors
Port Elizabeth Flying squad arrests Gelvandale suspects
Alertness and swift action by members of the PE Flying squad resulted in the speedy arrest of two suspects. It is alleged that on Sunday, 15 May 2016 at about 07:10 members received information of an attempted hijacking in the Gelvandale area. The description of the suspect vehicle was circulated and within minutes the vehicle was spotted speeding by the Flying squad members in Standford Road. A chase ensued as the blue VW Polo attempted to evade police. Police succeeded in bringing the … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Flying squad arrests Gelvandale suspects
This weeks Launch of Metro Police Force: We are NOT a suspicious bunch
Months before the 2010 Soccer World Cup, Nelson Mandela Bay officials entrusted a project team with establishing a plan to implement a Metro Police service in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Metro Police Service is scheduled for an official launch tomorrow, Friday 13 May 2016. As the launch of this service has been dogged by regime changes, political infighting and numerous Metro Police Chiefs employed at huge cost we at MyPE are a bit concerned at the choice of date for the launch. Let us not … [Read more...] about This weeks Launch of Metro Police Force: We are NOT a suspicious bunch
Stolen firearm and goods to the value of R100 000 confiscated
Members of Public Order Policing (POP) Cradock, in conjunction with Crime Intelligence have arrested a 33-year-old male after he was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition and suspected stolen property to the value of R100 000,00 at a residence in Lingelihle, Cradock on 8 May 2016. Information was received about the alleged stolen firearm and stolen property. When officers arrived at the house where they found the man, the members with a search warrant, conducted a search … [Read more...] about Stolen firearm and goods to the value of R100 000 confiscated
Uitenhage SAPS have busy weekend
Police officials in the Uitenhage Cluster have arrested more than 165 suspects, through high density operations that were conducted over the past weekend. The operations were conducted from 18:00 on Friday, 6 May 2016 until 06:00, this morning, Monday, 9 May 2016. A total of 40 traffic fines were issued, valued at more than R20 000. The suspects were arrested for charges relating to robbery, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, theft, possession of suspected stolen goods, etc. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage SAPS have busy weekend
Stats SA says that Crime Levels have stabilised
While crime levels have stabilised, perceptions that crime is increasing persist, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Wednesday. "The crime levels show that crime has stabilised, it is moving in a path where it has stabilised. The perceptions are that crime has indeed increased; 43% of people believe that crime has increased and 38% believe that it has gone down and about 12% feel that it is staying the same," Statistician General Pali Lehohla said in a response to a question. This, … [Read more...] about Stats SA says that Crime Levels have stabilised
Uitenhage continues war on crime
Through effective crime prevention operations conducted over the past long weekend, police officials in the Uitenhage Cluster have arrested a total of 177 suspects. The operations were conducted from 18:00 on Friday, 29 April 2016 until 06:00, on Tuesday, 3 May 2016. A total of 44 traffic fines were issued, valued at more than R22 000. The suspects were arrested for charges relating to murder, robbery (aggravating), housebreaking and theft, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, … [Read more...] about Uitenhage continues war on crime
Uitenhage Road Armed Robbery
It is alleged that on Sunday, 1 May 2016 at about 20:30, the complainant, a foreign national was in his takeaway shop in Uitenhage Road Port Elizabeth when an unknown man entered the shop. As the person entered, he fired a shot in the shop. The suspect assaulted the complainant with the butt of the gun. Two other men appeared at the door of the shop. The suspect then loaded cigarettes in a packet, took cash and two cellphones before fleeing. No other injuries sustained. A case of Armed Robbery … [Read more...] about Uitenhage Road Armed Robbery
Lorraine man arrested on drug charges
A 53-year-old Lorraine man is expected to appear in court soon on drug related charges. It is alleged that on Thursday, 28 April 2016, Mount Road Crime Prevention Unit (W/O Shaun Wait) and PE Flying Squad (W/O’s Deon Fourie and Gerhard Van der Merwe) acted on information received about possible drug activities at a house in Trevor Street Lorraine. The officers executed a search warrant at the house where they found processed dagga stored in various containers. Police also confiscated about 100 … [Read more...] about Lorraine man arrested on drug charges
Abalone Poaching suspects arrested in Kensington
Five suspects were arrested in the afternoon, 27 April 2016, in Kensington Port Elizabeth for illegal possession of abalone. It is alleged that at about 15:00, the K9 Unit were on routine patrols when they received information of suspicious activity at a house in Byron Street. Constables Romano Beck and Zayn Matill followed up on the information and as they were nearing the mentioned house, they noticed three people running into the yard. When the officers arrived at the house, they found the … [Read more...] about Abalone Poaching suspects arrested in Kensington
