In the last two days, the Port Elizabeth Flying Squad members have effected some excellent arrests in the Algoa Park policing area. On Monday, 18 January 2016 at about 16:00, members from the Flying Squad (W/O Hein Steenkamp, Constables Rayno Te Brugge, Michael Williams, Ludi Retief and Ustinov Fischer) followed up on information received about a possible business robbery being planned at a shop in Sidwell. The members spotted the suspected vehicle and closed in on them, leaving no room for … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Flying Squad racking up the arrests
Crime
Uitenhage SAPS cleaning up crime
Police officials in the Uitenhage Cluster have arrested a total of 255 suspects during crime prevention operations that were conducted over the past weekend. Operations were conducted from Friday, 15 January 2016 until 06:00, this morning, Monday, 18 January 2016. A total of 89 traffic fines were issued and arrests made varied from murder, robbery, theft, illegal possession of drugs, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, eight (8) arrests were made for driving under the … [Read more...] about Uitenhage SAPS cleaning up crime
Gangster arrested for July 2015 murder
SAPS Bethelsdorp detective members arrested a 26 year old gang member on Friday, 15 January 2016 in Sanctor Bethelsdorp. The suspect was arrested near his home. It is alleged that on 17 July 2015 at about 20:15 a group of people were standing at a fire in the driveway of a house in Catherine Street Salsonevale. At the time an unknown suspect/s approached the group and started shooting at them. Denise Rollison (28 years) was fatally wounded in her head. Her friends Wayne Carelse (25) and … [Read more...] about Gangster arrested for July 2015 murder
Nyameko Nogwanya – new Hawks Provincial Head
The stability at the provincial level of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) is expected to be further tightened following the appointment of the Major Generals who will be responsible for the daily operations in various provinces. The Eastern Cape province will be headed by Major General Nyameko Nogwanya. Having accumulated 21 years of experience in the Crime operation support and legal department in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, the current provincial head of Legal Services in … [Read more...] about Nyameko Nogwanya – new Hawks Provincial Head
Mount Road SAPS arrest Holland Park men
Four suspects between the ages of 18 and 24 were arrested after members from Mount Road SAPS followed up on information regarding an illegal firearm. On Thursday, 14 January 2016, Mount Road Crime Prevention Unit members received information regarding suspects in Shaurderville Ave, Holland Park. The members followed up on the information and searched a house. During the search the members recovered a 9mm fire arm with ammunition. The K9 unit was also involved and in the back yard they … [Read more...] about Mount Road SAPS arrest Holland Park men
Grahamstown mother arrested after killing of ‘abusive’ son
A Grahamstown woman whose son allegedly abused her has been arrested for his murder, Eastern Cape police said on Tuesday. Rosy Links, 38, appeared in the Grahamstown Magistrate's Court on Monday following the death of her son, Vuyolwethu, 17, at their home in the Sun City informal settlement, Captain Mali Govender said. She was arrested in the early hours of Sunday after he was stabbed to death. Links would remain in custody until her bail application on January 18. "At this stage it is … [Read more...] about Grahamstown mother arrested after killing of ‘abusive’ son
Panayiotou case postponed to March
Port Elizabeth - Christopher Panayiotou and his co-accused, who are on trial for the murder of his wife Jayde in April 2015, will have to wait until March for the case to be referred to the High Court. It is alleged that Panayiotou paid Luthando Siyoli, 31, a bouncer at his nightclub in Algoa Park, to hire a hitman, identified as Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, to murder his wife. Late in October last year, Sinethemba Nenembe, 28, was also linked to the case. Siyoli has since turned State … [Read more...] about Panayiotou case postponed to March
More Gelvandale Gangsters to be charged
A 19 year old teenager will appear in the Port Elizabeth magistrate court today, 8 January 2016 on three counts of attempted murder. It is alleged that on 1 January 2016 at about 01:50, the suspect who is a gangster was in Kobus Street when he encountered with the first victim. The victim alleged that he was been robbed by members of the gang. The suspect pointed a firearm at the victim, pulled the trigger but no shot rang out. In the second incident, a 43 year old man was sleeping … [Read more...] about More Gelvandale Gangsters to be charged
Assegai Murder in Eastern Cape
A 19-year old man was stabbed to death with a homemade assegai on Thursday in Dutywa in the Eastern Cape. According to police spokesperson Captain Jackson Manatha, it is believed that a misunderstanding between the man, identified as Sibulele Silo, and a 21-year old suspect lead to the attack. The murder happened in the early hours of the morning after they had a quarrel. "The elder brother of the deceased managed to stop the quarrel between the two boys," Manatha said in a … [Read more...] about Assegai Murder in Eastern Cape
Algoa Park Housebreaking Suspects Arrested
Two suspects are expected to appear in the New Brighton magistrate court soon on charges of separate incidents of housebreaking. It is alleged that on Tuesday, 6 January 2016 at about 10:00 a house in Peace Street, Missionvale, Algoa Park was broken into and a television set was taken. A 6 year old child alerted his grandmother that he saw the suspect carrying a television set. The complainant was not at home at the time and after she was contacted confirmed that entry to the house was … [Read more...] about Algoa Park Housebreaking Suspects Arrested
Alleged Gelvandale Gangsters arrested
Two gangsters were arrested by the Gang Task Team detectives for alleged crimes committed in the Gelvandale area. It is alleged that on Sunday, 3 January 2016 at about 20:00, 4 men were standing at a block of flats in Shauderville when they noticed a vehicle dropping off two men. The men walked in the direction of the group and starting shooting at them. One person was shot in his right upper leg. The suspects then ran off. One of the suspect's is known to the complainant. The following day, … [Read more...] about Alleged Gelvandale Gangsters arrested
Walmer housebreaking suspect released on bail
A 28 year old Walmer man appeared in the Port Elizabeth magistrates court today, 4 January 2016 on a charge of housebreaking. It is alleged that between 20h00 on 31 December 2015 and 07h00 on I January 2016, a residential premises was broken into in Walmer location. Entry was gained by breaking a bedroom window. A computer to the value of R4000 was stolen. Investigations led police to a house in Walmer location where part of the stolen equipment was recovered. The remaining half of the … [Read more...] about Walmer housebreaking suspect released on bail
One more Eastern Cape top cop arrested for fraud
Another high-ranking Eastern Cape policewoman has been charged with fraud, forgery and corruption, Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi confirmed on Thursday. Mulaudzi told News24 that Eastern Cape head, Lieutenant-Colonel Nicole Brown, was the main suspect in their investigation into police submitting fraudulent travel claims. This comes after Eastern Cape spokesperson Brigadier Marinda Mills was arrested on December 18 on charges of forgery, corruption and fraud. The two … [Read more...] about One more Eastern Cape top cop arrested for fraud
Uitenhage and Despatch Operation Fiela Arrests
The high police visibility during Operation Fiela in the two clusters, Uitenhage and Humansdorp drastically reduced reported crime incidents over the long weekend. The operations started simultaneously in Uitenhage and Humansdorp cluster, with a specific focus on Jeffrey's Bay, on 24 December 2015 at 18:00 and continued until 27 December 2015 at 14:00. In Despatch: Two suspects aged 25 and 33 years were arrested for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. They will appear in the … [Read more...] about Uitenhage and Despatch Operation Fiela Arrests
Uitenhage Road Armed Robbers Arrested
Two armed robbery suspects appeared in the Port Elizabeth Magistrates' Court yesterday, 28 December 2015, on charges of business robbery and possession of suspected stolen vehicle. It is alleged that on Thursday, 24 December 2015 at about 10:00, four unknown people (3 men and 1 woman) entered a business premises in Uitenhage Road North End, Port Elizabeth and held up the complainant and employees. Two firearms were produced and cash and tools were taken. The suspects fled in a white Toyota … [Read more...] about Uitenhage Road Armed Robbers Arrested
