The ONW extends their appreciation to the SAPS officers which attended the various incidents, the arresting officers and the fine detective work carried out. We also compliment the Magistrates and Court proceedings in which the sentences were passed. Thanks for your tireless and hard work, compliments to all the Woodstock SAPS members involved. James
*James Cowley* *082 926 1220* *021 448 2824 (t&f)* Observatory Neighbourhood* Watch: *Chairman ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Woodstock Communication <[email protected]> Date: 14 February 2012 14:22 Subject: Suspects received good sentences To: James Cowley <[email protected]> ** ** ** ** *From:* Woodstock Communication *Sent:* 14 February 2012 02:18 PM *To:* WC:Media Liaison; Cape Town Cluster; Woodstock SAPS; Woodstock Detective Services *Subject:* Suspects received good sentences **** ** ** Media report was send to all media **** ** ** Date:2012-02-14**** ** ** ** ** *IMMEDIATE MEDIA RELEASE*** All Media **** * * *FEBRUARY 2012/02/14. * *Media Statement by the Station Commissioner , Woodstock, Western Cape , Sergeant Hilton Malila .* ** ** *WOODSTOCK DETECTIVES SECURE GOOD SENTENCES OF FOUR SUSPECTS ON ROBBERY, HOUSEBREAKING AND ARMED ROBBERY CASES* * * *First case :* On Friday (2011-01-21) the Woodstock police detective , Warrant officer Warren Smith, started his investigation into an Armed Robbery incident that was reported in Norwich street Observatory , where a female was robbed at gun point of her gold neckless and R300-00 in cash .**** ** ** The suspect was arrested shortly after the robbery. It is been alleged by the complainant that the suspect approached her in Norwich road , on her way to work . The suspect took out a fire-arm and threatened to shoot the complainant , if she don’t hand her belongings over . The suspect robbed the complainant and fled the scene on foot . The suspect was arrested with the assistance of members of the public .**** ** ** The suspect made his first court appearance on 2011-01-24 , and was remanded in custody.**** The suspect was found guilty and was sentenced to 8 years in imprisonment . The 28 year old suspect , Ashley Moses, from the Manenburg area , was also wanted on a similar incident that took place during 2009. The suspect was also convicted 7 times before for Housebreaking and Theft incidents . **** ** ** ** ** ** ** *Second case :* On Friday (2011-06-17) , Sergeant Andrea V/Rensburg , of the Woodstock detective branch, started his investigation into an Housebreaking and Theft incident , that was reported in Lorraine street Walmer Estate.**** ** ** According to the complainant, whilst he was busy to watch television , he heard a breaking of glass sound . As he went to investigate , he noticed that somebody was standing inside his living room, hiding behind the curtains . The complainant approached the suspect , and a struggle ensued . The suspect manage to overpower the complainant , and in the process took an amplifier, remote and dvd player . The suspect fled the scene through an broken bathroom window . The suspect was arrested in Richie street ,with the assistance of ADT security , as he tried to hide between parked motor vehicles . All the complainants belongings stolen during the robbery was recovered and returned .**** ** ** The suspect made his first court appearance on 2011-06-20 and bail was denied .**** The suspect was found guilty and was sentenced to 6 years imprisonment . The 29 year old detainee , James Sarakikya , is from the Delft area .**** ** ** *Third case :* On Friday (2011-01-28), Warrant officer David Miles , was assigned to a Robbery case , that reported under the Salt river bridge , where a complainant was robbed at knife point of his belongings .**** ** ** According to the complainant, he picked up a female and dropped her off at her home . As he walked her to her room , he was approached by four unknown suspects , who threatened him with knives and robbed him of his belongings . **** ** ** During the investigation , photos of the suspects was shown to the Crime prevention unit member, Constable George Ontong, who within minutes arrested all the suspects.**** ** ** The suspects made their first court appearance on 2011-01-31 and bail was denied .**** Two of the suspects arrested was found guilty of robbery . The 26 year old female , Mereldia Dolan, was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment . The 34 year old , Moegamat Armin Arnold , was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment . Both suspects was also declared unfit to possess a fire-arm .**** ** ** The hard work of the detectives paid off , when they closed all the loopholes for the suspects during the investigation of the incidents . **** The Woodstock police wants to congratulate the 3 detectives on their achievements, to secure convictions on their cases . * *** **** End **** Woodstock Corporate Communication**** Sergeant Hilton Malila**** Tel:021-4423151**** Cell:0824993871**** Fax:021-4470293 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en.
