20 MAY 2016
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY NEWS NEWS
NAMIB TIMES
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A man flees to Uis after shooting girlfriend and uncle Sharlien Tjambari
Court Swakopmund Court Report Regional Court Simon Nandjepo (36) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 31 May for judgement. The accused is on bail of N$2000. Jandre Lodwyk Dippernaar (32) appeared on charges of fraud- no drivers licence and murder. The matter was postponed to 23 June for plea and trial. The accused has been warned.
Magistrate’s Court Toivo Haufiku (34) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 27 July for continuation of trial. The accused is on bail of N$800. Andrew Cyril Mouers (30), Tomas Lisako (28), Andreas Kayambu (33) and Titus Alweendo (29) appeared on charges of corruptly using office for gratification and corruptly using a false document by an agent. The matter was postponed to 19 July for fixing of trial date. All of the accused are on warning. Andreas Abnor (18) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 20 June for mental observation report. The accused remains in custody. Stanley Melani (42) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 03 August for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody. Bentholenus Somaeb (24) appeared on a charge of
theft read with provisions of the domestic violence act, Act 4 of 2003. The matter was postponed to 07 July because the accused was absent. The accused remains in custody. Narobi Beukes (28) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 15 June for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Simon Hamukaku (30) appeared on a charge of possession of suspected stolen property. The matter was postponed to 07 July for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$3000. Karrel Julius Pandukeni (30) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 07 June for legal aid. The accused remains in custody. Erwin Gaogoseb (40) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 08 June for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Doreen Gertze (34) appeared on charges of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and driving with an excessive blood- alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 08 June for lab results. The accused is on bail of N$4000. Menerencia Guriras (28) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 07 July for legal aid. The accused is on bail of N$5000. Victor Nelumbu (39) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 15 June for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.
Notice to Narraville residents The Namibia Police in Walvis Bay invites all Narraville Residents to a public meeting at the Narraville School Hall at 14h00 on Saturday (21 May 2016). The meeting will address issues concerning crime in this suburb of Walvis Bay. At the meeting residents will also have an input as to how various crimes are concerned would be addressed.
On Tuesday evening a man whose age is not yet known, in Tulinawa-Mondesa shot his 50 year old uncle and 38 year old girlfriend in the head and upper body after a fight between the suspect and the girlfriend turned violent. The incident took place at 23h55 on Tuesday evening. According to the Deputy Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa, the Erongo Crime Investigations Coordinator Commissioner, who confirmed the incident, the alleged suspect went to the ex-girlfriend's place to request her to get back with him “the girlfriend apparently lives in a shack at the suspect's uncle's house.” Kashuupulwa further said that the suspect and the girlfriend started quarrelling and when the uncle heard the quarrelling he decided to intervene “when the girlfriend saw the uncle she ran behind him in fear, the suspect then took out his firearm and shot the uncle and the girlfriend” said Kashuupulwa. Kashuupulwa further said that the girlfriend and her uncle were rushed to Windhoek with the ambulance and were admitted at the Central Hospital “the victims sustained serious injuries on their heads and upper body.” According to Kashuupulwa the suspect fled the scene and fled to Uis. He was arrested in Uis on Wednesday and is being detained at the Uis charge office. The suspect is expected to appear in Swakopmund Magistrate’s court as soon as he is brought back to Swakopmund. Crime Prevention Tips Crime prevention is all about being aware of your environment and remaining alert to situations that could make you an easy target to crime. Here are a few suggestions and examples of common sense behaviour that will help you make life safer and more secure. Protecting your property Preventing thefts from vehicles: · It is advised to have an alarm installed in your car. · Always lock the doors and leave windows rolled up. · Keep books, tape players, and valuables out of sight. Expensive items in full view invite theft even if the vehicle is locked. · Place valuable items in the boot of your car not the front or back seats. · Know the license plate, year, make and model of your vehicle. · Do not ever leave money, cheques, or credit cards in your car. Preventing bicycle theft: · Always keep your bicycle locked and chained to a stable object. · Check on the lock by pulling on it to make sure it is secure. · Use an engraver to place an identifying mark on your bicycle. · You must always be able to identify your bicycle. · Never loan your bicycle or other property to strangers. · Be sure not to park your bicycle in a deserted or poorly lit area. Preventing thefts from offices: · Be aware! Be attentive. · Do not showcase your office. · Always close and lock your office when it is not occupied. · Lock your desk, file cabinet, locker, etc. Reporting a crime or emergency It is an important responsibility of a victim or witness of a crime or other emergency is reporting it to appropriate authorities in the time. Crimes are expected to be reported within 24hours. When filing a report attempt to provide as much detail as possible about the situation, including a5t least the following: · Your name; · Your location and telephone number where you can be reached; · The nature of the crime you are reporting; · Any other additional information requested by the appropriate officers.