GEORGE NEWS - A 30-year-old man was arrested on charges of reckless and negligent driving, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol after a car accident just before 00:01 in York Street on Friday 24 July.
The man was released and will appear in court at a later date.
In an unrelated incident, Conville police opened a culpable homicide docket following the death of a 44-year-old man who died in hospital on Sunday 26 July after he was hit by a vehicle on the N2 highway near Lawaaikamp.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital where she was declared dead on arrival. The cause of the accident is yet to be established.
Double murder in Thembalethu
A manhunt continues for two suspects involved in the killing of two men in Thembalethu last week. The incident occurred in Tawule Street, Zone 9, at about 18:00 on Wednesday 22 July.
According to Southern Cape police spokesperson Warrant Officer Chris Spies, police responded to reports of a shooting and found the body of a 43-year-old man in the street.
The second victim (31), collapsed in a yard in Yawani Street. Both men sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
“Crime scene experts collected evidence, including several spent cartridges, as part of the investigation. The motive for the killings has not yet been established,” said Spies. According to unconfirmed information, the victims were two men collecting so-called protection money.
It is believed that the alleged extortionists frequently visit businesses demanding a protection fee. The suspects remain at large.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the Thembalethu Detectives on 044 802 8906 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Man arrested after burglary, stolen firearm found
A 37-year-old man was expected to appear in the George Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 27 July, following his arrest in connection with a burglary at a home near Herold, during which a firearm was stolen.
According to Spies, George police officers, members of the Outeniqua K9 Unit and the Noll’s Halt Farm Watch responded to reports of a burglary in De Vlugt on Friday 24 July.
The investigation led officers to a nearby bushy area, where they discovered a safe, the stolen firearm and an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect was positively linked to the burglary and arrested. He faces charges of housebreaking and theft, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm.
At the time of going to print, police could not confirm whether the suspect had appeared in court or provide any further information regarding the court proceedings.
Teenager killed in Parkdene collision
Conville police have opened a culpable homicide case following the death of an 18-year-old pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Parkdene on Sunday 26 July.
According to Southern Cape police spokesperson Warrant Officer Christopher Spies, officers responded to the scene in Golf Street, where the young woman had been hit by a vehicle.
She sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival.
A man (44) was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.
He was later released and is expected to appear in court once formally charged.
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