Crime
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Two fake cops arrested in Houghton
CrimeThe SAPS, JMPD and private security worked hand-in-hand and arrested two suspects who were pretending to be police officers in…
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Norwood stakeholders hold community engagement campaign
CrimeStakeholders, including the Norwood Young Stars, SAPS, CPF and Lifeline conducted a community engagement campaign.
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IPID effects arrest following murder of metro police officer
CrimeUpdateA Parkview SAPS Vispol Unit constable was arrested for the murder of a metro police officer earlier this year.
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Local community policing forums weigh in on SAPS’ festive season operations
CrimeParkview CPF welcomes SAPS festive season operations.
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NCPF shares precautions against burglaries and attempted break-ins
CrimeIn a combined statement, the Norwood Community Police Forum urged residents to be more vigilant following a spike on burglaries…
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Joint operations in Houghton results in 23 arrests
CrimeA roadblock alongside a crime prevention and drunk driving operation in Houghton saw the JMPD and SAPS arrest 23 suspects.
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Restaurant in Melrose Arch calls police on non-paying patron
CrimeFriends left the bill with one customer after eating at a restaurant in Melrose Arch and the restaurant called the…
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One suspect cornered in Orange Grove
CrimeA community member stopped Norwood police on patrol and alerted them to a robbery taking place nearby.
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Two suspects arrested in possession of a hijacked vehicle in Parktown
CrimeTwo suspects in possession of a hijacked motor vehicle were arrested by metro police officers conducting crime patrols on the…
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19 suspects arrested in hijacked building in Highlands North
CrimeAt least nineteen members of the public brought to books for public violence and trespassing in Highlands North.
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Kidnapping charges laid on two suspects
CrimeTwo suspects believed to be Ethiopian nationals were apprehended in Norwood for kidnapping fellow nationals.
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Violent crimes on the rise in northern suburbs
CrimeSuburbs such as Houghton, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney and more have reportedly seen an increase in violent crimes.
