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  A 29-year-old man has been apprehended by the police for his suspected role in two cases of loanshark harassment reported on March 20 and 21, 2024, at residential units along Choa Chu Kang Street 62 and Jurong West Avenue 3. The incidents involved splashing red paint on the main doors and gates of the targeted units, accompanied by debtor notes. Through thorough investigations aided by ground enquiries and police camera footage, officers from Jurong Police Division and Police Operations Command Centre swiftly identified and arrested the suspect on March 21, 2024. The man is set to face charges under the Moneylenders Act 2008 on March 23, 2024, with potential penalties including fines ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, imprisonment of up to five years, and caning of up to six strokes for first-time offenders. The police reaffirm their zero-tolerance stance towards loanshark harassment activities, emphasizing the severity of consequences in accordance with the law. Additionally, the p...

The Police have apprehended a 65-year-old man suspected of housebreaking and theft at a coffee shop along Bedok North Street 3. The incident occurred on March 22, 2024, where a cash register, cash amounting to approximately $1800, and three cash cheques worth approximately $12,409 were reported stolen. Through thorough investigations aided by CCTV and police camera footage, officers from Bedok Police Division swiftly identified and arrested the suspect within five hours of the incident. Recovered items include a portion of the stolen cash and all three cash cheques. The man is slated to face charges on March 23, 2024, under Section 458A of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment, caning, or a fine. The public is advised to adopt crime prevention measures such as securing premises with quality grilles and padlocks, avoiding keeping large sums of cash on-site, and installing security systems like burglar alarms and CCTVs. **Image credit: police.gov...

  A 47-year-old man was arrested following an accident involving a car and motorcycle in Woodlands. The incident occurred on Woodlands Avenue 12, with the driver allegedly reversing into the motorcycle, driving over it, and fleeing the scene. The motorcyclist and pillion rider were not present on the bike during the collision. Police swiftly identified and apprehended the suspect within three hours of the incident. The man will face charges for rash conduct, which carries a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment or a fine of up to S$5,000, or both. **Picture for illustration purpose.

  A fire broke out at a Housing Board flat in Clementi West, prompting the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) to respond. SCDF officers arrived at the scene to find black smoke emanating from a fourth-storey unit. The fire, involving the contents of a room, was extinguished by firefighters using a water jet. While the occupants had evacuated before SCDF's arrival, three individuals were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire originated from a personal mobility aid charging in the room. SCDF issued a reminder about the fire risks associated with improperly charged motorised devices. **Image credit SCDF

In Singapore, Jason Scott Herrin, a  49-year-old American and former  researcher at Nanyang Technological University (NTU)  pleaded guilty to one count each of possessing child abuse material and communicating with another person to obtain the sexual services of a person under 18.  Another two counts of a similar nature will be considered for his sentencing, which has been adjourned.  Herrin's phone was seized on Aug 17, 2020, over a police report made on an unrelated matter. F orensic examination unearthed about  90 photographs that constituted child abuse material  and 31 obscene videos.  The investigation also found Herrin's message for offering money to have sex with 12-year-old girls. NTU has since sacked Harrin. He is due to return to court on 17 May. Herrin faces jail term, fine, and canning. *Picture for illustration purposes.

  A 38-year-old man has been arrested by the Police for suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment. The incident, which occurred on 13 March 2024 at a residential unit in Bedok North Street 4, involved the splashing of green paint and pasting of a debtor’s note on the gate. With the help of Police cameras and diligent investigations by officers from Bedok and Jurong Police Divisions, the man was identified and apprehended within four hours. He will be charged under the Moneylenders Act 2008 on 15 March 2024. Loanshark harassment carries severe penalties, including fines up to $50,000, imprisonment for up to five years, and caning of up to six strokes for first-time offenders. The Police emphasize zero tolerance for such activities and urge the public to refrain from any involvement with loansharks, encouraging reporting of suspicious activities to the authorities. **Credit: police.gov.sg

A 35-year-old man is set to appear in court for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The accident occurred at a junction in Jurong West last August, where the driver of a lorry fled the scene and escaped to Malaysia. With cooperation from the Royal Malaysia Police, the driver was arrested in Malaysia and extradited to Singapore. He faces charges of dangerous driving causing death, which could lead to a prison sentence of two to eight years if convicted. Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Daniel Tan expressed gratitude for the assistance of the Royal Malaysia Police in apprehending the suspect.

  Lu Ut Em, Vietnamese aged 33, was sentenced to three months in jail and fined S$2,000 for swinging a knife at her husband, aged 61, and threatening him in the presence of their 2 young children. Appearing via video link from her remand prison, Lu initially contested the charges but eventually pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal intimidation. The incident, which occurred in December 2023, involved Lu shouting and brandishing a knife at her husband during a heated argument at their home in Teck Whye. Video footage presented in court depicted the alarming confrontation, prompting Deputy Public Prosecutor Ryan Lim to seek a jail term and fine for Lu due to the dangerous nature of her actions. District Judge Eddy Tham questioned Lu's ability to control her temper, emphasizing the psychological impact on the children witnessing such behavior at home. Despite Lu's apology and expression of remorse, Judge Tham stressed the importance of seeking alternative methods to manage ange...

  Goh Wei Yew, a 41-year-old salesperson at Waterway Point, was sentenced to seven weeks' jail after pleading guilty to physically attacking a couple at the Punggol mall. The altercation stemmed from an argument over customer service in Xiaomi, escalating into a violent confrontation outside another store. Goh assaulted the 60-year-old woman, slamming her head into a wall and punching her, while also attacking the 66-year-old man. The assault, captured on CCTV, left both victims with injuries. Goh, who had a history of criminal convictions, apologized for his actions and expressed remorse. District Judge Brenda Chua noted the severity of the assault and sentenced Goh accordingly. **Picture for illustration purpose.

  While serving his national service for the Singapore Police Force, Fahd Siddiqui, 21, has been sentenced to seven days in jail after pleading guilty to attempting to obtain sexual services from a social escort by abusing his authority. Siddiqui, who was off-duty at the time, used his police warrant card to intimidate the escort into providing free services. Originally sentenced to reformative training, Siddiqui appealed for probation, but the High Court decided against both options, citing his low risk of reoffending and positive achievements in education and national service. Despite acknowledging Siddiqui's remorse and potential for reform, the judge emphasized the need to deter corruption within law enforcement. The short jail term was deemed sufficient for deterrence and retribution, considering Siddiqui's age and familial support. He will begin serving his sentence on Mar 11 and remains out on bail. **Picture for illustration purposes.