Cops Fire Warning Shots During Arrest of Smash and Grab Robbers

plainclothes police officer fires a warning shot into the air as a crowd attempts to interfere in the arrest of two suspects

December 20, 2017December 21, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment robbery, smash and grab, Taitung, temple gangs, theft, Zhen tou

[Cover Picture originally published by China Times.] Police investigators in Taitung City located two suspects in a smash and grab robbery case today, and swooped in to arrest them while they were partaking in a temple procession. An angry crowd attempted to interfere in the arrest, leading cops to fire warning shots in the air to convince them back off. Yesterday afternoon, December 19, two suspects used an ax to smash a jewelry shop window in downtown Taitung City. The

Crime and Criminals

December 19, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment armed-robbery, miaoli

[Picture: Dahu Police Bureau.] Two men were arrested after performing a series of robberies on motorists in a mountain district of Miaoli County yesterday. The men threatened the victims with a BB pistol, and ordered them to hand over cash. Police said the two suspects, Fang, 25, and Lee, 21, were addicted to online video games, and had car loans to pay off. Yesterday Lee went to his family to ask for money, but was unsuccessful. Out of desperation, Lee

Drugs

December 16, 2017December 16, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment amphetamines, drug smuggling, Penghu Islands

Penghu County police and Coast Guard officers intercepted a Chinese fishing vessel near the middle of the Taiwan Strait carrying 502kg of amphetamine precursors, yesterday, December 15. Police investigators focusing on criminal organizations using Penghu as a drug shipment point came across intelligence about the shipment, and intercepted the vessel after locating it on radar travelling at a speed of 8 knots towards Penghu. After boarding the vessel officers found 20 feed bags filled with amphetamine precursors. The crew of

Violent Crimes

December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Bamboo Union, Chinese Union Party, debt collection, kidnapping, organized crime

A taxi driver was kidnapped at gunpoint in Banciao District by thugs who tortured him with electric shocks, and punched him up before making off with NT$6,000. The incident happened December 11, but was only reported in Taiwan’s Chinese language news media today. At around noon Monday, a 44 year-old taxi driver named Liao arranged to meet a woman named Lin to pay for ‘overtime services’ owed after Liao had hired Lin to accompany him at a KTV the previous

Violent Crimes

December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment homicide, Kaohsiung, knife-attack

A man bled to death after being hacked in the leg with a watermelon knife in the middle of the street in Kaohsiung City this morning. The deadly attack was the result of a dispute over a debt. At around 6:00am, the 42 year old victim, Mr Ou, met with a man in his 20s named Chen on Baojing Street, Zuoying District, to negotiate over an NT$30,000 debt. An altercation ensued during which Chen drew a watermelon knife and slashed

suspect arrested with gun in Tainan City

Crime and Criminals

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment firearms, guns, shooting, Tainan

A man who fired at least three shots at a restaurant in Tainan City last month was arrested today. He told police he had fired the shots because the stir-fry restaurant had overcharged him. In the early hours of November 20, a man standing on the median strip of Yongda Road in Yongkang District, Tainan City, shot at the facade of the restaurant, causing glass to shatter. When customers inside the restaurant went out to investigate, they saw the suspect

Violent Crimes

December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment knife-attack, Shih Hsin University, Taipei City

A teacher restrained a male student after he attacked a female student with a knife at Shih Hsin University in Mucha District, Taipei City, this morning, Monday, December 11. At around 10:00am, a 20 year old male named Chen met with a female third-year student named Shih, 19, outside a classroom. The two began to quarrel, and Shih called out “Teacher, save me!” Shih then ran into a classroom with Chen in pursuit, attacking her around the head with a

Violent Crimes

December 8, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment modified weapons, shooting, Taipei City

A woman was shot in the face while riding a scooter on Chongqing South Road in Taipei City yesterday, December 7. Two men were arrested in relation to the incident later the same day. At around 1:00am, Ms Wu was heading home to Yonghe District when she felt a sting in her right cheek. After stopping, Wu found her face was covered in blood. Ms Wu hailed a passing motorist to help call an ambulance. Ms Wu was found to

Violent Crimes

December 2, 2017December 2, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment arson, debt problems, New Taipei City, Tucheng District

According to the testimony of suspects and evidence collected by police, the men who set fire to a restaurant, leaving one dead and four injured Thursday evening, had not intended to start a fire, but had merely wanted to splash paint in the restaurant in order to intimidate a debtor. The paint, however, was mixed with lacquer and paint-thinner, and as the liquid came into contact with flames on the gas stove, the mixture ignited, causing an instant, intensive blaze

Fire Violent Crimes

November 30, 2017December 1, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment arson, New Taipei City, Tucheng District

[Breaking News: Rapid updates expected] Witnesses reported seeing petrol bombs thrown at a restaurant in Tucheng District, New Taipei City, before the premises broke into flames that spread to residential apartments in the 5 storey building. Four serious injuries have been reported, including 3 who had lost vital signs at the scene. A 28 year-old woman jumped from a third floor balcony, and was reported to have suffered fractures to her legs, but was conscious after concerned neighbors placed quilts

Drugs

November 30, 2017 Phillip Charlier 1 Comment amphetamines, Chiayi County, guns

An American citizen was arrested in Chiayi County last night, after a Taurus pistol and bullets were found in a car during a police search of the vehicle. Drugs were also found when police searched the suspect’s motel room. Police in Zhongpu were on a routine patrol last night when they spotted a suspicious vehicle. After checking the license number on the police computer, they found the plate did not match the vehicle. The police officers followed the car until

Crime and Criminals

Cops Fire Warning Shots During Arrest of Smash and Grab Robbers

Bandits Arrested After Armed Hold-ups on Motorists

500kg Amphetamine Haul Intercepted in the Taiwan Strait

Thugs Arrested After Kidnapping Taxi Driver in Broad Daylight

Man Dies After Being Hacked with Watermelon Knife

Gunman Fired Shots at Restaurant Because he was Overcharged

Student Arrested After Campus Knife Attack

Two Arrested After Woman Shot in Face with Lethal Airgun

Fatal Arson Attack was a Criminal Cock-up

Arson Attack Leaves at least One Dead in New Taipei City Blaze

American Arrested in Drugs and Guns Case