Deputy Sheriff in court at Keetmans

KEETMANSHOOP Deputy Sheriff Pieter van Heerder (32) on Friday made a second appearance in the town’s Magistrate Court on charges of defeating the course of justice, possession of stolen livestock and attempted murder.

Magistrate Alfred Siboleka postponed the case until October 23 for further Police investigation. Van Heerder’s bail of N$1 500 was extended.It is alleged that Van Heerder bought sheep from three men who stole them from a farm near Keetmanshoop.Van Heerder allegedly refused Police access to his property to search for the stolen livestock.Four of the five stolen sheep were allegedly found at his house.He also allegedly assaulted Police Warrant Officer Japie Kruger, who came to his house to search for the sheep.The Police claim that Van Heerder hit the Police officer on the left eye with an empty glass.The three men accused of stealing the sheep, Timotheus Seibeb (43), Mosses Jossop (40) and Dominicus April (42), also made their second court appearance on Friday.They were granted bail of N$1 000 each and the case was postponed until October 2 for further Police investigation.Van Heerder’s bail of N$1 500 was extended.It is alleged that Van Heerder bought sheep from three men who stole them from a farm near Keetmanshoop.Van Heerder allegedly refused Police access to his property to search for the stolen livestock.Four of the five stolen sheep were allegedly found at his house.He also allegedly assaulted Police Warrant Officer Japie Kruger, who came to his house to search for the sheep.The Police claim that Van Heerder hit the Police officer on the left eye with an empty glass.The three men accused of stealing the sheep, Timotheus Seibeb (43), Mosses Jossop (40) and Dominicus April (42), also made their second court appearance on Friday.They were granted bail of N$1 000 each and the case was postponed until October 2 for further Police investigation.