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Extra 15 months added to Jade Mellow's jail sentence

NZ HeraldRNZWednesday 17 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A gang member has received an additional 15 months in prison following a methamphetamine-fuelled rampage near Edgecumbe in April 2024. During the incident, Jade Mellow shot at police and held a wounded man hostage during a two-hour standoff.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 17 Sep 2025, 7:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Violent Bay of Plenty hostage-taker Jade Mellow gets an extra 15 months added to jail sentence (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Violent Bay of Plenty hostage-taker Jade Mellow gets extra 15 months added to jail sentence (opens in new tab)