Crime

A DINGWALL teen wrote a letter to his mother warning her he would be going to jail after he assaulted and robbed a former schoolmate at knifepoint.

POLICE have appealed for information after two windows were smash in Dingwall Business Park.

NEW recruits are being sought by Police Scotland in the northern Highlands – and phone-in information sessions are being planned during the lockdown.

RECORDED crime has fallen by around a quarter in Scotland since measures to support physical distancing came into effect, early indications suggest.

Police in the Highlands and Islands have made four arrests and fined 90 people using emergency powers granted during the coronavirus lockdown.

Police are warning Highland motorists to drive responsibly after a spate of speeding and drink-driving offences in recent days.

Highland Council Trading Standards is issuing a warning to local businesses about a new scam.

POLICE have issued a witness appeal in response to reports of vandalism to three vehicles parked on Hill Street in Alness.

POLICE have issued an appeal for information after a reported attack in an Easter Ross town.

Alness incident included in catalogue of shame on roads during coronavirus lockdown battle.

Police thank special constables across Scotland who have volunteered more than 7500 hours in the past three weeks during the coronavirus lockdown.

POLICE have pledged to target reckless drivers taking advantage of quieter Highland country roads during the coronavirus lockdown.

Police officers will be given surgical face masks to wear as they respond to incidents or deal with the public.

HIGHLAND Council trading standards is again warning people of the emergence of another council tax scam.

Police Scotland has put together a special message to mark the Easter weekend.

POLICE have appealed for information after a window was smashed in Milnafua, Alness earlier this week.

A 43 year old Easter Ross man who gave police a false name as he was being questioned about suspected shoplifting has been jailed for 11 weeks.

A SICK dog led to a 36 year old Alness man being prosecuted of his sixth driving while disqualified offence at Inverness Sheriff Court.

MSP Gail Ross has issued advice for people who may fall victim to a scam during the current coronavirus lockdown.

Officers are appealing for information following reports of a car being driven at significant speeds on the A9 between Inverness and Wick yesterday.