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Man assaulted with piece of wood at Wick house

29 April 2025
Man assaulted with piece of wood at Wick house

Man assaulted with piece of wood at Wick house

29 April 2025

A Wick man has admitted an assault in which he used a piece of wood.


Thurso man who had sex with 13-year-old girl is jailed

28 April 2025
Thurso man who had sex with 13-year-old girl is jailed

Thurso man who had sex with 13-year-old girl is jailed

28 April 2025

A Thurso man has been jailed for 32 months after admitting improper sexual behaviour towards two underage girls, one of whom he had sex with.


‘No alternative to custody’ after man hit with car

24 April 2025
‘No alternative to custody’ after man hit with car

‘No alternative to custody’ after man hit with car

24 April 2025

A Forss man who subjected a driver to a sustained assault in Thurso, has been jailed for six months.


Jail warning for 80-year-old Sutherland man with ‘appalling attitude’

22 April 2025
Jail warning for 80-year-old Sutherland man with ‘appalling attitude’

Jail warning for 80-year-old Sutherland man with ‘appalling attitude’

22 April 2025

An elderly north Sutherland man has been warned that he could face a prison sentence if he doesn’t change his ways.


Domestic abuser who struck twice in Wick banned from contacting victims

21 April 2025
Domestic abuser who struck twice in Wick banned from contacting victims

Domestic abuser who struck twice in Wick banned from contacting victims

21 April 2025

An Aberdeen man who fell out with his girlfriend and then a new partner more than three years later has been given a chance by a sheriff.


Man (24) jailed for two years and hit with non-harassment order after ‘disgraceful’ abuse of partner in Thurso street

20 April 2025
Man (24) jailed for two years and hit with non-harassment order after ‘disgraceful’ abuse of partner in Thurso street

Man (24) jailed for two years and hit with non-harassment order after ‘disgraceful’ abuse of partner in Thurso street

20 April 2025

A young man has been jailed for two years for relentless and vicious late night attacks on his partner.


Community payback order for Thurso man (28) who pulled police officers’ mask during Covid pandemic

19 April 2025
Community payback order for Thurso man (28) who pulled police officers’ mask during Covid pandemic

Community payback order for Thurso man (28) who pulled police officers’ mask during Covid pandemic

19 April 2025

Scott Allan (28) admitted two amended charges of assault, on indictment, at Wick Sheriff Court on Tuesday.


Wick man (24) handed unpaid work order after assault on partner

19 April 2025
Wick man (24) handed unpaid work order after assault on partner

Wick man (24) handed unpaid work order after assault on partner

19 April 2025

A Wick man who kicked his partner in the ribs during a heated argument has been ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid community work.


Booth trial adjourned until August as husband of Caithness lodge housekeeper denies trying to extort accused

18 April 2025
Booth trial adjourned until August as husband of Caithness lodge housekeeper denies trying to extort accused

Booth trial adjourned until August as husband of Caithness lodge housekeeper denies trying to extort accused

18 April 2025

The trial of 65-year-old Kevin Booth has been adjourned until August 7.


Housekeeper at Caithness lodge felt ‘scared and nervous’ after being asked to perform alleged sex act on employer, Wick Sheriff Court hears

17 April 2025
Housekeeper at Caithness lodge felt ‘scared and nervous’ after being asked to perform alleged sex act on employer, Wick Sheriff Court hears

Housekeeper at Caithness lodge felt ‘scared and nervous’ after being asked to perform alleged sex act on employer, Wick Sheriff Court hears

17 April 2025

The woman was giving evidence at Wick Sheriff Court at the trial of 64-year-old Kevin Booth.


Pair jailed for 24 months after plotting ‘large-scale’ cannabis factory at ruined 19th century house in Caithness

15 April 2025
Pair jailed for 24 months after plotting ‘large-scale’ cannabis factory at ruined 19th century house in Caithness

Pair jailed for 24 months after plotting ‘large-scale’ cannabis factory at ruined 19th century house in Caithness

15 April 2025

Two men who operated an illegal cannabis factory in a ruined Caithness mansion were jailed today.


Wick man jailed after ‘cack-handed’ attempt to sell car he didn’t own

05 April 2025
Wick man jailed after ‘cack-handed’ attempt to sell car he didn’t own

Wick man jailed after ‘cack-handed’ attempt to sell car he didn’t own

05 April 2025

Alexander Newlands offered to sell a car to a man at a bargain price... but the trouble was it didn’t belong to him.


Glasgow pair deny chasing teens in Thurso with weapons

04 April 2025
Glasgow pair deny chasing teens in Thurso with weapons

Glasgow pair deny chasing teens in Thurso with weapons

04 April 2025

Two Glasgow men have been accused of chasing two teenagers along the harbour, esplanade and beach at Thurso last summer while armed.


Sheriff issues arrest warrant for Wick man facing driving charge

04 April 2025
Sheriff issues arrest warrant for Wick man facing driving charge

Sheriff issues arrest warrant for Wick man facing driving charge

04 April 2025

A sheriff has issued an arrest warrant for an offender who appears to be reluctant to face a minor road traffic offence.


Prison warning for abuser who breached bail twice in a week

04 April 2025
Prison warning for abuser who breached bail twice in a week

Prison warning for abuser who breached bail twice in a week

04 April 2025

A Wick man who breached a bail order for the second time in a week was warned the consequences of a further repeat would be a jail term.


Wick man ‘willing to comply’ with court order after resisting arrest

03 April 2025
Wick man ‘willing to comply’ with court order after resisting arrest

Wick man ‘willing to comply’ with court order after resisting arrest

03 April 2025

A Wick man who caused a disturbance at the local police station was ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid community work.


Altnabreac couple to stand trial at Wick – pair deny going on the rails as trains were approaching

01 April 2025
Altnabreac couple to stand trial at Wick – pair deny going on the rails as trains were approaching

Altnabreac couple to stand trial at Wick – pair deny going on the rails as trains were approaching

01 April 2025

A couple living beside a remote railway station in Caithness are alleged to have repeatedly stood on the rail track in the path of oncoming trains.


Thurso woman ‘sorry’ after unnecessary 999 call on Orkney visit

28 March 2025
Thurso woman ‘sorry’ after unnecessary 999 call on Orkney visit

Thurso woman ‘sorry’ after unnecessary 999 call on Orkney visit

28 March 2025

A Thurso resident has been fined for a spurious 999 call she made during a visit to Orkney.


Caithness man denies harassing woman from Orkney

27 March 2025
Caithness man denies harassing woman from Orkney

Caithness man denies harassing woman from Orkney

27 March 2025

A Caithness man has denied harassing an Orkney woman over the course of a fortnight last year.


Supervision for Thurso man who threatened his ex

25 March 2025
Supervision for Thurso man who threatened his ex

Supervision for Thurso man who threatened his ex

25 March 2025

A Thurso man who was abusive towards his ex-partner on New Year’s day will be under supervision for 18 months.


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