Crime

People in Caithness are being given an opportunity to vote on how the police should distribute £32,000 to local groups.

Police Scotland is reminding Caithness residents that officers will be targeting drink and drug driving this festive period.

Police in Wick are investigating a spate of vandalism around Caithness Foodbank with 10 windows smashed. King Charles III had paid a visit in August.

Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd will take on the role of Divisional Commander for the Highlands & Islands.

Advice has been issued to Caithness residents to prevent them being caught out by dodgy products in this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

A THURSO woman has been warned that a prison sentence will be “staring her in the face” if she doesn’t mend her ways.

A MAN who disobeyed two court orders has been jailed for eight months.

A WICK woman smashed a car window after getting caught up in a disturbance, the town's sheriff court heard today.

A WICK man who had sex with an under-age girl will today spend the festive season behind bars.

A WICK woman who behaved in a threatening or abusive manner towards her partner has been fined £200.

Police Scotland has welcomed the conviction of a man and a woman after they pled guilty to destroying over 40 protected bird eggs.

Community councillors in Wick are calling for a meeting with Police Scotland's area inspector over the "totally unacceptable" actions of some youths.

Caithness residents are urged to look out for scams as cost-of-living support payments of £324 start arriving in bank accounts today (November 8).

As the clocks go back on Sunday, farmers are urged to increase security as darker winter nights enable criminals to raid the countryside unseen.

Highland Council said it regrets closing the public toilets at Riverside Road in Thurso due to 'ongoing vandalism'.

Bikes donated by Police Scotland are helping pupils in Thurso gain new skills and boosting their confidence.

Caithness policing divisions will be supported by national resources to keep communities safe over the Bonfire Night period.

Police were alerted about a suspected drunk-driver on board an Orkney ferry and caught up with him in Caithness, Wick Sheriff Court has heard.

A WICK man has admitted having sex with an underage teenager.

A THURSO woman who stole a fire pit from a shed in the town got her fingers burnt.