Crime

An Inverness American football coach who “manipulated and tricked” two teenage boys into posing for naked photos and videos has been jailed.

A 36-year-old woman has been charged after a dog attacked a 10-year-old girl in Alness.

A 55-year-old Easter Ross man who subjected his now ex-wife to violence, torment and abuse over several years has escaped a jail sentence.

Furious residents of an Easter Ross town have slammed mindless vandals who flattened newly-planted trees in a popular local park.

Police hunting for selfish wild campers who sparked fury after hacking down trees, fly-tipping their gear and rubbish and ignoring wildfire warnings.

Police stopped a 34-year-old Dingwall woman for a suspected insurance offence as she rode her scooter through the town.

A 57-year-old unemployed university lecturer denied she had a drinking problem despite being caught drink-driving.

A man sat frozen in fear as a woman held a knife to his throat and her companion forced their victim to transfer £100 to his bank account.

A disqualified Dingwall driver who drove at speeds of up to 120mph to escape the police has been jailed for a year.

An anti-social behaviour reduction scheme is helping to keep Highland revellers safer - and that’s official.

An 18-year-old man will appear in court later today after being charged in connection with attempted murder following a serious assault a city pub.

From being penniless and arriving in London with £5, a Caithness man went on to create costumes for rock and movie stars - a true rags to riches story

Potential new evidence linked to the Renee and Andrew MacRae murder case is still being evaluated, police say.

A Ross-shire man was in a high-speed chase with police while having a meat cleaver in his car.

A mum whose flight was cancelled was caught in Ross-shire driving back home after having drinks at the airport.

Work order sentences in the community can make a life-changing difference, with an Easter Ross project the latest example cited.

Officers say some are ‘legitimate’ but still urges people to be vigilant and report concerns.

Stewart, who falsely claimed to be doing work on people’s houses, admitted charges of fraud, theft and threatening behaviour.

Police have issued an appeal after roads and buildings in Alness were defaced with “offensive” and “distressing” graffiti.

Local police are hoping someone with relevant information will come forward.