POLICE REPORT
NL/6169/11
On Saturday 5th November 2011 a domestic disturbance took place resulting in the arrest of a 27 year old male. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
NL/6183/11
During the early hours of Sunday 6th November 2011, a 17 year old male was issued with a fixed penalty notice having caused a disturbance on Commercial Street, Lerwick.
During the early hours of Sunday 6th November 2011, a 17 year old male was detained in relation to the theft of a bicycle. A report will be submitted in relation to the incident.
Shetland Police would like to remind everyone of the importance of securing or locking away bicycles, and other property, to deter opportunist thief’s.
During the early hours of Sunday 6th November 2011 a window was smashed in the centre of Lerwick. Police are following a positive line of enquiry.
During the course of the weekend Shetland Police have, yet again, been called to a number of reports of loud music. Those who continue with such form of anti social behaviour will be dealt with in a robust manner with police having power to enter premises and seize sound producing equipment.
Shetland Police have also dealt with a number of incidents of underage drinking. This is a very serious matter and, given the approach of winter, there is even greater cause for concern should a child or youth become affected by alcohol to the degree where they are unable to look after themselves whilst outside.
Vandalism
On two occasions on Friday 28th October 2011, youths targeted unattended local buses in the Lerwick area. They forced entry to the buses and caused damage inside and also stole vital safety equipment from the vehicles. On the second occasion police were alerted to the activities of the youths and on attendance traced the youths nearby and they were subsequently arrested. A report is to be submitted to the Children’s Reporter with regards the circumstances.
Breach of the Peace
Late on the evening of Friday 28th October 2011, Police in the Lerwick area were called to attend to a 14 year old female who had drunk alcohol to excess and was found lying apparently unconscious, near to the town centre area. Whilst checking on her welfare the female regained consciousness and thereafter proceeded to conduct herself in a disorderly manner and as a result was arrested for her conduct. She will be the subject of a report to the Children’s Reporter.
Child Protection
In the early hours of Saturday 29th October 2011, whilst police were making enquiries into a separate matter within the Lerwick area, it was established that a 42 year old female had supplied a number of underage youths with an extensive quantity of alcohol, to the extent that it was deemed likely that it could have had a detrimental effect on their health and safety, were it not for police intervention. Such were the circumstances that police have felt it appropriate to charge the woman and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal surrounding the circumstances.
Disturbance
In the early hours of Saturday 29th October 2011, Police attended to a disturbance outside local licensed premises in Lerwick town centre. Enquiry revealed that a number of persons, both male and female were involved in the incident and one 25 year old male was arrested at that time. Enquiries are still ongoing into the matter and it is anticipated that further persons will be charged for their part in the incident. On conclusion of these enquiries a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal for his consideration.
NL/6049/11 – Disturbance
In the early hours of Sunday 30th October 2011, Police attended to a dwelling house in the Ladies Drive area of Lerwick, following a report of a disturbance there. Following enquiries at the house a 31 year old male was initially detained and subsequently arrested for his conduct that night. The man will be the subject of a crime report to the Procurator Fiscal.
Assault
In the early hours of Sunday 30th October 2011, Police
About 0730 hours on 27/10/2011 a report was received at Lerwick Police Station regarding a one vehicle / one pedestrian road traffic collision at Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland. As a result, the pedestrian was taken to the Gilbert Bain Hospital and treated for minor injuries.
About 0740 hours on 27/10/2011 a report was received at Lerwick Police Station regarding a two vehicle road traffic collision on the A970 at the Blackgaet Junction. The road was partially blocked for a short period until the vehicles could be cleared from the roadway. No-one was injured as a result of the collision and report is to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in relation to careless driving.
Between 0730 hours and 0900 hours on 27/10/2011, two plastic bollards were damaged, at the junction of the A970 and the B9076, near to the Brae CO-OP. Anyone with any information regarding this damage is urged to contact Lerwick Police Station.
Between 2330 hours on Thursday 20th October 2011 and 0700 hours on Friday 21st October 2011 damage was caused to the Clickimin Leisure Centre. If anyone has any information they are urged to contact Lerwick Police station
At 1845 hours on Friday 21st October a thirty-five year old male was charged with speeding on Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick.
At 1248 hours on Saturday 22nd October 2011 a forty year old male was issued with a fixed penalty ticket for failing to wear a seatbelt.
At 1258 hours on Saturday 22nd October 2011 a forty year old male was issued with a fixed penalty for failing to wear a seat belt.
At 2000 hours on Saturday 22nd October 2011 a thirty-nine year old female was detained for assault in Mossbank. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
At 0147 hours on Sunday 23rd October 2011 a eighteen year old male was detained for theft in Commercial Street, Lerwick. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
During the evening of Saturday 22nd October 2011 alcohol was seized from a number of youths in Whalsay.
Between 1715 hours on Saturday 22nd October 2011 and 0500 hours on Sunday 23rd October 2011 damage was caused to the Shetland Fudge company, Commercial Street, Lerwick. If anyone has any information they are urged to contact Lerwick Police Station.
At 0046 hours on Monday 24th October 2011 a thirty-seven year old male was issued with a fixed penalty for urinating in a public place.
Sometime between June and October 2011, a garden ornament was stolen from a garden in the North Lochside area of Lerwick. The item is of metal construction and was in fact a piece from a North Sea Oil Rig, it is approximately 28cm x 14 cm in size and believed to have been in a very corroded condition. Whilst the item had no monetary value, it was of sentimental value to the owner, who would very much like to have it returned to her.
Anyone with any information regarding this matter is asked to contact Shetland Police
WEEKEND PRESS RELEASE
NL/5240/11 – SCAMS
It appears that the Shetland Public are once again being targeted by ‘cold callers’, alleging to be from ‘Microsoft’ and offering to repair apparent faults on their computers. After agreeing on a fee, the caller then talks the customer through a process to allow them access to their computer and thereafter carry out work on the computer. Police would urge the public not to allow these individuals access to their computers. Whilst some of these individuals may do nothing more sinister than removing temporary files, allowing unknown persons access to your computer can be very risky and could result in them obtaining personal and financial details. If receiving such a call, members of the public are advised to politely refuse the services.
NL/5249/11 – DRINKING IN PUBLIC
In the evening of Friday 23rd September 2011, a 28 year old male was cautioned and charged and issued a Fixed Penalty for drinking in a public place, namely Commercial Street, Lerwick, in contravention of the bye-law.
NL/5254/11 – URINATING OFFENCE
During the early hours of Saturday 24th September 2011, an 18 year old male was cautioned and charged and issued a Fixed Penalty, after being found urinating in a public place, namely Commercial Street, Lerwick, in such circumstances so as to be likely to cause annoyance to other members of the public.
NL/5258/11 – DRINK DRIVING
On the morning of Saturday 24th September 2011, a 53 year old male was arrested in the East Burrafirth area, for drink driving. A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal in Lerwick surrounding the circumstances.
SEIZURE OF HEROIN
On 22nd September 2011, Police Officers searched a female in the Holmsgarth area of Lerwick. She was found to be possession of a quantity of Heroin with a potential street value of £4,200.
A 20 year old female has been arrested in connection with the seizure and remains in police custody.
The matter has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal in Lerwick
On Friday 16/09/2011 a male was issued a fixed penalty ticket for driving while using a mobile phone in Lerwick.
On Saturday 17/09/2011 three males were issued with fixed penalties for failing to wear seatbelts while driving in Lerwick.
On Saturday 17/09/2011 at 2015 hours a twenty-four year old male was arrested for a domestic breach of the peace and theft in Lerwick. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
On Saturday 17/09/2011 officers were called to an address in Lerwick. Following numerous complaints of noise coming from the address officers seized sound making equipment and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
On Saturday 17/09/2011 a twenty-eight year old male was issued with a fixed penalty for urinating in a public place.
On Sunday 18/09/2011 a twenty-four year old male was arrested for failing to pay a Means Enquiry Warrant.
On Sunday 18/09/2011 a report was received at Lerwick Police Station that a male had lost two bottles of prescribed medicine. Anybody finding prescribed medicine should return it immediately to the hospital or the police.
In the early hours of Sunday 18/09/2011 a seventeen year old male was arrested in Lerwick for a domestic assault. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
In the early hours of Sunday 18/09/2011 three males were arrested for Assault and causing a breach of the peace in Lerwick. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
BICYCLE SECURITY
Police in Shetland are seeing an increase in the instances of bicycle theft and in light of these crimes would like to remind all members of the public to ensure that they make every effort to secure their bicycles and other personal items when not in use.
Simple measures should be adopted.
- Items locked in a secure place.
- Secured by an adequate bicycle lock to an immovable object (i.e lamp post).
- Do not leave bicycles or other items outside in your garden or other public places unattended.
- Have the bicycle or other personal items security marked.
By carrying out these simple measures it may prevent you from being the victim of a crime.
In this modern day and age there are numerous ways to security mark your bicycle as well as other valuable personal items. These range from a simple UV pen to DNA marking.
Anyone wishing any more information regarding the marking of any personal items whether it is a bicycle, other valuable personal or household items then please contact Sergeant Jason Beeston at Lerwick Police Station.
Between 29th August 2011 and 31st August 2011 numerous lights were damaged at the Clickimin Broch, Lerwick, Shetland.
Anyone with information is advised to contact Lerwick Police station
About 1630 hours Friday 2nd September an incident occurred within a Lerwick hair salon which resulted in a 28 year old male being arrested for Vandalism and a Breach of the Peace. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal Lerwick in relation to this incident.
About 0200 hours Saturday 3rd September a foreign male was assaulted outside Poser’s nightclub in Lerwick. It is requested that anyone with information relating to this incident contact Lerwick Police Station.
Between 1/9/11 and 3/9/11 a bicycle was stolen from a garage in Lerwick. After enquiry a 16 year old male is to be reported to the Children’s Reporter.
Between 2/9/11 and 4/9/11 a Fish Tank was removed from the garden of a property in Scalloway. It is requested that anyone with information relating to this incident contact Lerwick Police Station.
Police in Lerwick are appealing for information following an incident of dangerous driving which occurred on the A970 road at Gulberwick, Shetland. The incident occurred at 1710 hours on Friday 26th August 2011 and involved a southbound silver estate car, with a private registration number, carrying out an overtaking manoeuvre into the face of oncoming traffic causing a northbound vehicle to take evasive action. The offending vehicle continued southbound on the A970 road following the incident. Any person with information as to the identity of the driver and vehicle, or who witnessed the incident, is requested to contact Lerwick Police Station.
ACPOs INSURANCE CAMPAIGN
26th August 2011 to 29th August 2011
Northern Constabulary is committed to making its roads safer by reducing death, injury and crime. In order to achieve this we will provide a highly visible police response; encourage responsible driver behaviour and reduce vehicle crime.
Shetland Police officers will be taking part in a period of road traffic enforcement which includes checking for document offences. In particular they will be looking for people driving without insurance.
This operation will commence on 0700 hours on Friday 26th August 2011 and finish on 0700 hours on Monday 29th August 2011.
NL4688/11 – Road Traffic Collision
About 2030 hours on Thursday 25th August 2011 an incident occurred on the A970 near to the Tingwall cross roads, whereby a blue BMW was seen to carry out a dangerous overtake into the path of on coming vehicles, before veering off of the road colliding into stock fencing. The vehicle failed to stop at the scene and drove towards the Whiteness and Weisdale area. The BMW appeared to have a personalised number plate containing the number 8 in it. Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have seen the BMW driving in the area prior to or following the collision.
Theft of Bicycle
Between 2100 hours and 2315 hours on Friday 19th August 2011 a “Marin Ridgeback” mountain bike, silver in colour, was stolen from the area of Norgaet, Lerwick, Shetland. Any person with information relating to this theft is requested to contact Lerwick Police Station.
Disturbance
About 0210 hours on Saturday 20th August 2011 a disturbance, involving several persons, occurred on Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland, in the vicinity of Quendale Lane. Any person with information as to the identity of those involved, or who may have witnessed the incident, is requested to contact Lerwick Police Station.
Alcohol Seized
About 2304 hours on Saturday 20th August 2011 alcohol was seized from two 15 year old males who were attending the “Big Bannock” event. The alcohol was disposed of in the presence of the males.
Assault
About 0100 hours on Sunday 21st August 2011 an incident occurred at the rear of the North Roe Public Hall, North Roe, Shetland during the “Big Bannock” event whereby a male person was assaulted. Any person with information as to the identity of those involved, or who may have witnesses the incident, is requested to contact Lerwick Police Station.
On Saturday 13th August 2011 a nineteen year old female was cautioned and charged with Theft from a shop in Lerwick town centre. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
On Saturday 13th August 2011 a thirty-three year old male was issued with a fixed penalty for urinating in Lerwick town centre.
About 2115 hours, Saturday the 13th of August, 2011, a 44 year old male was assaulted by a Male and Female on Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland. The assault took place outside the Tattie and Point Takeaway.
Witnesses are sought and anyone with information is urged to contact Lerwick Police Station.
SERIOUS ASSAULT
About 2115 hours, Saturday the 13th of August, 2011, a 44 year old male was assaulted by a Male and Female on Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland. The assault took place outside the Tattie and Point Takeaway.
Witnesses are sought and anyone with information is urged to contact Lerwick Police Station.
Sometime on Tuesday 9th August 2011 a small amount of medication was lost on a bus between Lerwick and Tingwall.
Should any person find any medication it should be handed immediately to Police.
Weekend press release.
About 2137hrs on 22/07/2011, at Victoria Pier, a 17 year old male was arrested for assault and causing a disturbance. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
About 0010hrs on 23/07/2011, a 53 year old male person was arrested having been in charge of a boat at sea whilst unfit through alcohol. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
About 0030hrs on 23/07/2011, a 22 year old male person was arrested having been in charge of a boat at sea whilst unfit through alcohol. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
About 2300hrs on 23/07/2011, a 41 year old male person was found in possession of a personal amount of heroin in Lerwick. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
There were an unusually high number of incidents in relation to alcohol being seized from underage youths; this is believed to be due to the large number of persons attending the Tall Ships event.
Shetland Police would like to take this opportunity to praise those who attended the numerous events linked to the Tall Ships for the way they conducted themselves. Shetland Police would further like to thank the staff who worked there and everyone who was involved in the preparation and running of the event for their professionalism and hard work.
Over the course of the weekend a number of garden gates have been removed, in addition a grey wooden garden gate has been handed into police. It is suspected this may have been high jinx, as such if anyone is missing a grey wooden garden gate could they please contact Lerwick Police Station, in addition should anyone find garden gates or garden furniture they likewise are requested to contact Lerwick Police Station.
On Wednesday 29th June 2011, three separate reports were submitted in relation to vehicles being parked on public roads whilst displaying expired vehicle excise licenses (tax disks).
Police would like to advise motorists that if they intend to keep a vehicle on a public road they must ensure the vehicle has a current vehicle excise licence; in addition all vehicles parked or used on a public road must be covered by a current certificate of insurance. Even if a car is not being used, if it is on a public road it MUST be insured.
Any driver who does not intent to use a vehicle, for what ever reason, and intends to take it off road, must inform DVLA so that the vehicle can be recorded as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification).
Further details can be viewed on the DVLA website at:-
Police Patrol on Cycles in Shetland
Police in Shetland have introduced bike patrols as a healthy and efficient way of policing Lerwick and interacting with the public.
Two bikes will be used by specific officers at Lerwick Police Station who, as well as carrying out their normal duties, will patrol on bikes at certain times.
Area Commander Chief Inspector David Bushell said: “We are keen to have officers patrolling communities and being visible and accessible to the public. By having officers on cycles they will easily be able to engage with people and give a very visible presence.
“It is also a healthy and efficient way for us to police the area and show that Northern Constabulary is committed to reducing crime and to maintaining a highly visible presence of officers in communities.”
“We are also keen to make use of the bikes during the Tall Ships event and plan to have officers patrolling on a daily basis through this event, interacting with the public.”
The bikes have been specifically ordered with 'Police' markings on them and officers are able to carry equipment with them needed to carry out their normal duties.
The bikes will mainly operate in the Lerwick town centre area and can be used day and night.
Mr Cooper, Northern Joint Police Board Member said,
“The visibility and mobility of police officers is an important issue for the community of Shetland. In the current financial climate we have to look at all means of delivering the service as well as maintaining high detection rates. The introduction of the officers on cycles is a welcome and cost effective addition to how they work.”
Missing Fisherman - Press Release
A search is continuing around the island of Unst for a fisherman missing since Monday 27th June 2011.
Police can confirm the name of the fisherman is Karl ANDERSON forty six years old Creel Fisherman from Unst.
During the afternoon on Sunday 26th June 2011 within Clickimin Leisure Centre a khaki Berghaus jacket, size Large, was stolen from the swimming pool cubicles.
Should any persons have information relating to this they are urged to contact Lerwick Police Station.
Please do not leave items unattended.
Weekend Police Report:
During the month of June 2011 a number of items were removed from a disused building in Scouseburgh. It is requested that anyone with information relating to this incident contact Lerwick Police Station.
About 2330hrs on Friday 24th June 2011, in Lerwick an 18 year old male was issued with a fixed penalty for having a defective part on his motor vehicle. Police would like to remind members of the public to regularly check their vehicles for defective parts.
About 0021hrs on Saturday 25th June, police were called to a disturbance within the Sandveien area, Lerwick, Shetland. As a result of this call a 26 year old male was issued with an anti-social fixed penalty ticket for a Breach of the Peace.
During the early hours of Saturday 25th June 2011, a vehicle was damaged within the old swimming pool car park, Lerwick, Shetland. It is requested that anyone with information relating to this incident contact Lerwick Police Station.
Weekend Police Report
About 2340hrs on 17/06/2011, a 16 year old male was found drinking in Lerwick in contravention of the local drinking bylaw. He is to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
About 0332hrs on 18/06/2011, a domestic disturbance took place within Lerwick as a result of which a 20 year old female and 18 year old male were arrested. A report is to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
About 0338hrs on 18/06/2011, police were called to the report of a disturbance in Scalloway. As a result of police enquiries a 41 year old male was arrested for assault. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
About 0058hrs on 19/06/2011, a 27 year old male was arrested having been found drunk and incapable of looking after himself on the outskirts of Lerwick.
During the course of the weekend three persons were issued with fixed penalty notices for urinating in Lerwick town centre. One driver was issued a fixed penalty for speeding.
Yet again Shetland police have had occasion to visit a number of addresses due to loud music or noisy parties.
Breach of the Peace
About 0920 hours Saturday 11th June 2011 Police attended at the Viking bus station, Lerwick to the report of a drunken person. A 17 year old male was subsequently arrested for Assault, Breach of the Peace, Resisting Arrest and making threats. The male was remanded in Police custody and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal
Alcohol Seized
About 1705 hours Saturday 11th June 2011 Police seized a bottle of Buckfast from a 17 year old female on St Olaf Street Lerwick. The alcohol was disposed of as a result of the Seizure.
Noise
About 0525 hours Sunday 12th June 2011 Police attended at an address in South Lochside, Lerwick to the report of a noisy party. An 18 year old male was subsequently issued with an Anti Social Behaviour fixed penalty ticket due to the excessive noise emanating from the dwelling.
Police attended another four similar calls over the weekend where excessive noise had been reported. Police would like to assure residents that these incidents will be dealt with robustly, which could lead to offender’s noise making equipment being seized and them being reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
Drink Driving
About 0835 hours Friday 10th June 2011 a 39 year old male was arrested on Sound Brae Lerwick for providing a positive specimen of breath. On the conclusion of Police enquiries it is likely a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in Lerwick for the offence of drink driving.
The following is an appeal for information in respect of several crimes of vandalism which have occurred in the Shetland area over the past few days:
On at least 3 separate occasions during May and most recently overnight on Thursday 9th June 2011 damage has been caused to the Clickimin Broch in Lerwick. The damage consists of some lighting being smashed and damage caused to the steps leading up to the broch.
Sometime between 2345 hours on Thursday 8th June and 0730 hours on Friday 9th June 2011 damage was caused to a kitchen window in the Sandside area of Mossbank, Shetland.
The following is an appeal for information in respect of two crimes of dishonesty which have occurred in the Shetland area over the past few days –
Sometime overnight between the 2nd July and 3rd July 2011, a number of batteries were stolen from the rear of commercial premises on Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick. These batteries have a very specific purpose and would be of limited use to the general public.
Sometime between the 1st July and 3rd July 2011, property has been removed from outside an address in Weisdale. The item is dated from World War II and of significant size, its removal would have taken some considerable effort.
It is clear with regards both these incidents that those responsible would have required transport to remove the property. Shetland Police would like to appeal to the public to contact them should they have any information regarding either incident and also like to remind the public, when possible, to ensure their property is suitably secured.
ACPOs Summer Drink and Drug Driving
6th June 2011 to 20th June 2011
Northern Constabulary is committed to making its roads safer by reducing death, injury and crime. In order to achieve this we will provide a highly visible police response; encourage responsible driver behaviour and reduce vehicle crime.
Shetland Police officers will be taking part in a period of road traffic enforcement which includes drink and drug driving, seat belt and mobile phone compliance and speeding.
This operation will commence on 0700 hours on Monday 6th June 2011 and conclude on 0700 hours on Monday 20th June 2011.
Weekend Press Release
At 1115 hours on Saturday 4th June 2011 a twenty year old male was searched in Cairnfield Road, Lerwick. He was found to be in possession of controlled drugs. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
At 0124 hours on Sunday 5th June 2011 a twenty-nine year old male was arrested on suspicion of assault. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
At 0200 hours on Sunday 5th June 2011 a thirty-six year old male was arrested for being drunk and incapable. He was issued with a fixed penalty by police.
About 1815 hours on Sunday 29th May 2011 police stopped a blue Ford Transit Van on Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick. The 2 men within were detained on suspicion of theft of scrap metal and batteries.
A report is to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
**Police are asking for anyone who has had dealings with these two men in a Blue transit over the weekend to URGENTLY get in touch with them**
We also ask that people who have had these individuals on their land to re-check that they have no metal or car batteries taken from their property over the weekend.
Vandalism
Between 1545 hours on Wednesday the 25th of May 2011 and 1300 hours on Thursday the 26th of May 2011, damage was caused to an outer door at Mossbank Primary School, Mossbank, Shetland.
If anyone has any information with regards to this incident they are urged to contact Lerwick Police Station.
About 2130 hours, 24/05/11 a disturbance occurred within a taxi at the rear reception of the Shetland Hotel.
Police are appealing to any witnesses to contact Lerwick Police Station as soon as possible
Explosive Device
On Saturday 21st May 2011 a member of the public reported to Lerwick Police that they had found an explosive device. The device was found on the beach at St Ninian’s Isle in Shetland.
Officers attended and guarded the area.
On Tuesday 24th May 2011 members of the Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment attended and made the device safe with a controlled explosion.
The device is thought to be a Naval Flare.
Anti-Social Driving
Northern Constabulary is committed to making its roads safer by reducing death, injury and crime. In order to achieve this we will provide a highly visible police response; encourage responsible driver behaviour and reduce vehicle crime.
Shetland officers are taking part in a period of enforcement concentrating on anti-social driving. Officers will be concentrating in particular on drivers speeding in residential areas and around schools.
About 0010hrs on Saturday 21st May 2011, a 22 year old male person was issued a fixed penalty for urinating in a public place within Lerwick.
About 0030hrs on Saturday 21st May 2011, in Lerwick a sixteen year old male attempted to assault police officers. The male was subsequently arrested and is to be reported regarding the incident.
About 1549hrs on Saturday 21st May 2011, an item of ordinance was found on the beach at St Ninians, Shetland. Police are currently guarding the area to prevent anyone inadvertently approaching or touching the item until the arrival of experts to deactivate the item. It is requested that anyone visiting the area stay well aware and keep any dogs on leads to prevent them going near the item.
About 0020hrs on Sunday 22nd May 2011, a 26 year old male was issued with a fixed penalty for drinking in a restricted area on Commercial Street, Lerwick.
Thursday 19th May
The Shetland area has recently suffered a number of thefts of scrap metal, throughout the mainland and outlying island areas. These thefts have been opportunistic in nature, with those responsible taking advantage of property left unattended in remote or unattended areas.
Shetland Police would like to remind the public to take appropriate care of their property and secure it whenever possible.
Should any member of the public see anything suspicious, then they are urged to contact Shetland Police on any of the numbers provided below.
Tel No 01595 741100
Disturbance at Posers Nightclub - Early hours of Sat 14th May
Police in Shetland are appealing for witnesses regarding a disturbance within the Posers Nightclub in the early hours of Saturday morning which resulted in one male having been conveyed to the Gilbert Bain Hospital. Should any person have witnessed this incident they are urged to contact Lerwick Police Station.
During the early hours of Saturday 7th May 2011, a disturbance took place within the town centre area of Lerwick. During the incident an assault occurred and police were requested to attend. On their arrival and after speaking to those present, a 30 year old male was arrested and subsequently charged with Assault and Breach of the Peace. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal surrounding the circumstances.
Drink Driving
On the evening of Sunday 8th May 2011, as a result of information received from a member of the public, a 50 year old male was traced within his vehicle in the Lerwick area and found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol. He was subsequently arrested and conveyed to Lerwick Police Station. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in respect of this matter.
Both these incidents were fuelled by excessive use of alcohol and Shetland Police would like to urge the public to drink sensibly and responsibly.
In response to concerns being raised by members of the public regarding excess speeding within the 30 mph zone of Veensgarth , Tingwall. Police carried out proactive speed checks on the morning of Tuesday 3rd May 2011 with the following offences detected.
A 21 year old male person was detected driving at 57 mph in a 30 mph limit and is to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal for speeding and dangerous driving. There were also a number of fixed penalties issued to drivers for exceeding the 30 mph speed limit.
It is disappointing to note that after numerous warnings from the Police regarding road traffic matters including speeding drivers still continue to drive at excessive speed on Shetland roads. We would again like to take this opportunity to advise motorists that statistics show that accidents are more likely to occur on rural roads and as such they should drive at appropriate speeds taking into consideration the weather and other contributing factors.Police will continue to respond proactively to the concerns and issues raised by our local communities in this and other matters.
Choices for Life is a two-hour programme which aims to prepare primary six and seven pupils for secondary school and the choices and opportunities they may face.
Pupils from Yell Junior High School will join Choices for Life performers, as well as police officers from the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency (SCDEA) and Northern Constabulary to kick-start tomorrow’s event.
Delivered through music and drama, the event will provide pupils with the knowledge and guidance to resist peer pressure and make positive choices regarding tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs. In total, thirteen events are taking place at seven locations across Scotland.
Choices for Life is organised by the SCDEA with the support of police forces, Learning & Teaching Scotland (LTS), NHS Health Scotland and Young Scot, and is funded by the Scottish Government.
Shetland Police would like to highlight two acts of senseless vandalism which took place last weekend and appeal to the community to contact them with any information they may have regarding these incidents. Firstly between Thursday 28th April and Monday 2nd May 2011, damage was caused to windows at Montfield Hospital, Lerwick. The second incident occurred at public toilets at Meal Beach, Hamnavoe, Shetland, whereby extensive damage was caused within. This took place sometime between Friday 29th May and Monday 2nd May 2011. Police are aware that the area was very busy over the weekend, given the weather conditions and would ask for anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity during that time, to please contact them. Both premises which suffered the damage offer facilities and services to the Shetland communities and targeting them ultimately only harms the communities themselves. Whilst Shetland police will make every effort to trace those responsible, they do require the support and assistance of the public and again anyone with information is asked to come forward to help - Tel 01595692110.
At 0010 on 29th April 2011 a twenty-one year old male was detained for causing a breach of the peace and failing to leave a licensed premises. This occurred within a licensed premise in Lerwick town centre. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
At 0845 hours on 30th April 2011 a thirty-two year old male was detained for the purposes of a drug search. The male was found to be in possession of controlled drugs. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
At 0020 hours on 1st May 2011 an eighteen year old male was arrested in Lerwick for Threatening Behaviour. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
At 0145 hours on 1st May 2011 a fifty year old male arrested for drink driving in Lerwick Town Centre. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
26/04/11
Dogs Against Drugs additional funding
Shetland Charity Dogs Against Drugs have secured extra funding for an additional dog handler and drug detection dog to be available in Shetland. This will add to the current dog handler and two drugs dogs the island based charity has at the moment.
Shetland Area Commander Chief Inspector David Bushell said, “This is excellent news in that we will have access to even more of a resource to detect drugs that come into Shetland. The Dogs Against Drugs charity have done very well to secure this extra funding from Petrofac. Shetland has a higher level of drug activity than other areas of Northern Constabulary and the drugs dogs are used constantly to help us tackle this. We have had recent success in preventing major supply’s of drugs coming to the islands and the drugs dogs are often centre of our policing operations to find drugs.”
A Police Awards Ceremony was held (19/04/11) at the Clickimin Centre, Lerwick, Shetland to mark long service by two Shetland Police Officers and recognise good work by other officers.
Shetland Area Commander Chief Inspector David Bushell handed out Long Service Medals to two Shetland Police Officers today. Sergeant Gordon Fowler who joined Northern Constabulary on 12th May 1990 and Constable Ewan MacLeod who joined the force on 7th September 1989 both received Long Service Medals which recognise 20 years police service.
Chief Inspector Bushell said, "It is a pleasure to hand out these two long service medals. The medals both Sergeant Fowler and Constable MacLeod have received signify service and commitment that they have given to communities across the Northern Constabulary area over the past 20 plus years. Being a police officer is far more than just a job as officers put themselves at danger, are always 'on duty', work all sorts of unsociable hours and commit themselves to making communities better. In handing out these medals it is also important to recognise and thank officer’s families who support and give so much over the years."
Chief Inspector Bushell also presented a Superintendents Commendation to Detective Constable Martin Murphy for his diligence, dedication and professional approach displayed when he was involved in the detection of a large drugs importation case in Shetland during 2010.
Chief Inspector Bushell said, " Detective Constable Murphy displayed excellent detective skills in detecting a male who brought a large quantity of drugs into Shetland in 2010. The officers actions resulted in drugs not going onto the street in Shetland and disrupted a main supply of drugs to the area.
Constable Ronnie Mackenzie, Victoria Duthie, Jonathan Mustard and Special Constable James Spence were also awarded an Area Commanders Commendation by Chief Inspector Bushell following the rescue of a man from the harbour in Lerwick in June 2010.
Chief Inspector Bushell said, " These officers were on duty last June in the early hours of the morning when they were alerted to a man who had fallen into the harbour. Together with a member of the public the officers worked as a team to rescue him from the water. This involved getting a floatation device to him then climbing over moored boats and pulling him out of the water with a rope. The man was treated by ambulance but had no lasting injury. This was a life threatening situation where the officers acted with bravery and used initiative to rescue the man."
Between 1200 hours on Wednesday the 6th of April 2011 and 1030 hours on Monday the 11th of April 2011 damage was caused to an Electrical Sub-Station building in Mossbank, Shetland.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are urged to contact Lerwick Police Station.
About 1530hrs on Friday 08/04/2011, a 20 year old male was arrested following him having caused a disturbance in Mossbank, Shetland. The male was subsequently issued with a fixed penalty.
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About 2350hrs Friday 08/04/2011, a 21 year old male was issued with a fixed penalty for urinating in Lerwick.
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About 0200hrs Saturday 09/04/2011, a 21 year old male was issued with a fixed penalty for urinating in Lerwick.
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About 0215hrs Saturday 09/04/2011, a 42 year old male was issued with a fixed penalty for urinating in Lerwick.
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About 0240hrs Sunday 10/04/2011, a 19 year old male was issued with a fixed penalty for drinking alcohol in a public place within Lerwick.
In addition to the above, four fixed penalty tickets have been issued to drivers or their passengers for failing to wear their seat belts, three further fixed penalties have been issued in relation to other road traffic matters and Vehicle Rectification ticket has been issued to a driver for failing to maintain their vehicle in a proper condition.
There have been two reports of noisy music and two occasions of alcohol being seized from persons under the age of eighteen.
PS183 Gray.
Police in Lerwick are appealing for information following a vandalism to a motor vehicle within the Sandside area of Mossbank, Shetland whereby the vehicle was spray-painted causing damage to the paintwork. The damage is believed to have occurred overnight between Wednesday 8th February 2011 and Thursday 9th February 2011. Any person with information relating to this incident is requested to contact Lerwick Police Station.