Crime

The skipper of a Fraserburgh-registered fishing boat was more than four times the legal alcohol limit for professional seafarers while on duty when he died.

Officers from Police Scotland have been carrying out additional patrols during the Festive Period as part of the ‘Safer Streets’ policing initiative.

The number of recorded wildlife crimes in Scotland has increased slightly for the first time in three years.

A campaign has been launched to deter the public from buying potentially stolen goods, which fund serious and organised crime.

Police Scotland has launched a campaign to deter the public from buying potentially stolen goods, which fund serious and organised crime.

As part of Operation Salvation, officers in Aberdeenshire will be working alongside partners from Criminal Justice Social Work in the lead up to Christmas.

Police are investigating after five campaign signs for the Scottish Conservative were vandalised or removed from fields in the Banff and Buchan constituency.

Police Scotland can confirm that a 44-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a number of thefts from properties in the Fraserburgh area.

Aberdeenshire Council is warning about a scam where individuals posing as council officers offer to mark roads for a reduced price.

Sixty cases of homicide were recorded in Scotland in 2018-19 – the third lowest number for a 12-month period since 1976.

With Bonfire Night approaching, fire crews across Scotland are currently experiencing their busiest time of the year.

A shocking 15 sex crimes were recorded on average every day in Scotland in the last 12 months.

Former First Minister Alex Salmond is set to appear in the High Court on sexual assault charges next month.

Police and courts will be given new powers to remove suspected domestic abusers from the homes of victims or others at risk.

Road policing officers are currently undertaking a week of enhanced operations to seize uninsured drivers’ vehicles and improve road safety.

The majority of the public are confident Scotland’s criminal justice system is fair to all, according to new independent research.

Dozens of people have reported being raped on a first or second date, according to new figures released by Police Scotland.