Reports/Custody
Around 4am on June 2, a 35-year-old man was arrested and held in custody for court for assault, theft of a motor vehicle, and acting in a threatening and abusive manner near St Catherines.
Around 7pm on June 2, a 20-year-old man was reported to the Procurator Fiscal for breaching bail conditions near Dhalling Road.
Around 1:29pm on June 6, a 25-year-old man was reported to the Procurator Fiscal for shoplifting near Queen Street.
Around 9:30am on June 3, a 34-year-old woman was issued with a Recorded Police Warning for being in possession of cannabis near Edward Street.
Road Safety
In the past week, local police have detected a number of road traffic offences in Dunoon and the surrounding areas. The incidents included driving without a valid driving licence, without an MOT, and without insurance.
To continue ensuring road safety, Road Policing units will be increasing their presence in the area with targeted patrols. These efforts aim to promote responsible driving habits and identify potential hazards. If you plan to get behind the wheel, please make sure your vehicle is roadworthy, with all necessary tests and documentation up to date.
Witness Appeal
Police are looking for information regarding an incident on May 28, where a blue Nissan was hit by another car in the disabled bays of the Co-op car park. The incident took place around 2pm. Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Haley at Dunoon Police Station.
A number of traffic offences were detected in Bute over the past week. Specifically, motorists were caught operating vehicles without a valid MOT certificate and without a valid insurance policy.
Driving without these legal requirements poses a significant risk to road safety and can result in hefty fines, penalty points, and vehicle seizure. Local officers are continuing to monitor the roads to ensure all road users are fully compliant with the law.
