Refusing to leave premises
At 9.50pm on Monday December 11, police were called to the Corran Halls, Oban following a report of a 17-year-old male refusing to leave the premises and attempting to gain access several times. The teenager was arrested and given a Fixed Penalty Notice for the offence.
Appeal for witnesses
At 1.15pm on Wednesday December 13, at Waterstones, George Street, Oban, a female has allegedly become verbally abusive and making threats towards members of staff. Police are investigating this incident and appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information regarding this matter can contact them on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference CR/0445192/23.
Careless driving
At 9.30am on Thursday December 14, on the A85 at Dunbeg, Oban, police were called to a report of a road traffic collision involving two motor vehicles. The driver of one of the vehicles, a man aged 79, was charged with driving the vehicle without due care and attention and given a Fixed Penalty Notice.
Possession of a knife
At 7.50pm on Monday December 11, at Corran Esplanade, Oban, a 22-year-old man has allegedly tried to enter a licensed event while in possession of a knife. The knife was seized and police were called. The man was arrested for the alleged offence and taken to Oban Police Station. He was charged with the alleged offence and given an undertaking to appear at court.
Held for court
At 7.45pm on Monday November 27, police received a report of a 30-year-old man shouting and swearing and acting aggressively at Hynish Crescent, Oban. Police traced the man, who was arrested for the alleged offence and taken to Oban Police Station. Whilst in custody, the accused allegedly assaulted officers and had to be restrained. He was charged with the offences detailed and held custody to appear at court.
Help is available to victims of domestic abuse
During this past week, for the Oban, Lorn and the Isles area, Police Scotland received one report of alleged domestic abuse, leading to a person being arrested and subsequently charged. Police Scotland remains committed to tackling offenders of domestic abuse and reducing the level of it in our communities. Should you be impacted, or know someone who is, contact Police on 999, if the person is at immediate risk, otherwise come to your local station, phone us on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.