House party arrests
Further Covid-19 restrictions have been put in place across Lanarkshire due to the increase of cases being identified.
Unfortunately, some residents are not getting the message and continue to flaunt government guidelines.
It’s been another busy week for our local officers as we tackle these issues along with violence, housebreakings, drugs supply and anti-social behaviour.
On September 12, police were called to attend a disturbance at an ongoing party in James Murdie Gardens, Hamilton. On police arrival, several occupants allegedly became aggressive towards police and urgent assistance was requested.
A 36-year-old female, 29-year-old male and a 47-year-old male were all arrested and held in custody for court on charges of alleged police assault, resisting arrest and threatening and abusive behaviour. The householder will be reported for obstruction and contravention of Reg 10 Health Protection (Coronavirus)(restrictions and Requirements) (s) Regulations 2020.
On September 8, local officers executed a drugs search warrant at a property in Buller Crescent, Blantyre. Police seized a hydraulic press plus mixing agents and drug paraphernalia. A 38-year-old male was arrested and charged with allegedly being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.
On September 9, police were called to High Street in Lanark regarding males trying car door handles.
Two males aged 30 and 53 were traced and have been charged and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
On September 9, police responded to reports of a male going in and out of a property in the Wellgate, Lanark.
Further enquiries revealed that a 46-year-old male was allegedly breaking his curfew.
The male was traced, arrested and held custody for court.
Also on September 9, police responded to reports of a disturbance at Forrest Place, Crossford. The reports were of persons shouting and swearing within a property.
A 55-year-old male was identified and was allegedly in breach of his ASBO. He was arrested and held custody for court.
On September 11 an 18-year-old male was located and arrested for an alleged breach of 7pm-7am curfew bail at Carmuir, Forth. He was also held custody for court .
If you have any relevant information or matters you feel should be reported to the police, call ‘101’ or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.