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06-Jan-12, 16:54
Called ambulance because she couldn’t sleep
A WOMAN, who repeatedly summoned an ambulance for no good reason, was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work in the community.
Carole Cowie, of Wyebank, West Murkle, admitted making false emergency calls for an ambulance on August 31.
Wick Sheriff Court was told that Cowie (43) made the first 999 call, about 6.30pm. An ambulance took her to hospital but she discharged herself on arrival. The accused went on to make a further six calls and was then advised to get in touch with NHS 24,
Senior fiscal depute, David Barclay, said that in the final call she told the ambulance supervisor that she was having difficulty getting to sleep and the police were called in. They formed the impression that Cowie was under the influence of drink.
Solicitor Neil Wilson said Cowie had breached a probation order, imposed for previous offences, and was in need of help for her drinking. The accused didn’t drink every day but stress was prone to trigger binge drinking on occasions.
On a positive note, Cowie, who was said to be, “thoroughly embarrassed” by her conduct, had been alcohol- free over the festive period.
Sheriff Andrew Berry urged the accused to take advantage of any assistance given to her, but made the point that the ambulance service didn’t need to be distracted from real emergencies by false alarms.
Cowie will continue on probation but the order will be review in four weeks time.
Nose job needed after drug snorting
A WICK teenager became so addicted to snorting a drug that it damaged his nose to such an extent that he had to have surgery.
The operation was revealed by George Mather after Andrew Harper admitted dealing in mephedrone. He was said to have supplied it to a friend, on eight occasions during a two-months period between April and June 2010.
Mr Mather told the court: “Harper’s nose had actually collapsed due to using this drug and he required an operation to have a piece of plastic inserted. It’s a warning to anyone else about using this drug.”
Mr Mather added that the accused had stopped the drug but was still experiencing twinges and shaking of his hands.
Sentence was deferred until January 30 for reports.
Earlier the court was told that Harper, of Girnigoe Street, Wick, had taken the friend in after he split up with his girlfriend.
Man befriended missing teenager
A MAN, who took in a teenager after she absconded from a children’s home, has been given a chance to turn his life around.
The 19-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, admitted having knowingly harboured or concealed the 14-year-old at his home.
She had left her care home on the pretext of going to a dance but failed to turn up and a search was mounted. When police arrived at the accused’s home, he told them he had not seen the girl, but she was spotted by the officers.
Solicitor Jo MacDonald said that the girl had told the accused not to give her away.
Sheriff Berry, who saw reports, told the accused it was clear he was “an intelligent enough person” but appeared not to think through the consequences of his actions. He was in a position to turn things around and would not return to court if he made an effort.
The case was continued until January 20 when a community payback order will be considered.
Pensioner accused of sexual offences
A WICK man has been accused of a series of sexual offences and an assault.
John Stanley Lunn (68) made no plea or declaration when he appeared on petition, in private, before Sheriff Berry.
The charges comprise three allegations involving teenage boys and one of assault involving a 12-year-old boy.
The offences are alleged to have taken place, in Wick, during November and December, last year.
Lunn was released on bail pending further inquiry.
A WOMAN, who repeatedly summoned an ambulance for no good reason, was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work in the community.
Carole Cowie, of Wyebank, West Murkle, admitted making false emergency calls for an ambulance on August 31.
Wick Sheriff Court was told that Cowie (43) made the first 999 call, about 6.30pm. An ambulance took her to hospital but she discharged herself on arrival. The accused went on to make a further six calls and was then advised to get in touch with NHS 24,
Senior fiscal depute, David Barclay, said that in the final call she told the ambulance supervisor that she was having difficulty getting to sleep and the police were called in. They formed the impression that Cowie was under the influence of drink.
Solicitor Neil Wilson said Cowie had breached a probation order, imposed for previous offences, and was in need of help for her drinking. The accused didn’t drink every day but stress was prone to trigger binge drinking on occasions.
On a positive note, Cowie, who was said to be, “thoroughly embarrassed” by her conduct, had been alcohol- free over the festive period.
Sheriff Andrew Berry urged the accused to take advantage of any assistance given to her, but made the point that the ambulance service didn’t need to be distracted from real emergencies by false alarms.
Cowie will continue on probation but the order will be review in four weeks time.
Nose job needed after drug snorting
A WICK teenager became so addicted to snorting a drug that it damaged his nose to such an extent that he had to have surgery.
The operation was revealed by George Mather after Andrew Harper admitted dealing in mephedrone. He was said to have supplied it to a friend, on eight occasions during a two-months period between April and June 2010.
Mr Mather told the court: “Harper’s nose had actually collapsed due to using this drug and he required an operation to have a piece of plastic inserted. It’s a warning to anyone else about using this drug.”
Mr Mather added that the accused had stopped the drug but was still experiencing twinges and shaking of his hands.
Sentence was deferred until January 30 for reports.
Earlier the court was told that Harper, of Girnigoe Street, Wick, had taken the friend in after he split up with his girlfriend.
Man befriended missing teenager
A MAN, who took in a teenager after she absconded from a children’s home, has been given a chance to turn his life around.
The 19-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, admitted having knowingly harboured or concealed the 14-year-old at his home.
She had left her care home on the pretext of going to a dance but failed to turn up and a search was mounted. When police arrived at the accused’s home, he told them he had not seen the girl, but she was spotted by the officers.
Solicitor Jo MacDonald said that the girl had told the accused not to give her away.
Sheriff Berry, who saw reports, told the accused it was clear he was “an intelligent enough person” but appeared not to think through the consequences of his actions. He was in a position to turn things around and would not return to court if he made an effort.
The case was continued until January 20 when a community payback order will be considered.
Pensioner accused of sexual offences
A WICK man has been accused of a series of sexual offences and an assault.
John Stanley Lunn (68) made no plea or declaration when he appeared on petition, in private, before Sheriff Berry.
The charges comprise three allegations involving teenage boys and one of assault involving a 12-year-old boy.
The offences are alleged to have taken place, in Wick, during November and December, last year.
Lunn was released on bail pending further inquiry.