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Spanish tourist’s drunken crime spree of stealing mobile phones and a handbag

20 December 2024
Spanish tourist’s drunken crime spree of stealing mobile phones and a handbag

Spanish tourist’s drunken crime spree of stealing mobile phones and a handbag

20 December 2024

Inverness Sheriff Court heard his exploits described as “quite professional”.


Man remanded in custody after break-in at Inverness shop

19 December 2024
Man remanded in custody after break-in at Inverness shop

Man remanded in custody after break-in at Inverness shop

19 December 2024

The shop in Greig Street was targeted last weekend.


‘Drugs are an absolute lottery’ - Sheriff issues driving ban

19 December 2024
‘Drugs are an absolute lottery’ - Sheriff issues driving ban

‘Drugs are an absolute lottery’ - Sheriff issues driving ban

19 December 2024

‘Cannabis can hang around for ages’ hears Inverness Sheriff Court.


‘I consider you to be a danger to women’ - sheriff jails man for savage attack on partner after discovering intimate photo

19 December 2024
‘I consider you to be a danger to women’ - sheriff jails man for savage attack on partner after discovering intimate photo

‘I consider you to be a danger to women’ - sheriff jails man for savage attack on partner after discovering intimate photo

19 December 2024

Sheriff Eilidh Macdonald said: "This is a serious physical assault involving severe violence.”


‘This behaviour is completely unacceptable’ - drunk’s swearing outside ex-partner’s house

18 December 2024
‘This behaviour is completely unacceptable’ - drunk’s swearing outside ex-partner’s house

‘This behaviour is completely unacceptable’ - drunk’s swearing outside ex-partner’s house

18 December 2024

Inverness Sheriff Court hears man’s ‘drinking is now under control’.


‘Brutal attack’ victim became aggressive when looking for help

17 December 2024
‘Brutal attack’ victim became aggressive when looking for help

‘Brutal attack’ victim became aggressive when looking for help

17 December 2024

In a separate incident she kicked a police officer.


Quartet caught in drugs raid were ‘vulnerable’ and ‘taken advantage of’ while being ‘part of a much bigger operation’

16 December 2024
Quartet caught in drugs raid were ‘vulnerable’ and ‘taken advantage of’ while being ‘part of a much bigger operation’

Quartet caught in drugs raid were ‘vulnerable’ and ‘taken advantage of’ while being ‘part of a much bigger operation’

16 December 2024

They were recruited to assist in the sale of heroin in the Highlands.


COURT ROUND UP: Charges await Liverpool man, A96 drink driving and unlawful ploughing

15 December 2024
COURT ROUND UP: Charges await Liverpool man, A96 drink driving and unlawful ploughing

COURT ROUND UP: Charges await Liverpool man, A96 drink driving and unlawful ploughing

15 December 2024

It has been another busy week for coverage of cases at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Liverpool man faces charges of drug dealing and putting lives at risk by jumping through attic floor into floor below

14 December 2024
Liverpool man faces charges of drug dealing and putting lives at risk by jumping through attic floor into floor below

Liverpool man faces charges of drug dealing and putting lives at risk by jumping through attic floor into floor below

14 December 2024

He appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court alongside another Liverpool man charged with drug dealing.


Sentence for A96 drink-driver who was swigging wine when police went to speak to him

13 December 2024
Sentence for A96 drink-driver who was swigging wine when police went to speak to him

Sentence for A96 drink-driver who was swigging wine when police went to speak to him

13 December 2024

He had more than five times the legal limit of alcohol in his system.


Hefty fine for farmer who ploughed up a badger's sett

13 December 2024
Hefty fine for farmer who ploughed up a badger's sett

Hefty fine for farmer who ploughed up a badger's sett

13 December 2024

He had been charged with the offence under the Protection of Badgers Act.


‘If I get arrested, I will kill you’ - drunk domestic abuser told partner to pack her bags

11 December 2024
‘If I get arrested, I will kill you’ - drunk domestic abuser told partner to pack her bags

‘If I get arrested, I will kill you’ - drunk domestic abuser told partner to pack her bags

11 December 2024

"This appears to have been borne out by too much alcohol on his part,” hears Inverness Sheriff Court.


Man gets chance to get ‘his chaotic life’ back on track

10 December 2024
Man gets chance to get ‘his chaotic life’ back on track

Man gets chance to get ‘his chaotic life’ back on track

10 December 2024

He admitted assaulting his partner but under provocation, after arriving at house drunk and with a bunch of flowers.


Man admits shouting and swearing at Raigmore Hospital receptionist

09 December 2024
Man admits shouting and swearing at Raigmore Hospital receptionist

Man admits shouting and swearing at Raigmore Hospital receptionist

09 December 2024

The 51-year-old’s abusive behaviour led to an appearance at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Armed drink-driving teen car-jacker stole cash and scared friend in high-speed police chase

06 December 2024
Armed drink-driving teen car-jacker stole cash and scared friend in high-speed police chase

Armed drink-driving teen car-jacker stole cash and scared friend in high-speed police chase

06 December 2024

The 19-year-old targeted the Esso Kessock garage then made a getaway in a stolen motor.


COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder, domestic abusers and a heartbreaking FAI among last month's Inverness court business

01 December 2024
COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder, domestic abusers and a heartbreaking FAI among last month's Inverness court business

COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder, domestic abusers and a heartbreaking FAI among last month's Inverness court business

01 December 2024

Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last month.


‘You show no remorse for your actions’ - Victim-blaming rapist jailed for eight years

29 November 2024
‘You show no remorse for your actions’ - Victim-blaming rapist jailed for eight years

‘You show no remorse for your actions’ - Victim-blaming rapist jailed for eight years

29 November 2024

The High Court in Edinburgh heard the 61-year-old man maintained he was innocent of any wrongdoing.


Police halted high-risk chase of drug-driver - who ended up crashing into car

28 November 2024
Police halted high-risk chase of drug-driver - who ended up crashing into car

Police halted high-risk chase of drug-driver - who ended up crashing into car

28 November 2024

He ran off after the collision, but he left his passenger who told the police who he was.


‘Sheriff's officers were at his door’ - Businessman caught drink-driving after tip-off from off-duty policeman

26 November 2024
‘Sheriff's officers were at his door’ - Businessman caught drink-driving after tip-off from off-duty policeman

‘Sheriff's officers were at his door’ - Businessman caught drink-driving after tip-off from off-duty policeman

26 November 2024

Defence solicitor told Inverness Sheriff Court that drinking was a ‘coping mechanism’.


Two Merseyside men face charges of drug dealing in Inverness

26 November 2024
Two Merseyside men face charges of drug dealing in Inverness

Two Merseyside men face charges of drug dealing in Inverness

26 November 2024

They appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court this week.


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