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Heroin addict had someone else’s methadone

27 January 2025
Heroin addict had someone else’s methadone

Heroin addict had someone else’s methadone

27 January 2025

Police saw a man staggering in a street near his home and decided to stop him and search him for drugs.


2 men make no plea in court following A82 ‘stolen’ car crash

27 January 2025
2 men make no plea in court following A82 ‘stolen’ car crash

2 men make no plea in court following A82 ‘stolen’ car crash

27 January 2025

Two men have appeared in court following a crash on the A82 involving an alleged stolen vehicle when a police constable was seriously injured.


Tesco worker assaulted by man who threw food on floor

27 January 2025
Tesco worker assaulted by man who threw food on floor

Tesco worker assaulted by man who threw food on floor

27 January 2025

There was a violent tirade of abuse from the 42-year-old man.


Woman was dragged out of bed in terrifying ordeal of violence and abuse

26 January 2025
Woman was dragged out of bed in terrifying ordeal of violence and abuse

Woman was dragged out of bed in terrifying ordeal of violence and abuse

26 January 2025

The 48-year-old admitted threatening and abusive behaviour.


Thief who stole expensive bike from supermarket is jailed

25 January 2025
Thief who stole expensive bike from supermarket is jailed

Thief who stole expensive bike from supermarket is jailed

25 January 2025

He was sentenced after failing to complete an order to carry out unpaid work.


Woman repeatedly punched on body in domestic assault

25 January 2025
Woman repeatedly punched on body in domestic assault

Woman repeatedly punched on body in domestic assault

25 January 2025

The 24-year-old man had pinned her to a bed.


Brothers-at-war sees one end up in hospital with fractured skull

25 January 2025
Brothers-at-war sees one end up in hospital with fractured skull

Brothers-at-war sees one end up in hospital with fractured skull

25 January 2025

“The last thing your mother needs is you and your brother fighting," sheriff tells court.


Son kicked his way into mother’s home

24 January 2025
Son kicked his way into mother’s home

Son kicked his way into mother’s home

24 January 2025

It was latest frightening behaviour she had been subjected to by the 30-year-old.


Drink-driving armed teenage car-jacker locked up after stealing cash and leading high-speed police chase

23 January 2025
Drink-driving armed teenage car-jacker locked up after stealing cash and leading high-speed police chase

Drink-driving armed teenage car-jacker locked up after stealing cash and leading high-speed police chase

23 January 2025

The 19-year-old was also given a driving ban.


Hibs fan who racially abused Ross County star dodges match ban

22 January 2025
Hibs fan who racially abused Ross County star dodges match ban

Hibs fan who racially abused Ross County star dodges match ban

22 January 2025

He told police he made the comment due to then Ross County star Yan Dhanda's impending move to Hearts.


‘We are not mucking about any longer’ - Sheriff tells man who pulled knife from trousers during row

22 January 2025
‘We are not mucking about any longer’ - Sheriff tells man who pulled knife from trousers during row

‘We are not mucking about any longer’ - Sheriff tells man who pulled knife from trousers during row

22 January 2025

The defence lawyer conceded that the case had "a chequered history" as his client had failed to turn up for hearings on two previous occasions.


21-year-old Inverness drug dealer jailed

21 January 2025
21-year-old Inverness drug dealer jailed

21-year-old Inverness drug dealer jailed

21 January 2025

Sheriff conceded whatever sentence he passed “will not make any odds really” due to accused awaiting punished at High Court in Edinburgh.


WEEKLY COURT ROUND-UP: Shoplifter reprimanded, driving ban for Inverness roofer and prison for ‘reprehensible’ gambling addict

19 January 2025
WEEKLY COURT ROUND-UP: Shoplifter reprimanded, driving ban for Inverness roofer and prison for ‘reprehensible’ gambling addict

WEEKLY COURT ROUND-UP: Shoplifter reprimanded, driving ban for Inverness roofer and prison for ‘reprehensible’ gambling addict

19 January 2025

It was another busy week for news coming out of Inverness Sheriff Court.


‘Complete menace when drunk’ stole CDs and DVDs as well as abusing retail and bar staff

18 January 2025
‘Complete menace when drunk’ stole CDs and DVDs as well as abusing retail and bar staff

‘Complete menace when drunk’ stole CDs and DVDs as well as abusing retail and bar staff

18 January 2025

The 50-year-old committed an array of offences.


Man (37) and woman (22) arrested in connection with ‘disturbance’ in Inverness

18 January 2025
Man (37) and woman (22) arrested in connection with ‘disturbance’ in Inverness

Man (37) and woman (22) arrested in connection with ‘disturbance’ in Inverness

18 January 2025

A man and woman have been arrested after a “disturbance” in Inverness last night, police have confirmed.


Drink-driver’s bad parking caught attention of police

18 January 2025
Drink-driver’s bad parking caught attention of police

Drink-driver’s bad parking caught attention of police

18 January 2025

The 38-year-old manufacturing operative was sentenced at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Police officer sniffs out drug-taking Inverness roofer

18 January 2025
Police officer sniffs out drug-taking Inverness roofer

Police officer sniffs out drug-taking Inverness roofer

18 January 2025

An officer’s keen sense of smell led to punishment for the 26-year-old.


Man accused of causing woman’s death on A9 near Tore

16 January 2025
Man accused of causing woman’s death on A9 near Tore

Man accused of causing woman’s death on A9 near Tore

16 January 2025

An Easter Ross man has been accused of causing the death of a woman on the A9 while under the influence of cocaine.


JAILED: Gambling addict (69) stole £4.5k from friend (83)

16 January 2025
JAILED: Gambling addict (69) stole £4.5k from friend (83)

JAILED: Gambling addict (69) stole £4.5k from friend (83)

16 January 2025

“It was a sustained course of offending against a vulnerable person who was his friend,” said Sheriff Gary Aitken.


‘Cannabis can be smelt a mile away’ - Drug dealer caught after neighbours complain about stench

16 January 2025
‘Cannabis can be smelt a mile away’ - Drug dealer caught after neighbours complain about stench

‘Cannabis can be smelt a mile away’ - Drug dealer caught after neighbours complain about stench

16 January 2025

Cannabis with a value up to £7.2k was seized by police.


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