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‘I am going to stab you’ - man chased group through city centre

23 December 2024
‘I am going to stab you’ - man chased group through city centre

‘I am going to stab you’ - man chased group through city centre

23 December 2024

Police found a razor blade in the man’s pocket.


Police officer kicked in the neck after colleague was spat on

22 December 2024
Police officer kicked in the neck after colleague was spat on

Police officer kicked in the neck after colleague was spat on

22 December 2024

“Behaviour of this kind is despicable,” said sheriff.


‘They were just words. I went a bit far’ - domestic abuser tells police before being jailed

22 December 2024
‘They were just words. I went a bit far’ - domestic abuser tells police before being jailed

‘They were just words. I went a bit far’ - domestic abuser tells police before being jailed

22 December 2024

"Words are very easy to utter. Custodial sentence is easy to say,” sheriff tells 44-year-old.


Man jailed for stealing booze from city centre store

21 December 2024
Man jailed for stealing booze from city centre store

Man jailed for stealing booze from city centre store

21 December 2024

Inverness Sheriff Court heard the man was currently serving a prison sentence.


Unpaid community work for man found guilty of assaulting his ex

21 December 2024
Unpaid community work for man found guilty of assaulting his ex

Unpaid community work for man found guilty of assaulting his ex

21 December 2024

He was convicted by Sheriff Gary Aitken of repeatedly hitting her.


Two Merseyside men locked up for Christmas on suspicion of drug dealing

21 December 2024
Two Merseyside men locked up for Christmas on suspicion of drug dealing

Two Merseyside men locked up for Christmas on suspicion of drug dealing

21 December 2024

They made no plea when appearing at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Romanian drug dealer caught in Inverness

20 December 2024
Romanian drug dealer caught in Inverness

Romanian drug dealer caught in Inverness

20 December 2024

Inverness Sheriff Court heard 23-year-old appeared nervous when police stopped his vehicles.


Plasterer’s collision with oncoming vehicle costs him his job

20 December 2024
Plasterer’s collision with oncoming vehicle costs him his job

Plasterer’s collision with oncoming vehicle costs him his job

20 December 2024

The driver of the other vehicle was injured in the crash.


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.


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