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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.


‘I will slash your face’: Highland flashpoint is related in court

15 January 2025
‘I will slash your face’: Highland flashpoint is related in court

‘I will slash your face’: Highland flashpoint is related in court

15 January 2025

A prisoner who tried to exact revenge on an Easter Ross man on his release from a jail term is to be assessed for a drug treatment and testing order.


Police found knife tucked into man’s underwear

15 January 2025
Police found knife tucked into man’s underwear

Police found knife tucked into man’s underwear

15 January 2025

Police found the 25-year-old was carrying weapons on two occasions.


Three-figure fine for plasterer after ‘significant error of judgement’

15 January 2025
Three-figure fine for plasterer after ‘significant error of judgement’

Three-figure fine for plasterer after ‘significant error of judgement’

15 January 2025

Police found the 24-year-old in his car and tested the alcohol level in his system.


‘Rude’ comment led to duo assaulting man outside shop

14 January 2025
‘Rude’ comment led to duo assaulting man outside shop

‘Rude’ comment led to duo assaulting man outside shop

14 January 2025

Second man initially tried to be a ‘peacekeeper’ before being insulted.


Drugs are a ‘complete lottery’ warns sheriff as cannabis user gets driving ban

14 January 2025
Drugs are a ‘complete lottery’ warns sheriff as cannabis user gets driving ban

Drugs are a ‘complete lottery’ warns sheriff as cannabis user gets driving ban

14 January 2025

Police stopped the 45-year-old because a rear door of his van was open.


Liverpool man jailed for part in ‘Scouse Jack’ drugs gang bringing heroin and cocaine to Inverness, Nairn and Aviemore

14 January 2025
Liverpool man jailed for part in ‘Scouse Jack’ drugs gang bringing heroin and cocaine to Inverness, Nairn and Aviemore

Liverpool man jailed for part in ‘Scouse Jack’ drugs gang bringing heroin and cocaine to Inverness, Nairn and Aviemore

14 January 2025

A vulnerable Inverness man was recruited to help the crime group sell drugs and gather payment.


Man who pulled 20cm knife at Inverness bus station failed to complete unpaid work

13 January 2025
Man who pulled 20cm knife at Inverness bus station failed to complete unpaid work

Man who pulled 20cm knife at Inverness bus station failed to complete unpaid work

13 January 2025

A 21-year-old man who failed to carry out all 200 hours of unpaid work imposed in August 2023 has been sentenced again.


16-year-old boy among trio facing drugs charges

13 January 2025
16-year-old boy among trio facing drugs charges

16-year-old boy among trio facing drugs charges

13 January 2025

There were also claims the group had weapons.


Disturbance led to police finding knife in man’s pocket

13 January 2025
Disturbance led to police finding knife in man’s pocket

Disturbance led to police finding knife in man’s pocket

13 January 2025

Police were called to the scene at around 3.45am.


Three-figure fine for man who was kicking out during arrest

13 January 2025
Three-figure fine for man who was kicking out during arrest

Three-figure fine for man who was kicking out during arrest

13 January 2025

The 48-year-old struggled with police as they tried to arrest him.


Man was wrestled to ground and punched in head by neighbour after asking if he was OK

12 January 2025
Man was wrestled to ground and punched in head by neighbour after asking if he was OK

Man was wrestled to ground and punched in head by neighbour after asking if he was OK

12 January 2025

An anonymous caller reported the incident to police.


Inverness man starved his dog for three months

12 January 2025
Inverness man starved his dog for three months

Inverness man starved his dog for three months

12 January 2025

Inverness Sheriff Court heard the dog was left with chronic malnourishment.


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