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‘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

‘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

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

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

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.


Inverness man who hurled racist abuse and got stuck in window after police stand-off avoids jail

Inverness man who hurled racist abuse and got stuck in window after police stand-off avoids jail

Inverness man who hurled racist abuse and got stuck in window after police stand-off avoids jail

06 December 2024

Ross Williamson (37) climbed on the roof while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.


Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

Leading councillors call for ‘break-up of Highland Council’ - so is it still fit for purpose?

06 December 2024

The move to ‘better serve’ the north follows Kate Forbes’ call to dismantle the local authority.


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

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.


COURT ROUND UP: Inverness man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

COURT ROUND UP: Inverness man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

COURT ROUND UP: Inverness man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

30 November 2024

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


‘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

‘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

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.


‘This is hard to do, I’ve never stolen a car’ - Thief caught on camera

‘This is hard to do, I’ve never stolen a car’ - Thief caught on camera

‘This is hard to do, I’ve never stolen a car’ - Thief caught on camera

27 November 2024

Inverness Sheriff Court hears he left the stolen Mercedes-Benz covered in blood.


Injured man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

Injured man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

Injured man tried to bite police officer’s face at Raigmore Hospital

27 November 2024

Officers took him to the hospital being subjected to a tirade of foul language and racist abuse in Inverness High Street.


Drink-driving Highland teen crashed into a works van just two months after passing his test

Drink-driving Highland teen crashed into a works van just two months after passing his test

Drink-driving Highland teen crashed into a works van just two months after passing his test

27 November 2024

Fergus Sherlock (18) got behind the wheel of his car on August 2, 2024 and collided with the vehicle at the Granish Junction.


‘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

‘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’.


Serviceman punched woman and tried to bite man during pub attack

Serviceman punched woman and tried to bite man during pub attack

Serviceman punched woman and tried to bite man during pub attack

26 November 2024

Sheriff adjourns proceedings against defendant.


Two Merseyside men face charges of drug dealing in Inverness

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.


‘Control your dog or it will be destroyed’ - owner warned after it bit delivery driver’s hand

‘Control your dog or it will be destroyed’ - owner warned after it bit delivery driver’s hand

‘Control your dog or it will be destroyed’ - owner warned after it bit delivery driver’s hand

25 November 2024

Diego the German Shepherd dog must be muzzled and his owner has to pay the victim compensation.


Chinese tourist jailed after killing biker in A9 head-on collision while she was on wrong side of road

Chinese tourist jailed after killing biker in A9 head-on collision while she was on wrong side of road

Chinese tourist jailed after killing biker in A9 head-on collision while she was on wrong side of road

25 November 2024

The 63-year-old victim was on his way to the Highlands to travel on the North Coast 500 - a ‘bucket list’ trip he’d been dreaming of doing.


Inverness man has pled guilty to sexual assault of victim after night out

Inverness man has pled guilty to sexual assault of victim after night out

Inverness man has pled guilty to sexual assault of victim after night out

24 November 2024

Dylan Macdonald (21) pleaded guilty to the charges against him.


COURT ROUND-UP: Assault in prison and £200,000 cocaine haul among last week’s Inverness court business

COURT ROUND-UP: Assault in prison and £200,000 cocaine haul among last week’s Inverness court business

COURT ROUND-UP: Assault in prison and £200,000 cocaine haul among last week’s Inverness court business

24 November 2024

A mix of criminal cases were dealt with at Inverness Sheriff Court last week - here is a round-up.


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