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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.


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

25 November 2024
‘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

25 November 2024
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.


‘I think he needs to see a psychologist or psychiatrist’

22 November 2024
‘I think he needs to see a psychologist or psychiatrist’

‘I think he needs to see a psychologist or psychiatrist’

22 November 2024

“I have real concerns about his health,” hears Inverness Sheriff Court.


‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Inverness Courier journalist Neil MacPhail

22 November 2024
‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Inverness Courier journalist Neil MacPhail

‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Inverness Courier journalist Neil MacPhail

22 November 2024

His engaging wit and infectious giggle endeared him to everyone, but it was his talent as a scribe which was most impressive..


‘I can't think of anything more stupid to do’ - teen tried to escape court dock during case

21 November 2024
‘I can't think of anything more stupid to do’ - teen tried to escape court dock during case

‘I can't think of anything more stupid to do’ - teen tried to escape court dock during case

21 November 2024

Since then, accused persons are prevented from taking any items into the dock.


15 stitches used to seal wound after jail cell single-punch knock out

20 November 2024
15 stitches used to seal wound after jail cell single-punch knock out

15 stitches used to seal wound after jail cell single-punch knock out

20 November 2024

Attacker was being kept awake by cellmate “acting erratically and talking to himself”.


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