COURTS

Ross-shire court round-up

Several cases from or related to Ross-shire heard in court in recent days.

Invergordon man who mistakenly offered drugs to housing officer avoids jail

A text message offer from a man selling drugs was sent to the wrong person who contacted the police and an arrest was made shortly afterwards.

Sex offender (55) who subjected victims to years of ‘horrific’ offending sentenced to 12 years in prison

A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the domestic and sexual abuse of two women.

Man involved in £300,000 Alness cocaine delivery sentenced to five years

A ‘bit player’ who was snared by police in a major Highland drugs trafficking operation was jailed for five years today (March 17).

Highland football coach found guilty of taking naked images of teenage boys

Inverness-based American football club says it ‘remains a safe place’ after conviction

Unpaid work for man who was complained about by three women over 19-year period

Three different women complained to police about the abuse they suffered from a 47-year-old Inverness man over 19-year period, a sheriff was told.

Easter Ross thug told cops: ‘I hope your children die’

Three taser shots were fired as the violence escalated.

Man demanded helicopter ride to London while holding hostage at knifepoint

A hostage was held at knifepoint during an hours long siege in Easter Ross which required armed police and specialist officers.

Four year sentence for man who demanded naked images from teenagers

An Easter Ross man who paid two teenage girls hundreds of pounds a month to satisfy his foot fetish was sentenced to four years in prison.

Former church relief organist had photos of girls in states of undress on bedroom shelf

He was removed from his duties as relief organist at Crown Church last month.

‘I have got an addiction to pornography that's really bad’

Shocked sheriff tells teen: ‘When you return, I suggest you bring a bag ready for custody.’

Tain man forced two girls to watch pornography

A Tain man who forced two girls to watch pornography has been made subject of severe restrictions regarding his contact with females under 18.

Woman seized by throat and hit with cup in domestic attacks

A former Easter Ross man who subjected his now ex-wife to years of torment and abuse will be sentenced at Inverness Sheriff Court next month.

Court round-up cases from Dingwall, Conon Bridge and Wester Ross

It was a busy week in the courts.

Teenager caught going the wrong way around A832 roundabout

Alistair Cameron (18) decided to take a ‘shortcut’ at the roundabout at Achnasheen on the A832 on July 21, 2024.

Dingwall man was ‘easy prey’ for gang after running up drugs debt

A Dingwall man ran up a large drugs debt was recruited by an organised crime gang to sell illegal narcotics in the Highlands.

Conon man climbed onto roof and threw items during police stand-off

Police were involved in a 95-minute stand-off after a man they were seeking climbed onto the roof of a house and began throwing items at officers.

COURTS

Ross-shire court round-up

Invergordon man who mistakenly offered drugs to housing officer avoids jail

Invergordon man who mistakenly offered drugs to housing officer avoids jail

Sex offender (55) who subjected victims to years of ‘horrific’ offending sentenced to 12 years in prison

Sex offender (55) who subjected victims to years of ‘horrific’ offending sentenced to 12 years in prison

Man involved in £300,000 Alness cocaine delivery sentenced to five years

Man involved in £300,000 Alness cocaine delivery sentenced to five years

Highland football coach found guilty of taking naked images of teenage boys

Highland football coach found guilty of taking naked images of teenage boys

Unpaid work for man who was complained about by three women over 19-year period

Unpaid work for man who was complained about by three women over 19-year period

Easter Ross thug told cops: ‘I hope your children die’

Easter Ross thug told cops: ‘I hope your children die’

Man demanded helicopter ride to London while holding hostage at knifepoint

Man demanded helicopter ride to London while holding hostage at knifepoint

Four year sentence for man who demanded naked images from teenagers

Four year sentence for man who demanded naked images from teenagers

Former church relief organist had photos of girls in states of undress on bedroom shelf

Former church relief organist had photos of girls in states of undress on bedroom shelf

‘I have got an addiction to pornography that's really bad’

‘I have got an addiction to pornography that's really bad’

Tain man forced two girls to watch pornography

Tain man forced two girls to watch pornography

Woman seized by throat and hit with cup in domestic attacks

Woman seized by throat and hit with cup in domestic attacks

Court round-up cases from Dingwall, Conon Bridge and Wester Ross

Court round-up cases from Dingwall, Conon Bridge and Wester Ross

Teenager caught going the wrong way around A832 roundabout

Teenager caught going the wrong way around A832 roundabout

Dingwall man was ‘easy prey’ for gang after running up drugs debt

Dingwall man was ‘easy prey’ for gang after running up drugs debt

Conon man climbed onto roof and threw items during police stand-off

Conon man climbed onto roof and threw items during police stand-off

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