Alness woman who persistently makes nuisance 999 calls is given another chance to stay out of jail at Inverness Sheriff Court
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A sheriff has told a nuisance caller he has lost patience - but praises social workers who want to keep working with her.
Defence solicitor Neil Wilson also paid tribute to the "patience and forebearance" of social workers who have been trying to help Elizabeth Gibson.
The 23-year-old, of Westford in Alness, appeared for sentence at Inverness Sheriff Court last week, having previously admitted two similar offences committed at her home last month.
She also pleaded guilty to resisting arrest when police attended her home.
She had admitted previous convictions, mostly for nuisance calls and aggression towards police.
Mr Wilson said: "I am asking the court to give her another chance."
Placing her under a year's supervision as an alternative to custody, Sheriff Gary Aitken said: "I have told you often enough you need to moderate your behaviour and that the 999 system is not there for when you feel lonely.
"My patience wore out a long time ago. But fortunately for you the social workers have more patience with you than I have.
"They wish to keep working with you in the community to address your offending and I will give them that opportunity."
