Inverness Sheriff Court dealt with various criminal cases last month, including a jailed drug dealer and a chocolatier’s attack.
Inverness: Last month, Inverness Sheriff Court handled many criminal cases. One case involved a drug dealer and a chocolatier’s attack.
A 29-year-old man from Huyton, Ryan Finlay, was jailed for three years and nine months. He was caught in a police operation for supplying cocaine and cannabis.
In another case, John MacGillivray from Fort William attacked his dealer when he couldn’t buy drugs. This happened in a lane near Waterloo Place.
A woman on a bus had a scary moment when a drunk man got off first. He stared at her through the window, making her change her mind about getting off.
Dr. Karen Duncan faced a court ruling about a baby girl’s death from cancer. The court said it might have been avoided with better care.
A 71-year-old man lost his driving license after drinking a strong ‘hot toddy’ in the morning. Police tracked him down after reports of a possible drink-driver.
Lucas Story, a chocolatier, was car-jacked and spent ten days in intensive care. Two young men attacked him after flagging down his van for a ride.
A family in Inverness faced a terrifying situation with a knife-wielding intruder. They had to flee their flat for help during the attack.
Andrew Hughes, a sex predator, was jailed for over seven years for his violent actions against women. His crimes included indecent assault and rape.
Michael Agnew, a 35-year-old man, pushed an innocent bystander in Inverness. This happened while he was running a private security operation in Ukraine.
Joshua Quartey, a Leicester man, led police on a high-speed chase in Inverness. He was already banned from being in Scotland when he committed the offences.
Shaun McGeough from Birmingham was jailed for headbutting a pub employee in Inverness. This happened after a night out with his partner.
Inverness hairdresser Beth Morrison was ordered to pay £800 for punching a woman in a bar. The incident occurred in Lauders bar last year.
John Mackay, a 50-year-old man, was called a “menace” by a sheriff for his drunken behavior. He faced multiple offences but avoided jail time.
Angus Brady, a gambling addict, was jailed for stealing £4,500 from his elderly neighbor. He was sentenced to eight months in prison.
Ryan Anderson, a drug dealer, was caught after neighbors complained about the smell of cannabis. Police raided his house in Inverness.
A teenage armed robber was locked up after a high-speed chase following a petrol station hold-up. He also received a driving ban.
Two men were charged after a car chase on the A82 ended in a crash. A police officer was seriously injured during the incident.
Lee Murray, a paedophile, had his sentence nearly doubled after an appeal. He was found guilty of grooming and raping a girl when she was 15.
