Drug dogs put on a demonstration for sheriff
Sheriff Ian Cruickshank took a pause from his daily duties and reflected on the “impressive” work that charity Dogs Against Drugs does in the community….
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Jail for woman who subjected social workers to ‘relentless’ abuse
A 40-year-old woman who subjected children’s services staff to a tirade of abuse and threats, including threatening their families, has been jailed.
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Cyclist had to veer onto verge to avoid collision, court hears
A cyclist had to veer onto a roadside verge to avoid being hit by an oncoming car, Lerwick Sheriff Court heard today (Wednesday). Shaun Jamieson,…
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Drink-driver disqualified and given hefty fine
A 23-year-old man who had his car keys taken off him by a concerned member of the public while over three-times the drink-driving limit has…
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Crash at Black Gaet after ‘notorious’ comment in court
A car was recovered at the Black Gaet junction after a crash on Wednesday afternoon. Police were called to the area at around 12.35pm and…
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Drink-driver found ‘snoring’ at wheel after almost causing crash
A drink-driver who was found “snoring” at the wheel of his car after almost causing a “fatal” crash has been banned from the road.
READ FULL STORYSecond appearance for drug accused
An Aberdeen man has made no plea after appearing in Lerwick Sheriff Court charged with intent to supply drugs. Forty-six-year-old Scott McGuire was remanded in…
READ FULL STORYFailed attempt at escape leads to heavy fine
A 29-year-old man who made a “half-hearted and ill-fated” attempt to run away from police before tripping over his own feet has been fined at…
READ FULL STORYBourne remanded in custody
A 35-year-old man made no plea after being charged with assault to injury. Jason Bourne, of no fixed address, appeared in custody at Lerwick Sheriff…
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Man appears in private charged with breaching bail conditions
A 74-year-old man appeared in private on Wednesday charged with breaching his bail conditions. Brian Laing, of Staney Hill, Lerwick, made no plea and was…
READ FULL STORYUnpaid work for man who downloaded images and videos of young children
A 40-year-old man who admitted possessing images and videos of children as young as 18-months-old has been ordered to carry out unpaid work. John Masterman,…
READ FULL STORYMan who downloaded almost 2,500 indecent images of children spared jail
A 74-year-old man who downloaded thousands of indecent images of children has been spared jail at Lerwick Sheriff Court. Brian Laing, of Staney Hill, Lerwick,…
READ FULL STORYAberdeen man appears in private
A 46-year-old man has made no plea after appearing in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court. Scott McGuire, whose address was given only as Aberdeen, appeared…
READ FULL STORYMan appears in private on indecent photograph charge
A 61-year-old man has appeared in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court charged with possession of indecent photographs of children. David Bruce, whose address was given…
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