Moray court roundup - Elgin workman threatened, E-bike rider’s failed escape attempt and £350k drugs bust
A householder’s threats towards an Elgin workman, an E-bike rider’s failed escape attempt and a £350k Moray drugs bust all feature in this week’s court roundup.
Read on to to find out more.
Elgin man threatened to ‘annihilate’ workman over blocked driveway
A householder threatened to have a workman “annihilated” after a van was left parked across his driveway.
The incident took place on Sandy Road, Elgin where building work had been ongoing at a property for four or five weeks.
Uninsured E-bike rider’s escape attempt ends with Elgin officer being hurt
An electric bike rider tried to escape the police – but ended up with an officer being hurt on the ground.
Craig Hepburn was seen on October 26 driving on the uninsured vehicle along the A96 in Elgin.
Elgin man caught giving away prescription drugs placed under supervision
A man has been placed under court supervision after he gave away prescription drugs to someone else.
Elgin Sheriff Court heard that Steven Noble came to the police’s attention after they seized the phone of another man due to an unrelated matter.
Thailand emigration plans save Moray man from criminal conviction
A Moray man has avoided a criminal conviction as it would have prevented him from emigrating to Thailand.
Elgin Sheriff Court heard that Christopher Barnsley had been extremely upset when his partner left him in 2024 after 17 years together.
Man in court over £350k drugs bust
An Elgin man has appeared in court after being charged over a £350,000 drug bust.
Dairis Eglitis appeared in private at Elgin Sheriff Court facing two charges in connection with the search.