A Carnoustie man threatened to “stab and shoot” his neighbour, believing he had reported him to the SSPCA.
William Robertson had a long-standing feud with a nearby resident and police had been called out on several occasions, Forfar Sheriff Court heard.
Fiscal depute Jill Drummond said Robertson, 27, had been reported to the SSPCA about his pet dog.
On the afternoon of December 28, last year, shouting could be heard from Robertson’s High Street flat.
He was heard saying: “I’ve no’ been abusing my dog. I’ll show you abuse.”
Robertson walked to his neighbour’s door and was told to leave.
As he walked away, he shouted: “You’re a f***ing liar. I’ll stab and shoot you, you fat c***.”
Robertson was heard ranting about phoning the SSPCA and “watching me from the window”.
Ms Drummond said: “The complainer and another witness who was present were left in state of fear and alarm.
“They called 999 and reported the incident.
“Because of the mention of stabbing, several police units were dispatched.”
Robertson told cops: “F*** off solicitor man.”
He later said: “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have done it.
“I know there are other ways of dealing with things.”
Robertson, now of Sidney Street, Arbroath, admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner.
Sheriff Derek Reekie deferred sentence until September 1 for Robertson to prove he can stay out of trouble.
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‘Drunken arse’
A “drunken arse” who was arrested after a hospital rant has been fined.
Rickie Fraser, of Earn Road, Kirkcaldy, appeared from custody at the sheriff Court.
His solicitor said “in his own words, he was just being a drunken arse,” when he began screaming and shouting in the grounds of Victoria Hospital on June 19 last year.
He had been watching football and visited the hospital shortly before 1am but was not seeking medical attention.
The 36-year-old told the security guards “it was his right to be there as he paid his taxes.”
Officers attending for an unrelated matter were summoned and arrested Fraser as his “heavily intoxicated” actions were drawing patients to the hospital’s windows.
He struggled with police officers as they arrested him.
Police found just over half a gramme of cannabis in his possession, for which he was admonished.
Fraser previously admitted acting in an abusive manner, resisting arrest and possessing cannabis.
Sheriff Elizabeth McFarlane fined paint factory operative Fraser £380 in total.
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Further offending
An Alyth woman who hurled homophobic insults at her neighbours has pled guilty to further abusing them.
Carol Borland appeared at Perth Sheriff Court and admitted engaging in a course of conduct at Springbank Road which caused the two women fear and alarm between March 13 and April 2, this year.
The 56-year-old repeatedly shouting and swore at the pair, threatened to damage property and made derogatory remarks.
Sentence was deferred until May 25 for background reports.
Borland, whose address was listed as Mill Street, was ordered by Sheriff Derek Reekie to stay away from her victims.
In October last year, she appeared in court and admitted subjecting the women to bigoted abuse and death threats.
She screamed at her neighbours “You two lezzers across the road, you’re f***ing ugly,” among other comments.
Fiscal depute David Currie previously told the court that Borland stood outside the women’s property and made sick noises, shouting: “You make me sick.”
Mr Currie said: “The complainers took this to be a comment on their sexuality.”
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‘Nasty assault’
An offshore worker who carried out a “nasty” assault on his wife during a drunken row has been sentenced to unpaid work.
Stuart Cooper, 28, snapped after his girlfriend told him to leave their home in Hill View, Brechin, because he was too intoxicated.
Fiscal depute Jill Drummond said the accused had been coming back and forward to the house, each time more intoxicated.
On the last occasion, he was asked to leave and return in the morning.
He started “screaming and shouting” at her and struck her on the head.
“The complainer was stunned by this,” said the fiscal depute.
Cooper then pushed his partner against the wall.
The commotion was overhead by a neighbour.
“The accused got upset and started to cry,” said Ms Drummond.
“He told the complainer not to be scared of him.”
His partner tried to call 999, but could not get a signal.
She messaged a friend and told her she had been assaulted.
When officers arrived, they could see swelling and redness on her face.
Ms Drummond said that the victim did not want the court to issue a non-harassment order.
Cooper, now of High Street, Brechin, admitted a charge of assault on June 4 last year.
His solicitor said: “He is apologetic and remorseful. He has strong views about this type of behaviour.”
Sheriff Derek Reekie told Cooper: “This was a nasty offence, but I am prepared to accept that this was a one-off.
“It was still a totally inappropriate reaction.”
Cooper was ordered to carry out 110 hours of unpaid work.
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The full caseload of the Dundee Crime and Courts Team can be found here.
