A range of criminal cases were addressed in courts across Tayside and Fife, involving offences such as assault, molestation, paedophilia, and illegal sales, leading to various sentences including fines, jail time, and community payback orders.
A series of court cases were heard across Tayside and Fife on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Kirkcaldy Crime:
– Alexander McIlravie, 21, pleaded guilty to downloading an indecent video involving a child, which occurred between December 2021 and April 2022. He received a three-year community payback order and was placed on the sex offenders register for three years at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.
Dundee Ivory Sales:
– Joyce Bell, 67, was fined £1,400 for illegally selling elephant ivory items on eBay. The sales were made to international buyers, and she falsely claimed the items were made from bovine bone.
Perth Assault:
– Lyndsay Fullerton, 39, assaulted a police officer after being removed from the Bee Bar in Perth. She was fined £250 for her actions.
Perthshire Molestation:
– Aaron Watt, a former activities instructor, was jailed for molesting a guest at his Perth home after a Christmas outing.
Driving Offences in Kirkcaldy:
– Kirsztofer Kovacs, 25, committed multiple driving offences, including driving while disqualified and using a mobile phone. He was sentenced to 120 hours of unpaid work and received a three-year driving ban.
Edinburgh Violent Abuse:
– Anthony Gibson, 36, was convicted of multiple charges, including rape and assault, spanning a 17-year period. He was remanded in custody and faces a lengthy jail sentence.
Perthshire Paedophile Incident:
– Barry Grant attempted to orchestrate a meeting to abuse a child via an online platform but was caught by undercover police. He appeared at Perth Sheriff Court for this offense.
