A TEENAGER struggled violently with police officers after becoming abusive when refused entry to a Kelso nightclub.
Cameron Lyon wanted into the Gemini 1, but was turned away because he did not have suitable identification.
Jedburgh Sheriff Court heard last Friday that the 18-year-old’s mother appeared from inside the club to vouch for his age, but he was still not permitted entry.
Depute procurator fiscal Kate McGarvey said: “He became abusive to members of staff.
“He also made it clear to police officers in the locus that he was not happy about not being allowed entry.
“He then became aggressive towards the police officers and several by-passers had to cross the road to avoid him.
“He had a number of chances to leave. One of the officers put his hand on him to arrest him, but he pulled away and started struggling with the officers.”
Lyon, of Cheviot Road, Hawick, had been of good behaviour during a period of deferred sentence for the November 18 offence.
Sheriff Derrick McIntyre, pointing out that Lyon was on an ASBO (antisocial behaviour order) and already had a previous conviction for police assault when he committed the offence, fined him £100.
BOTTLE ATTACK ALLEGATION
A HAWICK teenager has denied carrying out a bottle attack to another male’s severe injury injury and permanent disfigurement.
Steven Gorman, of Wilson Drive, pleaded not guilty to striking his alleged victim on the head with a bottle in North Bridge Street, Hawick, on September 22. He also faces a second charge of uttering threats and violence, and challenging others to fight.
The case was continued until May 31.
JUNE TRIAL FOR KELSO WOMAN
A WOMAN claimed more than £26,000 in disability living allowance while working at two jobs, it has been alleged.
Sharon Anderson is charged with failing to notify officials at the Department of Work and Pensions of an improvement in her fitness condition.
It is alleged she continued to receive disability living allowance totalling £26,025 over a five year-period to which she was not entitled, working as a taxi driver and steward at a Kelso nightclub.
Anderson, 41, of Sprouston Road, Kelso, pleaded not guilty and a trial date was set for June 13.
BACKGROUND REPORTS
A SHERIFF has described the malnourished condition of a Rottweiler as an “absolute disgrace”.
Derrick McIntyre was looking at the pictures of the dog which was left in the care of 39-year-old Amanda Hartness while her partner was in prison.
Hartness, of Croft Road, Hawick, was found guilty at a previous hearing of failing to provide the dog with adequate nutrition at her home on August 28 last year.
Rory Bannerman, defending, said she had no experience of looking after animals and thought one bowl of food per day would suffice. When the dog lost significant weight she put it down to the Rottweiler pining for its owner.
Sheriff McIntyre said: “I have never seen a Rottweiler in this condition. It is an absolute disgrace.”
After being told background reports had not yet been prepared he warned Hartness she could be remanded if they were not ready for the sentencing hearing on June 28.
KNIVES CHARGES CASE CONTINUED
A KELSO man has been charged on indictment with being in possession of two knives in the town’s Orchard Park.
Daniel Murdoch, 20, is also accused of presenting a knife at a property in the street and acting in a threatening or abusive manner. He also faces a third charge of possession of a knife in Croft Road, Kelso.
All the offences are alleged to have been committed on October 6.
Murdoch, of Inchmyre, pleaded not guilty to all three allegations and the case was continued until May 31.
NEIGHBOUR’S DOOR DAMAGED
BACKGROUND reports have been ordered into a Jedburgh man who spray painted the word “beast” on a neighbour’s door.
George Anderson, 44, admitted causing £100 worth of damage to the property in Bountrees on April 19 and behaving in a threatening or abusive manner.
Kate McGarvey, prosecuting, said: “It was about 5pm and the complainer was watching television when the accused appeared and started shouting and swearing, and this continued for several minutes. Another witness saw him staggering about intoxicated. She saw him wearing black gloves which she thought was strange due to the fact it was a sunny day.”
Ms McGarvey said that, under police interview, Anderson denied spray painting the door.
But, representing himself in court, Anderson admitted spray painting the door. He explained he had bought a computer from the complainer and was unhappy at some of the things he found on it.
Sheriff Derrick McIntyre deferred sentence for a criminal justice social work report until June 28 and told Anderson to bring £100 with him to pay for the damage.
ARREST WARRANT
A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of Kevin Clarke, 20, of Eildon Road, Hawick, who failed to appear in court on an assault charge allegedly committed in the town’s High Street on December 23.
ASSAULT ACCUSATION
DALE WHILLANS, 16, of Longcroft Road, Hawick, will stand trial on September 23 accused of assaulting a male by head-butting him in the town’s High Street on December 27.
BUS DRIVER FACES CHARGE
A BUS driver faces a carelessdriving charge after an accident involving a cyclist.
Kevin Richardson is accused of causing his vehicle to collide with the bike, ridden by Philip Bett, which resulted in him being seriously injured, and the bike and bus damaged.
The offence is alleged to have happened on the A6089 at Kelso on March 29.
The 35-year-old, of Huntshaw Place, Earlston, pleaded not guilty to the charge and the trial was set for June 13.
NOT-GUILTY PLEA
A JEDBURGH man will stand trial accused of thefts from a JCB mechanical digger parked overnight at Cessford Farm in November.
Steven Edwards, 31, of Howdenburn Court, pleaded not guilty to the charge which alleges while acting with others.
The trial was set for September 19.
PUBLICAN FAILED TO APPEAR
A PUBLICAN has been accused of allowing alcohol to be sold at his bar while the drinks licence was suspended.
Frank McFarlane, 64, of North Bridge Street, Hawick, denies a breach of the Licensing Scotland Act 2005.
The offence was allegedly committed at Frankie’s Bar in Hawick on September 21.
McFarlane failed to appear in person and the Crown stated they would be raising proceedings over that matter.
The case was continued until May 31.
MOTORIST ACCUSED
A MOTORIST faces a dangerous driving charge.
Glen Miller, 25, who lives at Wilson Drive, Hawick, is accused of driving when both his front tyres were so badly worn it resulted in his car going out of control and colliding with a fuel tanker on the A698 Hawick to Kelso road on November 8.
A trial date was set for September 26 with an intermediate hearing on August 30.