Angus man fined for possessing cocaine

An Angus man has been fined for possession of a Class A drug.

Conner Simpson, 21, of Murray Street, Montrose, admitted to having £200 worth of cocaine, around four grams, at an address in the town’s Ferry Street on July 22.

Forfar Sheriff Court heard he had a “very positive” social work report but “some relatives had gone by the wayside” and were leading him astray.

His defence solicitor said he had “no recollection of the incident” but was now living independently.

Simpson was fined £300, which was reduced from £400 for his guilty plea.

Also appearing at court was Darren Pratt, 44, of Chalmers Street, Arbroath,

He admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner to a social worker on April 10 at the town’s East Abbey Street.

Sentence was deferred to January 18 to give him a chance to prove he can be of good behaviour after finding a job.

Michael Martin, 32, of Strathairlie Avenue, Arbroath, is accused of stealing perfume.

His case was continued without plea until December 21.

The offence is alleged to have happened at Well Pharmacy, Fisheracre, Arbroath, on October 10 this year.

A man who threatened his partner had his sentence deferred until April 12.

Brian Smith, 43, of Paterson Place, Montrose, admitted phoning Ann Ferguson on numerous occasions on May 6, shouting at her and threatening her and her family.

Karl Simpson, 28, of Lowson Avenue, Forfar, is accused of stealing perfume at Asda in the town’s New Road, while on bail.

The offence is said to have happened on August 12.

The case has continued without plea. He will appear again on December 20.

Two Arbroath men had their defences deferred after pleading guilty to stealing from a supermarket.

William Smith, 31, of St Mary Street, and Jamie Stewart, 36, of Priory Crescent, both admitted to stealing food from Spar in Carnoustie’s High Street on July 19.

Sentence was deferred until March 15.