Drug Dealer Jodie Gilmour Sentenced to Four Years
Jodie Gilmour, known as Scotland's 'street valium queen', was jailed for four years on February 18 at the High Court in Dundee after admitting involvement in serious organised crime. The 36-year-old from Possilpark, Glasgow, saw her crime empire collapse following the cracking of the Encrochat encrypted phone network by law enforcement.
Police raided Gilmour's home in 2023 after she had been under investigation for a decade. Her lavish lifestyle, flaunted on social media with photos of cash, luxury cars, and designer bags, made her notorious in Possilpark, a community where drug addiction has claimed many lives.
Four Arrested at Orange Order March in Glasgow
Four people were arrested during the annual Boyne parade on July 4, attended by 11,000 people. The Orange Order march through Glasgow city centre saw bands and banners before gathering at Glasgow Green. A 31-year-old woman was arrested for disorder and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Two men received fixed penalty notices for assault, and a woman was issued a fixed penalty notice for disorder. A 21-year-old man, not connected to the parade, was arrested for obstructing police and an outstanding warrant.
Jean Hanlon Murder: Killer Could Walk Free for 18 Months
A Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish mother Jean Hanlon in 2009 may remain free for another 18 months pending an appeal, according to the Sunday Mail. The 54-year-old killer has been at large for 17 years due to a botched initial investigation. Jean Hanlon was found dead in Heraklion harbour, Crete, with horrific injuries in March 2009. Her son, Michael Porter, 41, expressed despair that the killer walked out of court unsupervised. He said: “It was a bittersweet moment, I am obviously happy that he has finally been convicted but I don’t feel like mum really has justice, and I certainly will not find peace until he is behind bars.”
Spiking Incidents Surge by 56% in Scotland
Reported spiking incidents in Scotland rose by almost 56% to 154 cases last year, prompting Police Scotland to urge vigilance. Of these, 24 were linked to sexual offences. Campaigners warn the true scale may be higher as many victims do not come forward. Scottish Conservative justice spokesman Stephen Kerr MSP called the figures a “damning indictment” of the SNP’s approach to justice.
Teenager Dies in Fife Crash, Man Charged
A 17-year-old male died after a collision between a yellow Volkswagen Golf and a blue Toyota Aygo on the B914 near Kelty at 2:25am on July 5. The driver of the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the Volkswagen fled but an 18-year-old man was later arrested in connection with the incident.
