Glasgow man caught with weapon 'thought it was cool'

Dean Dodwell, of Robroyston's Standburn Road, was driving a car when he was stopped by police at 6.15pm on May 2, 2025, on Alexandra Park Street in Dennistoun.

As cops approached, they saw that the 21-year-old was in the driver's seat, carrying two passengers.

He was detained under the Misuse of Drugs Act of 1971 and the vehicle was searched.

On the rear passenger side, a black backpack was found, which Dodwell said belonged to him. In that bag, cops discovered an extendable baton.

He was cautioned and charged.

Dodwell appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court earlier this week after he pleaded guilty to one charge of carrying an offensive weapon without authority.

Upon reading the report prepared, Sheriff Patricia Pryce remarked: "He works full-time and regularly keeps out of trouble. What was he doing?"

Didwell's lawyer answered: "He purchased it because he thought it looked cool. Now, he knows it did not look cool and it was a poor decision.

"He is aware of his options.

"He said he has financial difficulties but he is in a position to pay a fine at the rate of £200 per month."

Sheriff Pryce told Dodwell: "This is a matter for which people go to jail regularly in this court.

"I hope this is a wake-up call for you because if you start getting involved in this type of behaviour, the reality is that you will be too."

He was fined £500.

The sheriff added: "I don’t expect to see you back in this court."