Darren Cochrane was at the supermarket in Robroyston on February 18 last year.
Shortly before 1pm, he was browsing the store when an employee went to speak to him.
He became aggressive, and started throwing and spitting cherries at shop assistant Michael Murphy.
Some of these struck his uniform.
Then, Cochrane left and got in his car.
A member of the public raised concerns that he might be under the influence, so police were called.
When they arrived, Cochrane had driven off already.
The 42-year-old was found by cops around 1.28pm, driving south on Ashgill Road.
Officers activated sirens, which he did not acknowledge.
He drove to a home and stepped up to a door while ignoring cops. Then, he said: “I went to see my son”.
He was handcuffed, arrested, and taken to London Road police station.
There, he refused to provide a blood sample for drug testing.
The following night, emergency services were called about a disturbance at a Bishopbriggs property.
Officers saw Cochrane upstairs, he appeared to be under the influence. His behaviour was erratic and he was not making sense.
As he was arrested, he kicked an officer in the chest and arm area, causing redness.
He was handcuffed and taken to London Road police station, where he continued to act erratically.
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He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court last week after he admitted to the assault of the Aldi employee, the officer and careless driving.
He also pleaded guilty to failing to provide a blood sample.
His lawyer explained: “It was a difficult period for him. He stupidly made the decision to take Valium to help him sleep. He was hallucinating and not feeling himself.
“He later flushed it down the toilet.
“He acted in a manner which he does not recognise himself. He struggled. He is very remorseful and ashamed. He sends his apologies to the people who had to deal with him.”
Sheriff Allan MacKay remarked: “We need more than an apology.
“I have very little sympathy because you got out and bought this stuff on the street. As far as I’m concerned, you did that to yourself.
“You put numerous people in danger, people who were on the road. That’s unforgivable. You are lucky that you are in employment.”
Cochrane was ordered to pay Michael Murphy and officer Andrea Sharpe £300 each.
He was also fined £900, placed under one year of supervision and has to complete 120 hours of unpaid work within six months.
