Probation order
The case against Collum Madden (19), of Oakvale, Moyraverty, had been heard at a previous court and adjourned for pre-sentence reports.
He had thrown what appeared to be a stone at a police landrover but missed, later in the day he shouted abuse at police.
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Hide AdDistrict Judge Alan White said: "I suspect we are dealing with the effects of alcohol."
Sentencing Madden to 12 months probabtion Mr White made a condition that he attend an alcohol management course "in the hope if you do that it will make a difference and not waste your life in custody."