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Find all the latest news from the courts, including the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court, Crown Court and Coroner's Court. Please note: A defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule 5.8, as agreed by HMCTS and the Society of Editors and approved by the Lord Chancellor. Names/details of convictions will not be removed on the basis of the convicted individual or their families requesting such action.
‘IMPULSIVE’ 24-YEAR-OLD ADMITS USING DRAIN COVER TO SMASH CO-OP DOOR
An Isle of Wight man who attempted to break into an East Cowes supermarket using a storm drain cover has admitted attempted burglary. Damon Wilkins, 24, now of Merridale Road in Southampton, pleaded guilty to attempt burglary other than dwelling...
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HEFTY FINE FOR WHITWELL MAN FOUND GUILTY OF SENDING MALICIOUS COMMS TO EX-PARTNER
A Whitwell man has been fined £576 for sending a barrage of offensive messages via Whatsapp and Snapchat to his ex-partner. Samuel Dyer, 30, of High Street in Whitwell appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court last Friday (2nd...
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WOMAN SEEN SWERVING ACROSS THE ROAD PLEADS GUILTY TO DRINK DRIVING CHARGE
A Sandown woman who was seen driving around Ryde in a brand new car whilst drunk - and almost hit a Southern Vectis bus in the process - has pleaded guilty to drink driving. Louise Barlow, 48, of Fitzroy Street,...
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DRIVER SEEN WITH BOTTLE OF RED WINE AT THE WHEEL SLAPPED WITH INTERIM BAN
A 63-year-old man from Newport who was seen glugging red wine behind the wheel before being stopped by Police has pleaded guilty to drink driving. Kenneth Gilpin, 63, of Little London in Newport pleaded guilty to drink driving when he...
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RED LIGHT RUNNER WAS FOUND TO BE UNDER INFLUENCE OF COCAINE BY POLICE
Running a red light whilst cocaine was in his system has resulted in a Lake man being handed a 12-month driving ban. Stephen Johnston, 43, of Lake Green Road in Lake pleaded guilty to 2x drug driving when he appeared...
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GUILTY PLEA FOR NEWPORT MAN WHO REFUSED TO GIVE SPECIMEN FOR ANALYSIS
A Newport man who refused to give a specimen for analysis when stopped by Police has appeared in court. Dylan Tuckey, 23, of Hinton Road in Newport, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis when he appeared...
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TRANSIT DRIVER WHO SMASHED INTO WALL BEFORE FLEEING ADMITS GUILT IN COURT
A Lake man who crashed his Transit van into a brick wall before fleeing the scene has been found guilty of 2 driving offences. Jonathan Easlea, 53, of The Fairway in Lake, pleaded guilty to failing to report an accident...
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WARRANT OUT AGAIN FOR JOSEPH BARRASS AFTER LATEST FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Joseph Barrass - commonly known as Joe Baker - following his failure to turn up to court for yet more driving offences. Barrass, of Union Road in Ryde, was due before...
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STEALING AND DRINKING CIDER AND BRANDY FROM SANDOWN HOTEL LANDS EAST COWES MAN IN COURT
An East Cowes man who stole cider and brandy from the bar of a Sandown hotel has been ordered to pay £200 compensation. Jamie Lane, 23, of Gort Road in East Cowes, pleaded guilty to burglary other than dwelling theft...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (22ND MAY – 26TH MAY 2023)
Monday 22nd May – Friday 26th May 2023 • Paul Michael Butler, 40, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of assault by beating, criminal damage, using threatening/abusive words/behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and 2x assault of...
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