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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.
EMPLOYEE WHO DREW PENIS ON HOLIDAY PARK WALL LANDS HIMSELF IN COURT
A man who drew a phallus in graffiti on the wall of a holiday park where he worked at the time has pleaded guilty to criminal damage. Daniel Lewis, 27, of Church Road in Havenstreet, pleaded guilty to a single...
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FEMALE PRISON OFFICER ACCUSED OF SEXUAL COMMUNICATION WITH PRISONER APPEARS IN COURT
54-year-old Teresa Jackman, a female prison officer who is accused of engaging in sexual communication with a serving prisoner at HMP Isle of Wight, has appeared in court this morning (Tuesday). Jackman, now of Appley Rise in Ryde but formerly...
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CRIMINAL DAMAGE RAMPAGE SEES ISLAND MAN ORDERED TO PAY MEGA COMPENSATION FEE
A 30-year-old man who carried out what was described in court as a criminal damage ‘rampage’, causing over £2,000 of damage to 12 cars in Sandown, has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds in compensation. Harry Turnbull, 30, of...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (23RD JANUARY – 27TH JANUARY 2023)
Monday 23rd January – Friday 27th January 2023 • Ryan Tosdevin, 28, of Barton Road, Newport pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug of Class A – Cocaine and assault by beating. He was made subject to a 12-month...
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DRUG ADDICT WHO STOLE GOLD CHAINS FROM JEWELLERS AND CASH FROM EMPLOYER JAILED FOR 6 YEARS
43-year-old Anthony Martin has been imprisoned for a total of 6 years for a series of thefts, including stealing £3,000 from Shanklin Beach Hotel and gold chains from an Isle of Wight jeweller. Martin, now of Beach Road in Southsea...
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RYDE MAN WHO SENT OFFENSIVE MESSAGES TO EX-PARTNER WHILST DRUNK ADMITS GUILT
A Ryde man who sent indecent and offensive messages to his ex-partner via Facebook, including saying that she would always be the village bike, has pleaded guilty to a communications offence. Alistair Calvert, 27, of Bettesworth Road, admitted his guilt...
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SHANKLIN MAN TO APPEAR IN COURT OVER ALLEGED RAPE OF CHILD OVER 20 YEARS AGO
A local businessman facing historic rape allegations dating back to when he was aged between 12 and 17 is to appear in court this morning (Tuesday). Joe Collins, 36, of Atherley Road in Shanklin will appear before Magistrates today charged...
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THIEF TARGETED SHOPS IN RYDE AND NEWPORT STEALING BOTTLES OF GIN AND IRN BRU
An alcoholic who went on a theft spree in Ryde and Newport, stealing over £360 of alcohol from shops, also helped himself to a bottle of Irn Bru. Robert McCamley, 41, of Green Street in Ryde, pleaded guilty to 10...
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YEAR-LONG BAN FOR RYDE MAN FOUND TO DRIVING WITH DRUGS IN HIS SYSTEM
A Ryde man who was found to be driving with cannabis in his system has seen his licence taken away from him just 12 months after he passed his test. Brennan Smallcombe, 22, of High Park Road in Ryde, pleaded...
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PENSIONER CAUGHT ON THE A36 WHILST 3.5X THE DRINK DRIVE LIMIT HANDED 30-MONTH BAN
A West Wight pensioner who was caught driving in Salisbury whilst more than 3.5x the drink drive limit has been banned from getting behind the wheel for 30 months. 65-year-old Graham Dean Morgan, of Bay Road in Freshwater, appeared before...
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