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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.
12 WEEKS BEHIND BARS FOR FRESHWATER MAN FOUND TO BE DRIVING WHILST DISQUALIFIED AND UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS
A disqualified driver from Freshwater who was found to be driving with drugs in his system has been sent to prison for 12 weeks. Nicky Dickinson, 38, of Solent Gardens in Freshwater, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court...
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MAN WHO INTIMIDATED WITNESS AFTER ASSAULT PLEADS GUILTY AT COURT
30-year-old Danny Hanna, who assaulted his then-girlfriend before then trying to get her to change her statement so he wouldn't go to prison, will be sentenced in the courts in February. Hanna, of Sea Road in Bournemouth, pleaded guilty to...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (16TH JANUARY – 20TH JANUARY 2023)
Monday 16th January – Friday 20th January 2023 • Nadine Carol Lilley, 48, of West Street, Godshill pleaded guilty to keeping a vehicle which was unlicensed. She was fined £40 and ordered to pay excise back duty of £86.67 and...
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“I’LL CHASE YOU DOWN TO THE DAY YOU DIE” SAID SANDOWN MAN WHO ASSAULTED POLICE OFFICER
A Sandown man has been fined £320 after he was found guilty of assaulting an emergency worker. Anthony Serjent, 44, of Royal Street in Sandown, pleaded guilty to common assault of an emergency worker when he appeared at the Isle...
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ROOKLEY SEX OFFENDER WHO FAILED TO REGISTER BANK CARD UP IN COURT
A convicted sex offender who failed to notify Police that his Natwest debit card had expired has been found guilty of failing to adhere to the requirements of the register. David Bradshaw, 66, of Dolcroft Road in Rookley, pleaded guilty to...
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TEEN WHO THREATENED BOY AT KNIFEPOINT IN LAKE HANDED REFERRAL ORDER
A 16-year-old boy from the Isle of Wight who threatened another boy with a kitchen knife has been handed a 10-month referral order and has also been made subject to a 21-month criminal behaviour order. The teenager, who cannot be...
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MAN WHO WANTED POLICE TO SHOOT HIM DEAD PLEADS GUILTY TO KNIFE AND IMITATION FIREARM CHARGES
A Shanklin man who was reported missing by his family before being found on Brading Down sat in his car, with a knife in the footwell and imitation firearm in the glove box, has pleaded guilty to 3 possession offences....
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TEEN WHO STOLE E-CIGARETTES AND ALCOHOL FROM RYDE BUSINESSES SENTENCED
A 2nd teenager has been sentenced in connection with a series of incidents in Ryde. The Ryde Neighbourhoods Policing Team investigated a number of incidents that occurred between September and December 2022, and charged 3 individuals as a result. A...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (9TH JANUARY – 13TH JANUARY 2023)
Monday 9th January – Friday 13th January 2023 • Andrew Barnes, 48, of Sandcove Rise, Seaview pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking, drink driving (42) and driving whilst disqualified. He was handed a 20-week prison sentence and was banned from...
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22-MONTH DRIVING BAN FOR SANDOWN MAN WHO INITIALLY DENIED DRINK DRIVING AFTER BEACON ALLEY CRASH
A Sandown man who previously pleaded not guilty to drink driving, stating the 'hip flask' defence, has changed his plea and seen his licence taken away from him for 22 months. Roy Baker, 68, of Perowne Way, pleaded guilty to...
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