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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.
5TH MAN CHARGED OVER EAST COWES IMMIGRATION OFFENCE TO FACE THE CROWN COURT
A Ryde man charged over his alleged part in an immigration offence that saw 12 people smuggled onto the Island in 2020 has seen his case sent to the Isle of Wight Crown Court, although he is currently residing overseas....
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MAN ACCUSED OF TRYING TO PAY TEEN TO WATCH HIS SEXUAL ACTS PLEADS NOT GUILTY
A 61-year-old man from Leicester who is alleged to have offered a teenage girl money to watch him 'play with himself' has pleaded not guilty to the offence today (Tuesday). Sajid Damania, 61, of Leicester, denied the offence of attempting...
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DRUGS RAID ON RYDE HOME LED TO HEROIN, COCAINE AND CANNABIS DISCOVERY, COURT HEARS
A Ryde man found with quantities of 3 different drugs in his possession, including heroin and cocaine, has been fined by Magistrates. Michael Weaving, 38, of Esplanade in Ryde, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis, possession of cocaine and possession...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (14TH NOVEMBER – 18TH NOVEMBER 2022)
Monday 14th November – Friday 18th November 2022 • Rebecca Leanne Barker, 33, of High Street in Ryde, pleaded guilty to assault by beating. She was made subject to a 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation days. She was ordered to...
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CHEF HANDED 18-MONTH BAN AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO DRINK DRIVING
A Cowes man who drove home drunk, despite living just a short distance away, has been handed an 18-month driving ban at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Ross Mabey, 33, of Woodvale Road in Cowes, pleaded guilty to drink...
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MAN WHO PUNCHED WOMAN IN THE HEAD DURING DAYTIME ATTACK REMANDED IN CUSTODY
A man who launched an attack on a woman on the street in Ryde Town Centre last week has pleaded guilty to an assault charge and has been remanded in custody. Michael Bishop, 41, currently of HMP Winchester but normally...
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VOYEUR WHO SECRETLY FILMED FEMALES FOR OVER 2 YEARS JAILED FOR 40 MONTHS
59-year-old Andrew Taylor is this week starting a 40-month prison sentence for offences of voyeurism and taking 75 indecent images of children. Taylor, of Woodside Close in Northwood, set up a secret camera and took photos and videos of women...
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NEWPORT WOMAN SUSSED OUT AND FINED £80 AFTER POSTIES SMELL WHIFF OF CANNABIS
A 24-year-old Isle of Wight woman who ordered parcels of cannabis to feed her drug habit, which were discovered by a Royal Mail worker at a local sorting office, has been fined £80. Paris Fleet, 24, of Garden Way in...
Read moreDetailsOAP WHO CRASHED INTO BRICK WALL DUE TO BLINDING SUN WAS ALSO DRUNK
A pensioner who crashed his car because of the blinding sun was also found to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Robert Webster, 79, of Woods Drive in Apse Heath pleaded guilty to 1...
Read moreDetails62-YEAR-OLD SANDOWN MAN AVOIDS JAIL DESPITE BREACHING SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR 2ND TIME
A man who breached his suspended sentence for the 2nd time has avoided being sent to prison. Terry Lewis, 62, of Avenue Road in Sandown, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly, assault of an emergency worker and possession of...
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