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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.
CROWN COURT SENTENCING FOR MAN WHO WAVED KNIFE AROUND OUTSIDE EAST COWES PUB
A man who brandished a Stanley knife outside a pub in East Cowes last December will appear before Isle of Wight Crown Court for sentencing next month. Leo Woodford, 29, of Gunville Road in Newport, pleaded guilty to 1 count...
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CONVICTED DRINK DRIVER REFUSED TO GIVE SPECIMEN AFTER ADMITTING HE WAS SCARED OF NEEDLES
A suspected drink driver from Newchurch who said he couldn't give a specimen of blood because he was scared of needles has pleaded guilty to failing to provide. Raymond Jennings, 56, of Alverstone Road in Newchurch, pleaded guilty to 1...
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POLICE OFFICER TO RECEIVE JUST £100 COMPENSATION AFTER BEING BITTEN ON THE ARM
A police officer who was bitten on the arm in the line of duty will receive just £100 compensation after 26-year-old Shannon Butler was sentenced at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court yesterday (Tuesday). Butler, 26, formerly of Westminster Lane...
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SHORWELL MAN WHO MADE THREATS TO AMBULANCE CALL HANDLER ADMITS MALICIOUS COMMUNICATIONS CHARGE
A man who called 999 saying he'd kill a woman - but never had any intention of doing so - pleaded guilty to a malicious communication charge when he appeared in front of Magistrates this morning (Tuesday). Jonathan Nash, 58,...
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MAN BROKE INTO CON CLUB AFTER BEING CHASED THROUGH NEWPORT BY ‘TRAVELLERS’
A man who broke into Newport Conservative Club and was found on the roof avoiding 'travellers' who were chasing him - and accusing him of killing someone by drink driving - has pleaded guilty to criminal damage. Mark Fyfe, 46,...
Read moreDetailsLATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (10TH OCTOBER – 14TH OCTOBER 2022)
Monday 10th October – Friday 14th September 2022 • Tyler John Cairns, 27, of Albert Road in Cowes, was sentenced to 3 months in prison after committing a further offence whilst on a suspended sentence - namely 2 counts of...
Read moreDetailsWOMAN WHO STOLE YANKEE CANDLES 6 YEARS AGO BACK IN COURT FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH COMMUNITY ORDER
A woman who was handed a community order some 6 years ago for stealing 2 Yankee candles and assaulting a social worker has appeared back in court for failing to comply with the order. Rianne Galloway, 24, of Cedar Hill...
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NEWPORT WOMAN WHO COULDN’T CALL TO EXPLAIN REHABILITITAION APPOINTMENT ABSENCE PLEADS GUILTY
A Newport woman who didn't attend her drug rehab appointments as she was visiting her dad, and didn't have a phone to let probation know, has pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a community order. Rachel Hewitt, 39, of...
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MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY SENT MALICIOUS MESSAGES TO EX-GIRLFRIEND PLEADS NOT GUILTY
A Newport man who allegedly sent malicious calls and messages to a woman, including saying that he would burn her house down, has pleaded not guilty to a malicious communications charge. Drew Whittaker, 20, of Carisbrooke Road in Newport pleaded...
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OFFENDER IN COURT FOR BREACHING BEHAVIOUR ORDER FOR THE 20TH TIME PLEADS NOT GUILTY
A known Isle of Wight offender, who allegedly breached his behaviour order for the 20th time, pleaded not guilty at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on Friday. Bradley Sparshot, 31, of York Avenue in East Cowes, pleaded not guilty...
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