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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.
MAN WHO ROLLED HIS CAR IN PORCHFIELD FOUND TO BE DRINK DRIVING
A man who rolled his car onto its roof on a country lane after consuming 4 Jack Daniels and cokes was found to be twice the legal drink drive limit, the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court heard this week. Terence...
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RYDE MAN CHARGED OVER ALLEGED STALKING AND COERCIVE CONTROL
25-year-old Leon Gladdis from Ryde has been charged with stalking and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour following incidents alleged to have taken place in July and August. Gladdis, from Southfield Gardens, appeared in court today (Wednesday) following an investigation by...
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42 MONTH DRIVING BAN HANDED TO COWES MAN FOUND GUILTY OF FAILING TO PROVIDE
A Cowes man who was caught drink driving, but then failed to provide, had only had his licence back a matter of weeks, a court has today (Tuesday) heard. Joshua Barnes, 22, of Church View Close in Cowes, pleaded guilty...
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“WE WON’T TOLERATE IT” SAY POLICE AFTER DRUG DRIVER CONVICTED IN THE COURTS
Police say they will take action against anyone perpetrating any of the 'Fatal Four' behaviours following the conviction of drug driver Luciano Dent from Newport. On 25th July this year, officers from the Island's newly-established High Harm Team stopped 35-year-old...
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MAN WHO SHOT GULL THAT LATER DIED PLEADS GUILTY TO FIREARMS OFFENCE
A man from Shalfleet who shot a wild bird with an air rifle from his back garden pleaded guilty to 2 offences at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court today (Friday). Sunny Evelight, 25, of Fleet Way pleaded guilty to...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (22ND AUGUST – 26TH AUGUST 2022)
Monday 22nd August – Friday 26th August 2022 • Bradley Joe West, 20, of Edinburgh Road in Freshwater, admitted breaching the requirements of a community order imposed by Avon and Somerset Magistrates Court. His order was revoked and he was...
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SERIAL SHOPLIFTER TARGETTED ASDA TO HELP FUND HEROIN ADDICTION
A serial shoplifter who stole from a Newport supermarket to feed her heroin addiction has been fined £240 by the courts. Angie Holroyd, 44, of Westhill Drive in Shanklin, appeared before Magistrates this week charged with 2 counts of theft...
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FAVOUR FOR A FRIEND LEADS TO DRIVING BAN FOR WIGHT SALADS WORKER
34-year-old Florentin Arabagui, who took his co-worker to a corner shop after consuming 4 beers, has been banned from driving for 23 months. Arabagui, who lives and work at Wight Salads at Hale Common, appeared before the Isle of Wight...
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SHANKLIN DRUG DEALER PUT BEHIND BARS FOR 5 YEARS AFTER BEING CAUGHT WITH £200,000 OF CLASS A
Shanklin drug dealer James Rose, who was caught transporting £200,000 worth of crack cocaine and heroin, has been jailed for 5 years today (Wednesday). Following an intelligence-based piece of work by the Isle of Wight High Harm team, police officers...
Read moreDetailsCORONER SETS OUT PLAN TO IMPROVE SERVICE AS AVERAGE PROCESSING TIME RISES TO 56 WEEKS
Isle of Wight Coroner Caroline Sumeray has set out how she is looking to improve the service — with more staff and alternative facilities — after new figures revealed the strain the service is under. In 2021, while 86% more...
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