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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.
DRIVER CAUGHT SPEEDING AT 72MPH IN A 30 WAS RUSHING TO THE CAR FERRY
Rushing to catch the Yarmouth car ferry at more than twice the speed limit has landed a Cowes man in court, where he received a ban and hefty fine. 34-year-old Aaron Hayward, of Admiral Way in Cowes, pleaded guilty when...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (17TH JANUARY – 21ST JANUARY 2022)
Monday 17th January – Friday 21st January 2022 • Martin Stringer, 56, of Regent Street in Shanklin, pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug (heroin) and a Class B drug (cannabis). He was ordered to pay a fine...
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19-YEAR-OLD IN COURT ON DEATH BY DANGEROUS DRIVING CHARGE 2 YEARS AFTER MICHAELA LOGAN CRASH
Michaela Logan, who tragically lost her life in January 2020 A 19-year-old man from Ryde has appeared in court charged with causing the death of Michaela Logan by dangerous driving. It was on the evening of 10th January 2020 -...
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MAGISTRATES SET TO BE GIVEN GREATER POWERS TO SENTENCE CRIMINALS TO 12 MONTHS IN PRISON
Magistrates are set to be given greater powers to allow them to sentence criminals to up to 12 months in prison under plans announced by Justice Secretary Dominic Raab. The move will increasingly allow the serious cases heard by magistrates...
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3-YEAR BAN FOR NEWPORT DRUG DRIVER WHO WAS PREVIOUSLY CONVICTED OF DRINK DRIVING
A drug driver who was previously caught drink driving has been handed a 3-year driving ban by the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Daniel Bertagnon, 34, of Mews Lane in Newport, appeared before the court on Friday charged with drug...
Read moreDetailsDISQUALIFIED DRIVER HIGH ON DRUGS AND WITH CHILD PASSENGER HANDED SUSPENDED SENTENCE
A disqualified driver who was found back behind the wheel with a cocktail of drugs in his system - and a 7-year-old child sat beside him - has been handed a suspended prison sentence. 35-year-old Joseph Hughes, of Clarence Road...
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BAD GRUB AT SPOONS LED TO ‘PROLONGED ATTACK’ ON STAFF BY MAN WHO SMASHED WINDOW
A complaint about the quality of food on offer at Wetherspoons led to a Ryde man assaulting 2 members of staff and smashing a door, the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court heard this week. 44-year-old Richard Wetherick appeared before the...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (10TH JANUARY – 14TH JANUARY 2022)
Mondya 10th January – Friday 14th January 2022 • Guy Robinson, 56, of Lower Green Road, St Helens, pleaded guilty to drink driving (135). He was banned from driving for 4 years and was handed a 8-week prison sentence, suspended...
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NEWPORT ARSONIST WHO ENDANGERED LIVES OF OTHERS JAILED FOR 3-AND-A-HALF YEARS
22-year-old Anthony Manning has been sentenced to 3-and-a-half years in prison after setting fire to the kitchen of a hostel in Newport, endangering the lives of those inside. As first reported by Island Echo, emergency services were called at 04:08...
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COURT FOR RYDE MAN WHO SCRATCHED NEIGHBOUR’S 5 VEHICLES IN ‘OUT OF CHARACTER’ ACT
A 58-year-old Ryde man who randomly scratched 5 of his neighbour's vehicles during the middle of the night, causing over £3,500 of damage, has been handed a conditional discharge and ordered to pay full compensation. Stephen Gibbins, of Great Preston...
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