Courts

A 63-year-old East Cowes man has pleaded guilty to drink driving, which resulted in a 2-vehicle crash, telling the court: "I'm an adult, I knew what I was doing". 

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court...

The 28-year-old former addict was found in possession of ketamine, cocaine and MDMA.

23-year-old Andrew Crossland, who is alleged to have offered to teach a child to douche and discussed engaging in sexual activities with the boy, has appeared in court.

The case has been sent up to the Isle of Wight Crown Court.

An East Cowes man has admitted outraging public decency after he was seen walking naked in the street by his neighbours and passers-by, including a 15-year-old.

A Ryde man who stole a single can of Monster Energy from a Shanklin supermarket told magistrates he did so because it was 'too hot'.

24-year-old Jay Clasper, who complained it was 'too hot' in the back of a police van, has been fined after injuring an officer when he kicked out as the rear door was opened.

A guide dog has been forced into retirement after its blind owner was bitten trying to protect it from an out-of-control dog.

A major international drug smuggling plot centred on waters off the Isle of Wight has resulted in the conviction of 11 offenders.