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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.
PARAMEDIC CAUGHT DRINK DRIVING SET TO LOSE HIS JOB AS COURT HANDS OUT 17-MONTH BAN
A paramedic caught drink driving looks to set lose his job after being banned from the road for 17 months. Sebastian Rupp, 45, of Tandy Close in Ryde, admitted drink driving when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (21ST OCTOBER – 25TH OCTOBER 2024)
Monday 21st October – Friday 25th October 2024 • Russell Voysey, 51, of Prospect Road, Newport pleaded guilty to drug driving (cannabis). He was banned from driving for 18 months, fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 costs with a...
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YEAR-LONG DRIVING BAN FOR MAN WHO CRASHED CAR INTO SOUTHERN VECTIS BUS
An uninsured driver who crashed into a Southern Vectis bus in Sandown back in February has been handed a 12-month driving ban. Jordan Jude, 27, from Parkway in Apse Heath, admitted driving without a licence, driving without insurance and aggravated...
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SEVEN YEAR JAIL SENTENCE FOR PAEDOPHILE CAUGHT BY STING GROUP
A former teacher from Ipswich, who most recently lived in East Cowes, has been jailed for 7 years for various sex offences. Richard Cook, 48, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday (25th October). Cook - most recently of...
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COMMUNITY ORDER FOR SHANKLIN TEEN CAUGHT WITH MORE THAN 900 CHILD SEX ABUSE IMAGES
A Shanklin teenager who admitted several counts of possessing and distributing indecent images of children has been handed a community order. Jamie O’Neil, 19, of Culver Road, previously admitted 3x possession of a photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child and 3x distribute...
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LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER ACCUSED OF FRAUD SEES CASE ADJOURNED
An Isle of Wight business owner accused of defrauding customers out of more than £160,000 has seen his case adjourned until later this year. Scott Carpenter, 41, of Quarry Road in Ryde appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court...
Read moreDetailsLATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (14TH OCTOBER – 18TH OCTOBER 2024)
Monday 14th October – Friday 18th October 2024 • Liam Trott, 31, of Langbridge, Newchurch pleaded guilty drug driving (cannabis). He was banned for 12 months and fined £120, as well as being ordered to pay £85 costs. • Timothy...
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FINE AND DRIVING BAN FOR NEWPORT MAN CAUGHT DRUG DRIVING
A Newport man caught drug driving has been banned from the roads for 18 months. Russell Voysey, 51, of Prospect Road, admitted drug driving (cannabis) when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier this week (22nd October)....
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17 MONTH BAN FOR DRINK DRIVER WHO NEARLY CRASHED BRAND NEW CAR
A drink driver from Niton nearly smashed her brand new Kia into another car upon entering a supermarket car park has been banned from driving for 17 months. Beverly Mitchell, 61, of Niton Road in Rookley, admitted drink driving when...
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NEWPORT MAN DENIES ATTEMPTING TO BURGLE COWES HOUSES
35-year-old Jake Dunkling has appeared in court today (Tuesday) charged with 4 attempted burglaries in the Cowes area over the weekend. Dunkling, of Nodgham Lane in Carisbrooke, was put before the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court this morning in connection...
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