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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.
COMPENSATION ORDER FOR MAN WHO STOLE SUNNIES TO FEED DRUG HABIT
A Newport man who stole 3 pairs of sunglasses from Boots in Newport to fund his drug habit has been ordered to pay £150 in compensation. Ross Minter, 45, of Whitcombe Road in Carisbrooke, pleaded guilty to theft from a...
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ALCOHOL DEPENDENT MUM-OF-THREE BANNED FROM DRIVING FOR 20 MONTHS
An alcohol dependent Godshill woman who was stopped by Police in Newport Town Centre last month has been banned from driving for 20 months. Sharon Waghorn, 52, of Sheepwash Lane in Godshill pleaded guilty to drink driving when she appeared...
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GUILTY PLEAS FROM MAN WHO DROPPED PANTS AND FLASHED FEMALE COPPER
A Brighstone man who dropped his pants and flashed a female police officer who was trying to detain him is to be sentenced next month. Jeffrey Bedford, 36, of Main Road in Brighstone pleaded guilty to criminal damage and indecent...
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FINE FOR RYDE MAN AFTER POLICE FOUND COCAINE AT HOME FOLLOWING ARREST
A Ryde man has been fined £120 after Police found cocaine following a search of his home back in April. Joseph Gulliver, 40, of Harding Road in Ryde pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug (Class A) when he...
Read moreDetailsGUILTY PLEAS FROM BRADING WOMAN WHO SHOUTED ABUSE AT NEIGHBOURS
A Brading woman who unloaded a tirade of verbal abuse at her neighbours will be sentenced at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court next month. Amanda Realey, 54, of Lower Furlongs in Brading, pleaded guilty to 2x using threatening words/behaviour...
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35-YEAR-OLD WHO HAD BRICK IN HIS HAND FORCED POLICE TO DRAW TASER
A Newport man whose antics forced Police to draw a taser and 'red dot' him has been fined £233 by the courts. Daniel Cook, 35, of Cameron Close in Newport, pleaded guilty to using threatening/abusive words or behaviour to cause...
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£120 FINE FOR SANDOWN MAN WHO STOLE BOOZE FROM M&S AND B&M
A 65-year-old from Sandown who stole from high street retailers to fund his alcohol addiction has been fined £120. Stephen Jones, 65, of St John's Road in Sandown pleaded guilty to 3x theft from a shop when he appeared at...
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OAKFIELD WOMAN TOLD TO ‘START WALKING’ AFTER BEING HANDED 40-MONTH DRIVING BAN
'Get yourself some trainers and start walking' - that was the message from Magistrates as they handed a 37-year-old Oakfield woman a 40-month driving ban earlier this week. Carly Percey, of Slade Road, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates...
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7 YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR MAN WHO TOOK WOMEN HOSTAGE ON CHRISTMAS DAY
40-year-old Michael Phillips has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for seriously assaulting 3 women whilst holding them hostage at knifepoint for over 3 hours on Christmas Day. Phillips forced entry to an address on Carisbrooke Road on 25th...
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PRISONER ORDERED TO PAY COMPENSATION AFTER SPITTING IN PRISON GUARD’S FACE
A serving prisoner who spat in the face of a guard who had just given him some food has been ordered to pay compensation of £50. Mylo Rose, 31, of HMP Isle of Wight, pleaded guilty to assault by beating...
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