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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.
EAST COWES MAN ASSAULTED PARTNER, STOLE HER CAR AND THREATENED TO SET IT ALIGHT
An East Cowes man who assaulted his partner before stealing her car and threatening to set it on fire has received a community order. 31-year-old Michael Knight had been out having a few drinks with his then-partner on the evening...
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SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR MAN SEEN GLUGGING RED WINE BEHIND THE WHEEL
63-year-old Kenneth Gilpin, who was seen drinking red wine behind the wheel by concerned members of the public, has avoided an immediate jail sentence. Kenneth Gilpin, 63, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court for sentencing on Tuesday after...
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SANDOWN MAN KEEPS LICENCE AFTER CRASHING TRANSIT INTO WALL AND FLEEING SCENE
53-year-old Jonathan Easlea, who crashed his Ford Transit van into the wall of a residential house in Apse Heath before fleeing the scene, has kept his licence after appearing at the Isle of Wight's Magistrates' Court yesterday (Tuesday). Easlea previously...
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DRINK DRIVER CAUGHT ALMOST 5X THE LIMIT AVOIDS JAIL WITH SUSPENDED SENTENCE
62-year-old Kevin Miller, who was found driving whilst almost 5 times the drink drive limit - which is considered to be 1 of the highest readings seen on the Island - has avoided an immediate prison sentence. Miller, of Blackhouse...
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TEENAGE BOY WHO LAUNCHED OFFENCES CAMPAIGN HANDED CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR ORDER
A teenager has been handed an 18-month Criminal Behaviour Order for a raft of offences in Freshwater. The 14-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, embarked on a campaign of offences which directly impacted the lives of local people...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (26TH JUNE – 30TH JUNE 2023)
Monday 26th June – Friday 30th June 2023 • Drew Whittaker, 20, of Culver Parade in Sandown admitted breaching the requirements of a community order. He was sentenced to 22 weeks in prison. • Stephen Anthony Berry, 34, of Weston...
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TRAINEE MECHANIC WHO TOTALLED CAR ON BEAPER SHUTE BANNED FROM THE ROADS
A 19-year-old who crashed a car and left it at the roadside upside down and in an unrecognisable state has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a number of motoring offences. Erkan Lusha, formerly of Broadway in Sandown but now...
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SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR RYDE MAN WHO STOLE NEARLY £50K FROM EMPLOYER
A man who stole nearly £50,000 in goods and cash from his supermarket employer, Morrisons, has avoided an immediate jail sentence. David Haynes, 28, of Star Street in Ryde appeared before the Isle of Wight Crown Court last Wednesday (21st...
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4 YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR 29-YEAR-OLD OAKFIELD MAN WHO PLEADED GUILTY TO NUMEROUS SEXUAL OFFENCES
An Oakfield man charged with 4 sexual offences, including attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, has been sent to prison for a total of 4 years. Michael Shuttleworth, 29, of Oak Vale in Oakfield, appeared before the...
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SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR PRISON OFFICER WHO SHARED INTIMATE PICTURES WITH INMATE AND PUT WING AT RISK
A former prison officer who shared photos of herself with an inmate and spoke about sex toys with him has avoided an immediate jail sentence. Teresa Jackman, 54, from Appley Rise in Ryde but formerly of Yaverland Road, Sandown appeared...
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