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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.
DRUNK WEST WIGHT MAN DROVE FROM NEWPORT TO RYDE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS ON
An Isle of Wight man who was spotted swerving all over the road whilst driving from Newport to Ryde - without his vehicle's headlights on - has been given a lengthy driving ban and fined almost £500. Jesse Green, 27,...
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SANDOWN ARSONIST WHO SET FIRE TO HOME IN REVENGE ATTACK ON EX-PARTNER HANDED 5 YEAR PRISON SENTENCE
A Sandown man who set fire to his own home in a bid to get revenge on his partner has been sentenced to more than 5 years behind bars. Andrew Turner, 59, of Beachfield Road was charged with arson being...
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2-YEAR COMMUNITY ORDER FOR EAST COWES WOMAN WHO SHOUTED RACIST ABUSE AT POLICE OFFICER
An East Cowes woman who denied being racist, despite making extremely offensive remarks to a Police officer, has been handed a 2-year community order. Jane Hill, 39, of Acorn Gardens in East Cowes, admitted common assault of an emergency worker...
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NEW TRIAL DATE SET FOR ISLAND TEENAGER ACCUSED OF PREPARING ACT OF TERRORISM
An Isle of Wight teenager charged with preparing an act of terrorism is due to appear for trial at Winchester Crown Court in June. As previously reported by Island Echo, the boy - who was 15 at the time -...
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MAN SEEN RUNNING A RED LIGHT IN NEWPORT WHILST UNFIT THROUGH CANNABIS FINED £120
A Newport man who was seen running a red light in Newport was under the influence of drugs at the time, a court has heard. Shaun Daly, 37, of Linden Road, pleaded guilty to driving whilst unfit through drugs when...
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SANDOWN DRIVER WHO LED POLICE ON MERRY DANCE FOR 12 MINUTES PLEADS GUILTY
A Sandown man who refused to stop for Police before abandoning his car near a children's play park in Shanklin has pleaded guilty. Joseph Drew, 34, of Avenue Road in Sandown, pleaded guilty to drug driving and driving without due...
Read moreDetailsWARRANT FOR EAST COWES MAN WHO BREACHED RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST LOCAL COUNCILLOR
There has been yet another delay in the sentencing of an East Cowes man who breached a restraining order against an Isle of Wight councillor, in a case relating to offences that occurred in February and March 2022. A warrant...
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DRUG DRIVER STOPPED ON WAY TO THE TIP BANNED FROM THE ROADS FOR 12-MONTHS
A Cowes man who was on his way to the tip when Police pulled him over because his car smelt of cannabis has been handed a 12-month driving disqualification. Charlie Southcott, 26, of Newport Road admitted drug driving when he...
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SMASHING SUPERMARKET WINDOWS AND RACIALLY ABUSING WOMAN SEES WILKINS BACK IN COURT
A prolific burglar who smashed in the windows of the Ryde Iceland store back in February and went on to racially abuse a woman in March has been ordered to pay compensation and has also been handed an 18-month community...
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4 CHARGED WITH IMITATION FIREARM OFFENCE DUE TO APPEAR AT CROWN COURT IN MAY
4 people appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrate's Court this morning (Friday) in connection with an imitation firearm offence after an incident last year in which a number of people were allegedly shot at. As previously reported by Island Echo,...
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