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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.
LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (6TH MARCH – 10TH MARCH 2023)
Monday 6th March – Friday 10th March 2023 • Tyler Hetherington, 19, of High Street in Ryde, admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order. The order was varied with 30 hours of unpaid work added. He...
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RYDE MAN CHARGED WITH 4 CHILD SEX OFFENCES GIVEN CROWN COURT DATE
A Ryde man charged with 4 sexual offences, including attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, has seen his case sent straight up to the Crown Court. Michael Shuttleworth, 29, of Oak Vale in Oakfield, appeared before the...
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SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR VENTNOR MAN WHO BOMBARDED CORONER AND 999 SERVICE WITH ABUSIVE PHONE CALLS
A Ventnor man who made hundreds of nuisance calls to the coroner's office and emergency services about the death of his late wife has avoided jail. Paul Sainsbury, 68, of Leeson Road in Ventnor, appeared before Magistrates for sentencing last...
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NEWPORT MAN CAUGHT DRUG DRIVING TWICE WITHIN 24 HOURS HANDED 3-YEAR BAN
A man who was caught drug driving twice within 24 hours has been handed a 3-year driving ban. James Murcell, 44, of Canning Court in Newport, pleaded guilty to 2x drug driving when he appeared before the Isle of Wight...
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OAKFIELD MAN WHO ‘PUNCHED TEEN IN THE FACE’ WHILST ATTEMPTING TO ROB HIM REMANDED IN CUSTODY
An Oakfield man who allegedly punched a teenage boy in the face whilst attempting to rob him in Sandown over the weekend has been remanded in custody. Harry White, 22, of Reed Street in Oakfield, Ryde, appeared before Magistrates yesterday...
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PRISON TIME WARNING FOR MAN WHO BLEW 4X DRINK DRIVE LIMIT AFTER HARE AND HOUNDS CRASH
58-year-old Trevor Pearce, who was drunkenly donuting around the Hare and Hounds car park before crashing, was 4x the legal limit at the time of the offence. Pearce, 58, care of The Duver in St Helens, pleaded guilty to drink...
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MAN WHO PUNCHED POLICE OFFICER IN THE FACE TO BE SENTENCED NEXT MONTH
A Cowes man who used to work as a mental health support worker has admitted punching a police officer in the face and will be sentenced next month. Martin D'Arcy, 53, of Arctic Road in Cowes, pleaded guilty to assaulting...
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CLIPPING CONES WHILST UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CANNABIS LANDS RYDE DRIVER IN COURT
A man who was seen turning around in a road before clipping cones and road signs was found to be under the influence of drugs at the time, a court has heard. Kristian Dixon, 49, of Monkton Street in Ryde,...
Read moreDetailsLATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (27TH FEBRUARY – 3RD MARCH 2023)
Monday 27th February – Friday 3rd March 2023 • Craig Leslie Peter Carey, 36, of Crossway in Bembridge pleaded guilty to sending a communication/article of an indecent/offensive nature and breaching a non-molestation order. He was made subject to an 18-month community...
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BANNED DRIVER TOOK TO THE WHEEL TO DRIVE FRIEND TO DRUG REHAB REVIEW
A Ryde man who was caught parked near a pelican crossing just 4 months into a 17-month driving ban has appeared before Magistrates. Andrew Tyler, 41, of Slade Road in Ryde pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified and driving without...
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