This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.
The 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. Not all cases heard will appear on this round-up due to legal restrictions.
This article is published from official information issued by HM Courts and Tribunal Service and is covered by qualified privilege. Please note: names/details of convictions will not be removed from this article on the basis of the convicted individual or their families requesting such action.
Monday 19th May – Friday 23rd May 2025
• Dean Brewer, 38, of Fort Street in Sandown, admitted theft from a shop. He was ordered to pay costs of £40 and £5 compensation.
• Gemma Case, 48, of Hogan Road in Newport, admitted possession of a controlled drug of class-A (heroin). She was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and and a £48 surcharge fee.
• Kevin Greenwood, 45, of West Street in Ryde, admitted 3x theft from a shop. He was handed a 10-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to pay compensation of £260.
• Alan Kubacki, 19, of Nunwell Street in Sandown, admitted possession of a knife/bladed article in a public place, drug driving (cannabis), driving without a licence and driving without insurance. He was handed a 12-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and 15 rehabilitation days.
• Aaron Ford, 36, of Longhalves in Freshwater, admitted assault by beating. He was handed a 12-month community order with 15 rehabilitation activity days attached. He was also ordered to pay compensation of £250.
• Megan Startin, 33, of HMP Bronzefield, admitted 2x drug driving. She was handed a 3-year driving ban and fined £200 and ordered to pay costs of £85.
