LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (23RD JUNE – 27TH JUNE)

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.

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Monday 16th June – Friday 20th June 2025

• Lee Marshall, 35, of Prince Street, Ryde – fail to provide specimen for analysis – 120 hours unpaid work, £500 fine, £85 costs, £200 surcharge, 18-month driving ban reduced by course.

• Thomas Mason, 29, of Staplers Road, Newport – theft from shops – community order with 9-month alcohol treatment, 90 hours unpaid work, £38.50 and £21.60 compensation.

• Liam Matthews, 23, of Spinnaker Close, Cowes – theft from shops and assault by beating – 3-month prison.

• Mark Condon, 49, of St Saviours Road, Totland Bay – drink driving – £850 fine, £85 costs, £340 surcharge, 18-month driving ban reduced by course.

• Joyce Wanjiru, 31, of Weeks Road, Ryde – drive without insurance, otherwise than in accordance with a licence – £500 fine, £85 costs, £200 surcharge, 6 points.

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• Kelvin Parker, 33, of Mary Rose Avenue, Wootton Bridge – assault by beating – 2-month suspended prison sentence, £200 compensation.

• Martin O’Rourke, 36, of Alverstone Court, Apse Heath – send photograph or film of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation – community order with 12-day rehabilitation, 100 hours unpaid work, £85 costs, £114 surcharge, 5-year notification requirement.

• Stanley Freibergs, 66, of Slade Road, Ryde – use threatening or abusive words or behaviour – 18-month conditional discharge, £85 costs, £26 surcharge.

• Matthew Dowsett, 50, of St Margarets Glade, Ventnor – fail to provide specimen for analysis, fail to give driver information, fail to co-operate with preliminary test – 3-month suspended prison sentence, 15-day rehabilitation, £300 fine, £450 costs, £120 surcharge, 3-year driving ban, driving record endorsed.

• Roy Finlay, 63, of Missenden Road, Winslow – fail to provide specimen for analysis, drive without due care and attention, use vehicle without insurance – found guilty – £1,100 fine, £650 costs, £440 surcharge, 2-year driving ban, driving record endorsed.

• Archford Banana, 40, of School Lane, Barton, Newport – use vehicle without insurance – found guilty – £350 fine, £85 costs, £140 surcharge, 6 points.

• Declan Leech, 30, of High Street, Shanklin – theft from a shop – 12-month conditional discharge, £47.90 compensation, £59 costs, £26 surcharge.

• Francisco Alverez, 50, of Partridge Road, Newport – exceed 40mph speed limit – £150 fine, £85 costs, £60 surcharge, 3 points.

• John Minto, 64, of Hunnyhill, Newport – use threatening or abusive words or behaviour – 12-month conditional discharge, £85 costs, £26 surcharge.

• Jordan Thomas, 40, of Albert Way, East Cowes – harassment without violence – community order with 10-day rehabilitation, £300 fine, £85 costs, £120 surcharge, restraining order until 2030.

• Andrew Dowling, 69, of Meadow View Close, Ryde – use vehicle without insurance – found guilty – £200 fine, £300 costs, £80 surcharge, 6-month disqualification, 6 points.

• Jordan Hughes, 23, of St Urians, Sandown – drive without due care and attention – £162 fine, £400 costs, £65 surcharge, 7 points.

• Amber Gagen, 25, of Green Street, Ryde – fail to comply with a community protection notice – £100 fine, £50 costs.