LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (23RD MAY – 27TH MAY 2022)

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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• Peter Thomas Mellanby-Smith, 38, of Arthur Street in Ryde, pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order. He was handed a 18-month community order with 6-months drug rehabilitation requirements and 25 rehabilitation days. The existing restraining order was varied and extended until 18th May 2023. He was ordered to pay costs of £155 and a £95 surcharge.

• Liam Grant Trott, 29, of Langbridge in Newchurch, pleaded guilty to assault by beating. He was made subject to a 18-month community order with 120 hours of unpaid work and 30 rehabilitation days. He was also handed a 3-year restraining order and ordered to pay costs of £300 with a £95 surcharge.

• Luke Thorpe, 31, care of Longford Road in Kingstanley, Birmingham pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in a public place and possession of a Class B drug – cannabis. He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 with a £34 surcharge. An existing suspended sentence was not activated due to mental health issues but was varied to 6 months, suspended for 18 months.  He must complete 32 rehabilitation days.

• Michael Falade, 24, of Clifton Street in Cardiff, Wales pleaded guilty to drink driving (41). He was banned from driving for 12 months, fined £306 and ordered to pay £300 costs with a £34 surcharge.

• Jessica Vella, 32, of Wellesley Way in Newport, pleaded guilty to theft from a shop. She was given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £75 compensation.

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• Terry Lewis, 61, of Green Street in Ryde pleaded guilty to assault by beating. He was made subject to a 12-month community order with 15 rehabilitation days. He was ordered to pay £85 costs.

• Matthew North, 30, of Hazley Combe in Arreton, pleaded guilty to harassment without violence. He was made subject to a 12-month community order with 100 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation days. He was made subject to a 12-month restraining order also. North was ordered to pay £85 costs and a £95 surcharge.

• Andrew Bruce, 26, of Fairfield Gardens in Lake, pleaded guilty to drink driving (48). He was banned from driving for 14 months, fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs with a £34 surcharge.

• Adrian Whittle, 65, of Nelson Street in Ryde – formally of Rowlands Lane in Havenstreet – pleaded guilty to drink driving (205 in blood).  He was banned from driving for 22 months, fined £692 and ordered to pay £85 costs with a £69 surcharge.

• Callum Howitt, 29, of Mitchell Avenue in Ventnor, pleaded guilty ot breaching a non-molestation order and possession of a Class B drug – cannabis. He was handed a 12-month community order with 15 rehabilitation days attached. He was also fined £80 and ordered to pay £85 costs with a £95 surcharge.