Around the Courts in Devon this week
Here is our latest roundup of those who have appeared in court
06:00, 3 MAR 2018
Here is our latest roundup of those who have appeared in court in front of magistrates
SOUTH AND WEST DEVON MAGISTRATES' COURT
Jarn Mikel CALLENS, Nelson Road, Brixham. Age: 26. On 09/12/2017 at Brixham had in your possession 1.8 grams of cannabis, a controlled drug of class B. Plea: Guilty. Fined £290. Victim surcharge of £30. Costs of £85.
Andrew EACRET, Shelley Avenue, Torquay. Age: 50. On 08/02/2018 at Torquay assaulted a female by beating her. Plea: Guilty. Community order made. Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. Victim surcharge of £85.
Daniel Stephen RUSSELL, Chatto Road, Torquay. Age: 28. Between 07/02/2018 and 09/02/2018 at Torquay, without reasonable excuse, you sent text messages and left voice mail which you were prohibited from doing by a restraining order imposed by Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court on 07/02/2018. Plea: Guilty. Restraining order made. Community order made. Carry out unpaid work for 60 hours within the next 12 months. Victim surcharge of £85. Costs of £85.
Joanne DRUETT, Brook Lane Cottages, Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Age: 46. On 19/10/2017 at Widecombe-in-the-Moor, drove a motor vehicle namely a Vauxhall Astra on a road namely B3387 & B3344 between Widecombe-In-the-Moor and Bovey Tracey while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence. Plus one related offence. Plea: Guilty. Community order made. Curfew Requirement with Electronic Monitoring. Victim surcharge of £85. Costs of £40. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 24 months.
Jordan Lee SIDELL, Coleman Avenue, Teignmouth. Age: 22. On 19/01/2018 at Teignmouth assaulted a constable in the execution of her duty. Plus one related offence. Plea: Guilty. Community order made. Curfew Requirement with Electronic Monitoring. Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. Compensation of £100. Victim surcharge of £85. Costs of £85.
Ethan BILLINGHAM, Belmont Road, Torquay. Age: 19. On 18/07/2017 at Brixham had with you, without good reason or lawful authority, in a public place Northfields Lane an article which had a blade or was sharply pointed, namely large black handled kitchen knife. Plus ten related offences. Plea: Not Guilty. Adjourned to 06/04/2018 at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court for the trial.
Robert W MOORE, Speedwell Close, Brixham. Age: 70. On 07/01/2016 at Torquay had in your possession indecent photographs of children. Plus two related offences. Plea: Guilty. Committed to Exeter Crown Court for sentence on 14/03/2018 on unconditional bail.
Christopher James GAFFEY, Littlegate Road, Paignton. Age: 47. On 21/11/2017 at Paignton, having entered as a trespasser a dwelling in Littlegate Road, Paignton, stole therein a floor lamp and brown sofa of value unknown. Plea: Guilty. Between 16/11/2017 and 22/11/2017 at Paignton dishonestly undertook or assisted in the retention, removal, disposal or realisation of stolen goods, namely mirror, belonging to a female, by or for the benefit of or dishonestly arranged so to do, knowing or believing the same to be stolen goods. Plea: Guilty. Committed to prison for six months, suspended for 12 months. Reason for custody: Vulnerable victim, effect on victim, previous convictions, went back twice. Programme Requirement. Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. Compensation of £100. Victim surcharge of £115. Costs of £85.
Ryan Justin SMITH, The Reeves Road, Torquay. Age: 32. On 29/09/2017 at Torquay had in your possession 5.95 grams of amphetamine, a controlled drug of class B. Plus two related offences. On 29/09/2017 at Torquay produced 20plants of cannabis, a controlled drug of class B. On 23/04/2017 at Torquay acquired used or had possession of criminal property, namely £100. Sent for trial at Exeter Crown Court on 16/03/2018 on unconditional bail.
Kathryn Sally SNELL, Castlewood Avenue, Newton Abbot. Age: 47. Between 09/01/2016 and 10/10/2016 at Newton Abbot, dishonestly failed to promptly notify the Department for Work and Pensions in the prescribed manner of a change of circumstances which you knew would affect your entitlement to Employment and Support Allowance, namely that you were working in remunerated employment. Plus two related offences. Plea: Not Guilty. Adjourned until 20/04/2018 for the trial at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court.
John Michael SULLIVAN, Maidenway Road, Paignton. Age: 23. On 02/09/2017 at Paignton drove a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road, namely Dartmouth Road junction with Goodrington Road, without due care and attention. Plea: Guilty. Fined £230. Victim surcharge of £30. Costs of £85. Driving record endorsed.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Gavin Richard BERGIN, Newton Road, Torquay. Age: 33. On 13/02/2018 at Torquay, without lawful excuse, destroyed glass window to the value of £50 belonging to King's Bowls club, intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged. Plea: Guilty. Remanded on conditional bail until 06/04/2018 at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.
Anthony BOWKER. Clovelly Rise, Paignton. Age: 57. On 30/05/2017 at Cleve Court Hotel, Paignton intentionally killed wild birds included in Schedule 1 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, namely two Herring Gulls. Plea: Guilty. Fined £506. Victim surcharge of £50. Costs of £750.
Francis Nigel AVERY, Coronation Road, Newton Abbot. Age: 50. On 05/01/2016 at Newton Abbot, used a motor vehicle, namely large goods vehicle or passenger carrying vehicle, on a road, or other public place, namely Bakers Hill Police Station, when there was not in force in relation to that use such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complied with the requirements of Part VI of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Plea: Guilty. Discharged absolutely.
Chad SMITH, Cowslip Meadow, Dawlish. Age: 26. Between 01/07/2017 and 13/01/2018 at Teignmouth assaulted a female by beating her. Plea: Not Guilty. Verdict: Found Guilty. On 13/01/2018 at a property in Bank Street, Teignmouth, without lawful excuse, destroyed tv, glasses and other household items, belonging to a female, intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged. Plea: Not Guilty. Verdict: Found Guilty. Committed to prison for 26 weeks, suspended for 24 months. Reason for custody: Sustained attack, use of a weapon, effect on victim. Programme Requirement. Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. Restraining order made. Compensation of £250. Victim surcharge of £115. Costs of £775.
Christopher John BRADLEY, NFA. Age: 47. On 28/12/2017 at Brixham assaulted a female by beating her. Plea: Not Guilty. Verdict: Found Guilty. Remanded on conditional bail until 09/03/2018 at Plymouth Magistrates' Court for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.
Marcus Jake Samuel AYRES, Fir Walk, Torquay. Age: 21. On 06/10/2017 at Torquay being the driver of a mechanically propelled vehicle, namely BMW, on a road, namely Old Mill Road, Torquay, failed to stop the vehicle on being required to do so by a constable in uniform. Plea: Guilty. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Victim surcharge of £20. Costs of £85.
Tommy ROBERTS, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh. Age: 26. On 16/12/2017 when suspected of having driven a vehicle and having been required to provide a specimen or specimens of breath for analysis in the course of an investigation into whether you had committed an offence, failed without reasonable excuse to do so. Plea: Guilty. Community order made. Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. Fined £80. Victim surcharge of £85. Costs of £85. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 20 months.
Nuno Miguel VALENTE, Lisburne Crescent, Torquay. Age: 47. On 25/08/2017 at Newton Abbot, used on a road, namely the South Devon Highway, a vehicle, namely a Honda motorcycle, which was not fitted with brake light or registration plate light of a type specified in regulation 18(1) of the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989. Plus four related offences. Plea: Guilty. Fined £180. Victim surcharge of £30. Costs of £85. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for six months.MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Alan CALDWELL, NFA. Age: 31. On 18/09/2017 at Torquay assaulted a constable in the execution of her duty. Plea: Guilty. On 17/09/2017 at Brixham had in your possession a quantity of diamorphine a controlled drug of class A. Plea: Guilty. Fined £220. Victim surcharge of £30. Costs of £85.
Hayley May CARTER, Leeward Lane, Torquay. Age: 36. On 13/12/2017 at Torquay drove a motor vehicle, namely a blue Ford Focus, on a road namely Beechfield Road, Torquay, while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence. Plus one related offence. Plea: Guilty. Fined £120. Victim surcharge of £30. Costs of £85. Driving record endorsed. On 19/10/2016 at Crownhill, Plymouth, having been required by or on behalf of the Chief Officer of Police for Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle, who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Plea: Not Guilty. Verdict: Found Not Guilty. Dismissed.
Dean Colin ISAAC, Third Avenue, Torquay. Age: 29. On 17/12/2017 at Torquay in a public place, namely The Strand, Torquay, were guilty, while drunk, of disorderly behaviour. Plea: Not Guilty. Verdict: Found Guilty. Fined £200. Victim surcharge of £30. Costs of £200.
Peter Anthony HANCOCK, Mincent Hill, Torquay. Age: 39. On 17/08/2017 at Crownhill, Plymouth, having been required by or on behalf of the Chief Officer of Police for Devon and Cornwall, failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle, who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Plea: Not Guilty. Verdict: Found Guilty. Fined £180. Victim surcharge of £30. Costs of £200. Driving record endorsed.
Kevin Patrick CARNEY, Victoria Parade, Torquay. Age: 37. On 03/09/2015 at Brixham produced a quantity of cannabis, a controlled drug of class B. Plea: Not Guilty. Sent for trial at Exeter Crown Court on 22/03/2018 on unconditional bail.
Daniel Roy FIELD, Newlands, Dawlish. Age: 46. On 01/06/2017 at Newlands, Dawlish, were the owner of a dog, namely German Shepherd - Doberman - Lurcher mix named 'Diesel', which was dangerously out of control in Newlands and whilst so out of control injured a female. Plea: Not Guilty. Remanded on unconditional bail until 07/03/2018 at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court.
Andrew John ELLIOTT, Caven Road, Brixham. Age: 31. On 02/01/2018 at Brixham, pursued a course of conduct which amounted to the harassment of a male and which you knew or ought to have known amounted to the harassment of him in that on 02/01/2018 repeatedly attended a property in St Marys Road, Brixham, banging on the front door. Plea: Guilty. Committed to Exeter Crown Court for sentence on 05/03/2018 in custody.TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Edwardo Del Estal ARMBARRI, Parkland Caravan Park, Leigh Cross, Kingsbridge. Age: 42. Between 31/12/2017 and 21/01/2018 at Kingsbridge assaulted a female by beating her. Plus two related offences. Plea: Guilty. Committed to prison for 16 weeks, suspended for two years. Alcohol Treatment Requirement. Programme Requirement. Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. Restraining order made. Victim surcharge of £115. Costs of £85.
Ashley Shane WATSON, Salcery Street, Far Cotton, Northampton. Age: 29. On 31/01/2018 at Torquay, assaulted a female, thereby occasioning her, actual bodily harm. Plus one related offence. Plea: Not Guilty. Between 25/10/2017 and 26/10/2017 at Newton Abbot, without lawful excuse, damaged windscreen and offside window to the value of £295, belonging to a female, intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged. Plus one related offence. Plea: Guilty. Remanded in custody until 07/03/2018 at Plymouth Magistrates' Court.
EXETER MAGISTRATES' COURT
Josh Liam Hughes, Imperial Road, Exmouth. Age: 24. On 31st august 2017 at Exmouth assaulted a female by beating her. Plus breach of a conditional discharge imposed for common assault. Plea: Guilty. Committed to prison for 14 weeks suspended for 18 months. Reason for custody: because it was a sustained assault, involving a kick, injuries were caused. Ongoing effect on the victim and the defendant has previously assaulted the same victim. Compensation of £250. Costs of £85.
Edward Morrin, Cathedral Yard, Exeter. Age: 41. On 24/12/2017 at Exeter stole three perfume gift sets, to the value of £208.50, belonging to John Lewis Plc. Plea: Guilty. On 24/12/2017 at Exeter stole bottle of white wine, to the value of £6 belonging to Sainsbu r y 's. Plea: Guilty. On 25/12/2017 at Exeter having entered as a trespasser a building, namely Co-Op, Fore Street, stole therein various bottles of alcohol of a value unknown. Plea: Guilty. Plus bail breach. On 16/01/2018 at Exmouth stole a can of beer/lager, to the value of £3.09, belonging to Callands Retail Ltd, Budgens. Plea: Guilty. On 25/01/2018 at Exmouth stole two Ted Baker men's fragrance gift sets, to the value of £30, belonging to Superdrug. Committed to prison for 10 weeks concurrent suspended for 12 months. Reason for custody: appalling record and this spate is an escalation in offending. The defendant must comply with the following requirements within the supervision period of 12 months: Rehabilitation Activity Requirement: up to a maximum of 20 days.
Ian Gareth Wood, Powells Way, Highfield Estate, Dunkeswell, Honiton. Age: 40. On 26/12/2017 at Axminster assaulted a female by beating her. Plea: Guilty. On 26/12/2017 at Axminster without lawful excuse, destroyed a mobile phone to the value of £200 belonging to a female intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged. Plea: Guilty. Community order made. Activity Requirement for 35 days. Carry out unpaid work for 140 hours within the next 12 months. Compensation of £100. Restraining order made. Compensation of £200.
Ian Francis Madge, Woodmans Crescent, Honiton. Age: 44. Between 10/02/2018 and 15/02/2018 at Honiton without reasonable excuse did an act, namely breached a non-molestation order. Plea: Guilty. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Surcharge to fund victim services of £20. Costs £85.
jason Phillip Semple, Bracken Tor Youth Hostel, Okehampton. Age: 47. On 04/12/2017 at Okehampton without lawful excuse, destroyed kitchen worktop and wooden chopping board to the value of £300 belonging to another intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged. Plea: Guilty. Discharged conditionally for 18 months. Surcharge to fund victim services of £20. Costs of £85.
Jordan Rhys Conibere, Higher Barley Mount, Exeter. Age: 20. On 06/01/2018 at Exeter assaulted a female by beating her. Plea: Guilty. Community order made. Carry out unpaid work for 120 hours within the next 12 months. compensation of £100. Surcharge to fund victim services of £85. Csts of £200.
George Wilfred Holmes, NFA. Age: 53. On 17/02/2018 at Exeter without reasonable excuse, found in possession of a open container of alcohol which you were prohibited from doing by a criminal behaviour order. Plea: Guilty. Committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 12 months. Reason for custody: due to the number of breaches of the court order. Surcharge £115.
Shogun Wood, Furzehill, Sidbury, Sidmouth. Age: 19. On 24/06/2017 at Exeter assaulted a male by beating him. Plea: Guilty. Fined £100. Compensation of £50. Costs of £85. Surcharge of £30.
Liam Martin Kear, Morton Road, Exmouth. Age: 20. At Exmouth disclosed a private sexual photograph or film without the consent of an individual who appeared in the photograph or film, with the intention of causing that individual distress. Plea: Guilty. Between 25/12/2017 and 29/12/2017 at Exmouth sent to a female an electronic communication, namely a text message which conveyed a threat for the purpose of causing distress or anxiety to the recipient or to any other person to whom you intended. Plea: Guilty. On 15/01/2018 assaulted a female beating her. Plea: Guilty. Plus a further charge of sending offensive or distressing Facebook messages. Community order made. Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. Surcharge of £85. Restraining order made.
Martin Joesph Stokes, Dunstan Street, Bolton. Age: 27. On 02/02/2018 at Exmouth stole Voodoo Canzo mountain bike, to the value of £1,000, belonging to Halfords Plea: Guilty. Plus driving without a licence and insurance. Between 25/09/2017 and 02/02/2018 at Warlingham in the county of Surrey dishonestly received stolen goods, namely silver Ford Tourneo van knowing or believing the same to be stolen goods. Plea: Guilty. Committed to prison for six weeks. Reason: defendant has an appalling record and has demonstrated a willful refusal to comply with requirements. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 6 months. Surcharge £115
Terence Ivor Leaman, WestErn House, Dawlish. Age: 58. On 07/09/2017 at Exeter committed arson in that without lawful excuse you damaged by fire Farady House to the value of £2,778.29 belonging to Exeter City Council intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged Plea: Guilty. Discharged conditionally for 18 months. Compensation of £2,778.29. Costs and surcharge of £105.
Kieron Curtis O'Kelly, Burnhayes House, Silverton. Age: 20. On 09/02/2018 at Exeter assaulted a male by beating him. Plea: Guilty. On 09/02/2018 at Exeter assaulted another male by beating him. Plea: Guilty. Discharged conditionally for 24 months. Compensation of £50. Surcharge of £20.
Aiden Bernard Dyke, Mount Pleasant, Higher Contour Road, Kingswear. Age: 20. On 27/01/2018 At Exmouth stole one DVD and two cosmetic facial creams, to the value of £33.30, belonging to Boots. Plea: Guilty. ON 23/09/2017 at Exeter stole one bottle of Black Cow vodka, to the value of £28 belonging to Marks and Spencers, Exe Bridges. Plea: Guilty. Commission of a further offence during the operational period of a suspended sentence order made by North and East Devon Magistrates Court on 14/12/2017 for nine offences of theft, criminal damage, bail offence. Discharged conditionally for 24 months. Compensation of £28. suspended for 18 months. Reason: it would be unjust to activate suspended sentence as defendant is making good progress and has just secured accommodation.
Vila Shrill, Park Close, Woodbury, Exeter. Age: 37. On 23/12/2017 at Exeter without lawful excuse, destroyed a number of ground floor windows belonging to East Devon District Council intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged. Plea: Guilty. Plus attempted criminal damage. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Compensation of £1,000.
Jake Wreford, Mildmay Close, Exwick, Exeter. Age: 21. On 28/01/2018 at Exeter had possession of 0.25 grammes of cocaine a controlled drug of Class A. Plea: Guilty. Plus drink driving. Fined £330. Costs of £85. Surcharge £30. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 17 months.
Daniel Lee Brooking, HMP Exeter. Age: 23. On 02/12/2017 at Tiverton had possession of 0.79 grammes of amphetamine, a controlled drug of Class B. Plea: Guilty. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Surcharge of £20. Costs £85.
Alaan Eazz Ibrahim, Barley Lane, Exeter. Age: 37. Between 24/07/2017 and 10/08/2017 at Exeter without lawful excuse damaged a white Mercedes Benz to the value of £3,259.97 belonging to a female. Plea: Not Guilty. Sent for trial to Exeter Crown Court on 02/03/2018. Unconditional bail.