Barnsley Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Owen Raynor was caught on camera in Cawthorne Woods, South Yorkshire, chasing a flock of ducks before hitting three of them with large branches and then returning to repeatedly stamp on them. The footage was originally posted on Snapchat and was shown to the court. An RSPCA inspector investigated after receiving the videos from police.

Duane Stephenson breached his Criminal Behaviour Order conditions and committed multiple shoplifting offences. He was sentenced at Barnsley Magistrates Court on 1 September 2026.

Becky Parsons committed 13 shoplifting offences between June 29 and July 20, 2026, stealing goods valued at more than £1,700 from One Stop, Boots and Dunelm Mill. She also breached a criminal behaviour order made on January 8, 2025, by entering a Boots store she was banned from on June 29 and July 10, 2026. She was identified on CCTV and pleaded guilty.

Christopher Steven Davison, 34, of High Street, Dodworth, Barnsley, abandoned his sick German Shepherd, Snowy, in a country park in October 2024. She was malnourished, weak, and tied to a tree on a cold night, leading to her being found in a poor condition and later euthanised due to a blocked intestine and filthy living conditions at his home.

Darren Ambleton, along with his sister and niece, neglected a crossbreed dog named Blade and two cats, Charlie and Benny, at their home in Standhill Crescent, Barnsley. The animals endured severe flea infestations, with visible signs of distress including scratching, fur loss, and skin damage. Veterinary examination confirmed the suffering could have been prevented with routine care.

Emma Booker, along with her mother and uncle, neglected a crossbreed dog named Blade and two cats, Charlie and Benny, at their home in Standhill Crescent, Barnsley. The animals were found with severe flea infestations, resulting in fur loss, urine staining, and evident discomfort. The family did not provide necessary veterinary care despite clear signs of distress.

Janine Booker, along with her brother and daughter, neglected a crossbreed dog named Blade and two cats, Charlie and Benny, at their home in Standhill Crescent, Barnsley. The animals suffered from severe flea infestations, leading to fur loss, skin irritation, and discomfort. Despite being advised to seek veterinary care, the family failed to treat the conditions properly, allowing the suffering to persist for months.

Paul Wake, 48, of Rufford Avenue, stole items from multiple shops across Barnsley between April and May, with goods worth over £140 taken including alcohol, food and laundry products. All incidents were captured on CCTV. Through work completed by South Yorkshire Police's District Support Hub, he was identified as the suspect and was found to be in breach of his Criminal Behaviour Order. He was arrested and charged.

Terrance Hodson, 65, of Church View Road in Barnsley, stole several items from various shops and cafes in the Penistone and Athersley areas and was also begging outside shops. He appeared at Barnsley Magistrates' Court last week.

On 11 June in Barnsley town centre, Josh Greally, of Clowne, Derbyshire, threw what appeared to be a coffee cup and another object taken from a bin at the victim, who was making a speech from the top deck of an open-top bus during the general election campaign. The victim ducked and the objects did not hit him. The incident was captured on mobile phone footage. Greally was quickly arrested.