Birmingham Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Thomas Nicholas Powell, aged 61, from Rochester Road, Northfield, neglected his German Shepherd dog Sadie, who was found straying in the Northfield area. Sadie was underweight, had a stiff gait, muscle atrophy, a large 15cm ulcerated mammary mass diagnosed as stage 3 mammary carcinoma, and spinal spondylosis causing pain. She had been in pain and discomfort for more than four weeks due to deprivation of basic needs. The offence occurred between December 31, 2024, and February 11, 2025.

Christian Orton was seen chucking takeaway food packaging from a car on Pelsall High Street on July 22, 2024, and July 28, 2024.

Mitchell Hedges threw takeaway litter from the open door of a Ford Ranger on Pelsall High Street on January 13, 2025, despite being in walking distance of a bin.

Esmeralda Negut, aged 20 from Burton, was part of a group that carried out pickpocketing in Birmingham city centre. The group followed people around, with two members acting as lookouts while the third stole cash and mobile phones. They were identified through CCTV footage and arrested after officers spotted them attempting to steal from shoppers on February 21. The offences involved six theft incidents dating back to November 2024.

Florin Adir, aged 21 from Wembley, was part of a group that conducted pickpocketing in Birmingham city centre. The group followed unsuspecting shoppers, with two acting as lookouts while the third stole cash and mobile phones. They were caught on CCTV targeting people and were arrested after officers intervened during an attempted theft on February 21. The offences dated back to November 2024 and involved six theft incidents.

Vasile Curti, aged 18 from Wembley, was involved in a group that targeted shoppers in Birmingham city centre through pickpocketing. The group worked together, with members acting as lookouts while others stole cash and mobile phones from victims. They were caught on CCTV and arrested after attempting to flee from officers on February 21. The offences included six theft incidents dating back to November 2024.

Lisa Leach failed to provide adequate care for a 15-year-old Labrador named Lucas, leaving him in an emaciated state in a dirty garden filled with rubbish, dog faeces, and brown sludge. The dog was found struggling to stand, with a body condition score of one out of nine, and had to be euthanised due to his poor health. The offences occurred between November 22, 2023, and December 8, 2023.