Boston Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 36 verdicts at Boston Magistrates' Court (Boston). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 8 cases

Ralph Burn

Drink driving *

Sentence

Disqualified from driving for 14 months, £120 fine

On Boxing Day 2025 at about 4pm, Ralph Burn, 38, was driving his Renault Megane at speed (70mph in a 60mph zone) along Boston Road in Revesby when he crashed into a hedge after leaving the ground approaching a hump-back bridge. He was over the legal drink-drive limit with 127mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood (limit 80mg) and was driving without insurance. He was airlifted to Hull Royal Infirmary with significant injuries including facial fractures. He blamed black ice, but police disputed this based on bodyworn camera footage showing good conditions. Another motorist witnessed the vehicle being overtaken at speed.

Pleaded guilty to drink driving and driving without insurance. Disqualification can be reduced by 14 weeks if he completes a drink drive rehabilitation course. Must also pay £85 costs and £48 victim surcharge within 28 days.

16 Mar 2026

Sarah Collins

Drink driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for 12 months, fined £369

Sarah Collins, 48, consumed three glasses of prosecco without eating and was taking medication that affected her metabolic rate. She drove her Peugeot 207 just before midnight on February 20, 2026, along West Road in Bourne, crossing the central line onto the wrong side of the road. She failed to stop for police despite blue lights being activated and continued driving until reaching her home in Towcester Court. She was arrested and breathalysed.

Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Reading of 52 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath (legal limit 35mcg). Ban can be reduced by three months if she completes a drink driver rehabilitation course. Ordered to pay £148 victim surcharge plus £85 costs. Genuine remorse shown; impact from arrest and fingerprints.

11 Mar 2026

Hayley Brooks

Drink driving *

Sentence

Disqualified from driving for 42 months, 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation days, fined £200

On January 28, 2026, at 6am, Hayley Brooks was stopped by police driving her Kia Sportage outside the Castle Inn pub on the A52 at Haltoft End, near Boston. She was unsteady on her feet, barely able to stand up, with slurred speech and smelling of intoxicants. An empty small bottle of vodka was found in the car. She gave an evidential breath reading of 103 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, almost three times the legal limit of 35mcg.

Pleaded guilty to drink driving charge. Previously received a 25-month ban for drink driving in November 2021. Described as emotional and deeply regretful.

11 Mar 2026

Hussein Muhammed

Failing to comply with sex offenders’ register *

Sentence

12-month community order including 10 rehabilitation days, £114 victim surcharge, £85 costs

Hussein Muhammed, a 38-year-old convicted sex offender who moved to the UK from Sudan 13 years ago and settled in Boston 18 months ago, failed to notify police of his change of address within three days as required by the sex offenders’ register. He moved into new accommodation on February 16, 2026, and claimed he simply forgot. Police learned of the move via an email from the Boston Borough Council rough sleeping department.

Pleaded guilty. Described as a vulnerable individual with low level of understanding, alcohol dependent, isolated with mental health concerns. Prior conviction for outraging public decency in June 2023. Magistrates warned he could face jail if he fails to comply.

11 Mar 2026

Charlie Wilson

Assaulting a police constable in execution of their duty *

Sentence

18-month conditional discharge

On September 2, 2025, in Holbeach, Charlie Wilson, who was intoxicated with bloodshot eyes and drinking alcohol, assaulted two police officers during an arrest at an address on Boston Road South related to another matter. After being handcuffed, he kicked PC Jessica Cokely on her right knee and, after being taken to the ground, rolled onto his back and kicked PC Christian Martin on his right knee, causing pain, grazing, and an elbow injury to PC Martin. Wilson admitted the assaults after viewing bodyworn camera footage.

Pleaded guilty to two offences of assaulting a police constable in execution of their duty. Described by solicitor as 'very much on his last chance'. Ordered to pay £100 in compensation to each officer. Warned that reoffending within 18 months could lead to activation of a suspended prison sentence from a post-dated matter.

4 Mar 2026

Wesley Thorpe

Drug driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for 12 months

Wesley Thorpe was stopped by police during a routine patrol along Frostley Gate in Holbeach on November 5, 2025. Officers smelled cannabis in his Peugeot 207 and noted his dilated pupils. He failed a roadside drugs swipe, and an evidential test showed 3.9 micrograms of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 2mcg. Thorpe had taken cannabis 14 hours prior for mental health issues related to his cancer battle and claimed he was not affected.

Pleaded guilty to drug driving. First offence, of previous good character. Used cannabis for mental health struggles related to cancer treatment. Fined £80, ordered to pay £85 costs and £32 victim surcharge.

4 Mar 2026

Marius Dabulskis

Driving whilst disqualified *

Sentence

180 hours unpaid work

Marius Dabulskis, of Barge Close, Fulney, Spalding, was caught driving whilst disqualified on November 28, 2025, on the M11 in Cambridgeshire in a BMW 3 Series with an expired MOT, heading to Stansted airport to collect a friend. He claimed unawareness of the disqualification and MOT expiry. Less than four weeks later, on December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve), he was caught speeding at around 55mph in a 30mph zone on West Elloe Avenue in Spalding in an Audi, heading to a friend's house for cigarettes. He knew of the disqualification but thought the distance was short and he wouldn't be caught. He failed a roadside breath test but was below the drink-drive limit at the station.

Pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified, driving without insurance, driving with no valid MOT, and failing to attend court. Previously disqualified from driving as of July 14, 2025. Ordered to pay £175 costs and £114 victim surcharge. Failed to attend initial hearing on January 9, 2026.

4 Mar 2026

Lauren Kemp

Theft *

Sentence

12-month community order which includes 10 rehabilitation activity days, a 12-month mental health treatment requirement and a six-month drug rehabilitation requirement

Lauren Kemp, 37, of Trinity Street, Boston, stole washing products and chocolate valued at £139 from Wyberton Fen Tesco on May 5, 2025, with a male accomplice who left with £86 worth of items unpaid, while she took an additional £53 worth. On February 24, 2026, she stole meat costing £128 from Boston Aldi by removing barcodes and leaving without paying. The thefts were to fund her heroin habit, and she was struggling with emotionally unstable personality disorder, anxiety, and depression. She has been prescribed methadone.

Pleaded guilty to two low-level thefts. In breach of a conditional discharge. Solicitor requested support for heroin habit and mental health issues. Must pay £128 compensation to Aldi and £53 to Tesco.

4 Mar 2026

February 2026 1 case

Simon Bisby

Criminal behaviour order breaches *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Simon Bisby, 50, of Medlock House, Lincoln Lane, Boston, repeatedly breached his criminal behaviour order (CBO) on several occasions, disregarding court-imposed restrictions aimed at preventing further anti-social behaviour and offending. His actions continued to cause disruption to local businesses and the community.

Ordered to pay £389.92 in compensation. Jailed after repeated criminal behaviour order (CBO) breaches despite clear restrictions imposed by the court to prevent further offending. His persistent non-compliance undermined efforts to reduce crime and protect local businesses and the wider community.

11 Feb 2026

January 2026 5 cases

Romas Reimantas

Possession of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

Fined £346 for cocaine possession and £230 for cannabis possession, plus £230 victim surcharge and £85 costs

On March 18, 2025, Romas Reimantas, a 36-year-old Lincoln resident and delivery driver, was stopped by police in his BMW at a traffic light in Lincoln at 12.15pm due to reports of involvement in drugs. A search revealed 0.4g of cocaine wrapped in card inside a yellow plastic Kinder egg, along with cannabis, a grinder, and six empty Kinder eggs. Further cannabis was found at his Shakespeare Street home. He claimed the drugs were for personal use, using cannabis to help him sleep, and the Kinder eggs belonged to his children. Defence stated he bought cannabis in bulk for cost reasons, has reduced usage significantly due to his job, and plans to stop entirely before his baby arrives in summer.

Pleaded guilty to charges of cocaine and cannabis possession. No evidence of involvement in supply of drugs. Drugs and grinder ordered forfeited and destroyed.

23 Jan 2026

Jamie Burgin

Failing to comply with a football banning order *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge, £85 costs, £26 victim surcharge

Jamie Burgin failed to surrender his passport to police ahead of England's away matches against Serbia on September 9, 2025, and Albania on November 16, 2025, in breach of his existing football banning order (FBO). The FBO was imposed on February 23, 2023, at Lynn Magistrates’ Court for his involvement in crowd disorder at The Walks stadium during the King’s Lynn Town vs Boston United match on New Year’s Day 2023, where CCTV showed him exhibiting threatening behaviour and entering the pitch as part of a group of 17 people fighting.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of failing to comply with a football banning order. Solicitor stated he forgot to surrender passport and has one month left on his three-year FBO with no previous breaches.

23 Jan 2026

Bruno Da Silva

Driving whilst disqualified *

Sentence

12-week jail sentence, suspended for 18 months

On August 3, 2025, at 8pm, Bruno Da Silva, a 44-year-old factory worker from The Paddock, Kirton, was approached by police at the junction of Fenside Road and Ingelow Avenue in Boston while riding a motorbike. He was disqualified from driving at the time, having been banned for 26 months on February 11, 2024. When requested to stop, he drove off at speed, leading to a police pursuit. Da Silva crashed into a closed aluminium gate, was thrown off the motorcycle into a field, suffering a broken left leg, laceration to his right arm causing significant blood loss, and nerve damage to his shoulder. His helmet was dislodged on impact. He was airlifted to Hull Royal Infirmary, spending 12 days there, and was assisted by PC Dixon who saved his life. Da Silva had purchased the motorbike in preparation for regaining his licence and claimed he intended to use a local loop but ended up in Boston without explanation.

Pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified, failing to stop for police, driving without due care and attention, and driving without insurance. Also received an 18-month driving ban, £154 victim surcharge, and £85 court costs. Judge noted he had substantial disqualification outstanding and was not properly equipped to ride the bike.

23 Jan 2026

Samantha Schaffarczyk

Driving whilst disqualified *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 22 months, £154 victim surcharge

Samantha Schaffarczyk, 45, of Grand Sluice, Boston, was caught driving her black Peugeot 3008 along London Road in Nottingham at around 3pm on September 10, 2026, whilst disqualified until December 19, 2026, and without insurance. She drove a significant distance from Boston to Nottingham to escape an abusive ex-partner who had smashed up her house, intending to see her son and daughter. She falsely claimed to police that she held a full driving licence. This offence occurred just seven days after a court appearance on September 3, 2026, where she was convicted of drink driving and warned of imprisonment for further breaches of her suspended sentence, originally imposed on May 14, 2025, for fraud (12 months suspended for two years). She had previously been convicted of driving whilst disqualified on May 12, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance. Breached suspended prison sentence for the second time. Judge Church stated immediate custody was the only appropriate outcome, considering prior warnings and domestic incident. Failed to comply with community order by missing probation appointments.

21 Jan 2026

Marian-Mihai Lungu

Fraud *

Sentence

40-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months

Marian-Mihai Lungu, 35, of Orchard Street, Boston, attempted to cheat on his driving theory test twice. On November 22, 2022, at North Finchley, London, he used a Bluetooth device hidden in a headset to receive answers from an external person, as captured on CCTV. He was prevented from completing the test. On March 7, 2025, he paid £2,500 to an impersonator who sat the test using his driver's licence and passed, which was later discovered through CCTV review.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud in November. Ordered to pay £1,000 prosecution costs, £823 investigation costs and a £187 victim surcharge. Also ordered to carry out 15 rehabilitation days.

21 Jan 2026

November 2025 5 cases

Ben Clipston

Drink driving *

Sentence

15 months driving disqualification, £440 fine, £176 victim surcharge, £85 costs

On November 1, 2025, at around midnight, Ben Clipston's Honda CR-V had a tyre blow out on John Adams Way in Boston, causing it to crash into a kerb and end up diagonal across the road. Both nearside tyres dislodged. He called 999 himself to report the incident. Police found him red-faced, unsteady, and with bloodshot eyes. He provided a breath reading of 54 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg. This occurred after he drank two beers at a party, his first alcohol in nine years.

Pleaded guilty to drink driving. First time drinking in nine years, had two pints. Disqualification reducible by 15 weeks with rehabilitation course. Will lose job as boat builder.

19 Nov 2025

Craig Ginns

Driving with excess benzoylecgonine *

Sentence

Fined £666 and banned from driving for 20 months

Craig Ginns was stopped by police on a tip-off while driving his black Volkswagen Golf through Main Road in Hop Pole, Deeping St Nicholas, at 11.45am on August 10, 2025, heading home to Northamptonshire after visiting family at their caravan in Skegness. He had a nine-year-old child as a passenger and was reported to have been drinking. Roadside tests showed he was above the legal drink-drive limit and positive for cocaine and cannabis. Evidential tests confirmed he was over the limit for benzoylecgonine (240 micrograms per litre of blood, legal limit 50mcg), but under limits for cannabis, cocaine, and alcohol.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted. Defence cited difficult period after redundancy and substance use. Chair of the bench warned of potential different outcome. Ordered to pay £266 victim surcharge and £85 costs.

19 Nov 2025

Tyler Roberts

Breaching sexual harm prevention order and failing to comply with sex offenders register *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Tyler Roberts, 24, of Nene Meadows, Sutton Bridge, breached his sexual harm prevention order between August 10 and September 18, 2025, by sending WhatsApp messages during a video call asking the recipient to show pictures of a child and to dress a child in a swimsuit. Monitoring software on his phone captured these messages, which he attempted to delete. Images of clothed children were also found in his phone’s bin. He failed to notify police within three days about receiving a new bank card, breaching the sex offenders register. This followed his August 2023 conviction for attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child and making indecent images of children.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order and failing to comply with the sex offenders register. Ordered to pay £187 victim surcharge and £85 costs. Chair of the bench Julie Nuttall told him 'Please just behave' during sentencing. Suffered from severe learning disabilities, making jail a vulnerable position open to exploitation.

19 Nov 2025

Rodney Stanford

Breach of planning condition *

Sentence

£240 fine, £150 costs, £96 victim surcharge

Rodney Stanford, a 43-year-old garage worker at Anwick Car Sales near Sleaford, used jet washing equipment outside the designated workshop area on August 18, 2025, in breach of a planning condition imposed by North Kesteven District Council. The business had been granted planning permission in March 2022 with the condition that mechanical equipment be operated exclusively in the workshop car wash area. Despite initial compliance, multiple complaints were received in September and October 2024, leading to a breach of condition notice in October 2024. The incident was discovered after a tip-off from a resident, with concerns about water vapour entering neighbouring gardens and noise pollution due to the location backing onto a small road with residential houses. Stanford explained it was an isolated incident due to another vehicle occupying the workshop and the need to complete the job quickly, and noted the garage was attempting to build an internal valeting bay but the contractor went into administration.

Admitted to breach of condition notice. Blamed a problematic neighbour. Chair of the bench Helen Brown advised not to put himself in that position again.

17 Nov 2025

Samantha Stancer

Animal Welfare Act offences *

Sentence

10 year animal ban, £100 fine, 18-month community sentence with 25 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days

Samantha Stancer neglected two lurcher puppies, Rio and Dexter, and a spaniel cross, Dolly, at her home in Welton Gardens, Lincoln. The RSPCA investigation began on February 20, 2025, after a welfare report. The puppies, owned since January 18, 2025, were found underweight with visible bones and suffering from chronic hunger and high parasite burden, weighing 6.3kg and 6.4kg. They were kept in a rubbish-strewn passageway. The adult dog Dolly was later found in worse condition on June 21, 2025, after being left alone for three days, with faeces-filled living area, minimal water, no bed, and also suffering from parasites. All animals were signed over to the RSPCA, treated, and rehomed.

Pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act. In mitigation, claimed she thought the dogs were 'just skinny'. Experienced domestic problems. Ordered to pay £200 costs and £114 victim surcharge.

4 Nov 2025

October 2025 1 case

Aubre Butler

Resisting arrest *

Sentence

£40 fine, £85 costs, £16 victim surcharge

On September 30, 2025, at 9.40pm, Aubre Butler, 35, of no fixed abode, was being arrested for another matter at Sutterton Drove, Amber Hill, near Boston, when he resisted arrest. He had a cardiac incident and became unconscious, then upon waking to find police over him, grabbed an officer by the wrist, pulling him to the ground, pushed officers off, and called them homophobic and sexual slurs including f***ots, w***es, and r***rds.

Pleaded guilty to resisting arrest. Actions described as out of character due to cardiac incident and anti-social personality disorder. Also known as Aubre Parras in court.

15 Oct 2025

September 2025 3 cases

Grant Kirk

Harassment without violence *

Sentence

14-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months, £300 compensation, restraining order

Grant Kirk, 32, from Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, repeatedly harassed his former long-term partner (13-14 years relationship) after their split by attending her property uninvited, sending unwanted messages and phone calls from new numbers, threatening to kill himself by riding his motorbike into a fence, calling her a 'whore', sending a video of her online search history, and leaving flowers while professing love. Incidents occurred between February 27 and May 20, 2025. On May 7, 2025, he damaged a window at the victim's friend's property. Kirk attributed his actions to alcohol and cocaine problems post-separation and stated he wanted to see his children. He was no longer a threat and had reformed.

Pleaded guilty to harassment without violence. Admitted criminal damage at first hearing. In breach of conditional discharge for being drunk and disorderly. Failed to meet with probation service prior to sentencing. Has changed ways after boss's advice.

28 Sep 2025

Lee Calvert

Possession of a lock knife *

Sentence

Five months imprisonment suspended for 12 months for each knife possession charge, disqualified from driving for six months, fined £120, victim surcharge £154, and costs £100

Lee Calvert, a 33-year-old from Cecil Avenue, Skegness, was stopped by police just before 10pm on July 21, 2024, while driving a red Audi A3 on Skegness Road, Ingoldmells, despite being disqualified and without insurance. He had two lock knives in a pouch under his gilet, which he claimed were for his horses. This incident followed an argument with his sister at a location where they keep horses, and he drove due to his mental health issues.

Pleaded guilty. Struggling with mental health problems. Drove due to an argument with his sister and needed to remove himself from the situation. Knives were for use with his horses and were not visible at the time of arrest.

17 Sep 2025

Jonathon Morgan

Assault on emergency workers and drink driving *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment

Jonathon Morgan drove his Ford Focus along Lumley Road in Skegness on April 19, 2025, under the influence of alcohol and cannabis, exceeding speed limits and illegally crossing a dual carriageway. On August 18, 2025, while at Skegness Police Station, he assaulted PC Carnall by headbutting and spitting blood into his mouth and eye, scratched PC Vickers' arm, and headbutted a cell wall causing damage. This occurred while he was serving a suspended sentence for a prior domestic assault conviction.

Pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, assaulting police officers, causing criminal damage, and breaching a suspended sentence for domestic assault. Judge Daniel Church activated the full suspended sentence, citing the risks posed to others.

11 Sep 2025

July 2025 6 cases

Alexander Jackson

Drug Driving *

Sentence

36-month driving ban, £200 fine, £85 costs, and £80 victim surcharge

Alexander Jackson was driving a black Audi on South Parade in Skegness on March 22, 2025, when police detected a strong smell of cannabis from the vehicle. He admitted to taking one drag from a joint belonging to a stranger, gave a blood reading of 13 micrograms of cannabis per litre (above the legal limit of 2mcg), and was the only occupant with a joint found in the car. He was arrested and later interviewed about the incident.

Pleaded guilty to drug driving and cannabis possession. Has a previous drug-drive conviction from 2023 and suffers from COPD. Relies on his car as a single father of two.

30 Jul 2025

Darren Boyle

Possession of cannabis *

Sentence

£80 fine and £32 victim surcharge

On January 1, 2025, police stopped Darren Boyle's car, which was travelling at speed, and found a quantity of cannabis and cash on him. He made a full and frank admission that the cannabis was for his own personal use.

Pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis. It was for his own personal use. The defendant receives universal credit.

30 Jul 2025

Patrick Grimshaw

Possession of Cannabis *

Sentence

Fined £80, £85 costs, and £32 victim surcharge; forfeiture and destruction of the drug

Patrick Grimshaw was approached by police in the Skegness Tesco car park at 11pm on April 8, 2025, where he was found with two small bags of cannabis in a blue Ford vehicle allegedly involved in an incident in South Yorkshire. He admitted the cannabis was for his personal use during his week's holiday to manage anxiety.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a Class B drug. Defence stated he suffers from anxiety and uses cannabis for personal use during his holiday.

30 Jul 2025

Sophie Strickson

Assault *

Sentence

Fined £120, ordered to pay £100 compensation, £85 costs, and £48 victim surcharge

Sophie Strickson was arrested for an unrelated matter and brought to Boston Police Station, where she became irate and attempted to hit a fire alarm. While being led to a cell, she turned and spat on the body armour of Sgt Marcos Meneses. She sobbed throughout her hearing and provided a statement apologising, attributing her behaviour to intoxication. The officer described the emotional impact as significant and noted the time spent cleaning his equipment.

Apologised for her actions due to being drunk. Defence stated she was distressed and an alcoholic. Chairman of the bench commented that spitting is not regarded as a nice thing to do, particularly at people in authority.

30 Jul 2025

David Beckley

Racially aggravated harassment *

Sentence

Three-year football banning order, £760 fine, £304 victim surcharge, and £85 costs

David Beckley, an Altrincham supporter, racially abused Boston United striker Jacob Hazel by shouting a racial slur, 'you f***ing Malteser', during a National League match at Wyberton’s Jakemans Community Stadium on April 12, 2025. The incident was overheard by a steward, and Beckley later apologised via emails to both clubs. He claimed the abuse was a reaction to provocative gestures by Hazel and was influenced by a migraine pill, despite having a clean record and no racial intent.

Pleaded guilty to racially aggravated harassment. Blamed a migraine tablet for his actions and had undertaken racism awareness courses. Judge stated it was a racially aggravated offence and noted his clean record.

16 Jul 2025

John Slote

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

Fined £1,615, victim surcharge £646, costs £85, and disqualified from driving for 24 months

On December 19, 2024, John Slote drove his grey Ford Tourneo into the rear of a stationary Mini Countryman on the A16 at North Thoresby, causing serious injuries to the victim, an ambulance worker who was indicating to turn. The victim suffered 13 broken ribs, lung injuries, thumb pain, and psychological effects, and was hospitalised until December 31, 2024.

Defence claimed momentary inattention; has a clean driving record for 60 years; apologised to all concerned.

9 Jul 2025

June 2025 1 case

Shad Ahmadi

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, driving disqualification for 3 years, and a £154 victim surcharge

Shad Ahmadi was driving his silver Vauxhall Insignia in Spalding when he fled from police, exceeding speed limits, driving through red lights, narrowly missing a cyclist and a lamp post, entering restricted areas, and eventually abandoning his vehicle which contained counterfeit cigarettes.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving without insurance, and failing to stop.

4 Jun 2025

May 2025 3 cases

Justin Grimshaw

Illegal sale of endangered species and ivory *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, £500 fine, and £239 costs and surcharge

Justin Grimshaw, owner of Pendragon Antiques in Spalding’s Red Lion Street, was found to have illegal goods including a taxidermy pine marten, kestrel on a branch, kestrel in a case, barn owl, tiger tooth, sawfish rostrums, and ivory items. Police visited the store in May 2024 and his home in August 2024, seizing items after a tip-off. He offered these protected species for sale online between June 2019 and January 2024, violating relevant legislation.

Pleaded guilty to all offences. Spared immediate custodial sentence due to age and health issues.

21 May 2025

Charlotte Johnson

Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal *

Sentence

Disqualified from keeping all animals for seven years, fined £100, and ordered to carry out a 12-month community order including 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Charlotte Johnson and Zac Johnson neglected their four-year-old English bulldog, Esme, who was found dead and emaciated in a shed at their property on Gleed Avenue, Donington, near Spalding. Esme suffered from severe malnutrition, stomach ulceration, multiple plastic foreign bodies, blood clots, liver and kidney congestion, conjunctivitis, and a bilateral eye infection. The owners failed to investigate or address her weight loss and poor condition over several weeks, leading to her unnecessary pain and distress.

Pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog. Inspector Dean Astillberry commented on the failure to seek veterinary attention.

19 May 2025

Zac Johnson

Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal *

Sentence

Disqualified from keeping all animals for seven years, fined £100, and ordered to carry out a 12-month community order including 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Zac Johnson and Charlotte Johnson neglected their four-year-old English bulldog, Esme, who was found dead and emaciated in a shed at their property on Gleed Avenue, Donington, near Spalding. Esme suffered from severe malnutrition, stomach ulceration, multiple plastic foreign bodies, blood clots, liver and kidney congestion, conjunctivitis, and a bilateral eye infection. The owners failed to investigate or address her weight loss and poor condition over several weeks, leading to her unnecessary pain and distress.

Pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog. Inspector Dean Astillberry commented on the failure to seek veterinary attention.

19 May 2025

January 2025 1 case

Graham Day

Assault by beating an emergency worker *

Sentence

£200 fine, £85 costs, £85 victim surcharge

On December 25, 2024, at 8pm, police were called to Graham Day's home in Sutton Bridge regarding a separate incident. While being arrested, Day became abusive, repeatedly swore at PC Robert Arliss, called him offensive names, and kicked out at him, though no injury was caused. Day had been drinking and did not want to go with the police. He later apologised after viewing body-worn camera footage and wrote a letter to police. The original incident prompting the police call was not pursued further.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating an emergency worker. Had 13 previous convictions and was in breach of a community order for harassment. Community order allowed to continue. Apologised to police.

29 Jan 2025

July 2024 1 case

James Grogan

Anti-Social Behaviour *

Sentence

Criminal Behaviour Order for 2 years

James Grogan, 54, of Park Avenue in Louth, went on a drunken rampage through Louth while intoxicated, abusing a number of shop workers and members of the public, and damaging several vehicles. He refused to leave premises during the incident.

Issued after drunken rampage involving abuse of shop workers and public, and damaging vehicles. Prohibitions include causing alarm or distress, shouting, intimidating, swearing, being intoxicated or abusive in public, consuming alcohol in public places except licensed premises, and possessing open alcohol containers in public.

22 Jul 2024

August 2021 1 case

Graham Paul Day

Racially aggravated harassment *

Sentence

22 weeks imprisonment

On March 8, 2021, at 3pm, Graham Paul Day, 58, of Withington Street, Sutton Bridge, engaged in shouting and arguments with his partner, leading to police being called by a female neighbour of Portuguese, Welsh, and English descent. After police left, Day demanded to know who called them and racially abused her with racist names, accused her of a lesbian relationship with another neighbour, and made malevolent allegations of drug use and sexual language against various neighbours. This behaviour, building since 2019, caused the victim to move away. Day, who suffers from alcoholism and has 10 prior convictions, was arrested and suggested the victims colluded. He has no prior similar convictions but was under a suspended sentence.

Admitted causing racially aggravated alarm, harassment and distress. Breached an eight-week suspended sentence for assault from 2020. Ordered to pay £128 in court charges upon release and issued a restraining order preventing contact with the two victims.

4 Aug 2021

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