Bournemouth Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 32 verdicts at Bournemouth Crown Court (Bournemouth). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Callum Giddins

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

July 18, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 10 months imprisonment and banned from driving for 5 years and 5 months

Callum Giddins was driving a black Audi A1 with a revoked driving licence and no insurance, and had close to seven times the legal limit of cocaine in his system. He failed to stop for police near the Canford Bottom roundabout and collided with a blue Vauxhall Zafira on Wimborne Road East near Ferndown on August 5, causing serious injuries to himself and the 58-year-old driver of the other vehicle, as well as minor injuries to an 18-year-old passenger in his car.

Pled guilty to all charges. Police constable Tracey Street commented that Giddins' dangerous driving showed utter contempt for both the law and the victims who sustained serious injuries.

Sources: dorsetecho.co.uk

Emma Charlotte Amey

Fraud

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Emma Charlotte Amey, a 45-year-old paralegal from Poole, Dorset, stole £11,568 from two vulnerable clients who were living in residential homes. She abused her position in a law firm's wills and probate department by altering signed cheques with an erasable pen to change the payee's name to her own and by using the victims' debit cards for cash withdrawals and online transactions. The offences occurred between October 2021 and October 2023, following an investigation triggered by a potentially fraudulent cheque returned by the bank.

Admitted two counts of fraud by abuse of position. Detective Constable Lucy Hale noted that she abused her position for personal gain and made deliberate attempts to avoid detection.

Sources: lawgazette.co.uk

Conrad Lee Morgan

Conspiracy to Commit Affray

June 30, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

Conrad Lee Morgan was involved in an altercation in Etches Close, Bournemouth, on October 7, 2024, where he and others possessed offensive weapons and conspired to commit affray. This led to a stolen black Range Rover with false plates being driven at a victim, resulting in the victim being hit twice and pinned against a wall, necessitating the amputation of his left leg.

Conrad Morgan

Conspiracy to commit affray

June 30, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

Conrad Morgan was involved in the same incident as his son on October 7, 2024, in Bournemouth, where a man in his 20s lost his leg in a collision involving a black Range Rover.

Found guilty of conspiracy to commit affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Vinny Dean Conrad Morgan

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

June 30, 2025

Sentence: 13 years and six months imprisonment

Vinny Dean Conrad Morgan and others were involved in an altercation in Etches Close, Bournemouth, on October 7, 2024. They were seen with baseball bats and drove a stolen black Range Rover with false plates at the victim, who was assisting others. The vehicle hit the victim twice, pinning him against a wall, causing severe injuries that led to the amputation of his left leg.

Found guilty after a trial. Disqualified from driving for 10 years and nine months. Detective Sergeant Sarah Hodgson described the act as a shockingly violent and dangerous use of a vehicle that could have resulted in a fatality.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Vinny Morgan

Inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent

June 30, 2025

Sentence: 13 years and 6 months imprisonment

Vinny Morgan was involved in a collision with a black Range Rover in Bournemouth on October 7, 2024, which resulted in a man in his 20s sustaining a serious injury leading to the amputation of his left leg.

Found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, conspiracy to commit affray, and possession of an offensive weapon; disqualified from driving for 10 years and 9 months.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Adam Culverwell

Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder by a care worker

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Adam Culverwell, a 53-year-old psychiatric nurse employed by Dorset Healthcare Trust, engaged in a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient suffering from a mental disorder while she was under his care between September 2016 and December 2020. He exploited his professional position, knowing of the victim's mental health issues, for his own gratification. The offences were reported to Dorset Police in June 2021, leading to his arrest and charges in June 2024, followed by a trial.

Exploited his position as a care worker for his own sexual gratification; convicted on ten counts of sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder by a care worker and one count of inciting sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder by a care worker.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Stuart Jarvis

Rape

May 13, 2025

Sentence: 7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Stuart Jarvis committed rape against a victim in her 40s who was intoxicated and unable to give consent at an address in the Queens Park area of Bournemouth on February 14, 2023. The victim reported the incident to the police on February 16, 2023, leading to Jarvis's arrest on the same day. He was released on bail while evidence was reviewed and later pleaded guilty at Bournemouth Crown Court on July 29, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to rape. Detective Constable Tasha Beaufils commented on the victim's bravery and that Jarvis took advantage of her while she was intoxicated and vulnerable.

Sources: bournemouthecho.co.uk

Barbara Roe

Causing death by dangerous driving

May 2, 2025

Sentence: Sentenced after being found guilty

Barbara Roe was driving recklessly, speeding, tailgating, and attempting to overtake on a blind bend, which led to a collision with an oncoming lorry. This incident occurred in March 2024 and resulted in the death of her nine-year-old son, Zachary Roe, at the scene due to catastrophic injuries.

Found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving; was suffering from a bipolar episode and showed signs of erratic behaviour leading up to the incident.

Sources: dorsetecho.co.uk

Jordan Wilkes

Attempted Murder

April 23, 2025

Sentence: 30 years imprisonment with a 5-year extended licence

Jordan Wilkes stabbed a nine-year-old girl three times in the neck, chest, and knee while she was playing in the stairwell of his flats in Glider Close, Christchurch, Dorset, on August 20, 2024. He approached the victim and her friend while concealing a folding pocket knife, grabbed the girl by the arm and hair, and tore out a clump of her hair. The victim sustained serious stab wounds that narrowly missed major arteries, leaving her permanently scarred and suffering from psychological harm, including post-traumatic stress disorder. Wilkes had researched child killings, including the Southport murders and other cases, and possessed multiple knives. He had prior convictions, including a suspended sentence for assault causing actual bodily harm to an eight-year-old boy in 2016.

Convicted by a jury for attempted murder and possession of a knife. Described as a dangerous offender with a significant risk of causing serious harm. Has a low IQ of 72, lives an isolated life, and expressed remorse for the attack.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Jake Saunders

Murder

March 28, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 15 years

On 10 December 2024, Jake Saunders was observed damaging a white VW Transporter van on a driveway in Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth. Anthony Jacob, aged 75, challenged him, after which Saunders assaulted Jacob by knocking him to the floor, kicking and stamping on his head repeatedly. Jacob was airlifted to hospital with serious head and facial injuries and died on 19 December 2024. Saunders fled the scene, was arrested later that evening, and assaulted three police officers while in custody. He was under the influence of alcohol and cannabis at the time of the attack.

Pleaded guilty to murder, three counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker, and two counts of criminal damage. Reductions applied for early guilty plea and time served on remand. Judge Susan Evans noted the victim's character, the brutality of the attack, and Saunders' remorse despite his intoxication.

Sources: dorsetecho.co.uk

Ian Thomas

Assault on an emergency worker

September 10, 2024

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Ian Thomas participated in an anti-immigration protest on the seafront in Weymouth on August 4, 2024. He confronted police officers, pushed one officer, and threw a punch toward their head, which was blocked. He continued to push the officer several times and was later identified through a review of footage and other evidence gathered from the event.

Pled guilty to violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker. Was part of an anti-immigration group at the protest and confronted police officers.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Ian Vetier

Violent disorder

August 15, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Ian Vetier participated in a far-right protest in Weymouth on August 4, 2024, where he played a prominent role in a group of around 30 males causing public disorder. He was shirtless, holding a Union Jack flag, and was seen shouting aggressively at police officers, including racist remarks such as 'Who the f*** is Allah?' and other abusive language. He attempted to push past a police cordon and later confronted officers taking photos of his car. His wife tried to coax him away, but he remained involved, contributing to a frightening atmosphere that threatened violence, though he did not physically assault anyone.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Shown remorse and pledged not to attend future demonstrations. Had prior convictions for dishonesty offences between 2013 and 2016. Judge noted his prominent role in the group, shouting aggressively and making racist remarks, though he did not use violence himself.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Maximillian Muskath

Child Abduction

June 26, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 8 months imprisonment

Maximillian Muskath, 26, from Harcourt Road in London, groomed a Dorset teenager on Discord for months, sharing sexual fantasies and inappropriate images despite knowing the child was underage and vulnerable. He convinced the child to throw away their phone and abducted them, harbouring them in his mother's home. The child was found in pain and distress, with Muskath's DNA on their pyjamas, and police discovered indecent images on his devices dating back to 2017. The child's mother described the devastating impact, noting the child had lost faith in people and become a shell of themselves.

Pleaded guilty to child abduction, meeting a child following grooming, possession of prohibited images, and three counts of making indecent images of children. Mitigating lawyer stated he is not a sexual predator and has his own vulnerabilities. Judge noted his motive was sexual and he showed no regard for the harm caused.

Sources: dorsetecho.co.uk

Muhammed Esam

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs

June 25, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Muhammed Esam was detained on February 20, 2024, in the area of Meyrick Road, Bournemouth, during a police operation to disrupt drug supply. He was found in possession of four bags of heroin, five bags of crack cocaine, a mobile phone, and £418.41 in cash. He was arrested and charged as part of Operation Scorpion 11, which aimed to tackle criminal networks supplying illegal drugs.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

Sources: bournemouthecho.co.uk

Ryan James Duncan

Dwelling Burglary

May 23, 2024

Sentence: 17-month suspended sentence, 12-month driving disqualification, £1,500 compensation

Ryan James Duncan entered a flat in Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, at around 7.55am on January 3, 2024, and stole a Macbook Air, three pairs of Nike trainers, a gold chain, and car keys. He then took the victim's Mercedes, which was involved in a crash in Christchurch shortly after 10am that day. Duncan was caught on CCTV leaving the scene and was identified as the suspect through fingerprint evidence and CCTV footage.

Pleaded guilty to charges of using a motor vehicle without insurance, driving whilst disqualified, and dwelling burglary. Detective Sergeant David Went of the neighbourhood crime team commented on the team's proactive response in pursuing criminality.

Sources: bournemouthecho.co.uk

Dragos Serban

Possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A

May 21, 2024

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Dragos Serban was pulled over in his black Mercedes in Poole on September 30, 2024, during a stop and search. Police discovered a yellow plastic egg containing 16 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin, more than £400 in cash, and two phones with messages advertising the sale of drugs in Bournemouth. He was subsequently charged and sentenced.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A. Police constable Bill Newton of Dorset Police commented on the investigation and the commitment to pursuing drug dealers.

Sources: bournemouthecho.co.uk

William Hosking

Actual Bodily Harm, Grievous Bodily Harm, and Engaging in Sexual Activity with a Girl Under 16

May 16, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

William Hosking, 22, cruelly abused and permanently disfigured a 13-year-old girl over a significant period. He inflicted physical injuries including slapping, punching, dragging, causing bleeding and cuts that left permanent scarring. He engaged in sexual activity with the victim and was described as possessive. Officers found ceremonial knives, masks, and items suggesting a fascination with perverted sex at his property. When arrested, he was armed with a knife.

Added to the sex offenders register for life. Defense claimed remorse and that the behaviour was due to childhood issues. Judge described him as a dangerous offender who enjoyed inflicting pain.

Sources: dorsetecho.co.uk

Gabriel Marinoaica

Rape

April 19, 2024

Sentence: six and a half years imprisonment

On July 18, 2021, Gabriel Marinoaica targeted a group of young girls on Bournemouth beach. He pulled the 15-year-old victim, who could not swim, into deeper water, groped her, raped her while covering her mouth to prevent her from screaming or seeking help, and ignored her pleas that she did not want to have sex. The attack occurred in broad daylight on a busy summer afternoon, making the victim feel vulnerable and frightened. Semen found in the complainant’s bikini matched his DNA, leading to his arrest 11 months later.

Found guilty by jury of three charges of sexual assault and rape; acquitted of one charge of sexual assault by biting. Judge Susan Evans KC noted predatory behaviour, the attack's brazen nature in a public place, and that it undermined public confidence in safety. Also subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 20 years and required to sign the sex offenders’ register for life.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Thomas Betteridge

Manslaughter

April 5, 2024

Sentence: 9 years in a young offender institution with an extended licence period of three years

Thomas Betteridge stabbed Cameron Hamilton in the chest during a fight in Bournemouth town centre on August 5, 2023, resulting in Hamilton's death. The incident occurred at about 1.25am in The Square. Betteridge used a 12.5cm knife brought by Lennie Hansen. A witness described Betteridge boasting about the stabbing, saying he had 'sliced up' and 'shanked' the victim. Despite immediate efforts by police and paramedics, Hamilton was pronounced dead at the scene.

Pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defence. Cleared of murder. Judge William Mousley KC noted that the defendant was drunk and affected by cocaine, and that the use of the knife was unnecessary. Victim impact statements highlighted the profound and lasting impact on Cameron Hamilton's family.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Cliff Uddin Choudhury

Assault causing actual bodily harm

March 8, 2024

Sentence: 44 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months; £1,500 compensation; 30 rehabilitation activity days

On May 12, 2023, Cliff Uddin Choudhury deliberately armed himself with a baseball bat and sought out his friend Peter Longley, who was asleep in a car on Princess Road, Bridport. The incident arose from a dispute over a family business, with Choudhury falsely accusing Longley of theft. He struck Longley, causing him to fall unconscious. A witness intervened, took the bat, and called the police, whom Choudhury waited for upon arrival.

Pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and assault causing actual bodily harm. The attack was attributed to drug-induced paranoia; defendant expressed shame, reduced heroin use, and committed to rehabilitation.

Sources: bridportnews.co.uk

Alberto Fioletti

Murder

January 15, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 15 years

Alberto Fioletti, 31, of Fordingbridge, Hampshire, stabbed his ex-girlfriend, Stephanie Hodgkinson, 34, to death at her Bournemouth home on May 12. The pair had arranged to meet to discuss their seven-month relationship, which Ms Hodgkinson had ended. Fioletti became enraged, inflicted multiple stab wounds to her chest, then stabbed himself in the stomach and called 999 to report the incident. He was arrested and remained in hospital under police guard until May 24, 2023.

Admitted responsibility for the killing after becoming angry over the end of their relationship. Prosecutors argued his emotionally unstable personality disorder did not substantially impact his actions, and he was fully responsible.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Cade Robert David Adams

Threatening with an offensive weapon

December 2, 2023

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment, to be released on licence after 5 months

On the night of October 28-29, 2023, at an address on Church Close, Bridport, Cade Adams, after drinking, engaged in a physical struggle with his father, Stephen, over entering his mother's bedroom. He grabbed a small knife and pointed it at his father, then armed himself with a larger knife, holding it above his head. His mother intervened to remove the knife. Adams pinned his father to the kitchen table, grabbed him by the throat, stole his mother's ten pre-filled syringes of Cloxane medication, and left. Upon returning, he resisted arrest, requiring six police officers, and bit one officer in the chest. No injuries were reported, and the incidents occurred while he was on conditional discharge.

Pleaded guilty to charges of threatening someone with an offensive weapon, resisting a police officer, theft, assaulting an emergency worker, and committing an offence whilst on conditional discharge. Judge described it as a sad case and encouraged rehabilitation, noting the defendant's potential and family support needs.

Sources: bridportnews.co.uk

Nicholas Christian O’Byrne

Burglary

July 16, 2023

Sentence: 14 months in prison

Nicholas Christian O’Byrne approached a vulnerable man near Tesco in Riverside Avenue and offered to walk him home on April 23, 2023. Once at the property, he entered and stole cash, a mobile phone, and a camera, as captured on CCTV installed due to the victim’s vulnerabilities. He was later identified and arrested following reports of suspicious activity.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Preyed upon a vulnerable man under the guise of being a Good Samaritan, as stated by Detective Constable Steve Davis, which had a significant impact on the victim.

Sources: bournemouthecho.co.uk

Lisa Arnold

Theft by employee

January 25, 2023

Sentence: 24 months in prison

Lisa Arnold, a police evidence officer employed by Dorset Police since 2016 and working in the exhibits department from 2018, stole £14,494.20 in seized cash on 17 occasions between October 14, 2018, and March 19, 2022. She targeted uncounted cash in clear plastic envelopes, removed portions, and resealed them with sellotape to avoid detection. The theft was uncovered through a complex investigation, leading to her arrest on March 5, 2023, at her home in Benlease Way, Swanage, where nearly £15,000 in cash was found in her wardrobe. She deposited the stolen money into her bank account to fuel her shopping addiction amid personal struggles.

Pleaded guilty to theft by employee. The judge noted the offences were serious with additional harm due to loss of confidence in the police. Mitigating factors included a shopping addiction and personal circumstances such as a marriage in crisis.

Sources: bridportnews.co.uk

Christopher Banke

Causing death by careless driving

July 27, 2022

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, banned from driving for 1 year, and ordered to pay £3,500 costs

On October 10, 2021, Christopher Banke was driving his Landrover Freelander in a convoy on the A3066 near Beaminster Tunnel in west Dorset. He attempted to overtake the vehicle in front, misjudging the speed and distance of an approaching motorcycle ridden by Adrian Saunders. This caused a collision, leading Saunders' motorcycle to clip the verge and crash into a tree at approximately 60mph, resulting in his immediate death. Banke stopped at the scene and performed CPR until paramedics arrived.

Denied the charge but was found guilty. Described as a decent man with a blameless life and good driving record; remorseful since the crash, and his partner relies on him. Judge stated that appropriate punishment could be achieved by suspending the sentence.

Sources: bridportnews.co.uk

Maria Suzanne Parnell

Possession with Intent to Supply Drugs

March 22, 2022

Sentence: 42 months imprisonment and ordered to pay £9,537.66 under the Proceeds of Crime Act

On July 31, 2019, Maria Suzanne Parnell was driving a vehicle in Blackmore Road, Shaftesbury, when it was stopped by officers. A search revealed drugs valued at approximately £12,700 and £850 in cash in her vehicle and handbag. She was arrested and later pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and one count of possession with intent to supply class B drugs. The court determined that the total benefit from her offending was £53,309.90, with £9,537.66 available for repayment.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. If the amount is not paid within three months, an additional six months in prison will be imposed. Detective Constable Scott Brimicombe noted that this demonstrates the use of POCA to seize illegal earnings.

Sources: dorsetecho.co.uk

Stephen Sheppard

Causing death by dangerous driving

February 7, 2022

Sentence: three years and four months imprisonment

Stephen Sheppard was driving near Wool, Dorset, on 5 July 2020, when he collided with a caravan being towed by a Land Rover and then crashed head-on into a Ford Fiesta carrying Warren Wright, his wife, and their six-month-old baby daughter. This resulted in Wright's death at the scene and injuries to four others. Expert reports suggested Sheppard fell asleep at the wheel due to untreated sleep apnoea.

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving. Banned from driving for five years. Suffered from sleep apnoea and did not use his CPAP machine, likely falling asleep at the wheel.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Asa Davison

Child destruction

January 6, 2022

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 12 years

Asa Davison attacked his girlfriend, who was seven months pregnant, on multiple occasions. On May 29, 2020, in Gillingham, he followed her to a block of flats and assaulted her, causing swelling to her forehead, bruising to her upper arms, a fracture to her eye socket, fractures to her nasal bone, and bruising to her abdomen in the shape of a fist, which resulted in the death of her unborn child. He had previously shown resentment towards her pregnancy and continued to assault her in September 2020. He also perverted the course of justice by encouraging her to make a false statement from prison. Davison had a history of violence towards previous partners, including kicking one in the stomach while pregnant and breaking the eye sockets of two ex-partners.

Pleaded not guilty during trial. Judge described him as violent and manipulative, posing a danger to the public, and rejected his claim of being peaceful and kind. He represented himself at sentencing.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Laurence Vonderdell

Robbery

June 17, 2019

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Laurence Vonderdell, 50, entered the Bournemouth town centre branch of Barclays on March 25, holding a banana covered with an orange plastic bag. He pointed it at a cashier, saying 'This is a stick up, give me the cash,' causing her to hand over £1,100 in £20 notes. He then left the bank but handed himself in at Bournemouth police station shortly afterwards.

Admitted to robbery and possessing an imitation firearm. The incident was distressing for the cashier involved, as noted by Det Cons Andy Hale.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Ian Clowes

Arson

May 1, 2019

Sentence: five years and four months imprisonment

Ian Clowes used a large butane gas cylinder to cause an explosion in his marital home, which had been converted into separate flats, on October 22, 2018. The explosion caused catastrophic damage and endangered the life of his estranged wife, Elaine, who escaped uninjured. Clowes himself sustained serious injuries.

Pleaded guilty to arson reckless to endangering life. Suffered 30% burns and life-threatening injuries in the incident.

Sources: standard.co.uk

John Christian Beckett

Fraudulent trading

June 18, 2018

Sentence: 6 years and 6 months imprisonment

John Christian Beckett, as sole director of NRG Installs Ltd and The Insulate Group Ltd, oversaw companies that used misleading and aggressive sales tactics to sell spray foam loft insulation and coatings. Between January 2017 and September 2018, the companies generated £8 million in turnover by pressuring vulnerable customers into immediate fittings, waiving their 14-day cooling-off period, and making unsubstantiated claims. This resulted in 28 identified victims, some of whom faced difficulties selling their properties afterward.

Found guilty of two counts of fraudulent trading after a five-week trial. Detective Inspector Jamie Halford described him as operating corrupt and fraudulent businesses that encouraged staff to lie and bully vulnerable customers.

Sources: dorsetecho.co.uk

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