Bournemouth Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 67 verdicts at Bournemouth Crown Court (Bournemouth). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 5 cases

Clara Amanda Jade Kerridge

Possessing class A and class B drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Clara Amanda Jade Kerridge, aged 34, from Weymouth, was stopped with Reece Terry Hill-Baden in a black Mercedes in the area of Icen Way on the evening of Thursday 26 June 2025, as part of Operation Scorpion targeting drug supply. Officers found suspected ketamine and MDMA, cash, and mobile phones in the vehicle. Further searches at linked addresses uncovered more ketamine, MDMA, cannabis, cocaine, and cash. Total seized drugs valued between £3,240 and £5,915, plus over £9,000 in cash. Mobile phones revealed messages linked to drug supply.

Admitted possessing class A and class B drugs with intent to supply as well as possessing criminal property.

19 Mar 2026

Reece Terry Hill-Baden

Possessing class A and class B drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Reece Terry Hill-Baden, aged 21, from Weymouth, was stopped in a black Mercedes in the area of Icen Way on the evening of Thursday 26 June 2025, as part of Operation Scorpion targeting drug supply. Officers found suspected ketamine and MDMA, cash, and mobile phones in the vehicle. Further searches at linked addresses uncovered more ketamine, MDMA, cannabis, cocaine, and cash. Total seized drugs valued between £3,240 and £5,915, plus over £9,000 in cash. Mobile phones revealed messages linked to drug supply.

Admitted charges of possessing class A and class B drugs with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of class A and class B drugs and possession of criminal property.

19 Mar 2026

Adam James Michael Crawford

Burglary *

Sentence

5 years and 4 months imprisonment

Adam James Michael Crawford committed a spate of offences over nine days in November 2025. On 2 November 2025, he posed as a fundraiser for a cancer charity at a block of flats in Lindsay Road, Poole, deceiving a 70s victim into withdrawing and giving him £200. On 4 November 2025, he targeted another flat in the same block, claiming the same charity, received £60 but promised change and failed to return, stealing a Higrace tablet. Identified via doorbell footage. On 11 November 2025, he stole a vehicle left with keys in ignition at Poole Quay, drove off, and during a police stop in Westbourne, Bournemouth, rammed two police cars and a parked car before being detained.

Disqualified from driving until January 2029. Targeted elderly victims and drove dangerously, colliding with police vehicles.

6 Mar 2026

Dr Timothy Girling

Sexual assault *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Dr Timothy Girling, a 55-year-old sexual health doctor from West Molesey, Surrey, sexually assaulted four male patients under the guise of medical examinations for complaints such as rashes or other health issues. He performed sex acts on them and surreptitiously filmed the appointments using his iPhone. He also set up a camera to film other men using a bathroom and had 600 images of penises or tight clothing on his devices. Additionally, he pleaded guilty to making three indecent images of children. The offenses occurred during patient consultations where he abused his position for sexual gratification.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children. Convicted by jury of three charges of sexual assault against four patients, six counts of voyeurism and one of attempted voyeurism. Judge Jonathan Fuller KC noted it was a gross betrayal of trust and dismissed autism diagnosis as cause of offending.

6 Mar 2026

Timothy Girling

Sexual assault and voyeurism *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Dr Timothy Girling, aged 55 from West Molesey, Surrey, carried out intimate physical examinations at a medical centre in Bournemouth that went beyond clinical requirements. He sexually assaulted multiple patients by touching their genitals without consent and secretly filmed them using a concealed iPhone. One victim discovered the recording during an appointment, seized the phone, leading to Girling's flight and subsequent arrest. Investigations from August 2023 identified two additional assaulted patients, one also recorded, and uncovered intimate images of other patients, including one who attended over a year. Girling encouraged a patient to send intimate images via email. Digital devices revealed further covert recordings from a residential bathroom involving unidentified victims and indecent images of children.

Found guilty after trial of three counts of sexual assault, six charges of voyeurism and one of attempted voyeurism. Pleaded guilty to three offences of possessing indecent images of children. Exploited position of trust as a sexual health doctor.

5 Mar 2026

February 2026 2 cases

Graham William Hill

Burglary *

Sentence

six years and five months in prison

Graham William Hill, 44, of Bournemouth, committed three offences over three days between 17 July 2025 and 19 July 2025. He burgled a property in Strouden Avenue while occupants were asleep upstairs, stealing a wallet, car keys, jewellery and other items, and used the keys to steal the victim's vehicle. He was captured on CCTV using a stolen bank card with a distinctive stolen shoulder bag. He also burgled a property in Cavendish Road while victims were asleep upstairs, stealing laptops, wallets and keys. In a third incident, he attempted to burgle a property in the Wimborne Road area but was disturbed by the occupant and unsuccessful.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and attempted burglary and one count of fraud by false representation. Prolific burglar who targeted victims while they were sleeping.

25 Feb 2026

Thomas Harold Coker

Burglary *

Sentence

six years in prison

Thomas Harold Coker, 33, of Ringwood, targeted elderly women in the Kinson area of Bournemouth. On 21 November 2024, he entered a bungalow without permission, claiming to fix guttering, and stole a handbag containing bank cards used for fraudulent transactions. On 25 November 2024, he entered another property claiming to repaint a fence and stole a purse with a bank card later used fraudulently. On 23 December 2024, he entered a third property claiming his child's football was in the garden and stole a purse containing bank cards.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary and two counts of fraud by false representation. Targeted vulnerable elderly women.

13 Feb 2026

January 2026 1 case

Chret Courtney Callender

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On the night of Friday 13 June 2025, the victim, aged in her 20s, had seen Callender – who was known to her – on a night out in Bournemouth. She had then got a taxi home while the defendant stayed in town. Later on, during the early hours of Saturday 14 June 2025, Callender turned up at her address and she let him in, hoping he would not stay too long. Callender started to make sexual advances towards her, but she made it clear she did not want anything to happen. He subsequently sexually assaulted her and raped her, despite the victim making it clear she did not consent. The victim reported the matter to police the same day.

Convicted following a trial; denied the offences. Victim's evidence helped secure conviction.

22 Jan 2026

December 2025 6 cases

Sarwar Rasool Mustafa

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 40 months

On Sunday 22 June 2025, at around 9.45am, officers on patrol on the A35 Puddletown bypass noticed a grey BMW 1 series displaying cloned registration plates and without insurance. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle near Bere Regis, but it failed to stop and drove onto the A31. The 27-year-old driver from Chard in Somerset covered approximately 18.5 miles, driving dangerously at excess speeds up to 100mph, contravening red traffic lights and double white lines, and reversing into a police vehicle. The incident ended safely in Autumn Close in Ferndown where he was arrested.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop, using a motor vehicle without third party insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

19 Dec 2025

Lewis Hawkett-Smith

Rape *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

On 28 May 2023, the victim was out with a friend and met Lewis Hawkett-Smith outside a bar in Fairmile Road, Christchurch. Separated from her friend, she was sexually assaulted by penetration in a public place around 3am. She ran away, met a couple who looked after her until police arrived. CCTV enquiries identified Hawkett-Smith as the suspect; he was arrested and handed himself in after enquiries at his address and place of work.

Found guilty by jury of assaulting a female aged 13 and over by penetration. Victim supported by independent sexual violence advisor.

15 Dec 2025

Lewis Smith

Assault by penetration *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Lewis Smith sexually assaulted a female aged 13 and over by penetration in a public place outside a bar in Fairmile Road, Christchurch, during the early hours of Sunday 28 May 2023. The victim had been out with a friend, met Smith outside the bar, became separated from her friend, and was assaulted around 3am. She ran away, met a couple who looked after her until police arrived. The investigation involved CCTV enquiries, arrest attempts at his address and place of work, after which he handed himself in.

Found guilty by jury. British national, self-defined ethnicity white British.

15 Dec 2025

Samuel Cooper

Burglary *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Between 12.18am and 1.37am on Sunday 26 October 2025, Samuel Cooper broke into Central convenience store in Longmead, Shaftesbury, stealing a large quantity of cigarettes and causing significant damage, with total cost around £11,000. CCTV captured the act. Ten days later, on 5 November 2025, he stole an unattended car with keys in the ignition outside the same shop. When pursued by police, he drove at excessive speeds in dangerous conditions for ten minutes, failing to stop, endangering other road users. The vehicle was later found in Blandford, where he was arrested after attempting to flee on foot. He had no full driving licence or insurance.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent, driving a vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence and without third party insurance, dangerous driving, making off without payment and failing to stop when required to do so by a police constable.

12 Dec 2025

Martin Hancill

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Martin Hancill, 40 and of Corfe Mullen, committed rape and sexual offenses, leading to a detailed and extensive investigation by detectives.

Sentenced following a detailed and extensive investigation by detectives.

9 Dec 2025

Alexandru Emilian Muresan

Attempted rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

On January 29, 2023, in the Lansdowne area of Bournemouth, the 32-year-old Romanian national approached a woman in her 20s walking home after a night out. He offered her a lift in his car, parked outside her address, and sexually assaulted her in the vehicle. The incident was reported to police, leading to an extensive investigation by Bournemouth CID that identified the vehicle and resulted in his arrest.

Convicted by jurors after a trial. Told police he was 'white British'. Received support from The Shores Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Stars Dorset charity, and police liaison officer.

1 Dec 2025

November 2025 3 cases

Aaron Carl Winzar

Distraction Burglary *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months in prison

A burglar who targeted elderly victims in two distraction burglaries in the county.

Aged 36 and of Bournemouth. Jailed following an investigation by the Neighbourhood Crime Team.

21 Nov 2025

Colin Shields

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months in prison

A burglar who stole cash and sentimental jewellery from a home in Bournemouth. The burglary occurred at around 11.30am on Thursday 2 October.

Aged 55 and of Bournemouth.

21 Nov 2025

Daniel John Hart

Rape *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

On 15 May 2025, Daniel John Hart, aged 29 and of no fixed abode, raped a woman in her 70s suffering from dementia at her home in Poole by entering during the night and dragging her into the bedroom. Later that day, shortly before 2pm, he approached and raped a vulnerable woman in her 40s with disabilities inside her flat in Poole, fleeing the scene but being chased and arrested after jumping through her lounge window.

Entered guilty pleas to both charges. Identified through DNA analysis and victim confirmation.

3 Nov 2025

October 2025 7 cases

Craig Abbott

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 1 month imprisonment

On Tuesday 17 June 2025, officers executed a warrant at an address in Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, where they discovered 42-year-old Craig Abbott, of Liverpool, in possession of crack cocaine and heroin ready to be sold. Drug paraphernalia, including empty cling film wraps and crack pipes, was found on a table. Mobile phones seized from the address linked Abbott to the sale of drugs in Bournemouth.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply.

24 Oct 2025

Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith

Stalking *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith, 46, of Bournemouth, stalked a woman in her 40s known to him between 15 May 2023 and 31 October 2023. He was seen outside her place of work, created opportunities to encounter her in public, and researched her on numerous internet platforms. He also breached a restraining order involving a different victim.

Found guilty of stalking and breach of a restraining order. Also sentenced for breaching a restraining order involving a different victim.

22 Oct 2025

David James Gwilliam

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

David James Gwilliam, 44, of Bournemouth, committed 19 counts of theft from shops between 22 February 2025 and 24 June 2025. He stole a variety of items from Boots stores in Christchurch and Boscombe, and the Co-op in Charminster Road, with the total value of stolen items amounting to around £15,300. He was identified via CCTV footage, arrested, and charged.

Pleaded guilty to all 19 counts of theft from a shop. Prolific offender targeting multiple stores.

21 Oct 2025

Dean Mitchener

Dwelling burglary *

Sentence

44 months imprisonment

On the evening of Sunday 19 January 2025, Dean Mitchener, 46 and of Bournemouth, used a hammer to smash through a back door and gain entry to a residential address in Acland Road. The occupant was in bed at the time but fled the address after seeing the defendant. Mitchener then proceeded to steal a number of items from the property, including jewellery, gold and cash, before leaving. Blood was located near the back door and linked to Mitchener through DNA analysis.

Pleaded guilty to dwelling burglary.

21 Oct 2025

Daut Lulzim Danaj

Conspiring to supply class A and class B controlled drugs *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Daut Lulzim Danaj was involved in a major organised crime network supplying high purity cocaine and cannabis across Dorset between January 2016 and January 2017. He operated as a wholesaler for the drugs. The investigation by Dorset Police’s Serious Organised Crime Team recovered just under four kilograms of cocaine and more than three kilograms of cannabis, along with dealer lists showing over £600,000 in transactions. Danaj was interviewed in September 2016 but fled the country, remaining wanted since 2017 until his arrest.

Found guilty following a trial. Fled the country in 2016 to evade justice, arrested in Essex on 3 February 2025 after attempting to enter from the Netherlands.

17 Oct 2025

David Michael Vye

Burglary *

Sentence

100 weeks imprisonment

On 9 July 2025 at around 2.10am, David Michael Vye entered the garden of a property in Kinson, Bournemouth, and broke into the home of an elderly couple. He searched drawers and cupboards, stealing gold jewellery, a set of keys, bank card, sunglasses, and cash. He returned at around 4.40am carrying a bag. The burglary was captured on CCTV, leading to his identification. A forensic examination linked him to the scene. On 12 September 2025, he was detained for shoplifting at Co-op in Kinson Road, breaching a criminal behaviour order.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and breach of a criminal behaviour order. Breach involved entering a Co-op shop in Kinson Road despite order preventing it.

17 Oct 2025

Daniel Simon Bolton

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Daniel Simon Bolton, 37, of Bournemouth, committed two burglaries. The first occurred at around 8.50pm on Saturday 15 February 2025 at Tesco in Yarrow Road, where he distracted the security guard with a mobile phone, accessed private areas, found the tills empty, then used a tool to open a till on the shop floor and stole £380 in cash. The second burglary took place between Monday 17 February and Monday 24 February 2025, when he forcefully broke into a house in Chester Road while the occupants were away, stealing several items including the key to a car parked outside. Around a week later, Bolton was arrested in possession of the car key, leading to the recovery of the stolen vehicle nearby. Forensic examination found his DNA on a screwdriver left at the house scene.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary.

3 Oct 2025

September 2025 1 case

David Robert Giddins

Arson *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment

David Robert Giddins, 45, of Wimborne, started a series of deliberate vehicle fires overnight between Sunday 14 May and Monday 15 May 2023 in the Broadstone, Wimborne, and Merley areas, including locations such as Wentworth Drive, Oakley Hill, Oakley Road, Merley Way, Stour Walk, New Borough Road, Grove Road, and Leigh Road. This caused damage to 18 vehicles and several buildings, with repair costs exceeding £183,000. He was identified through CCTV footage, witness statements, and a police investigation, leading to his arrest on Wednesday 17 May 2023.

Pleaded guilty to 20 counts of arson. Six additional arsons from 2018 and January 2023 taken into consideration, costing £73,000.

26 Sep 2025

August 2025 2 cases

Louise Balaam

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Louise Balaam, aged 38 and of Bournemouth, was involved in a burglary in Bournemouth. Dorset Police received a report of the burglary, which led to a detailed investigation by detectives. She was arrested and subsequently sentenced.

Jailed following a detailed investigation into a burglary in Bournemouth.

15 Aug 2025

Geoffrey Chambers

Outraging Public Decency *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Geoffrey Chambers indecently exposed himself to members of the public in Lyme Regis on multiple occasions between 26 August 2024 and 13 July 2025, including performing an act of outraging public decency. He was identified, arrested, and the offences involved breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

Pleaded guilty to one count of outraging public decency, four counts of exposure, and five counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

15 Aug 2025

July 2025 2 cases

Callum Giddins

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

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.

18 Jul 2025

Emma Charlotte Amey

Fraud *

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.

1 Jul 2025

June 2025 5 cases

Conrad Lee Morgan

Conspiracy to Commit Affray *

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.

Found guilty after a trial. Involved in the same incident as his son.

30 Jun 2025

Conrad Morgan

Conspiracy to commit affray *

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.

30 Jun 2025

Vinny Dean Conrad Morgan

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

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.

30 Jun 2025

Vinny Morgan

Inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent *

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.

30 Jun 2025

Adam Culverwell

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

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.

6 Jun 2025

May 2025 2 cases

Stuart Jarvis

Rape *

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.

13 May 2025

Barbara Roe

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

2 May 2025

April 2025 1 case

Jordan Wilkes

Attempted Murder *

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.

23 Apr 2025

March 2025 1 case

Jake Saunders

Murder *

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.

28 Mar 2025

September 2024 1 case

Ian Thomas

Assault on an emergency worker *

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.

10 Sep 2024

August 2024 4 cases

Joshua Mitchell Savory

Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Joshua Mitchell Savory, aged 28 and of Little Francis Drive, Weymouth, assaulted a man in the area of Caroline Place in the town centre during the early hours of Sunday, September 29, 2024. He used a knife to slash the victim across the left side of his face, resulting in an 11-inch cut. The victim, a man in his 30s from Bournemouth, required hospital treatment and has been left with a permanent scar. Savory was identified and arrested following an investigation that included CCTV footage and forensic evidence linking a seized knife and T-shirt to the incident.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife. Also handed a restraining order to last until further notice.

18 Aug 2024

Ian Vetier

Violent disorder *

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.

15 Aug 2024

Kevin Searle

Violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

On 4 August 2024, during an anti-immigration protest on the Esplanade in Weymouth involving about 400 protesters and 200 counter-demonstrators, Kevin Searle, who had been drinking six cans of cider earlier while fishing, joined the anti-immigration group. He was at the front, aggressively pushing and shoving police officers attempting to break through the cordon, hurling verbal abuse, and pouring the contents of a can of cider over a police officer as the crowd surged forward. Officers had to draw batons and push protesters back.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker. Had 32 prior court appearances for 52 offences, including three against the person, six of public disorder, and a 2013 racially aggravated threatening behaviour offence. Current offences in breach of a community order. Battled alcohol addiction and expressed remorse.

8 Aug 2024

Jeffrey Morris

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment

Jeffrey Morris, a 71-year-old former fire officer from Christchurch Street East in Frome, sexually assaulted a child and incited them to engage in sexual activity in Dorset during 2024. He initially denied the offences but later admitted them. The defendant has a history of sexual offences and was noted for providing support to his 96-year-old mother.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of sexually assaulting a child and two counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. The defendant has two previous convictions for sexual offences in 1979 and 1984, showed genuine remorse, and has a background as a former fire officer who managed a fire station in Dorset. Judge commented on his initial denial and later appreciation of the harm caused.

8 Aug 2024

July 2024 1 case

Andre Willis

Ownership of a dog dangerously out of control *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

On April 4, 2024, a police officer stopped a vehicle driven by Andre Willis. As the officer approached, Willis released his dog from its lead. The dog, described as a Staffordshire bull terrier, attacked the officer, biting his legs and arm, causing significant injuries including deep puncture wounds. The officer was knocked to the floor, used his taser multiple times to subdue the dog, and required hospital treatment and surgery.

Pleaded guilty to one count of being the owner of a dog which caused injury while dangerously out of control in a public place and one count of driving whilst disqualified. Disqualified from driving for 55 months. Prosecutor noted that his conduct fell below the standard of responsible dog ownership.

31 Jul 2024

June 2024 2 cases

Maximillian Muskath

Child Abduction *

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.

26 Jun 2024

Muhammed Esam

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

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.

25 Jun 2024

May 2024 3 cases

Ryan James Duncan

Dwelling Burglary *

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.

23 May 2024

Dragos Serban

Possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A *

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.

21 May 2024

William Hosking

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

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.

16 May 2024

April 2024 1 case

Gabriel Marinoaica

Rape *

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.

19 Apr 2024

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Bournemouth Crown Court, located in Bournemouth, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 67 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Bournemouth area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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Bournemouth Crown Court Sentencing Results

Clara Amanda Jade Kerridge

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Adam James Michael Crawford

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Timothy Girling

Graham William Hill

Thomas Harold Coker

Chret Courtney Callender

Sarwar Rasool Mustafa

Lewis Hawkett-Smith

Lewis Smith

Samuel Cooper

Martin Hancill

Alexandru Emilian Muresan

Aaron Carl Winzar

Colin Shields

Daniel John Hart

Craig Abbott

Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith

David James Gwilliam

Dean Mitchener

Daut Lulzim Danaj

David Michael Vye

Daniel Simon Bolton

David Robert Giddins

Louise Balaam

Geoffrey Chambers

Callum Giddins

Emma Charlotte Amey

Conrad Lee Morgan

Conrad Morgan

Vinny Dean Conrad Morgan

Vinny Morgan

Adam Culverwell

Stuart Jarvis

Barbara Roe

Jordan Wilkes

Jake Saunders

Ian Thomas

Joshua Mitchell Savory

Ian Vetier

Kevin Searle

Jeffrey Morris

Andre Willis

Maximillian Muskath

Muhammed Esam

Ryan James Duncan

Dragos Serban

William Hosking

Gabriel Marinoaica

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