Bournemouth Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 16 verdicts at Bournemouth Crown Court (Bournemouth). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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

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

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

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

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

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