Chelmsford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 75 verdicts at Chelmsford Crown Court (Chelmsford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

George Bloxham

Actual Bodily Harm

August 15, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 10 months imprisonment

George Bloxham, 31, assaulted a woman at an address in Harlow in April 2022, causing injuries to her face. He was arrested, admitted the charges, and the victim received support from Essex Police and related organisations.

Admitted three counts of Actual Bodily Harm. The victim thanked Essex Police and encouraged others to report abuse. Detective Constable Swarv Safin noted the investigation was complex but thorough.

Sources: essexlive.news

Matthew Edwards

Sexual assault of a child

August 13, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Matthew Edwards sexually assaulted a child under 13 and possessed dozens of indecent images of children. He used internet platforms to send explicit messages and ask young girls for sexualised images. Devices seized from his home contained indecent images dating back to 2019. He was arrested in October 2022 in the Uttlesford area and denied the charges initially.

Admitted to three counts of taking and making indecent images and one count of outraging public decency; found guilty on 16 other counts after a nine-day trial. Will be on the sex offenders register for life and subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Mitchell Quartermaine

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine

August 8, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Mitchell Quartermaine was arrested in December 2020 after police pulled over his car and found more than £1,000 in cash and a mobile phone with messages indicating involvement in drug sales.

Rokibur Rahman

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine

August 8, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 2 months imprisonment

Rokibur Rahman was stopped by police on separate occasions in April and September 2020, where cash and drug wraps were found in his vehicle and on his person. In October 2020, police discovered a large amount of white powder and scales at an address he was associated with, leading to his arrest for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and two counts of possession with intent to supply cocaine.

Sources: essexlive.news

Christopher Radley

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine

August 8, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Christopher Radley was stopped by police in September 2020 while driving at speed, with cash and drugs found in his vehicle. He was later seen entering an address linked to drug activity, leading to his arrest.

Admitted to two counts of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine, and possession of a Class B drug.

Sources: essexlive.news

Graeme Hicks

Sexual Assault

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Graeme Hicks, 33, of Old Chapel Drive, Stanway, indecently assaulted a 17-year-old girl and a woman on a double-decker bus in Braintree on December 27, 2024. He exposed himself, urinated on the top deck, launched kicks and punches at another passenger, and resisted arrest by spitting at officers. Additionally, he was sentenced for offences from a separate raid on his home in May 2023, which included supplying cocaine and cannabis and possessing an air pistol. The offences had a profound effect on the female victims, who are now fearful of using buses.

Admitted to two counts of sexual assault, exposure, actual bodily harm, criminal damage, supplying cocaine and cannabis, and possessing an air pistol. Detective Constable Katie George described his actions as deplorable and sexually motivated, noting the profound effect on victims and the unacceptable behaviour towards officers.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Jason Anderson

Conspiring to supply crack cocaine and heroin

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Six years nine months imprisonment

Jason Anderson, 50, of Stour Close, Dovercourt, was arrested with drugs and knives on separate occasions while working for the Croydon drug gang that operated the 'Nutz' county line, supplying crack cocaine and heroin from South London to Essex.

Jordan James

Supplying crack cocaine and heroin

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Nine years two months imprisonment

Jordan James, 33, of HMP Pentonville, was the leader of a drug gang that funnelled crack cocaine and heroin from South London to Harwich in Essex. The gang was involved in county lines drug supply, including violence and exploitation.

Alfie Sanchez

Conspiring to supply crack cocaine and heroin

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Three years three months imprisonment

Alfie Sanchez, 21, of Riley Avenue, Jaywick, was arrested with drugs and knives on separate occasions in May and June 2023 while involved in the 'Nutz' county line gang, which funnelled crack cocaine and heroin from South London to Harwich in Essex, involving violence and exploitation.

Dennis Da Silva Costa

Conspiring to supply crack cocaine and heroin

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Eight years two months imprisonment

Dennis Da Silva Costa, 32, of Priory Road, Clacton, was involved in delivering fresh stocks of drugs as part of the 'Nutz' county line gang, which supplied crack cocaine and heroin from South London to Harwich in Essex, involving violence, exploitation, and threats.

Deveire Young

Conspiring to supply crack cocaine and heroin

June 20, 2025

Sentence: 15 years six months imprisonment

Deveire Young, 31, of Mortham Street, Newham, attempted to flee from police and was caught trying to flush cannabis and crack cocaine down a toilet. He had keys to a van containing two handguns, ammunition, and valuables worth £127,000, as part of the gang's county lines operation supplying crack cocaine and heroin from South London to Essex.

Operated as the right-hand man to the gang leader, involved in conspiring to supply drugs and possession of firearms and ammunition.

Sources: mylondon.news

Kelvin Morgan

Unwanted sexual touching

June 14, 2025

Sentence: 12-year Criminal Behaviour Order and 3 months imprisonment

Kelvin Morgan was found guilty of unwanted sexual touching of a female over 18 inside an address on January 17, 2024. This was part of a case that led to an interim Criminal Behaviour Order on May 12, 2025, which was made full on the date of sentencing.

The order was granted as part of a larger sentence for unwanted sexual touching, with the prison term already served.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Sheldon Johnson

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Sheldon Johnson ran a crack cocaine and heroin business in the Chigwell area while pretending to be a high-flying music promoter. In June 2024, he was approached in a shop in Woodford, East London, where he attempted to escape and was arrested. Police found wraps of heroin and crack cocaine where he had been, along with £25,000 in cash, £250,000 worth of designer clothes, shoes, a watch, sunglasses, and evidence of music events at his home in Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge.

Denied charges of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin, as well as possessing criminal property; known as 'Lucky British' and posed as a music promoter.

Sources: mylondon.news

Nyasha Best

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Nyasha Best was involved in a drug dealing scheme supplying crack cocaine and heroin in the Chigwell area, working alongside Sheldon Johnson. He was arrested in June 2024, and police discovered expensive clothes at his home in Tiverton Road, Queens Park.

Business associate of Sheldon Johnson; denied charges of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin.

Sources: mylondon.news

Annette Lawrence

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin

June 13, 2025

Sentence: Two years suspended for two years, with 50 hours of unpaid work and a 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement

Annette Lawrence, known by her stage name Lisa Mercedez, was involved in a drug dealing operation supplying crack cocaine and heroin in the Chigwell area. She collaborated with Sheldon Johnson, who posed as a music promoter. Police arrested her in June 2024 after finding a burner phone at her home in Nazeing, Waltham Abbey. She had a background as a Jamaican dancehall artist with appearances on the BBC and collaborations with artists like Nicki Minaj.

Narrowly avoided prison; involved in a drug dealing scheme with Sheldon Johnson; denied charges of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin.

Sources: mylondon.news

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas

Fraudulent evasion of the prohibition on the importation of cannabis

June 5, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, a former professional footballer, recruited his girlfriend and her friend to smuggle approximately 60kg of cannabis from Thailand to the UK via Stansted Airport. The drugs, valued at £600,000, were seized by Border Force officers. He played a key role in the operation, arranging travel and acting in an operational management function, motivated by financial hardships after being out of contract. The incident occurred between July 1, 2024, and September 2, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to fraudulent evasion of the prohibition on the importation of cannabis due to financial difficulties. Judge Alexander Mills commented that he had 'thrown away' his football career.

Sources: essexlive.news

Fatlind Imeraj

Cultivation of cannabis

May 28, 2025

Sentence: Six months imprisonment

Fatlind Imeraj was caught fleeing from a property in Halstead where police found approximately 500 cannabis plants following a public report of suspicious activity on April 15, 2025. He was living at the property, and his involvement was confirmed by fingerprints. He was arrested nearby and later admitted the crime in court.

Admitted to cultivation of cannabis. Fingerprints were found at the premises, and it was clear he was living there. An order was made for the forfeit and destruction of the cannabis plants and items.

Sources: essexlive.news

Fisnik Hoxha

Cultivation of cannabis

May 28, 2025

Sentence: Six months imprisonment

Fisnik Hoxha was caught fleeing from a property in Halstead where police found approximately 500 cannabis plants following a public report of suspicious activity on April 15, 2025. He was living at the property, and his involvement was confirmed by fingerprints. He was arrested nearby and later admitted the crime in court.

Admitted to cultivation of cannabis. Fingerprints were found at the premises, and it was clear he was living there. An order was made for the forfeit and destruction of the cannabis plants and items.

Sources: essexlive.news

Chace Wiseman

Rape of a child under 13

May 27, 2025

Sentence: 16.5 years imprisonment at a young offenders’ facility

Chace Wiseman, from Witham, committed a series of sexual offences against vulnerable young victims. These included raping and sexually assaulting children under 13, as well as creating and possessing indecent photographs and extreme pornographic images of toddlers and young children, some of which were AI-altered. The offences were uncovered following an investigation by Essex Police, who arrested him at his home in January 2025 and seized seven devices containing hundreds of images and videos. The crimes had a profound impact on the victims and their families, with one victim's father reporting severe emotional distress, including difficulty sleeping and anxiety about leaving his daughter alone.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, one count of possession of extreme pornographic footage, one count of possessing a prohibited image of a child, and six counts of making an indecent photograph of a child. Mitigating factors included his age (17 at the time), mild learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, and history of bullying. The judge described the offences as 'disturbing' and 'quite shocking'. He was also placed on the sex offender register, issued a restraining order, and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order.

Sources: echo-news.co.uk

James Gibbs

Gross Indecency

May 22, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

James Gibbs committed sexual offences over 40 years ago, including two counts of gross indecency against a victim. The victim reported the crimes in 2021, but sadly died before the trial. An investigation by Essex Police led to his conviction, with detectives ensuring the victim knew justice would be pursued.

Pleaded not guilty to the offences. The judge paid tribute to the victim who had died before the case concluded. Gibbs refused to admit his crimes during the investigation and court process.

Sources: essexlive.news

Marshall Bartram

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

May 1, 2025

Sentence: Three years and ten months imprisonment

Marshall Bartram was arrested during a police search on February 11, 2025, after being spotted in a potential drug deal. He confessed to carrying cocaine and was found with over 160g of cocaine and approximately £10,000 in cash. A search of a linked address in Harlow revealed additional cash and a large brick of cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of criminal property.

Sources: essexlive.news

Christopher Allen

Causing death by dangerous driving

April 3, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Christopher Allen, 61, collided with Adeline Stuart-Watt, 33, as she was crossing Epping New Road in Loughton on foot after dismounting her bicycle. He had consumed alcohol and was driving at double the speed limit, which led to her death at the scene on April 16, 2023. Allen was from Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey.

Denied causing death by dangerous driving but was found guilty following a trial. Had drunk at least two pints of an alcoholic drink and was travelling at double the speed limit for the road.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Connor Jones

Conspiring to commit burglary and motor vehicle theft

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Four years and eleven months imprisonment

Connor Jones led an organised crime gang that stole more than 70 family motors using a sophisticated 'relay' system to hack keyless cars. The gang targeted properties in London and the South East, including areas like Edmonton, Essex, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. They were arrested during a police raid on a lock-up garage in Waltham Abbey, where stolen vehicles, including a Fiesta, were being stripped for parts. One victim reported feeling scared and unsafe after her Ford Kuga was stolen from her driveway in Brentwood.

Jack Reid

Conspiring to commit burglary and motor vehicle theft

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Three years and nine months imprisonment

Jack Reid was part of an organised crime gang that stole more than 70 family motors using a sophisticated 'relay' system to hack keyless cars. The gang targeted properties in London and the South East, including areas like Edmonton, Essex, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. They were arrested during a police raid on a lock-up garage in Waltham Abbey, where stolen vehicles were being stripped for parts. One victim reported feeling scared and unsafe after her Ford Kuga was stolen from her driveway in Brentwood.

Calogero Ricotta

Murder

February 18, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 34 years

Calogero Ricotta stabbed to death his 54-year-old wife, Maria Nugara, and her 29-year-old son, Giuseppe Morreale, at their family home in the village of Ugley in Essex on May 28, 2024. The murders were motivated by Ricotta's refusal to agree to a divorce, as his wife was taking steps to leave the marriage. He had been controlling and coercive towards her, and her son tried to protect her but was killed in the process. Ricotta also assaulted a youth who was present.

Used controlling and coercive behaviour to control his wife; found guilty after denying charges; judge noted his vanity, pride, and ego prevented him from agreeing to a divorce; also found guilty of actual bodily harm against a youth.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Deividas Fiodorovas

Conspiracy to burgle

January 2, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 8 months imprisonment

Deividas Fiodorovas was involved in multiple burglaries and thefts as part of a crime spree. On April 7, 2024, he participated in stealing a pick-up truck and a JCB telescopic forklift from Clacton Road, Little Horsley, which were used to rip a cash machine from a Home Bargains shop in Harwich, Essex. The spree included burglaries at a house on Oakley Road, Harwich, on April 1, 2024, where cash and tools were taken; a house in Nancy Blackett Avenue, Walton, on April 23, 2024, where jewellery worth more than £20,000 was stolen; and a home in Royston, Hertfordshire, on April 24, 2024, where a victim was held in the bathroom while valuables worth over £120,000 were taken by suspects armed with a crowbar.

Pleaded guilty to all three counts, including the home burglaries, conspiracy to steal the cash machine, and the burglary of the JCB.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Marvin Usher

Conspiracy to steal

January 2, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Marvin Usher participated in a series of burglaries and thefts, including the theft of a pick-up truck and a JCB telescopic forklift from properties on Clacton Road, Little Horsley, on April 7, 2024. These vehicles were used in a ram raid to remove a cash machine from a Home Bargains shop in Harwich, Essex, which was later dumped at a nearby golf club with £55,000 inside. The crimes also encompassed burglaries at homes in Essex and Hertfordshire.

Admitted involvement in the conspiracy to steal the cash machine and the burglaries to take the vehicles used, but denied involvement in the home burglaries.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Shane Hadderton

Conspiracy to burgle

January 2, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Shane Hadderton was involved in a crime spree that included the burglary of homes and the theft of vehicles. On April 7, 2024, a pick-up truck and a JCB telescopic forklift were stolen from properties on Clacton Road, Little Horsley, and used in a ram raid to rip a cash machine from a Home Bargains shop in Harwich, Essex. The spree also involved burglaries at a house on Oakley Road, Harwich, on April 1, 2024, where cash and tools were taken, and at a house in Nancy Blackett Avenue, Walton, on April 23, 2024, where jewellery worth more than £20,000 was stolen. Additionally, he was linked to a burglary in Royston, Hertfordshire, on April 24, 2024.

Admitted one count of conspiracy to burgle, including driving vehicles to and from the burglaries in Walton and Royston, but denied entering any properties.

Sources: standard.co.uk

David Pickthall

Child sex offences

November 11, 2024

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment with a four-year extended licence period and a sexual harm prevention order

David Pickthall, a former teacher and choirmaster who worked on TV and film projects including Wallace and Gromit, abused children over more than four decades. The offences involved 19 victims and were committed between 1980 and 2021 in Brentwood, Essex, and Upminster, east London. He was made an MBE in 2015 for services to education and charity.

Pleaded guilty to 29 child sex offences concerning 19 victims. Judge Mary Loram KC described him as a predatory and manipulative paedophile who would have continued offending if not arrested. He glared at the judge during sentencing.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Shiza Harper

Conspiracy to kidnap and false imprisonment

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Shiza Harper, along with her husband, conspired to kidnap and falsely imprison Lincoln Brookes, the senior coroner for Essex. On April 20, 2023, she entered Chelmsford Crown Court with the group, demanding the coroner's whereabouts and attempting to interfere with court proceedings as part of the group's self-conferred powers.

Served as a postal inspector in the Federal Postal Court group and was influenced by Mark Christopher. Jailed for 30 months, ordered to pay a £228 surcharge, and subjected to a restraining order. Described as having been indoctrinated and at the start of an 'awakening'.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Sean Harper

Conspiracy to kidnap and false imprisonment

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Sean Harper, along with his wife, conspired to kidnap and falsely imprison Lincoln Brookes, the senior coroner for Essex. On April 20, 2023, he entered Chelmsford Crown Court as part of the group, demanding the coroner's location and attempting to shut down the court, acting under the group's self-proclaimed authority.

Served as a sheriff in the Federal Postal Court group and was influenced by Mark Christopher. Jailed for 30 months, ordered to pay a £228 surcharge, and subjected to a restraining order. Described as having been indoctrinated and at the start of an 'awakening'.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Matthew Martin

Conspiracy to kidnap and false imprisonment

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Matthew Martin was part of a group that conspired to kidnap and falsely imprison Lincoln Brookes, the senior coroner for Essex. On April 20, 2023, he entered Chelmsford Crown Court with others, demanding the coroner's whereabouts and attempting to interfere with court proceedings as part of the group's self-conferred powers.

Served as a sheriff and coroner in the Federal Postal Court group, acting under the direction of Mark Christopher. Jailed for 30 months, ordered to pay a £228 surcharge, and subjected to a restraining order.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Mark Christopher

Conspiracy to kidnap and false imprisonment

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Mark Christopher, as the leader of a self-proclaimed group called the Federal Postal Court, conspired to kidnap and falsely imprison Lincoln Brookes, the senior coroner for Essex. On April 20, 2023, he and three others entered Chelmsford Crown Court with handcuffs, demanding Mr Brookes' location and attempting to shut down the court. He had previously sent bizarre and threatening letters and emails to Mr Brookes, accusing him of offenses like 'detrimental necromancy' and threatening corporal punishment.

Self-appointed leader of the Federal Postal Court group, also convicted of sending threatening letters to the coroner with intent to cause distress or anxiety. Jailed for seven years, ordered to pay a £228 surcharge, and subjected to a restraining order.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Virginia Mccullough

Murder

October 11, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 36 years

Virginia McCullough poisoned her father, John McCullough, aged 70, with crushed prescription medication in his drinks in June 2019, then beat and fatally stabbed her mother, Lois McCullough, aged 71, the following day. She hid their bodies in makeshift tombs within their family home in Great Baddow, Essex, and lived alongside them for four years while spending approximately £150,000 of their money, accruing debts in their names, and lying to family, doctors, and authorities about their whereabouts.

Pleaded guilty to murdering her parents. Described as an intelligent manipulator who concealed the bodies, spent her parents' money, and engaged in fraud and deceit.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Lee Farrugia

Grievous bodily harm

September 9, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 10 months imprisonment, plus 19 months for dangerous driving and handling stolen goods, and 2 years extended licence

Lee Farrugia was involved in a violent robbery in a residential car park in Guildfords, Harlow, on February 2, 2024, where a 17-year-old boy was seriously assaulted, forced off his e-bike, and left with a fractured skull after his bike was stolen and placed in a stolen car with cloned plates that Farrugia was driving.

Charlie Farrugia

Robbery

September 9, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Charlie Farrugia participated in a violent robbery in a residential car park in Guildfords, Harlow, on February 2, 2024, where a 17-year-old boy was attacked, forced off his e-bike, and his bike was stolen and placed in a stolen car with cloned plates.

Jason Millard

Burglary

September 9, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Jason Millard was involved in handling stolen goods, including the e-bike stolen during a violent robbery in a residential car park in Guildfords, Harlow, on February 2, 2024, and another missing e-bike from a separate burglary.

Luke Harvey

Burglary

August 7, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 11 months imprisonment

Luke Harvey, 32, of no fixed address, committed seven burglaries in the Harwich area between February and March 2024. He targeted businesses including restaurants, hair salons, florists, and a charity shop for East Anglia's Children's Hospices, stealing cash, products, and a till, while causing substantial damage. He was arrested on March 18, 2024, with stolen goods in his possession, and made admissions during custody.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of burglary. Received a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from Harwich and Dovercourt for three years.

Sources: eadt.co.uk

Bailey Wood

Robbery

August 6, 2024

Sentence: six years and eight months imprisonment

Bailey Wood, aged 19, was part of a gang that assaulted a man in his 30s during a dispute over trick or treating on October 31, 2023, in Coggeshall Road. The victim, who was out with his children, was stabbed in the chest after asking the group to stop swearing. Wood was arrested within 10 minutes of the incident, and the group fled the scene afterwards.

Convicted of robbery, grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a bladed article, and affray. Investigating officer praised the victim's courage and the quick actions that led to arrests.

Sources: echo-news.co.uk

Scott Warner

Burglary

July 27, 2024

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment and banned from driving for 47 months

Scott Warner and William Cross burgled a caravan at Weeley Bridge Caravan Park on April 4, 2024, stealing bank cards and other items. They attempted over a dozen fraudulent transactions in Clacton. On April 10, 2024, during a police chase on the A12, Warner drove dangerously, trying to evade officers and damaging three police vehicles.

Admitted to burglary, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, and five counts of fraud. Must pay a victim surcharge of £187.

Sources: echo-news.co.uk

William Cross

Fraud

July 27, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

William Cross was involved in the burglary of a caravan at Weeley Bridge Caravan Park on April 4, 2024, where bank cards were stolen and used for fraudulent transactions in Clacton.

Gavin Plumb

Soliciting murder and incitement to rape and kidnap

July 12, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years

Gavin Plumb, a 37-year-old security guard, plotted to kidnap, rape, and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby by breaking into her family home, taking her to a secluded dungeon, and subjecting her to repeated torture before killing her and disposing of her body in a lake. He engaged in online discussions about these plans, which had a life-changing impact on the victim, and was arrested at his flat in Harlow, Essex. The plot was deemed more than a fantasy, despite his claims, and involved elements of his prior attempt to falsely imprison a woman in 2008.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted by a jury. The judge described the plans as sadistic, brutal, and degrading, and noted that the defendant intended to carry them out with accomplices. Defence counsel highlighted his obsession with the victim and his embarrassment over the online conversations.

Sources: standard.co.uk

T-Jay Shepherd

Dangerous Driving

July 10, 2024

Sentence: 1 year and 7 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 5 years

T-Jay Shepherd, 32, of no fixed abode, was driving a Vauxhall Astra when he failed to stop for police on April 1. He led officers on a 12-minute high-speed chase through Southend city centre, performing dangerous driving manoeuvres that put lives at risk. The pursuit ended on Victoria Avenue, where he abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot but was quickly arrested.

Admitted charges of dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. PC Paul Simmons commented on the risks taken during the chase.

Sources: echo-news.co.uk

Will Dohmatob

Causing death by dangerous driving

July 7, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment and 10 years driving disqualification

Will Dohmatob was driving a box van on the A131 at Twinstead near Sudbury on February 3, 2024, when he fell asleep at the wheel, causing the van to cross the road and collide with Andrew Rayner, a 44-year-old motorcyclist, resulting in Rayner's death. The van left the road and came to rest in a ditch, and Dohmatob only woke up after the impact.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Fell asleep at the wheel after having little to no sleep for 30 hours.

Sources: eadt.co.uk

Christopher White

Rape of a child and sexual activity with a child

June 19, 2024

Sentence: Lengthy prison sentence in double figures (years)

Christopher White, a 37-year-old shop worker from Mill Lane, Birch, sexually abused children on the shop floor of Layer Village Store in Layer de la Haye and raped another child at a property he was housesitting. The offences occurred between 2007 and 2009 when White was in his early twenties. He admitted to exchanging cigarettes, alcohol, and confectionery for sex acts and also rubbed his genitals on a schoolgirl in the shop’s freezer room. The victims were children at the time.

Convicted on all counts; judge warned of a long prison term. Attempted to blame victims during police interview but was discredited in cross-examination. Remanded in custody and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register.

Sources: gazette-news.co.uk

Rakar Rahimi

Murder

June 1, 2024

Sentence: 25 years imprisonment

Rakar Rahimi stabbed his best friend Bako Azad Sheikha, 22, through the heart and then ran him over in Distillery Lane, Colchester, in the early hours of September 12, 2023. He was arrested in Dover, Kent, while attempting to flee the country.

Revaz Mumladze

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods

May 22, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 5 months imprisonment

Revaz Mumladze was part of a criminal network that stole and dismantled luxury vehicles, including Range Rovers and Mercedes, valued at up to £3.3 million. The group employed signal jammers for keyless thefts, operated from a chop shop in Little Bardfield, Essex, and prepared parts for export. The enterprise was exposed through a police investigation involving witness reports and surveillance, showing the dismantling and disposal of stolen vehicles.

Admitted charges; worked as a dismantler in the enterprise, paid £300-£500 per vehicle; had no fixed address and came to the UK seeking work; judge noted his significant role and awareness of the operation's scale.

Sources: romfordrecorder.co.uk

Lukas Meskauskas

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods

May 22, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Lukas Meskauskas played a key role in a sophisticated criminal operation that involved stealing luxury cars using signal jammers and dismantling them at a chop shop in Little Bardfield, Essex. He handled financial aspects and communications, facilitating the theft of vehicles worth between £2.8 million and £3.3 million from areas including Essex, Hertfordshire, Southampton, and Devon. Police intercepted containers of parts destined for Dubai and conducted extensive surveillance to dismantle the network.

Admitted charges; organised payments to workers and communicated with enterprise leaders; had a previous conviction for concealing stolen goods, which aggravated his sentence; judge remarked on his disregard for the law and repeated involvement in similar activities.

Sources: romfordrecorder.co.uk

Michael Casey

Theft of motor vehicles

May 22, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Michael Casey participated in the theft of luxury vehicles as part of a larger criminal enterprise in Essex. He was involved in keyless thefts using signal jammers, driving stolen cars, and contributing to the operation that dismantled vehicles at a chop shop in Little Bardfield. The gang stole cars from various UK locations, cloned plates, and prepared parts for export, with the total value estimated at up to £3.3 million. Police investigations confirmed his role through CCTV and other evidence.

Sentenced in absentia as he did not attend court; involved in the thefts of cars; seen on CCTV driving vehicles without a UK driving licence; believed to be in Australia; judge noted his complete disregard for the law, considering his age as a mitigating factor.

Sources: romfordrecorder.co.uk

George Abzhandadze

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods

May 22, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 5 months imprisonment

George Abzhandadze was involved in a highly sophisticated criminal enterprise that stole luxury vehicles, including Range Rovers, Jaguars, and Mercedes, valued between £2.8 million and £3.3 million. The group used signal jammers to conduct keyless thefts across Essex and other UK areas, dismantled the vehicles at a chop shop in Little Bardfield, Essex, and prepared parts for export, including to Dubai. The operation was uncovered through police surveillance and a witness report, with evidence of cloned plates and dumped personal belongings.

Admitted charges; worked as a dismantler in the enterprise, paid £300-£500 per vehicle depending on the car; no previous convictions mentioned; judge noted his significant role in the operation.

Sources: romfordrecorder.co.uk

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