Chelmsford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 125 verdicts at Chelmsford Crown Court (Chelmsford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 8 cases

Ashley Warren

Owning a dog causing injury resulting in death while dangerously out of control *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Ashley Warren, 41, asked Esther Martin, 68, to mind his XL bully dogs, Bear and Beauty, at his home in Jaywick, Essex, while he travelled to London to film a music video on February 2024, just two days after the ban on the breed came into force. Esther was fatally mauled to death in a sustained and repeated attack lasting at least 12 minutes, suffering dozens of bites. Warren was also found guilty of possessing a bladed article without good reason at Clacton railway station in February 2024, claiming it was a prop for his music video.

Pleaded guilty to being the owner or custodian of two dogs of a banned breed. Found guilty of owning a dog named Bear that caused injury resulting in death while dangerously out of control. Acquitted of being in charge of dog named Beauty. Nine previous convictions for 15 offences including robbery, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and affray. Mitigating counsel noted his genuine belief that the dogs were not aggressive.

31 Mar 2026

Monika Konopska

Blackmail *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Monika Konopska, 43, from Colchester, contacted two men she found on the adult website adultwork.com, neither of whom she had met before. Posing as 'Serena', she targeted the first victim in October 2024, who was seeking companionship. She initially requested £40 in petrol money, then demanded £1,000 via telephone and WhatsApp, threatening to 'cause a scene' and sending photos of his adult children from Facebook. The victim paid £1,000. Weeks later, she demanded a further £700 without threats, which was not paid. In May 2024, she sent a photo of his street sign, claiming she was there and had spoken to neighbours, then knocked on his door and left a handwritten note demanding another £1,000. The victim paid out of fear. She took a total of £2,300 from this victim. She then targeted a second victim with similar threats to expose his use of the site to family and employers, providing evidence of their locations and workplaces. After the second victim reported to police, Konopska claimed it was 'role play'. She was caught after leaving bank details with her real name.

Admitted to blackmail and attempted blackmail. Recorder Suki Dhadda told her she should be 'ashamed' of her actions, which made her victims scared for their lives.

31 Mar 2026

Daniel Jones

Theft *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Daniel Jones, 38, of Spruce Avenue, committed 33 thefts from Co-op stores in Essex, including £187 worth of Easter eggs and cakes from the Co-op in Spa Road, Witham on April 12, 2025, and £123 of coffee and chilled meats from the Co-op in Greenstead, Colchester on January 31, 2026. He also stole from M&S at BP filling station in Ipswich Road on January 13 and 19, 2026, taking chilled meats, coffee pots, pet food, detergents, and other household items from stores in Colchester and Harwich Road. Total loss to the four stores was £2,926.73. He breached a criminal behaviour order banning him from Co-op stores 31 times. Arrested on February 6, 2026, hiding inside the base of a divan bed.

Pleaded guilty to 33 thefts and breaching a two-year criminal behaviour order 31 times. Also in breach of a suspended six-month jail term, which was activated.

30 Mar 2026

Michael Wakefield

Making indecent photographs of a child *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 250 hours unpaid work and 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Michael Wakefield, a 40-year-old former bus driver from Orchard Street in Chelmsford, was found to have almost 600 illegal indecent images of children, including 96 Category A (most serious), 385 Category C, and 23 images of extreme porn. Police discovered the images following intelligence received in May-June 2024 indicating online access to child images. Detectives established deliberate searching and a large number of different victims. The offending was linked to Wakefield's use of steroids and testosterone, which increased his sex drive. He ceased using the substances after arrest and reported normalized sexual desires.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of a child and one count of possession of extreme porn. No previous convictions. Judge noted insight into offending and genuine remorse. Attributed behaviour to steroid use. Subject to Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years.

19 Mar 2026

Michelle Moore

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 150 hours unpaid work, £1,000 compensation

Michelle Moore, 39, of West Avenue in Clacton, defrauded her mother, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and relied on her for care including food, cleaning her flat, and managing finances, by taking her bank card without permission and spending around £40,000 on personal items from 2019 to 2022. The offending left the wheelchair-using victim deeply hurt and unable to forgive her, with impacts resonating through the family.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. No previous convictions. Primary carer to five young children. Judge Jamie Sawyer said she should feel thoroughly ashamed of her actions.

12 Mar 2026

Ricky Cutts

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

Ricky Cutts inflicted a consistent pattern of sexual and physical abuse on the victim starting in 2009 when she was a child, continuing for over a decade until she disclosed it to police in June 2025. He was charged on 18 June 2025 and remanded in custody.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault. Lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order, added to Sex Offenders Register for life, and barred from working with children.

10 Mar 2026

Katie Coles

Misconduct in a public office *

Sentence

22 weeks imprisonment

Katie Coles, a 24-year-old prison officer at HMP Chelmsford, was recorded on her body-worn camera accidentally activated, handing an unauthorised tub of pre-workout powder to an inmate in a cell. The footage captured her walking towards the open cell door, giving the item, and hugging the inmate before leaving. The incident occurred prior to her resignation the following day after being challenged. She was arrested and charged with misconduct in a public office.

Pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office at the earliest opportunity. No previous convictions. Judge noted she knew her actions were wrong and left herself vulnerable to manipulation. Likely to serve around 40% before release.

6 Mar 2026

Robert Slight

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Robert Slight, former chaperone and chairperson of Maldon Carnival, manipulated victims and families over more than a decade to gain unsupervised access to children, buying gifts, taking on days out and holidays to corrupt trust and satisfy sexual interests.

Sentenced for sexually assaulting four children and possessing over 1,300 indecent images. Further six years on licence. Described as dangerous offender engaging in grooming behaviour.

1 Mar 2026

February 2026 9 cases

Preston Stanley

Robbery *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Preston Stanley, 20, was involved in a spontaneous robbery near the Morrisons supermarket in Chelmsford, Essex, in October 2025. The incident occurred at around 3.30pm after the victim greeted an unknown woman who was with two men. The woman accused him of being a pervert, and the men confronted him. As the victim tried to walk away, Stanley and an unknown man followed, punched him repeatedly in the head, and forcibly ripped two metal chain necklaces from his neck before running off. The attack was witnessed by two people who saw a verbal exchange and the initial punch by the unknown male.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Judge showed pity for his difficult upbringing involving violence, but noted he acted willingly and enthusiastically. He has become religious and is remorseful. Was on a suspended sentence at the time of the offence. 40 per cent to be served in custody before release on licence.

20 Feb 2026

Mitchell Cox

Assault *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On November 28, 2025, Mitchell Cox, 27, of Coldnailhurst Avenue, Braintree, approached the victim at The Angel pub in Braintree after accidental eye contact. The victim was at the bar preparing to leave with his friend and fiancée after a pleasant evening. Cox violently smashed a pint glass into the victim's head, causing a large laceration of six to seven centimetres requiring 14 stitches at hospital. The attack was wholly unprovoked, random, and left the victim with a lifelong scar.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted. Judge Mary Loram KC noted his appalling record of violence, including 11 convictions for 25 offences with six for assaulting police officers. He was on a suspended sentence at the time and received an additional 3 months consecutive for breaching it. Expressed remorse. Issued with a seven-year restraining order banning contact with victim and entry to the pub.

20 Feb 2026

Schorsch Mustafa

Importation of Class A drugs *

Sentence

Not stated

Schorsch Mustafa, 49, of no fixed abode, drove a heavy goods vehicle from the Hook of Holland arriving at Harwich International Port on September 18, 2025. Border Force officials discovered multiple cardboard boxes in the lorry’s cab and side compartments containing almost 116 kg of cocaine and around 37 kg of heroin, with a combined wholesale value of more than £2.5m and street value of around £15m.

Admitted two counts of being concerned in the importation of Class A drugs. Played a courier role and expressed genuine remorse, previously of good character.

13 Feb 2026

Darren Simmons

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

6 years and 8 months imprisonment

Darren Simmons, 58, led a large-scale drug supply operation using a second-hand furniture shop in Clacton as a front. Across 2023 and 2024, officers uncovered drugs valued between £98,000 and £117,000, including 132 grams of cocaine, 21 grams of amphetamines, and more than 12 kilograms of cannabis. Counterfeit tobacco products, including thousands of cigarettes, and prescription drugs diazepam and sildenafil were also seized. In November 2025, a raid on his home in Jaywick found over a kilogram of cocaine and a kilogram of cannabis worth £31,155. The investigation revealed he supplied at least 1.75 kilograms of cocaine and 10 kilograms of cannabis. He used the shop to stash drugs and illegal tobacco, with the furniture business kept afloat by drug money. He continued dealing after arrest and charge.

Admitted two counts of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, two counts of being concerned in the supply of cannabis, single counts of being concerned in the supply of amphetamine and cannabis resin, and possession of goods with a false trademark for sale in relation to tobacco products. Described as the driving force behind the operation with an entrenched attitude to drug dealing.

13 Feb 2026

Charlie Simmons

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Charlie Simmons, 30, of Eton Road, Clacton, was involved alongside his father in using a second-hand furniture shop as a front for illegal drug supply, specifically the supply of cocaine. The operation involved large-scale supply uncovered across 2023 and 2024, with drugs including 132 grams of cocaine found. He played a significant role but lesser than his father's. Arrested and charged in June 2025.

Admitted a single count of being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Described as an important cog in the operation but on a lesser scale than his father. Judge accepted he had turned a corner in his life. Must complete 200 hours of unpaid work and a six-month GPS monitoring requirement.

13 Feb 2026

Stephen Mahebadevan

Causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 years custody

On November 3, 2023, at around 8.20am, Stephen Mahebadevan, 26, of Orford Crescent, was driving his Suzuki Swift to work on Stock Road in Stock when he lost control while negotiating a bend. Police estimated he was speeding at 67mph, double the 30mph limit, and his driving was described as 'like a missile'. The vehicle mounted the pavement and struck Freddie Coleman, 15, and another boy from behind as they walked to a bus stop. Freddie died instantly at the scene after being knocked into the road and struck by an oncoming van. The second boy suffered life-changing injuries. Mahebadevan made a false insurance claim three days later blaming a bus.

Pleaded guilty to causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving in January. Concurrent 4 years for serious injury. 13-year driving ban. Of good character prior to incident with clean driving licence.

6 Feb 2026

Liam Ryan

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Liam Ryan, 27, of Clacton-on-Sea, was found in possession of 29 Category A indecent images of children, 19 Category B files, 80 Category C files, nine prohibited images, and six files of extreme pornography on his phone. An investigation began in February 2025 after Essex Police received intelligence about his online accounts linked to sending and receiving indecent images. His phone was seized during a search of his home in March 2025. He engaged in online chats expressing preference for children aged four to 15, the younger the better, and shared pictures of a woman in various states, referring to her in derogatory terms. He made full admissions upon arrest.

Pleaded guilty to all eight offences. Of good character with demonstrated remorse. Engaged in vile conversations. Also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years and placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for 10 years.

4 Feb 2026

Vison Tahiaraj

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

2 years and 1 month imprisonment

Vison Tahiaraj, 21, of Tillotson Road, Edmonton, London, was seen repeatedly driving into a car park in South Woodham Ferrers and picking up items from a parked car. Members of the public spotted the suspicious activity and alerted police. Officers searched the parked car and found several lumps of cocaine in a large black washbag. When Tahiaraj returned, he was arrested, and a search of his car revealed a large grey sock containing wraps of cocaine and a baseball bat.

Admitted possession of cocaine with intent to supply. Banned from driving for 1 year and licence endorsed. Court ordered forfeiture and destruction of drugs and baseball bat, and deprivation order for phone and cash seized.

3 Feb 2026

Khurram Bashir

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, banned from driving for 2 years, 200 hours unpaid work

On December 23, 2025, Khurram Bashir, a taxi driver from Springfield Park Lane in Chelmsford, drove the wrong way down the A12 at 50-60mph while more than two-and-a-half times over the drink drive limit. He narrowly avoided a head-on collision with a member of the public, forcing her to swerve, and came within metres of crashing into a police car travelling at 70mph, leaving an officer shaken. He was stopped by a police officer blocking two lanes. Bashir attributed his state to anxiety, depression, and panic from a feared return of a diagnosed condition, after drinking a considerable amount of alcohol.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. Of previous good character with no convictions and three points on licence. Suffered from anxiety, depression, and panic. Recorder Paul Sharkey described actions as 'foolish and stupid' and noted it was a very bad case where a head-on collision could have been devastating and fatal.

3 Feb 2026

January 2026 4 cases

Daniel Odubanjo

Sexual assault *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Daniel Odubanjo, 27, pushed a 21-year-old woman back inside a toilet cubicle on a train and locked the door, forcefully grabbing her wrists and sexually assaulting her. She managed to open the door but he pulled her back in and continued the assault as she screamed. Minutes later, he sexually assaulted a teenager.

Convicted after a trial.

31 Jan 2026

Danny Chandler

False imprisonment *

Sentence

extended sentence of six years and six months and three years on licence

Danny Chandler attacked his wife several times on March 31, 2023, while staying at a hotel in Saffron Walden, Essex, causing injuries to her head, face, stomach, and leg. He prevented her from leaving the room, dragged her back when she tried to escape, and took her phone when she attempted to contact police. Essex Police located the abandoned SOS call and arrested him at the hotel.

Pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm and possession of a Class A drug. Found guilty of false imprisonment by a jury. Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228.

29 Jan 2026

Collins Mufuta

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

Sentence

5 years and 9 months imprisonment

On June 11, 2025, in Waltham Abbey, Collins Mufuta launched an unprovoked attack on a teenage boy who was walking to a shop with friends. Mufuta called out to the victim, repeatedly punched him, chased him after he ran, and stabbed him in the leg. The injury to the boy's thigh was not life-threatening. Mufuta covered his face during the attack but was identified through extensive CCTV work, forensic and digital evidence matching his clothing. He was arrested the following month in Waltham Abbey.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place. Initially denied the offences.

19 Jan 2026

Melissa Murphy

Misconduct in a public office *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Melissa Murphy, formerly Melissa O’Brien, 49, admitted to an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at HMP Chelmsford in Essex. She sent handwritten letters containing explicit romantic and sexual content, which were found in the prisoner's cell. A photo of the inmate was found at her home. On December 8, 2023, she requested the prisoner be brought to the workshop despite no scheduled class, locked herself in with him, and was found flustered. A sim card was found in her house with correspondence encouraging private contact, though no evidence it was provided. She denied physical intimacy.

Pleaded guilty to one count of misconduct in a public office. Described as an isolated lapse. To serve up to 40% in custody.

16 Jan 2026

December 2025 1 case

Declan Diedrick

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Declan Diedrick, 25, of no fixed address, stabbed Pc Hollie Matthews in the face with a seven-inch serrated kitchen knife in Harlow, Essex, on December 29, 2023, while officers responded to welfare concerns. He was in an altercation, refusing to drop the knife, leading to the attack before being subdued.

Found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Admitted wounding without intent and possession of bladed article. Additional 3 years on licence.

1 Dec 2025

November 2025 3 cases

Sam Minter

Affray, threats to kill, and non-fatal strangulation *

Sentence

21 months' imprisonment suspended for 2 years

On 17 February 2024, Sam Minter engaged in affray by pinning an unknown male to the floor and repeatedly punching him in the head, captured on CCTV. After fleeing with his stepson Taylor Oliver, police attempted to detain them. Minter threatened to kill Officer 1 with a pen while the officer was vulnerable on the floor after being assaulted by Oliver. Later, while being pursued and detained by Officer 2, Minter placed the officer in a chokehold and punched him. Minter was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. Both officers suffered significant psychological impacts, including fear, sleep disturbances, and reduced work capacity, as detailed in victim personal statements. Minter and Oliver admitted the offences in interviews and apologised.

Originally sentenced to 3 years' imprisonment (3 months for affray, 9 months for threats to kill, 2 years for non-fatal strangulation, all consecutive) on 27 November 2025 at Chelmsford Crown Court. Appeal allowed by Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on 3 March 2026, reducing total to 21 months (3 months for affray, 5 months for threats to kill, 13 months for non-fatal strangulation, all consecutive) and suspending the sentence for 2 years with a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement. Pleaded guilty. No recent relevant previous convictions. Remorse shown. Primary carer for four dependent children. Self-employed bricklayer.

27 Nov 2025

Charles Benson-Clark

Engaging in sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

6.5 years imprisonment

Charles Benson-Clark, aged 30 and formerly of Clavering, Saffron Walden, engaged in sexual activity with an underage girl, including penetrative acts. Inappropriate messages were discovered on the victim's phone, leading to his arrest by Essex Police in September 2022. He refused to answer questions during initial quizzing but was charged after a detailed investigation. His manipulative and predatory behaviour prevented the victim from telling her mother about the abuse.

Admitted four counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, including two counts of penetrative sexual activity. Given an indefinite restraining order and a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

21 Nov 2025

Marc Cheeney

Rape *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Marc Cheeney committed rape and coercive and controlling behaviour against the victim, with the crimes reported to Essex Police in August 2022. He was arrested in November 2022 and charged 12 months later following a thorough investigation. The offences occurred months before reporting, in the area of Great Yeldham near Sudbury.

Found guilty by jury after denying rape; admitted to one charge of coercive and controlling behaviour; given a 10-year restraining order and placed on the sex offenders’ register indefinitely.

13 Nov 2025

August 2025 6 cases

George Bloxham

Actual Bodily Harm *

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.

15 Aug 2025

Matthew Edwards

Sexual assault of a child *

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.

13 Aug 2025

Mitchell Quartermaine

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

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.

Admitted to being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

8 Aug 2025

Rokibur Rahman

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

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.

8 Aug 2025

Christopher Radley

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

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.

8 Aug 2025

Graeme Hicks

Sexual Assault *

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.

7 Aug 2025

June 2025 10 cases

Jason Anderson

Conspiring to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

Acted as a drug line phone holder and runner for the gang.

20 Jun 2025

Jordan James

Supplying crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

Leader of the Croydon drug gang involved in the 'Nutz' county line operation.

20 Jun 2025

Alfie Sanchez

Conspiring to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

Served as a drug line phone holder and runner for the gang.

20 Jun 2025

Dennis Da Silva Costa

Conspiring to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

Trusted lieutenant responsible for delivering drugs for the gang.

20 Jun 2025

Deveire Young

Conspiring to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

20 Jun 2025

Kelvin Morgan

Unwanted sexual touching *

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.

14 Jun 2025

Annette Lawrence

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

13 Jun 2025

Nyasha Best

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

13 Jun 2025

Sheldon Johnson

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

13 Jun 2025

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas

Fraudulent evasion of the prohibition on the importation of cannabis *

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.

5 Jun 2025

May 2025 5 cases

Fatlind Imeraj

Cultivation of cannabis *

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.

28 May 2025

Fisnik Hoxha

Cultivation of cannabis *

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.

28 May 2025

Chace Wiseman

Rape of a child under 13 *

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.

27 May 2025

James Gibbs

Gross Indecency *

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.

22 May 2025

Marshall Bartram

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

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.

1 May 2025

April 2025 1 case

Christopher Allen

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

3 Apr 2025

March 2025 3 cases

Mohammed Uddin

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Mohammed Uddin, 37, of Dunmow, Essex, fraudulently applied for five bounce-back loans totalling £250,000 between May 2020 and November 2022 for four businesses he directed. Despite the companies having little to no trading activity, he inflated turnover figures to obtain the maximum £50,000 per company, including two applications for one business in violation of rules. The loans, intended to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, were spent on paying off debts, home improvements, separate investments, luxury watches, and cars. He was arrested on 11 February 2022, and digital evidence linked him to the fraud. Accounts were frozen, and £66,574.20 recovered.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud by false representation. Disqualified from acting as a company director for five years. Sentences to run concurrently.

14 Mar 2025

Connor Jones

Conspiring to commit burglary and motor vehicle theft *

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.

Admitted conspiring to commit burglary and motor vehicle theft.

7 Mar 2025

Jack Reid

Conspiring to commit burglary and motor vehicle theft *

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.

Admitted conspiring to commit burglary and motor vehicle theft.

7 Mar 2025

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