Chelmsford Crown Court Sentencing Results

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Davit Nakashidze participated in a sophisticated enterprise that involved stealing luxury cars through keyless entry methods and dismantling them at a chop shop in Little Bardfield, Essex. The gang targeted high-value vehicles from various UK locations, used signal jammers, cloned plates, and exported parts to Dubai. Police investigations, including 115 days of CCTV monitoring, revealed the scale of the operation, which included handling stolen goods worth millions.

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.

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.

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.

Mark Donovan, 39, inflicted 70 separate injuries on 37-year-old Elise Mason during an attack in Great Baddow in April 2023. He strangled and beat her, causing bruises on her hands and forearms from attempts to defend herself. After the murder, he took her phone, hid it in a pub toilet cistern, visited a pub and a massage parlour, and then handed himself in at Ilford Police Station the following day while eating a takeaway.