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Chelmsford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 144 verdicts at Chelmsford Crown Court (Chelmsford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Chelmsford Crown Court
March 2025 5 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
cps.gov.uk
Kieron Singleton
Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs *
Sentence
four years and nine months imprisonment
Kieron Singleton, 33, of no fixed abode, was responsible for the wholesale supply of cocaine into Leominster. He managed the drug supply enterprise, orchestrating the collection and sale of drugs and reaping financial benefit. Singleton was arrested on 15 September 2023 after a vehicle was stopped and over £7,000 in cash was discovered, which enquiries revealed was to be used to purchase more cocaine for supply. He directed Christopher Yeomans and Nicholas Hornby in their operations.
Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of criminal property.
7 Mar 2025
yourherefordshire.co.uk
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
standard.co.uk
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
standard.co.uk
Nichole Pratt
Sexual assault of a child under 13 *
Sentence
seven-and-a-half years in custody
Nichole Pratt subjected two children to sexual abuse between 23 October 2023 and 1 August 2024, creating videos of the offences. The offences were discovered following an anonymous tip to police. Upon arrest, her phone and USB stick were seized, containing category A videos of her sexually abusing the children. She abused the trust of the vulnerable young children for her own gratification.
Pleaded guilty to causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13. Also handed a sexual harm prevention order. Initially denied involvement but changed plea due to overwhelming evidence.
4 Mar 2025
cps.gov.uk
February 2025 1 case
Calogero Ricotta
Murder *
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.
18 Feb 2025
standard.co.uk
January 2025 3 cases
Deividas Fiodorovas
Conspiracy to burgle *
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.
2 Jan 2025
standard.co.uk
Marvin Usher
Conspiracy to steal *
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.
2 Jan 2025
standard.co.uk
Shane Hadderton
Conspiracy to burgle *
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.
2 Jan 2025
standard.co.uk
December 2024 1 case
Darren Hornsby
Sexual assault *
Sentence
15 years imprisonment with 4 years extended licence
Darren Hornsby engaged in predatory sexual behaviour, befriending two teenage boys and using alcohol to manipulate and sexually abuse them when vulnerable. The offences in Suffolk occurred at an address in Trimley St Martin in June 2023. In Essex, the investigation began in 2019 following intelligence about online activity. Advanced forensic techniques, including hand analysis by Dame Professor Sue Black, were crucial in securing the conviction.
Pleaded guilty to multiple charges on the second day of his trial. Ordered to sign the sex offenders' register indefinitely and subject to a lifetime sexual harm prevention order. Nine years for offences in Essex and six years for offences in Suffolk, to be served consecutively.
5 Dec 2024
ipswich.co.uk
November 2024 1 case
David Pickthall
Child sex offences *
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.
11 Nov 2024
standard.co.uk
October 2024 15 cases
Sean Harper
Conspiracy to kidnap and false imprisonment *
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'.
28 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Shiza Harper
Conspiracy to kidnap and false imprisonment *
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'.
28 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Matthew Martin
Conspiracy to kidnap and false imprisonment *
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.
28 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Mark Christopher
Conspiracy to kidnap and false imprisonment *
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.
28 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Aaron Elles
Violent disorder *
Sentence
1 year and 8 months imprisonment
Aaron Elles, 28, of Harlow, attended a protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping on July 17, 2024, wearing motorbike clothing including a crash helmet to conceal his identity. He acted in an intimidating way, encouraging others to face off against police officers, and kicked an officer, leading to further pushing, shoving, and striking of officers. Officers arrested him at his home on July 23, 2024, and found a small amount of cannabis in his motorbike jacket.
Pleaded guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court. Also admitted possession of a Class B drug (cannabis).
17 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Albest Deda
Production of cannabis *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Albest Deda, 27, from Lymington Road, Dagenham, was involved in growing £100,000 worth of cannabis at two large units on the Globe Industrial Estate, Rectory Road, Grays. Essex Police discovered 230 plants weighing 46kg on 3 June 2024.
Admitted being concerned in the production of cannabis.
11 Oct 2024
bbc.co.uk
Besjan Mustafaj
Production of cannabis *
Sentence
4 years imprisonment
Besjan Mustafaj, 32, from Booth Road, North Woolwich, was involved in growing £100,000 worth of cannabis at two large units on the Globe Industrial Estate, Rectory Road, Grays. Essex Police discovered 230 plants weighing 46kg on 3 June 2024.
Admitted being concerned in the production of cannabis.
11 Oct 2024
bbc.co.uk
Ervin Sadikaj
Production of cannabis *
Sentence
4 years and 8 months imprisonment
Ervin Sadikaj, 34, from Langley Crescent, Dagenham, was involved in growing £100,000 worth of cannabis at two large units on the Globe Industrial Estate, Rectory Road, Grays. Essex Police discovered 230 plants weighing 46kg on 3 June 2024.
Admitted being concerned in the production of cannabis.
11 Oct 2024
bbc.co.uk
Pashk Gjonaj
Production of cannabis *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Pashk Gjonaj, 32, of no fixed address, was involved in growing £100,000 worth of cannabis at two large units on the Globe Industrial Estate, Rectory Road, Grays. Essex Police discovered 230 plants weighing 46kg on 3 June 2024.
Admitted being concerned in the production of cannabis.
11 Oct 2024
bbc.co.uk
Virginia Mccullough
Murder *
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.
11 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Jennifer Kowalski
Criminal damage *
Sentence
5 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 30 programme requirement days, £480 fine
On June 20, 2023, at Stansted Airport in Essex, Jennifer Kowalski and Cole Macdonald breached the perimeter fence using an angle grinder and sprayed orange paint from fire extinguishers on two private jets belonging to an insurance firm and an investment group, targeting Taylor Swift's jet but switching after being spotted. They filmed the act. The direct cleaning cost was £12,576, with additional £24,000 for consultation and inspection, and £19,234 for fence repairs. The protest aimed to highlight the climate crisis with minimal public impact.
Previous convictions over protests in Scotland. Actions affected by neurodivergence. Excluded from Stansted Airport unless with valid ticket.
7 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Cole Macdonald
Criminal damage *
Sentence
6 weeks imprisonment suspended for 8 months, 20 rehabilitation activity days
On June 20, 2023, at Stansted Airport in Essex, Jennifer Kowalski and Cole Macdonald breached the perimeter fence using an angle grinder and sprayed orange paint from fire extinguishers on two private jets belonging to an insurance firm and an investment group, targeting Taylor Swift's jet but switching after being spotted. They filmed the act. The direct cleaning cost was £12,576, with additional £24,000 for consultation and inspection, and £19,234 for fence repairs. The protest aimed to highlight the climate crisis with minimal public impact.
Autism diagnosis. Excluded from Stansted Airport unless with valid ticket. 11 days in custody and curfew had salutary effect.
7 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Dean Smith
Violent disorder *
Sentence
1 year and 10 months imprisonment
Dean Smith, 51, of Epping, participated in violent disorder during a protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping on July 17, 2024, following demonstrations sparked by a sexual assault incident involving an asylum seeker housed at the hotel.
Pleaded guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing.
6 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Stuart Williams
Violent disorder *
Sentence
2 years and 4 months imprisonment
Stuart Williams, 36, of Thornwood, Epping, participated in violent disorder during a protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping on July 17, 2024, following demonstrations sparked by a sexual assault incident involving an asylum seeker housed at the hotel.
Pleaded guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing.
6 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Martin Peagram
Violent disorder *
Sentence
2 years and 2 months imprisonment
Martin Peagram, 33, of Loughton, participated in violent disorder during a protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping on July 17, 2024, following demonstrations sparked by a sexual assault incident involving an asylum seeker housed at the hotel.
Pleaded guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing.
6 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
September 2024 5 cases
Lee Farrugia
Grievous bodily harm *
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.
Admitted grievous bodily harm.
9 Sep 2024
echo-news.co.uk
Jason Millard
Burglary *
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.
No specific plea mentioned.
9 Sep 2024
echo-news.co.uk
Charlie Farrugia
Robbery *
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.
Admitted robbery.
9 Sep 2024
echo-news.co.uk
Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu
Sexual assault *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, a 38-year-old Ethiopian national and asylum seeker who arrived in the UK by small boat days before the incidents in July 2024, sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl by placing his hand on her thigh and stroking her hair after telling two teenage girls he wanted to 'have a baby with each of them' and attempting to kiss them. He was also convicted of sexually assaulting a woman by attempting to kiss her, placing his hand on her leg, and telling her she was attractive. The assaults occurred while he was residing at the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex.
Pleaded not guilty but convicted after a three-day hearing. Judge commented that his conduct 'really highlights the poor regard you must have for women'. Expressed firm wish to be removed from the country.
1 Sep 2024
chroniclelive.co.uk
Luke D'wit
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 37 years
Luke D'Wit, 34, murdered Carol Baxter, 64, and her husband Stephen Baxter, 61, using fentanyl at their home on Mersea Island in April 2023. He posed as a fictional doctor to control Mrs Baxter's medication, pretending to help cure her autoimmune disease but actually causing her health to deteriorate further, as part of a web of lies and deception to ensure financial gain.
Mr Justice Lavender stated that D'Wit had brought grief and misery to the family. Described as a cruel and senseless killer who posed as a doctor and created a fake Will to benefit financially.
1 Sep 2024
essexlive.news
August 2024 3 cases
Luke Harvey
Burglary *
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.
7 Aug 2024
eadt.co.uk
Bailey Wood
Robbery *
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.
6 Aug 2024
echo-news.co.uk
Oliver Grange
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years
Oliver Grange, 24, murdered his mother Rachel Dixon, 49, by stabbing her at her former home in Clacton in March 2024. Emergency services responded to reports of a seriously injured woman with a stab wound. Grange was arrested in the garden after locking the front door. He read a prepared statement during police questioning, refusing to answer questions.
Pled guilty to murder. The attack was described as truly horrific and violent by DCI Greg Wood.
1 Aug 2024
essexlive.news
July 2024 5 cases
William Cross
Fraud *
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.
Admitted to three counts of fraud. Must pay a victim surcharge of £187.
27 Jul 2024
echo-news.co.uk
Scott Warner
Burglary *
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.
27 Jul 2024
echo-news.co.uk
Gavin Plumb
Soliciting murder and incitement to rape and kidnap *
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.
12 Jul 2024
standard.co.uk
T-Jay Shepherd
Dangerous Driving *
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.
10 Jul 2024
echo-news.co.uk
Will Dohmatob
Causing death by dangerous driving *
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.
7 Jul 2024
eadt.co.uk
June 2024 3 cases
Christopher White
Rape of a child and sexual activity with a child *
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.
19 Jun 2024
gazette-news.co.uk
Rakar Rahimi
Murder *
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.
Denied murder but was convicted after a ten-day trial.
1 Jun 2024
echo-news.co.uk
Kevin Shepherd
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years
Kevin Shepherd, 55, murdered his sister Sharon Butler, 64, by stabbing her more than 16 times in their garden in Leigh-on-Sea in November 2023. The row started inside over money while she was eating dinner and moved outside. Shepherd called police claiming he had fought with her and she was unconscious. She was found seriously injured and covered with a tarpaulin; a knife was discovered stabbed into a plant pot nearby.
Admitted murder. The attack occurred after a row over money and work needed in the bathroom.
1 Jun 2024
essexlive.news
May 2024 6 cases
Lukas Meskauskas
Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *
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.
22 May 2024
romfordrecorder.co.uk
Michael Casey
Theft of motor vehicles *
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.
22 May 2024
romfordrecorder.co.uk
Revaz Mumladze
Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *
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.
22 May 2024
romfordrecorder.co.uk
George Abzhandadze
Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *
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.
22 May 2024
romfordrecorder.co.uk
Davit Nakashidze
Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *
Sentence
4 years and 6 months imprisonment
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.
Admitted charges on the morning of the trial; worked as a dismantler; had no previous convictions; came to the UK to support his family but took the wrong path; judge highlighted his awareness of the operation's scale.
22 May 2024
romfordrecorder.co.uk
Mark Coteman
Offering to supply Class C drugs, fraud, and misuse of police computer *
Sentence
Not stated
Mark Coteman, a former police officer, admitted to offering to supply Class C drugs (steroids) to associates, using a police computer system to review incidents and provide information to unauthorized persons, and committing fraud by falsely representing his financial situation to benefit from an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) for debt repayment. These offenses led to his guilty plea on April 16 at Colchester Magistrates Court, with sentencing scheduled for May 20 at Chelmsford Crown Court.
Pleaded guilty on April 16 at Colchester Magistrates Court to offering to supply Class C drugs (steroids), fraud by falsely representing financial situation for IVA benefit, and misuse of police computer. Also dismissed without notice for gross misconduct involving racial, discriminatory, inappropriate, offensive, and misogynistic messages.
20 May 2024
cambsnews.co.uk
March 2024 1 case
Mark Donovan
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years
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.
Denied the charge but was convicted by a jury after a trial. Detective Inspector James Holmes described him as a dangerous, selfish, and manipulative man who killed the victim in a fit of rage and delayed handing himself in.
5 Mar 2024
ilfordrecorder.co.uk
January 2024 1 case
Patrick Hart
Criminal damage *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
Patrick Hart damaged 16 petrol pumps at Thurrock Motorway Services on the M25 in Grays in August 2022, causing £9,376 worth of damage. He hit the pumps with a hammer, sprayed them with orange paint, and interfered with the refuelling of vehicles as part of a Just Stop Oil demonstration, breaching a High Court injunction.
Handed by Judge Mills. The defendant called the damage an 'act of care' and said he did not regret his actions. He will face a tribunal with the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service.
9 Jan 2024
gazette-news.co.uk

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3-5 New St, Chelmsford CM1 1NT, Chelmsford, CM1 1NT, United Kingdom
+441245603000
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Monday - Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00

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