Chelmsford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 104 verdicts at Chelmsford Crown Court (Chelmsford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

May 2023 1 case

Jack Jacovou

Possession with Intent to Supply Cocaine and Cannabis *

Sentence

six and a half years imprisonment

Jack Jacovou, a 41-year-old car dealer, became involved in a drug operation after his business suffered during the pandemic. Police raids in December 2020 uncovered cocaine with a street value of £180,600 to £206,400 at a property in Colchester and £28,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis at his home in Kirby Cross. He was arrested on December 24, 2020, and admitted to the charges, with evidence including packaging, scales, and messages on his mobile phone indicating debts and threats.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Judge Timothy Godfrey noted his significant role in the operation, involvement for financial benefit, and mitigating factors including business losses during the pandemic and threats from co-conspirators.

3 May 2023

January 2021 1 case

Stevie White

Burglary *

Sentence

seven and a half years imprisonment

Stevie White carried out a string of burglaries in Bedfordshire, though specific details of the crimes, including when they occurred and circumstances, are not provided in the text.

Admitted to carrying out a string of burglaries in Bedfordshire. He is currently on remand awaiting sentence for new offences.

1 Jan 2021

April 2018 1 case

Richard Wakeling

Drug Importation *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Richard Wakeling organised the importation of £8 million worth of liquid amphetamine into the UK in April 2016. He arranged for a truck carrying furniture from Italy to stop in Ternat, Belgium, to collect the drugs from suppliers in the Netherlands. The shipment was intercepted by Border Force at the Channel Tunnel, leading to his conviction. His crime group had organised at least six other importations prior to this seizure.

Sentenced in his absence after fleeing the country. He was placed on the National Crime Agency's most wanted list and was later arrested in Thailand.

9 Apr 2018

September 2017 1 case

John Chapman

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

John Chapman, aged 71 at the time, launched a powerful, sustained and determined attack on his 81-year-old wife Jean Chapman as she slept in their bed at their home in Vista Road, Clacton, Essex, on June 12, 2017, around 4am, just six days after her birthday. He bludgeoned her with a wooden vase and then strangled her. At 6.11am, he calmly called 999, stating 'I've just killed my wife' and describing the attack in measured tones, mentioning prior problems and an unsuccessful suicide attempt. Police found Jean's body wedged between the double bed and a wardrobe. Chapman was arrested at the scene and charged the following day.

Pleaded guilty to murder. No reason given for the attack despite admitting to killing his wife of more than 30 years.

8 Sep 2017

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About Chelmsford Crown Court

Chelmsford Crown Court, located in Chelmsford, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 104 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Chelmsford area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at 3-5 New St, Chelmsford CM1 1NT, CM1 1NT.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance.

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