Crewe (South Cheshire) Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 28 verdicts at Crewe (South Cheshire) Magistrates' Court (Law Courts, Crewe, Crewe). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 1 case

Erika Waring

Using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour *

Sentence

£738 fine, £300 compensation, £380 costs, surcharge

On August 21, 2025, at 1.20pm, Erika Waring drove into a restricted area near the main entrance of Wilmslow railway station to drop off her 88-year-old mother with severe mobility issues for a train trip to London. After being asked to move her vehicle, she unleashed foul-mouthed abuse at station staff, repeatedly using the F-word and calling one porter a 'f****** b****'. She parked nearby, obstructing buses, and continued the abuse on the platform, telling another employee 'F*** you, f****** t***! You do not know what you are talking about!' Police were called, and she was interviewed under caution, explaining she parked temporarily to assist her mother.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Of good character prior to incident. Judge commented it was a very unpleasant and unacceptable display of behaviour.

16 Mar 2026

February 2026 3 cases

Carl Proctor

Theft and breach of Criminal Behaviour Order *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment

Carl Proctor, 41, from Chell Heath Road, Chell Heath, attempted to steal £147 worth of equipment from B&Q in Crewe, breaching a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order issued last September that banned him from all B&Q stores in Cheshire. This incident occurred after he had previously committed a crime spree starting on 16 July last year, including stealing a Sharp TV from Tesco, £1,000 in power tools from B&Q on 22 July, £800 in electrical items 12 days later, and attempting to steal a Lay Z Spa, outdoor lights, and a plant from the same B&Q, during which he assaulted a security guard by pushing him while fleeing. He was also sentenced concurrently for possession of monkey dust and cannabis.

Sentenced for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order, theft of £147 in equipment, and two drug offences (possession of monkey dust and cannabis). Sentence to run concurrently with an existing six-month sentence. Ordered to pay £147.95 in compensation. Previously received a community order and five-year CBO in September last year for four counts of shop theft and assaulting a security guard.

24 Feb 2026

Ashley Whittaker

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

15 weeks imprisonment

Ashley Whittaker committed eight counts of shop theft from various retailers in Cheshire, leading to his arrest and court appearance. The thefts targeted stores such as Co-operative stores in Macclesfield and others in the county, resulting in a ban from multiple premises to prevent further offenses.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of theft from a shop. Also received a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from entering Macclesfield town centre and specified premises including Majestic Wine, Morrisons, Tesco, Reckless Vape Company, TG Jones, Boots, B&M, Asda, Home Bargains, and any Co-op in Macclesfield.

18 Feb 2026

Samuel Holliday

Theft from a shop and handling stolen goods *

Sentence

6 weeks imprisonment for theft and handling stolen goods, 22 weeks imprisonment for drug and blade possession, 48 weeks suspended sentence activated

Samuel Holliday, 31, of Shaw Close, Congleton, targeted the Shell Garage on Clayton Bypass, Farm Foods in Barn Road, Congleton, and Morrisons Daily on St Johns Road, Congleton, on two occasions, stealing more than £400 worth of goods in November. He was captured on CCTV and arrested on 7 December. Stolen trainers, perfume, and electrical items were found at his address. On September 6, drugs and a razor blade were discovered in his bag during a stop-search in Congleton.

Changed plea to guilty to four counts of theft from a shop and one count of handling stolen goods. Found guilty of possession of a blade in a public place. Previously admitted to possession of Class B and Class C drugs.

18 Feb 2026

January 2026 3 cases

Saeed Malik

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Saeed Malik, of Malkin Way, Middleport, was part of a county lines gang from Stoke-on-Trent operating in Crewe, selling crack cocaine and heroin. On December 13, 2023, he was driving a Toyota Prius taxi stopped by police, with Tahir Darr as passenger. The ‘graft’ phone used by the gang was located in the vehicle. A small bag in the centre console contained £1,600 cash and Malik’s ID card. Searches of his home revealed £2,500 in cash and several mobile phones. The gang used mobiles to send bulk text messages to users offering drugs.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine) and one count of possession of criminal property. High-level dealer in county lines gang.

21 Jan 2026

Tahir Darr

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years 6 months imprisonment

Tahir Darr, of Lyndhurst Street, Burslem, was part of a county lines gang from Stoke-on-Trent operating in Crewe, selling crack cocaine and heroin. On December 13, 2023, he was stopped in a Toyota Prius taxi driven by Saeed Malik. Darr was found in possession of £4,450 worth of heroin and crack cocaine. A bag in the rear contained a further £3,050 worth of crack cocaine. Searches of his home revealed £2,500 in cash and several mobile phones. The gang used mobiles to send bulk text messages to users offering drugs.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine) and one count of possession of criminal property. High-level dealer in county lines gang.

21 Jan 2026

Paul Whitney

Theft *

Sentence

3-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Paul Whitney, 54, from Congleton, repeatedly targeted shops on Crewe's Grand Junction Retail Park through theft. The order aims to curb his thieving ways and anti-social behaviour.

Banned from entering Grand Junction Retail Park and from possessing open containers of alcohol in public places. Non-compliance may result in prison or fine.

21 Jan 2026

December 2025 1 case

Andrew Curbishley

Theft and Burglary *

Sentence

two-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Andrew Curbishley stole a British Legion Poppy Appeal charity box containing approximately £400 from a pub in Chestergate, Macclesfield, on Sunday 9 November 2025, during Remembrance Weekend. He was identified from CCTV footage and arrested. A few weeks later, on Wednesday 26 November 2025, he stole £400 from the till of a market stall at the Grosvenor Centre in Macclesfield by filling his pockets with the money. He was witnessed on CCTV, located nearby, and arrested with the stolen money recovered.

Pleaded guilty to theft and burglary offences. Banned from entering Macclesfield town centre.

11 Dec 2025

November 2025 1 case

Kelvin Palin

Assault by beating *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment added to existing 41-month sentence

Kelvin Palin, a 22-year-old man, assaulted a woman at an address in Crewe in 2023. He was convicted of two counts of assault by beating. This sentencing extends his existing prison term for another violent offence.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty. Currently serving 41 months for intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm from April conviction. PC Ryan Foster hopes the sentence will curb his violent behaviour.

4 Nov 2025

July 2025 2 cases

Phillip Walsh

Causing unnecessary suffering to animals *

Sentence

10-year ban on owning animals, 18-month community order, 20 rehabilitation days, 120 hours unpaid work, and £400 costs

Phillip Walsh failed to provide adequate care for his two dogs, Duke and Queenie. Duke, a male bull-breed dog, was severely emaciated with a body condition score of zero out of nine, dehydrated, and was euthanised to end his suffering. Post-mortem results indicated prolonged starvation. Queenie, a female bull-breed dog, was also emaciated with a body condition score of one to two, had untreated fleas, overgrown nails, and no access to water. This neglect occurred at Walsh's address in November, leading to Queenie's removal and rehoming after veterinary treatment.

Pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to his two dogs.

29 Jul 2025

Jack Mcgregor

Assault *

Sentence

Fined £660, £264 court surcharge, and £650 in court costs

Jack McGregor attacked his partner during an argument about loud music in the early hours of April 2. He took her phone, shoved her onto the stairs causing her to fall and hit her head, and left her whispering in fear. A neighbour heard screaming and alerted the police, who arrived 12 minutes later and found the victim distressed.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty in trial. The victim did not support the prosecution, but evidence from police body-worn footage and witnesses was used. He was a serving police officer at the time and was intoxicated.

24 Jul 2025

May 2025 1 case

Voktot Isufaj

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

Remanded in custody

Police discovered a large cannabis farm with around 700 plants inside a former bank building on Chestergate in Macclesfield. The operation was reported by local residents, and the discovery was made on May 8. Voktot Isufaj was arrested in connection with this and appeared in court.

Charged with one count of production of class B drugs (cannabis). No fixed abode in Winsford.

10 May 2025

September 2024 1 case

Isaac Bennett

Being in charge of a motor vehicle while over the alcohol limit *

Sentence

Fined £432, ordered to pay £400 costs, and 10 penalty points on driving licence

Isaac Bennett was in charge of a Land Rover on Exchange Street in Macclesfield on March 8, 2024, while over the drink-drive limit, with a breath test recording 59 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms.

Changed plea to guilty after initially pleading not guilty. Magistrates decided not to impose a driving ban due to potential job loss for the defendant and his team, as well as impact on his children.

2 Sep 2024

July 2024 2 cases

Borwar Ahmed

Drug-driving *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment and 2 years and 6 months driving disqualification

Borwar Ahmed was driving a Volkswagen Polo on the M6 between Junction 18 (for Middlewich and Winsford) and Junction 19 (for Northwich and Knutsford) on February 7, 2024, while over the legal limit for benzoylecgonine (a by-product of Class A cocaine) and tetrahydrocannabinol (a by-product of Class B cannabis).

Admitted two counts of drug-driving. The offences were deemed 'so serious' by the bench.

23 Jul 2024

Toby Gunter

Arson *

Sentence

1 year community order with 60 hours of unpaid work, £10 compensation, and £199 court costs

Toby Gunter, of Mainwaring Road in Over Peover, smashed a number of eggs and set alight egg boxes in the kitchen of the Parkgate Inn on Stocks Avenue on December 28, 2023. This act caused damage, leading to police involvement and his subsequent guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to one count of arson and one count of criminal damage. Sentencing includes requirements for unpaid work and financial payments within eight weeks.

9 Jul 2024

May 2024 1 case

Carl Fahy

Exposure *

Sentence

6 weeks imprisonment

Carl Fahy, while serving a prison sentence at HMP Risley, intentionally exposed his genitals to a lone female prison officer on May 20, 2024, with the intent to cause her alarm or distress. This incident occurred during his imprisonment for prior offenses, which included making 54 lewd calls to the Age UK helpline where he performed sex acts and spoke inappropriately to female staff.

Found guilty of exposure after a trial. Magistrates noted that custody was inevitable due to the severity of his offending and his extensive criminal record of more than 80 previous convictions. He was also made subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order prohibiting entry into women's or children's clothing areas, changing rooms, swimming baths, leisure centres, gender-neutral public toilets, exposing or touching his genitals or underwear in public, approaching or pestering any lone woman, and contacting any helpline, charity, or support organisation without permission or in an emergency.

20 May 2024

August 2023 1 case

Shanon Duncan

Shoplifting and Theft from Vehicles *

Sentence

2 year Criminal Behaviour Order

Shanon Duncan, 25, of London Road, Macclesfield, has been causing problems in the town for a number of years by committing crimes including shoplifting and stealing from people’s vehicles.

Banned from Macclesfield town centre except for pre-arranged appointments at police station or doctors surgery. Applied for by Macclesfield South Beat Management Team due to ongoing criminal behaviour.

1 Aug 2023

April 2023 2 cases

Charlotte Bradley

Multiple Offences *

Sentence

3 year Criminal Behaviour Order

Charlotte Bradley from Macclesfield was issued a ban from key areas in and around the town due to her criminal behaviour.

Banned from entering the town centre, Lyme Green Business Park, and Hibel Road Tesco Superstore.

1 Apr 2023

Lauren Wilson

Multiple Offences *

Sentence

3 year Criminal Behaviour Order

Lauren Wilson, 26, from Macclesfield, was banned from the town centre and specific shops due to her prolific offending behaviour.

Described as a prolific offender by police. Also barred from entering three shops in the area.

1 Apr 2023

March 2023 2 cases

Julian Stockton

Multiple offences including assault, shoplifting and theft *

Sentence

3-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Julian Stockton, a 48-year-old resident of Hungerford Road, Crewe, has repeatedly brought anguish to business owners and residents in Crewe town centre through his prolific offending. The order was granted to protect the community from further harm.

Prolific offender whose offences include assault, shoplifting and theft. Banned from Crewe town centre and Grand Junction Retail Park, except for pre-arranged medical appointments on a specific route. Forbidden from possessing open alcohol containers or consuming alcohol in public. Breaching the order could result in up to 5 years in prison or a fine.

8 Mar 2023

Tom Cole

Multiple Offences *

Sentence

2 year Criminal Behaviour Order

Tom Cole, of no fixed address but from Macclesfield, is a prolific criminal who was barred from the town centre after serving a prison sentence.

Issued following release from prison. Expires on February 28, 2025.

1 Mar 2023

July 2022 1 case

Ryan Tuckman

Driving while disqualified *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment

Ryan Tuckman, 29, of Saltersbrook Grove, Wilmslow, drove his Honda Accord home from Crewe Magistrates Court on July 28, 2022, immediately after being handed a 40-month driving ban. He was stopped by police on the A34 Melrose Way, where a search of his vehicle revealed a cannabis bud. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis and driving while disqualified.

Sentenced for driving while disqualified and possession of cannabis. Previously received a 40-month driving ban on July 28, 2022, but drove home from court immediately after.

29 Jul 2022

March 2022 1 case

Steven Wright

Harassment without violence *

Sentence

£160 fine, £250 compensation, £250 costs, £34 victim surcharge (total £694); 12-month restraining order

Steven Wright, 38, harassed his neighbour Colin Jones between October 2019 and April 2021 in Hampson Crescent, Handforth. The dispute began with a strongly-worded note on Mr Jones' car about parking. Suspected vehicle damage followed, leading to a verbal confrontation in February 2020 where Wright pushed Mr Jones' chin with a clenched fist and commented on his breath. The next day, Wright posted a toothbrush and toothpaste through Mr Jones' letterbox in retaliation. Mr Jones installed CCTV, which Wright obstructed with opaque plastic in April 2021. The harassment caused Mr Jones significant anxiety, stress, financial loss, and forced him to move. Wright was reported to police and sentenced on March 29, 2022.

Pleaded guilty to harassment without violence. Denies damaging vehicles. Defence noted it was a small number of incidents over a long period stemming from a parking dispute.

29 Mar 2022

November 2021 2 cases

Katarazyna Michalowska

Causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal *

Sentence

£120 fine, £300 costs, £30 victim surcharge, 5-year ban from keeping dogs

Katarazyna Michalowska and her partner neglected their five-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rosie, allowing her to suffer from severe untreated skin, ear, and eye conditions. Rosie was found straying on July 27, 2021, by a member of the public, and a dog warden noticed her health issues. The couple admitted they never took her to a vet despite being aware of the conditions and attempted to treat her with non-prescription products. Rosie was treated at the RSPCA's Greater Manchester Animal Hospital, where chronic diseases were confirmed to cause pain, irritation, and reduced quality of life.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering. Aged 35, from Daneside Avenue in Crewe.

2 Nov 2021

Matthew Barlow

Causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal *

Sentence

£120 fine, £300 costs, £30 victim surcharge, 5-year ban from keeping dogs

Matthew Barlow and his partner neglected their five-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rosie, allowing her to suffer from severe untreated skin, ear, and eye conditions. Rosie was found straying on July 27, 2021, by a member of the public, and a dog warden noticed her health issues. The couple admitted they never took her to a vet despite being aware of the conditions and attempted to treat her with non-prescription products. Rosie was treated at the RSPCA's Greater Manchester Animal Hospital, where chronic diseases were confirmed to cause pain, irritation, and reduced quality of life.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering. Aged 39, from Daneside Avenue in Crewe.

2 Nov 2021

March 2021 1 case

Millie Beard

Causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving *

Sentence

community order with 6-month electronically monitored curfew (7pm-7am Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays) and 2-year driving disqualification

Millie Beard was driving a Suzuki Swift with passengers Georgia Ogden (17) and another teenage girl when it collided with an HGV at the junction of Peel Lane with the A34 Newcastle Road in Astbury on June 25, 2020. The crash resulted in the death of Georgia Ogden and serious injuries to Beard and the other passenger, who were treated at Royal Stoke Hospital.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £180 in costs and surcharge. Family of victim expressed dissatisfaction with sentence.

23 Mar 2021

July 2020 1 case

Imogen Porter

Shoplifting *

Sentence

indefinite criminal behaviour order

Imogen Porter, 38, of no fixed abode, was convicted of a string of offences including shoplifting and public order offences. She has been banned from Macclesfield town centre and must not remain on any premises where asked to leave.

Banned from entering Macclesfield town centre without special permission. Currently in prison for offences including shoplifting and public order offences.

23 Jul 2020

January 2020 1 case

Jack Homan

Drink driving *

Sentence

2-year suspended sentence, 36-month driving ban, 100 hours unpaid work, £85 court costs, £122 victim surcharge

On December 4, 2019, at around 3pm, Jack Homan, driving a black BMW on Middlewich Road in Holmes Chapel, was involved in a minor collision with a Renault Megane and a Maserati Ghibli. The drivers exchanged details at the scene, and Homan left before stopping at a nearby petrol station. An off-duty Inspector Simon Dixon spoke with him, suspecting alcohol consumption, but Homan drove off. He was arrested shortly after at his home on Corbett Road, Moston, following a breath test confirming he was nearly four times over the limit.

Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Breath test showed 137 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, nearly four times over the legal limit of 35 microgrammes.

16 Jan 2020

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About Crewe (South Cheshire) Magistrates' Court

Crewe (South Cheshire) Magistrates' Court, located in Law Courts, Crewe, Crewe, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 28 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Law Courts, Crewe, Crewe area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

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