Exeter Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 47 verdicts at Exeter Crown Court (Exeter). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Charles Kirkby

Sexual Assault

June 13, 2025

Sentence: two and a half years imprisonment

Charles Kirkby, a 39-year-old man from Church Road in St Thomas, Exeter, carried out a drunken sexual assault on a girl. He placed his hand on her leg, touched her over her underwear, and attempted to grope her breasts while saying 'Do you want it?'. The victim managed to flee and seek help. Police found that Kirkby had been viewing porn on his phone before and after the incident, indicating an extensive interest in it. The victim stated she feels overwhelmed, dead, and empty inside, and the experience has left her traumatised.

Pleaded guilty to two offences of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13. The judge described the victim's experience as a 'hideous experience' and noted that Kirkby was remorseful. He must sign the sex offender register for life and is subject to a sexual harm prevention order.

Sources: devonlive.com

Dean Holmes

Burglary

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment

On 09/03/2025 at Exeter, Dean Holmes possessed a kitchen knife in a public place. On 24/10/2023 at Crediton, he committed burglary at The Technology Shop, stealing equipment valued at £3,061.

Kruze Howard

Breach of restraining order

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Between 02/06/2025 and 05/06/2025 at Exeter, Kruze Howard contacted a female in breach of a restraining order, along with three further breaches of the order.

Pleaded guilty to contacting a female in breach of a restraining order and three further breaches.

Sources: devonlive.com

Stephen Wills

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs and possession of a prohibited firearm

June 5, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Between 2019 and 2020, Stephen Wills played a key role in two organised crime groups that trafficked tens of thousands of pounds' worth of cocaine and cannabis from a foreign crime group in London to dealers in Exeter, Plymouth, Bristol, Penzance, and Torquay. He used a rented farmhouse near Exeter, where he lived with his family, to store, package cocaine, and produce cannabis. Police arrested him on May 1, 2020, after stopping his vehicle, and subsequently found several firearms, ammunition, and over a quarter of a kilogram of cocaine with a wholesale value exceeding £46,000 at the property.

Sentence increased from nine years under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme following intervention by the Solicitor General. He had 33 previous convictions, including firearm offences, and was prohibited from possessing firearms in 2018.

Sources: devonlive.com

Mary Delaney

Violent Disorder

June 4, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment suspended for two years and 150 hours of unpaid work

Mary Delaney was part of a 10-strong gang that travelled hundreds of miles to Lady's Mile holiday park in Dawlish, armed with poles, a knife, and a brick in a sock, due to a feud in the Traveller community. They broke into a caravan intending to attack Barbara Rooney, but when she escaped, they severely beat her sister, causing injuries including a blood clot to the forehead and extensive bruising. The victim feared for her life and received death threats afterwards.

Admitted violent disorder. Has three previous convictions for violence and caring responsibilities as a mum-of-eight. Not the ringleader and helped end the violence.

Sources: devonlive.com

Misty Whitehouse

Violent Disorder

June 4, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment suspended for two years and a four-month night time curfew

Misty Whitehouse was part of a 10-strong gang that travelled hundreds of miles to Lady's Mile holiday park in Dawlish, armed with poles, a knife, and a brick in a sock, due to a feud in the Traveller community. They broke into a caravan intending to attack Barbara Rooney, but when she escaped, they severely beat her sister, causing injuries including a blood clot to the forehead and extensive bruising. The victim feared for her life and received death threats afterwards.

Admitted violent disorder. Has no history of violence, was the youngest in the group, and has caring responsibilities as a mum-of-four. Has stayed out of trouble for over five years.

Sources: devonlive.com

James Dawson

Threatening behaviour

June 4, 2025

Sentence: 45 weeks imprisonment

On 03/06/2025 at Exeter Fore Street, James Dawson used threatening or insulting words or behaviour with intent, and the offence was racially aggravated. He also possessed a pointed article, namely an adapted tweezer set, committed criminal damage at the police station, and carried out seven thefts from Marks & Spencer.

Pleaded guilty to using threatening or insulting words or behaviour with intent (racially aggravated), possessing a pointed article, criminal damage at the police station, and seven thefts from Marks & Spencer.

Sources: devonlive.com

Christopher Mcmahon

Theft

June 3, 2025

Sentence: 18 weeks suspended for 12 months

On 14/09/2024 in Exeter stole chicken and steak from Co-Op St Thomas, plus eight further shoplifting offences.

Aaron Bishop

Assault and criminal damage

June 3, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 18 months, £120 fine

On 15/02/2025 at Honiton assaulted a female by beating and caused criminal damage to doors and a mirror.

Nicholas Lowman

Assault

June 3, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 18 months, unpaid work for 135 hours

On 06/04/2024 at Uffculme assaulted a female by beating.

Daniel Daniels

Assault on a police officer

June 3, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 12 months, unpaid work for 150 hours

On 05/09/2024 at Cullompton assaulted a police officer by beating.

James Lammas

Wounding with intent

June 2, 2025

Sentence: three years and four months imprisonment

On September 10, 2024, in Ilfracombe High Street, James Lammas, who had no prior connection to the victim, ran at a man who was arguing with a woman and stabbed him without warning. The victim was stabbed in the neck just above the voicebox, as well as in the head and arm, causing heavy bleeding. A member of the public disarmed Lammas and threw the knife away, but he continued to try to assault the victim. The victim required seven stitches to the neck and five staples to the head, and reported profound impacts including fear of going out alone, mistrust of people, memory loss, flashbacks, and panic.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. Has a history of violence due to a difficult childhood and PTSD. Judge Anna Richardson noted it was an unprovoked attack and that he showed genuine remorse, but emphasised he was fortunate not to have killed the victim.

Sources: devonlive.com

Graham Muirhead

Drunk and disorderly and shoplifting

May 31, 2025

Sentence: Four weeks custody suspended for four weeks

On 27/04/2025 at Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter was drunk and disorderly, plus committed four shoplifting offences.

Neil Critcher

Assault

May 31, 2025

Sentence: £646 fine

On 18/05/2025 at Exeter assaulted a female by beating.

Conan Simmonds

Strangulation

May 30, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

On February 25, Conan Simmonds, while in a relationship since 2023, lost his temper during an argument at their home in Torquay. He threw a PlayStation controller at his partner, who was unwell, and then put her in a jujitsu choke hold, causing her to lose consciousness and fear for her life. She described blacking out as feeling like a cork popping out of a bottle of Champagne.

Pleaded guilty to strangulation. No relevant previous convictions. Judge imposed a 30-month restraining order and noted that strangulation can easily lead to death.

Sources: devonlive.com

Billy Fairchild

Grievous bodily harm without intent

May 30, 2025

Sentence: 18 weeks in prison suspended for 12 months

On 12/07/2023 at Tunnels beaches in Ilfracombe inflicted grievous bodily harm without intent on a male.

David O’Callaghan

Possession of an offensive weapon and affray

May 30, 2025

Sentence: 26 weeks in prison suspended for 12 months

On 29/09/2023 at Bideford possessed an offensive weapon, an extendable baton, and committed affray at the Quay.

Kirsty O’Callaghan

Affray

May 30, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 12 months, electronic monitoring for six months

On 29/09/2023 at Bideford committed affray.

Jasmine Perry

Assault on police officers and drunk and disorderly

May 30, 2025

Sentence: £160 fine

On 15/04/2025 at RD&E Hospital assaulted two police officers by beating and was drunk and disorderly on Blackboy Road.

Lirimindon Bajrami

Racially aggravated threatening behaviour

May 30, 2025

Sentence: £160 fine

On 19/12/2024 at Plymouth used racially aggravated threatening words or behaviour.

Jamie Insull

Escaping lawful custody

May 30, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment

Jamie Insull escaped from HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire and travelled to Paignton to see his ill mother, remaining at large for two days before surrendering to police.

Vinny Rycroft

Assault causing actual bodily harm

May 28, 2025

Sentence: 32 weeks imprisonment

Vinny Rycroft assaulted his partner by hitting her on the back of the head with a kettle during an argument at the Mercure Hotel in Paignton, Devon. The incident occurred in November 2024 after he accused her of disturbing his sleep. She threw a water bottle towards him and fell out of bed, at which point he struck her while she was on the ground, leaving her dazed, bleeding, and possibly unconscious. He later contacted her in hospital and told her to leave Devon. The victim stated she had loved him but that drugs had changed him, and she realised she had wasted time in the relationship.

Admitted assault causing actual bodily harm. Had already served the required portion of the sentence and was released. Judge noted the incident was related to drugs, and the defendant has 34 previous offences including battery, affray, and disorderly behaviour.

Sources: devonlive.com

Liam Jon Graham Ashford

Breach of domestic violence protection order

May 28, 2025

Sentence: 14 days in prison

On 15/05/2025 at Exeter breached a domestic violence protection order made on 06/05/2025 by being sighted with the protected person.

Rebecca Marie Sowden

Animal neglect

May 28, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 12 months, unpaid work for 80 hours

On or before 02/12/2024 at Exeter failed to take reasonable steps to ensure the needs of 12 cats, one tortoise, a bearded dragon, a leopard gecko, and 14 snakes were met, keeping them in squalid conditions.

Mark Paul West

Animal neglect

May 28, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 12 months, unpaid work for 120 hours

On or before 02/12/2024 at Exeter failed to take reasonable steps to ensure the needs of animals, including 12 cats, one tortoise, a bearded dragon, a leopard gecko, and 14 snakes, were met to the extent required by good practice.

Rudolf Mikli

Production of cannabis

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Rudolf Mikli was found living in a massive cannabis factory with 228 cannabis plants. He attempted to escape police by running along the roof of the building in his shorts. He was arrested and admitted to being locked in and responsible for the plants.

Pleaded that he was locked in and tasked with looking after cannabis plants. Arrived in the country illegally.

Sources: devonlive.com

Mike Mccabe

Possession and distribution of indecent images of children and assault with an air gun

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Mike McCabe fired an air gun at a man after losing his temper with a group outside his house in Torquay. He was also involved in downloading and sharing child sex abuse images on the internet via Kik Messenger.

Expressed remorse and wanted to move on with his life. Was under investigation for child sex abuse images.

Sources: devonlive.com

James Power

Downloading indecent images of children and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

James Power, after completing a sex offender programme, returned to downloading indecent images of children and breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order by using a phone to access such material and take photos of his penis in various locations in Honiton.

Completed a sex offender programme but breached it by searching for child abuse images on the dark web and taking indecent photos of himself.

Sources: devonlive.com

Jack Callow

Causing serious injury by careless driving and aggravated vehicle taking

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment

Jack Callow lost control of a vehicle in Barton Road, Torquay, crashing into a tree and seriously injuring his 17-year-old passenger, who suffered a fractured leg, nose, and lung injury. He abandoned her and attempted to evade responsibility.

Already serving a prison sentence for a violent assault; tried to lie about the incident.

Sources: devonlive.com

Dennis Ham

Robbery and possession of a bladed article

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Dennis Ham, a regular customer at a Costcutter shop in Paignton, robbed the shop while armed with a 12-inch kitchen knife, demanding money from the till. He acted bizarrely afterwards and was arrested.

Conan Simmons

Strangulation

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Conan Simmons strangled his partner in Torquay during an argument while playing on his PlayStation, causing her to black out and gasp for breath upon waking.

Thomas Kettleborough

Child sex offences

April 3, 2024

Sentence: two years and eight months imprisonment

Thomas Kettleborough, a 35-year-old former Inspector at Avon and Somerset Police, sexually communicated with a boy on Snapchat and made more than 150 indecent images of children. He arranged to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old boy via Grindr, leading to his arrest in a police sting on July 14, 2023, in a Bristol car park. During the arrest, authorities found sex toys, condoms, and bondage equipment in his vehicle. The offences spanned four years and occurred while he was in positions of trust, including as a volunteer for the Sea Cadets and the Royal Lifesaving Society.

Pleaded guilty to arranging or facilitating a child sex offence, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity, engaging in sexual communication with a child, and making indecent photographs of a child. He was dismissed from Avon and Somerset Police for gross misconduct and handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

Jordan Fleming

Assault

December 28, 2023

Sentence: 12 weeks and 10 days imprisonment

On December 26, 2023, at about 7pm, Jordan Fleming entered a Co-op store in St Thomas, Exeter, where he threw items around the shop, ripped blinds from a refrigerator, stole a sandwich, sweets, and chicken skewers, and then punched the store manager in the face unprovoked, knocking off his glasses. He also smashed the store window with a bottle of cider before resisting police arrest near Exe Bridge, where he was pepper sprayed and restrained. He was aggressive at the police station and has a history of drink and drug issues, having come to Exeter from Plymouth for a fresh start.

Admitted assault, theft, and criminal damage. Was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, in breach of a post-custody supervision order, and must pay £160 compensation to the store manager. Magistrates described his behaviour as 'disgusting' and noted his lack of respect for probation services.

Sources: devonlive.com

Raymond Lynagh

Murder

December 21, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term

Raymond Lynagh, 57, set fire to his flat in Ellacombe Road, Torquay, on May 22, 2021, after disconnecting a gas pipe to intensify the blaze, killing Dean Corbett, 37, who was asleep in the bedroom due to intoxication. Corbett had 'cuckooed' Lynagh's flat, bullying him, wrecking the property, and contributing to Lynagh's eviction notice. Lynagh fled the scene, watched the fire, and later committed similar arson offences in temporary accommodation.

Found guilty of murder; judge indicated a life sentence would be imposed, with a minimum period before parole eligibility; previously committed additional arsons while on bail.

Sources: devonlive.com

Daniel Leitch

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

June 11, 2023

Sentence: seven years and two months imprisonment with a two-year extended licence

Daniel Leitch, along with Tina Westcott, broke into a caravan at 3am on October 5, 2022, where an elderly couple in their 60s were asleep. Leitch kicked in the door and used a piece of wood to batter the male victim. He demanded £1,000, held an angle grinder to the man's neck, causing a cut to his hand, and forced the female victim to remove her top and show her breasts. They stole the woman's phone, bank card, and £200 cash, then ordered the couple to a cashpoint. The male victim was further battered with the wood, leaving him with a gash on his head and injuries to his hands, back, shoulders, arms, and hands, rendering him unable to work. The attack was due to mistaken identity and left both victims traumatised, believing they would die.

Admitted to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, theft, criminal damage, causing a woman to engage in unwanted sexual activity, assaulting police, and possession of cannabis. Certified as a dangerous offender. He was drunk at the time and now expresses remorse, planning to address his alcohol problem in jail.

Sources: devonlive.com

Tina Westcott

Wounding

June 11, 2023

Sentence: two years and three months imprisonment

Tina Westcott, along with Daniel Leitch, broke into a caravan at 3am on October 5, 2022, where an elderly couple in their 60s were asleep. She picked up and plugged in an angle grinder, handing it to Leitch to hold against the male victim's head. She was found in possession of a knife, the victim's bank card, and phone upon arrest. The attack arose from mistaken identity, involved stealing £200 cash, the woman's phone, and bank card, and left the victims deeply traumatised, with the male victim sustaining severe injuries including a gash to his head and defence wounds.

Admitted to wounding, theft, and possession of a knife. She had no similar previous convictions, was led by Daniel Leitch, and was a crack cocaine addict at the time but has since become clean while on remand.

Sources: devonlive.com

Shannon Marie Everatt

Criminal damage and assault

May 12, 2023

Sentence: Six weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months

On 18/09/2022 at Blackpool, without lawful excuse destroyed a television and assaulted a male by beating.

Shane Andrew Mccartney

Theft

May 12, 2023

Sentence: 41 weeks imprisonment

On 28/05/2022 at Exeter, stole an electric scooter worth £600, assaulted a male, possessed a lock knife, committed fraud by false representation, and stole bags from Southgate Hotel.

Pleaded guilty to theft and other offences including assault, possession of a lock knife, and fraud.

Sources: devonlive.com

Ryan Lee Alderman

Driving over the alcohol limit

May 11, 2023

Sentence: 26 weeks imprisonment

On 08/04/2023 at Exeter, drove a motor vehicle on Water Lane after consuming alcohol, with 69 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the prescribed limit.

Elliot John Oliphant

Burglary

May 11, 2023

Sentence: Six months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Between 08/07/2021 and 11/07/2021 at Stoke Fleming, entered as a trespasser a dwelling on School Road and stole approximately £260 in cash, a saw, and a hammer.

Tristan Michael Cove

Assault

May 10, 2023

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment

On 12/08/2022 at Bristol, assaulted males by beating.

Philip James Osborne

Breach of restraining order

May 10, 2023

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months

On 30/08/2022 at Bampton, breached a restraining order.

Wayne Francis Davies

Assault on emergency worker

April 19, 2023

Sentence: Community order and £50 compensation

On 24/09/2022 at Exeter, Wayne Francis Davies assaulted an emergency worker, namely a police officer, acting in the exercise of his functions as such a worker, by beating him.

Edward Lloyd Matthews

Driving while unfit through drink

April 17, 2023

Sentence: Community order with 150 hours of unpaid work and 3 years driving disqualification

On 22/07/2022 at Exmouth, Edward Lloyd Matthews drove a mechanically propelled vehicle on Rolle Street while unfit to drive through drink.

David William Hill

Assault on emergency workers

April 12, 2023

Sentence: 6 months and 12 weeks imprisonment

On 29/03/2022 at Exeter, David William Hill assaulted two emergency workers, namely police officers, acting in the exercise of their functions as such workers, by beating them.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting two emergency workers and breaching a suspended sentence. Ordered to pay compensation of £100.

Sources: devonlive.com

Crescent Jicol

Assault

April 12, 2023

Sentence: Community order with a 16-week curfew

On 27/11/2022 at Exeter, Crescent Jicol assaulted five males by beating them.

Maria Dawe

Failure to provide breath specimen

April 12, 2023

Sentence: Community order and £300 fine

On 05/03/2023 at Exeter, Maria Dawe, when suspected of having driven a vehicle, failed without reasonable excuse to provide a specimen of breath for analysis.

Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis when suspected of driving. Required to abstain from consuming alcohol for 120 days.

Sources: devonlive.com

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