Exeter Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 620 verdicts at Exeter Crown Court (Exeter). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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Jay Latona

Possession of cannabis *

Sentence

Conditional discharge for six months

On 17/07/2023 at Monks Way, Bovey Tracey, had possession of 2.4g of cannabis, a controlled drug of class B.

Plea: Guilty.

1 Jan 0001

James Reading

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

James Reading, a sergeant in charge of the Air Training Corps at Okehampton, North Devon, sexually assaulted three girl cadets aged 14 and 15. He organised unofficial parties and sleepovers at the ATC hut, plying victims with alcohol, covering windows with bin bags, sending boys away, offering one girl £50 to touch her chest, assaulting one after promising promotion on night exercises, another on the eve of a Remembrance Day parade, and was caught red-handed with a topless 14-year-old.

Found guilty in his absence after denying eight offences. Judge Erik Salomonsen commented on the importance of the ATC upholding high standards for children's moral and physical welfare.

1 Jan 0001

James Ward

Harassment causing serious alarm and distress *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

James Ward, aged 57, developed a fixation on a female neighbour in a South Hams village starting in June 2022. He left roses and cards on her doorstep, proposed marriage, invaded her privacy by observing her home, threatened her partner, damaged his car multiple times including putting nails in tyres, shouted abuse, made rude gestures, breached bail conditions and a Stalking Protection Order. The behaviour escalated in December 2023 when he attacked her car with a hammer while disguised in a wig, smashing windows, cutting his hand and smearing blood on the car and her home.

Admitted harassment that caused serious alarm and distress and three breaches of a stalking protection order. Judge James Patrick noted the devastating effect on the victim. Six-year restraining order banning contact with the woman or her partner or visiting the town.

1 Jan 0001

James Andrews

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

On 28 January 2023 at Torrington, assaulted a person causing actual bodily harm.

Plea not stated. Suspended sentence.

1 Jan 0001

James Barry

Conspiracy to import cannabis *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment

Between 01/03/2025 and 21/01/2026 at Torbay, James Barry, aged 44 from Marldon Road, Paignton, conspired to fraudulently evade the prohibition on the importation of a controlled drug of Class B namely cannabis and was concerned in the supply of cannabis.

Plea: Guilty.

1 Jan 0001

Jack Jones

Blackmail *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 21 months

On 30/01/2026 at Torquay with a view to gain or with intent to cause loss to another, made an unwarranted demand of £3,000 from a male with menaces (blackmail). Threatened a person with a knife.

Plea: Guilty. Alcohol abstinence for 120 days.

1 Jan 0001

Jack Frankum

Rape *

Sentence

8 years' imprisonment for rape and 4 years' for assault by penetration, to run concurrently; to serve two thirds in custody with remainder on licence

Jack Frankum raped and assaulted a woman by penetration one evening in August 2019. The court heard how on both occasions the victim had pleaded with him to stop. Afterwards, Frankum acted like nothing had happened and tried to make small talk. The victim described feeling worthless and frightened of him.

Found guilty following a trial held in April 2023. Police case officer commended the victim's courage and strength in giving evidence.

1 Jan 0001

Gary Loftus

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Gary Loftus, of Wellesley Road, Torquay, Devon, befriended a family in December 2019, visited an arcade in Exmouth with them, went to their Taunton home in June 2020 and bought sweets for their six-year-old daughter. Three months later, he was arrested after spending nearly an hour walking around the outside of a play area at Paignton seafront on the Esplanade, leering at young children inside and appearing to touch himself for sexual gratification.

Admitted two counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). Judge Timothy Rose noted he poses a high risk of causing serious harm to children, with a history of child abuse convictions dating back 35 years, including indecent assault in 1989, gross indecency in 1993, and multiple breaches of similar orders.

1 Jan 0001

Gary Parkinson

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

six years and four months

Gary Parkinson, a former Greater Manchester Police officer, organised a cocaine supply operation between Manchester and Devon starting in 2019. He put up the cash, developed the supply chain using his contacts, arranged drop off points in Devon and arranged for the onward supply of the cocaine, having a substantial influence on others in the chain. He arranged for couriers to bring half-kilo consignments of cocaine to Devon. Parkinson had previously served for 15 years in GMP before moving to the Holsworthy area of Devon. He suffered a serious quad bike accident in 2018 and has health issues.

The judge said the sentence would have been longer, but there had been a substantial delay in the case and Parkinson has serious health issues. Pleaded not specified. References from within the fire service noted.

1 Jan 0001

Gordon Richard East

Rape, buggery, indecent assault, and possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

16 years 6 months imprisonment

Gordon Richard East, aged 62 and residing at Pathfields in Torrington, Devon, was convicted of historic child sexual abuse offences dating back to 1962. Following police investigations initiated in 2007 after three victims came forward, he was charged with multiple offences. He pleaded guilty to indecency with a child, indecent assault, and possession and making of indecent images of children. After a trial at Exeter Crown Court, a jury found him guilty of five counts of rape, three counts of buggery, and one additional indecent assault. The abuse spanned several decades, causing severe long-term harm to the victims. The court imposed a sentence of 16 years and six months imprisonment, along with a Sexual Offences Prevention Order and a Disqualification Order.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of indecency with a child, three counts of indecent assault, and possession and making of indecent images. Convicted at trial of five counts of rape, three counts of buggery, and one count of indecent assault. Issued with a Sexual Offences Prevention Order and a Disqualification Order.

1 Jan 0001

Ian Gillard

Burglary and taking a motor vehicle without consent *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On 16/11/2025 at Exeter Airport Industrial Estate, Ian Gillard, aged 36 from Jordan Drive, Exeter, entered as a trespasser a building namely Sparex with intent to steal and took a motor vehicle without consent.

Plea: Guilty.

1 Jan 0001

David Thompson

Wounding/GBH without intent and attempted robbery *

Sentence

7 years and 3 months imprisonment

On 08/03/2023 at Brixham wound/inflict GBH without intent to a male. Plus attempted robbery.

Pleaded guilty.

1 Jan 0001

David Timlin

Breach of restraining order *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

David Timlin, 57, from Chudleigh, made 17 phone calls to his former partner from Erlestoke Prison in Wiltshire, three months after being jailed for unrelenting harassment against her, in flagrant breach of restraining order.

Pleaded guilty to breaching restraining order. Previously jailed in September 2024 for harassing the same victim.

1 Jan 0001

Troy Coaker

Grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

19 months' imprisonment suspended for two years

On 18/10/2024 at Honiton unlawfully and maliciously inflicted grievous bodily harm upon a male, criminal damage and affray.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to complete rehabilitation activity and 140 hours' unpaid work. Not to enter The Pine Pony Sports Bar, Honiton. Compensation £500.

1 Jan 0001

Tom Wade-Allison

Rape, attempted rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

24 years' imprisonment

Tom Wade-Allison, 25, of Martock, spiked the drinks of five young women from Somerset and Devon before raping, attempting to rape, and sexually assaulting them. The crimes took place over a period of 18 months between 2016 and 2017.

Convicted following a three-year investigation. Judge praised victims for their bravery and commended the investigating officer.

1 Jan 0001

Thomas Ward

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 23 years

On May 31, 2025, Thomas Ward, along with others, attacked Denva Smith in Exmouth. Ward carried a knife and stabbed Smith in the arm, severing the radial artery. Smith tried to flee but died from blood loss. The attack was planned and motivated by a prior dispute with the victim. Ward was convicted of murder.

Convicted of murder. Inflicted the fatal stab wound. Former friend of the victim. Expressed remorse.

1 Jan 0001

Tim Schofield

Sexual abuse of a child *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Tim Schofield was convicted of multiple counts of sexual abuse involving a boy known to him. The offences took place over several years, during which he exploited his position of trust, causing significant trauma to the victim. The judge emphasised the depravity of the acts and imposed a custodial sentence to protect the public. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Found guilty on all counts of sexually abusing a young boy. Brother of television presenter Phillip Schofield.

1 Jan 0001

Tyler Wilkey

Controlling or coercive behaviour *

Sentence

2 years 2 months imprisonment

Tyler Wilkey engaged in controlling or coercive behaviour towards a victim, leaving her in constant fear. He made threats to harm, including threats to harm her family. The victim came forward to report the abuse. Wilkey admitted the offence.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour. Also given a 14-year restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Tyron Matthews

Controlling or coercive behaviour *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment suspended for 21 months

Between 28/12/2015 and 08/02/2024 at Holsworthy repeatedly or continuously engaged in behaviour which was controlling or coercive towards a female.

Plea: Guilty. Rehabilitation activity for 25 days. Unpaid work 150 hours. Restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Zax Worley

Possession of cannabis with intent to supply *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

On 25/01/2026 at Exeter, Zax Worley, aged 29 from Blackthorn Crescent, Exeter, jointly with another had possession of around 366 grams of cannabis, a controlled drug of class B, with intent to supply it.

Plea: Guilty. Rehabilitation activity requirement. 70 hours unpaid work.

1 Jan 0001

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