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Exeter Crown Court
November 2025 49 cases
Stephen Broome
Possession of heroin with intent to supply *
Sentence
3.5 years imprisonment
Stephen Broome, 68, of St Andrews Road, Exmouth, was stopped by police while driving and searched, revealing a significant amount of heroin wrapped and ready for sale. More drugs were found at a hotel where he was staying. After being bailed, he continued offending and was arrested again in February 2025 after police observed him dealing drugs.
Found guilty at trial of three offences of dealing heroin with intent to supply. Has a history of drug offending. Judge noted cash showed he was making money from dealing, but he is an addict who used some to fund his own habit. Has physical and mental illnesses; family letters highlighted his kind side.
Luke Fryatt
Drink Driving *
Sentence
Community order for 12 months
On 03/08/2025 at Bridespring Road, Exeter, drink driving (57mg in 100ml of breath). Assault emergency worker by beating.
Unpaid work for 140 hours. Mental health treatment. Rehabilitation activity. Disqualified for 14 months.
Faye Mclellan
Assault *
Sentence
Community order for 12 months
On 19/06/2025 at Okehampton assaulted a police officer by beating her.
Alcohol treatment. Mental health treatment. Rehabilitation activity. Compensation £100.
Isaac Pollard
Drug Driving *
Sentence
Disqualified for 18 months. Fine £200
On 10/12/2024 at Mallard Road Exeter drug driving (THC).
Tyler Govier
Assault *
Sentence
Fine £200
On 06/04/2025 at Exeter assaulted a female.
Jayson Ross
Actual Bodily Harm *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
In August 2024, Jayson Ross, aged 36, of Denbury, Newton Abbot, turned up at his ex-partner's new boyfriend's house in Starcross out of jealousy, three years after their split. He kicked in the door, grabbed her by the hair tearing a clump from its roots, knocked her to the floor, and kicked her in the face, causing heavy bleeding and fear of a broken nose. Ten minutes later, he called and threatened to kill her partner and torch his car. Police heard him ranting threats. He has a history of violence against women, including a 2022 conviction for ABH and threats to kill the same victim, for which he was jailed and given a restraining order.
Pleaded guilty to ABH, breaching a restraining order, threatening messages and criminal damage. Judge commented on his 'warped and entrenched attitude to relationships and victim blaming'. Claimed PTSD but no medical evidence provided.
Richard Smart
Non-dwelling burglary *
Sentence
30 months imprisonment
Richard Smart, a 57-year-old career criminal from Bristol with no fixed address, committed two non-dwelling burglaries at the Exeter Spray Centre in Marsh Barton. On September 21, 2025, he was dropped off outside the workshop, broke in, stole keys, a computer, and tools, loaded them into a van outside, and drove off. He left a bowel movement at the scene, which police tested and matched to his DNA profile from their database. On October 19, 2025, he returned, pried open a fire door with a crowbar, and stole another van from inside the workshop. The owner tracked the van, leading to Smart's arrest near Bristol that afternoon. He had no driving licence or insurance. The burglaries caused significant stress to the business owner.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of non-dwelling burglary. Judge David Evans commented, 'What a waste of a life,' noting the defendant's 200 prior convictions and dishonest nature. The defendant is 57 years old.
Callum Watts
Assault by beating *
Sentence
4.5 months imprisonment
On January 2025, during an on-off relationship, Callum Watts, 30, of Charles Hudson Lane, assaulted his pregnant partner (8-11 weeks) at a house in Barnstaple following an argument at 2pm about him getting up. He grabbed her hair, slapped her face with an open palm, ignored her pregnancy pleas, called her a derogatory name, and bit her hand. Neighbours heard her scream for help, leading to his arrest. The victim suffered bruising to her jaw and neck and was hospitalized.
Convicted of assault by beating after trial; acquitted of intentional strangulation. Has 27 prior convictions including previous violence against the same victim. Pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer in March. Will serve half in custody and half on licence. Five-year restraining order imposed.
Joseph Blackwell
Wounding without intent *
Sentence
12 month community order with 120 hours of unpaid work and a 90 day alcohol ban
Joseph Blackwell, a 25-year-old scaffolder from Beacon Lane, Exeter, dressed as a parsnip for his hockey club's Christmas party which he organised as social secretary. At 2.40am outside a kebab shop in the city centre, after exchanging terse words with his former friend and fellow player David Pewsey due to simmering beef, Blackwell punched Pewsey, breaking his jaw which required surgery and plates to be inserted. The incident was caught on CCTV. Blackwell had downed eight pints and some vodka beforehand and immediately walked away after the attack. He has been suspended from the club where he played since age 13.
Pleaded guilty to wounding without intent. No previous convictions. Ordered to pay £250 compensation and £200 costs. Acted out of character after consuming alcohol.
Justin Sanders
Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *
Sentence
20-month suspended sentence, 60 hours unpaid work, 20 rehabilitation days
Justin Sanders, 29, of Smythen Street, Exeter, was released from prison in August 2024 with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order banning him from meeting other registered sex offenders. Within two weeks, he began a nine-month friendship with another convicted sex offender, meeting nearly every day near the Mill on the Exe pub by the river. He ignored warnings from his offender manager to end the contact and tipped off his friend via text when police came to arrest him. During one encounter, Sanders became sexually aroused upon seeing a nine-year-old boy with his father. This was not his first breach of the SHPO.
Admitted breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). Previous conviction for similar crime in 2022. Judge warned that any further breaches would result in imprisonment.
Noah Wild
Shoplifting *
Sentence
16 weeks imprisonment
On 05/07/2025 at Exeter shoplifting from Co-op Cowick Street and further thefts. Damaged a coffee cup at Costa.
Pleaded guilty to shoplifting from Co-op Cowick Street and further thefts, damaged a coffee cup at Costa.
Paul Toovey
Wounding with intent *
Sentence
2.5 years imprisonment
On February 23, 2025, Paul Toovey, consumed by jealousy, confronted his estranged wife and her new partner outside the White Hart pub in Newton Abbot. CCTV captured him attempting to slit the partner's throat in East Street, resulting in a superficial neck wound, then stabbing the partner in the abdomen. Moments later, he stabbed his wife in the stomach outside Austin's department store without warning, causing her to fall in agony. Toovey fled, discarding the knife in a bin, and was arrested that night at his home on Pomeroy Road, Newton Abbot, making self-pitying comments to police.
Admitted two offences of wounding and possessing a blade. Former British Army soldier with PTSD from tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. Judge noted jealousy and warped attitude to relationship breakdown. To serve 40% in prison; already served 9 months on remand.
Stuart Raymont
Wasting police time *
Sentence
12 months community order
On 22/07/2024 at Tiverton caused wasteful employment of police by making false report to ambulance.
Pleaded guilty to causing wasteful employment of police by making false report to ambulance.
Warren Whitehouse
Inciting a boy under 13 to engage in sexual activity *
Sentence
4 years imprisonment
Warren Whitehouse, an 87-year-old man from Liverton near Newton Abbot, sexually abused a boy aged seven or eight by showing him pictures of naked women on his computer and forcing the boy to touch his penis. He then attempted to buy the boy's silence with Lego. The abuse occurred over a decade ago, and Whitehouse avoided justice until convicted at trial earlier in 2025. The victim reported years of turmoil, self-blame, and guilt as a result.
Convicted at trial of inciting a boy under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Of previous good character. Judge noted the seriousness of the offence and the trauma caused to the victim, despite the defendant's age making custody difficult.
Stuart Lake
Drug driving *
Sentence
20 months disqualification, £350 fine
On 16/08/2025 at Hereford drug driving (THC).
Pleaded guilty to drug driving.
Jordan Day
Sexual offences against a child *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment suspended for 21 months
Jordan Day, a 27-year-old man from Devon, was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court for a series of sexual offences against a seven-year-old child that occurred when Day was between 16 and 18 years old. Day evaded justice for many years before pleading guilty on 19 September 2025 to nine charges, including three counts of sexual assault on a child under 13, four counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, and one count each of making and distributing indecent images of a child. The court heard that the crimes involved direct assaults and the creation and sharing of exploitative material. On 12 November 2025, he was given two years' imprisonment suspended for 21 months, with unpaid work and rehabilitation requirements.
Pleaded guilty to nine sexual offences against a child, including sexual assault and making and distributing indecent images, committed when he was aged 16 to 18. Ordered to complete 80 hours unpaid work, 15 days rehabilitation activity, and a programme requirement. Must register as a sex offender for 10 years.
Laurie Edwards
Assault *
Sentence
12 months community order, mental health treatment, £150 compensation
On 11/08/2025 at Castle Park Way, Exeter, assaulted a male by beating.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating.
Christopher Rowe
Driving whilst disqualified *
Sentence
Eight weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, two years and 15 days disqualification, 90 hours unpaid work
On 17/01/2025 at A380 Kingsteignton driving whilst disqualified.
Pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified.
Jeremy Pilkington
Controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, £750 compensation order, £400 court costs, 10-year restraining order
Jeremy Pilkington, a 60-year-old marine engineer, engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his ex-wife during their 20-year marriage from 2015 to 2023. Incidents included violence such as flicking her in the face, punching her resulting in a black eye and bruising, playing loud music to prevent sleep, spraying her with a hosepipe in bed, and waking her with bruises on her arms. The couple lived on a barge. The ex-wife was scared of him, and he blamed her for the issues. The prosecutor noted she was always shut down by him.
Pleaded guilty. Character references from Newton Abbot town clerk Phil Rowe, Mayor Colin Parker, and former councillor Gordon Hook. Alcohol addiction issues noted. Defendant works for his elderly father's marine business in Newton Abbot.
Glenn Arnold
Drink driving *
Sentence
23 months disqualification, £992 fine
On 24/08/2025 at Manor Drive Clyst St Mary drink driving (98mg in 100ml breath).
Pleaded guilty to drink driving.
Darren Seatherton
Drink driving *
Sentence
18 months disqualification, £140 fine
On 13/08/2025 at Lea Road, Tiverton, drink driving (66mg in 100ml of breath).
Pleaded guilty to drink driving.
Carl Ascott
Theft *
Sentence
£40 fine
On 17/09/2025 at M&S Exeter High Street stole food and wine.
Pleaded guilty to theft of food and wine.
Anton Cobham
Actual Bodily Harm and Assaulting Emergency Workers *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Anton Cobham, 26, damaged his cell at HMP Exeter's segregation unit in December 2023 and was moved to another cell which he also damaged. As prison officers entered his cell, he attacked three of them, using a metal light switch as a weapon to assault one officer, causing an eye wound requiring hospital treatment. He also punched, tried to bite and spat at the officers.
Convicted after a trial of causing actual bodily harm against one officer and two counts of assaulting emergency workers. Described as a dangerous offender who regards himself as a victim of maltreatment and becomes violent when things don't go his way. Prior offences include robbery, wounding, arson and other assaults.
Adam Brice
Public order offence *
Sentence
£40 fine
On 05/09/2025 used threatening or abusive words or behaviour causing alarm or distress.
Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour causing alarm or distress.
Josphine Knight
Careless driving causing serious injury *
Sentence
12 months community order, £600 compensation, 150 hours unpaid work, 12 months disqualification
On 23/10/2024 at Broadclyst caused serious injury to a male by careless driving.
Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to a male by careless driving.
Luke Cornish
Drug driving *
Sentence
12 months community order, 50 hours unpaid work, three years disqualification
On 15/06/2025 at Awliscombe drug driving on A373 (cocaine).
Pleaded guilty to drug driving.
Luke Wheetman
Theft *
Sentence
£149 compensation
On 22/10/2025 at Mountain Warehouse Exeter stole a coat to the value of £149.
Stole a coat to the value of £149.
Michelle Venner
Theft *
Sentence
12 months conditional discharge, £250 compensation
On 13/06/2025 at Okehampton stole food to the value of £500 from Waitrose.
Stole food to the value of £500 from Waitrose.
Nathan Fowler
Theft *
Sentence
£400 compensation
On 03/06/2025 at Exeter stole a pedal bike on Lower North Street.
Pleaded guilty to theft of a pedal bike.
Kevin Phare
Sexual communication with a child *
Sentence
12 months suspended sentence for two years, mental health treatment, register as sex offender for 10 years, sexual harm prevention order
On 11/07/2024 at Copplestone attempted to engage in sexual communication with a child by phone. Also published an obscene article by discussing sexual abuse of children on chat platforms Telegram, ChatIW and WhatsApp.
Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child by phone and publishing an obscene article by discussing sexual abuse of children on chat platforms Telegram, ChatIW and WhatsApp.
Storm Barfield
Sexual Assault *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, and a ten year Sexual Harm Prevention Order
On a morning in December 2024, Storm Barfield, a 21-year-old from Torquay, followed a young woman along a dark road as she walked to a train station for work. He pulled up his hood, sped up behind her, and groped her bottom. He continued following her across the road and grabbed her buttocks a second time while she was videoing him and calling a friend. The incident was captured on CCTV. Police arrested him and discovered his interests in voyeurism, following women in public, focusing on their breasts and buttocks, and upskirting. The victim was left paranoid, had her life ruined, and was forced to move away from Torquay.
Pleaded guilty to sexual assault. No previous convictions. Judge James Patrick described the behaviour as sinister and very serious offending, noting the defendant's immature fixation with voyeurism.
Steven Keeling
Drink driving *
Sentence
26 weeks imprisonment, disqualified for 40 months and 91 days
On 09/05/2025 at Church Street, Cullompton, drink driving (54mg in 100ml of breath). Dangerous driving.
Pleaded guilty to drink driving and dangerous driving.
Helen Foster
Breach of Public Spaces Protection Order *
Sentence
£50 fine
On 06/11/2025 at High Street, Exeter failed to comply with a Public Spaces Protection Order.
Pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a Public Spaces Protection Order.
Helen James
Theft *
Sentence
12 months conditional discharge
On 08/08/2025 at Exeter stole wine from Co-op.
Pleaded guilty to shoplifting.
Gregory England
Criminal damage *
Sentence
£100 compensation
On 28/04/2024 at Meadow Acre Road, Honiton caused criminal damage to a camera and doorbell.
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage.
Jack Winsborrow
Assault by beating *
Sentence
12 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 140 hours unpaid work, £100 compensation
On 15/03/2025 at Gandy Street, Exeter assaulted a female by beating.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating.
Artur Brylikowski
Possession of a bladed article *
Sentence
12 months conditional discharge
On 03/11/2025 in Honiton possessed a lock knife in a public place.
Pleaded guilty to possession of a lock knife in a public place.
Bruce Phillips
Breach of listed building consent *
Sentence
£20,000 fine, £16,000 costs
On or about 23/02/2023 at The Strand, Topsham caused works to be executed to a listed building without complying with condition 2 of the listed building consent issued by Exeter City Council, contrary to sections 7, 9(2) and (4) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
Pleaded guilty to works to a listed building without complying with conditions.
Thomas Bidwell
Drug driving *
Sentence
15 months disqualification, £750 fine
On 12/06/2025 at A380 Haldon Hill, Exeter drove a vehicle with THC in blood above the specified limit.
Pleaded guilty to drug driving (THC).
Justin Sowden
Drug driving *
Sentence
14 months disqualification, £250 fine
On 02/05/2025 at Trusham Road, Exeter drove a vehicle with BZE in blood above the specified limit.
Pleaded guilty to drug driving (BZE).
Jude Le Grice
Trespass with intent to damage *
Sentence
12 months conditional discharge, £2,000 compensation
On 22/01/2025 at Dawlish entered nurses' offices at Langdon Hospital as a trespasser with intent to cause unlawful damage.
Pleaded guilty to entering as a trespasser with intent to cause unlawful damage.
Kevin Briggs
Criminal damage *
Sentence
6 months conditional discharge, 20 hours unpaid work
On 20/04/2025 at Venny Bridge, Exeter, caused criminal damage to a van.
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage to a van.
Teddy Hall
Causing Grievous Bodily Harm *
Sentence
12 month community order, rehabilitation sessions, 200 hours unpaid work, £5,000 compensation
On a night out in January 2023, Teddy Hall, then aged 19, was ejected from the Timepiece nightclub in Exeter following an argument between groups of friends. While the victim, another student, was in conversation with someone else and not posing any threat, Hall launched a headbutt with significant force, causing the victim to hit his head on a wall and fall to the ground. The victim suffered a fractured eye socket and nose, requiring surgery, and was unable to eat regular food. He experienced ongoing pain and depression, and his aspirations to study medicine were impacted. Hall fled the scene but was identified via CCTV. Now aged 21 and from Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire, Hall claimed self-defence but was convicted.
Pleaded not guilty but found guilty. Judge noted the unprovoked nature of the attack and considered positive character references including charity work and university involvement.
Roarie Heard
GBH *
Sentence
15-month suspended sentence, 80 hours unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation sessions, £3,500 compensation, £1,000 costs
Roarie Heard, 19, of Lynhurst Avenue in Barnstaple, punched a man to the side of the face in Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, in November 2024, knocking him unconscious and breaking his jaw in two places, requiring three plates to be placed in his face. The victim had been out to a boxing match with friends and was outside an address when Heard arrived with a group of about 10 men. There was some pushing, and Heard thought someone hit him from behind, but the judge ruled it was not self-defence.
Pleaded guilty to GBH. Judge James Patrick noted the incident was night time violence by drunken men and that Heard lashed out, not in self-defence. Heard came to court prepared for prison but was spared due to his youth and loss of good name.
Claire Forward
Assault by beating *
Sentence
12 months community order, 80 hours unpaid work
On 31/01/2025 at Seaton assaulted a male by beating.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating.
Alexander Haithwaite
Harassment without violence *
Sentence
2 years community order, drug rehabilitation, 100 hours unpaid work
Between 31/08/2025 and 04/09/2025 harassed a female without violence.
Pleaded guilty to harassment without violence.
Stephan Broome
Supply of heroin *
Sentence
3 years 6 months imprisonment
Stephan Broome, 68, of St Andrews Road, Exmouth, was stopped by police while driving and searched. A significant amount of heroin, wrapped and ready for sale, was found on him.
Denied three offences of dealing heroin with intent to supply but was found guilty at trial. Has a history of drug offending.
Joshua Houston
Importation of cannabis *
Sentence
4 years 3 months imprisonment
Joshua Houston, 29, accepted packages of vacuum-packed cannabis from Thailand as part of an international importation plot. Police raided his flat in North Devon and found thousands of pounds worth of cannabis. A police investigation uncovered a large dealing network. The offences occurred between November 2024 and February 2025.
Admitted being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of cannabis and possessing criminal property.
Joshua Nicholls
Importation of cannabis *
Sentence
2 years 1 month imprisonment
Joshua Nicholls, 30, accepted packages of vacuum-packed cannabis from Thailand as part of an international importation plot. Police raided his flat in North Devon and found thousands of pounds worth of cannabis. A police investigation uncovered a large dealing network. The offences occurred between November 2024 and February 2025.
Admitted being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of cannabis and possessing criminal property.
October 2025 1 case
Lewis Jones
Assault with a bottle *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
Lewis Jones, 31, from Exeter, stole items from Morrisons Daily on Fore Street, then flipped out with a broken bottle in Cathedral Green, slashing a member of the public in the face after they intervened.
Under influence of drugs and alcohol.

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