Exeter Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 339 verdicts at Exeter Crown Court (Exeter). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Thomas Cook

Contravention of closure order

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 1 month imprisonment

On 07/09/2025, Thomas Cook remained at premises in Furrough Court, Torquay, in contravention of a closure order.

Daniel Jee

Fraud by False Representation

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Daniel Jee, an accountant employed at a firm in Exeter, exploited his position to submit fraudulent claims totalling over £230,000 from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme. He used the details of well-known organisations and charities, such as Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Leukaemia Fund, and St Giles Animal Centre, to make false claims between March 2020 and 2021. He diverted the funds to his own bank accounts and spent the money on drugs, gambling, and debts. He was caught after HMRC investigations revealed the misuse of client details.

Admitted 12 charges of fraud by false representation. Has ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Judge noted the fraud was sophisticated and exploited government schemes during the Covid pandemic.

Sources: devonlive.com

Graham Bartlett

Sexual activity with a child and sexual assault of a child under 13

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

Graham Bartlett, 56, from Brixham Road in Brixham, sexually abused two boys over a period including incidents in 2008. He groomed the victims before the offences occurred. In 2008, one teenage boy disclosed the abuse, but no action was taken at the time. In 2019, another adult male reported being abused as a child, leading to the case being reopened. Upon arrest, indecent images and videos of children from Categories A, B, and C were found on his phone. The victims were not known to each other, and Bartlett denied any sexual interest in young boys during interviews.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of possessing indecent images of children. Found guilty by a jury of sexual activity with a child and four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13. Did not admit to the crimes, forcing victims to testify in court.

Sources: devonlive.com

Katie Brooks

Actual bodily harm

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 24 weeks imprisonment

On 03/08/2025, Katie Brooks assaulted a male in Exeter, causing actual bodily harm.

Anthony Hern

Supply of Class A Drugs

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 56 months imprisonment

Anthony Hern, 41, from Channel View, Ilfracombe, used the encrypted phone platform EncroChat to facilitate the supply of Class A drugs. He arranged the purchase and delivery of two one-kilogram blocks of cocaine for £40,000 and £38,000 respectively. The offences were committed in 2020, and upon his arrest on 23 April 2025, authorities found £15,000 in cash, Rolex watches, and two expensive motor vehicles at his residence.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the Supply of Class A drugs. Involved in dealing two kilograms of cocaine via an encrypted phone platform. Prior involvement admitted during interview.

Sources: devonlive.com

Tristan Cove

Assault on police officers

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment

On 01/09/2025, Tristan Cove assaulted two female police officers in Exeter.

Ashton Cameron

Possession with intent to supply

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ashton Cameron, along with Kaide Lewis, came from London to Exeter to sell drugs as part of a 'classic county lines' operation. They stayed at the Richmond Hotel in Croft Road and sent bulk messages to addicts. On June 24, 2025, police arrested Cameron outside the hotel, where he had cash and a pink balloon. Inside the room, authorities found drugs including dozens of wraps of heroin and crack cocaine, along with over £1,400 in cash. The pair had been active for at least two months, including in Torquay.

Admitted to possession with intent to supply and possessing criminal property. Has eight previous crimes including possession of drugs, weapons, and robbery. Was on a suspended sentence from a London court two months prior. Described as 'naive' by his defence, with a job lined up and acting as a carer for his mother, who supported him in court. Judge noted his potential for a better life but involvement in the operation.

Sources: devonlive.com

Jake Ormerod

Breaching sexual harm prevention order

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 21 weeks imprisonment

On 20/08/2025, Jake Ormerod breached his sexual harm prevention order by failing to abide by its terms and committed shoplifting in Exeter.

Breached sexual harm prevention order and shoplifting while on licence. Flagrant disregard for court orders.

Sources: devonlive.com

Kaide Lewis

Possession with intent to supply

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Kaide Lewis, along with Ashton Cameron, travelled from London to Exeter as part of a drug dealing operation. They stayed at the Richmond Hotel in Croft Road and sent bulk messages to local addicts to sell drugs. On June 24, 2025, police entered their room and found Lewis inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon, surrounded by drug paraphernalia, 72 wraps of crack cocaine, wraps of heroin, a list of phone numbers, a bundle of cash exceeding £1,400, and more balloons. The pair had been operating for at least two months, including in Torquay.

Admitted to possession with intent to supply and possessing criminal property. Has 15 previous crimes including robbery, weapons, and drugs offences. Described as having a difficult childhood and ADHD, and was supported in court by his mother. Judge noted he was involved in a 'classic county lines' operation.

Sources: devonlive.com

Edward Hodgkinson

Breach of restraining order

August 29, 2025

Sentence: Conditional discharge for 12 months

On 28/08/2025 at Torquay, Edward Hodgkinson harassed a female by breaching a restraining order.

Ben Fone

Robbery

August 28, 2025

Sentence: four years imprisonment

Ben Fone, 36, of no fixed abode in Torquay, raided a shop at knifepoint, which involved threatening staff and stealing items. He was arrested and sentenced after admitting to the offences.

Rebecca Loughrey

Assault and theft

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 32 weeks imprisonment

On 10/05/2025 at Exeter on Sidwell Street, Rebecca Loughrey was drunk and disorderly, committed assault, theft, and assaulted police officers.

Pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly, assault, theft, and assaulting police officers.

Sources: devonlive.com

Krystian Papiez

Drug driving

August 26, 2025

Sentence: Community order for nine months and 17 months driving disqualification

On 31/03/2025 at Tiverton on Watery Lane, Krystian Papiez was drug driving with BZE and driving without a licence.

Kieron O’Kelly

Assault

August 26, 2025

Sentence: £100 compensation

On 22/04/2025 at Sidwell Street, Exeter, Kieron O’Kelly assaulted a male by beating.

Max Traylor

Possession of a bladed article

August 26, 2025

Sentence: Five months imprisonment suspended for 24 months, curfew for three months, and rehabilitation activity for 15 days

On 28/07/2025 at Exeter on Grace Road West, Max Traylor had a folding lock knife in his possession.

James Gibson

Grievous bodily harm and strangulation

August 26, 2025

Sentence: Two years and four months imprisonment

James Gibson attacked his girlfriend with a bottle, strangled her, and broke her arm, which required surgery, after ranting about colleagues.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and strangulation. Defence mentioned his stressful job as a chef and use of cocaine.

Sources: devonlive.com

Sunil Mushtaq

Sexual assault

August 26, 2025

Sentence: 18-month suspended sentence with unpaid work

Sunil Mushtaq sexually assaulted a female patient at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital by sneaking into her cubicle and rubbing his penis against her hand and arm, then using her hand to rub himself while groaning.

Defence stated he could not explain his actions and showed no remorse due to his heritage and embarrassment.

Sources: devonlive.com

Daniel Walker

Harassment

August 23, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Daniel Walker harassed his grandmother over several days leading up to April 20 by making repeated threats to kill her, cut her throat, and burn her house down, while calling her abusive names and demanding money. She felt physically intimidated due to his size, and other tenants moved out because of his behaviour. He was under the influence of drugs and alcohol during the incidents. Additionally, he assaulted a police officer by headbutting him during arrest and breached his sexual harm prevention order by not disclosing ownership of an Alexa device, stemming from a 2018 conviction for attempting to meet a girl under 16 after grooming.

Pleaded guilty to harassment by putting his relative in fear of violence, assaulting a police officer, and breaching his sexual harm prevention order. Mitigation highlighted his difficult childhood, devout Catholicism, and desire to stop taking drugs, though probation deemed him unmanageable.

Sources: devonlive.com

Daniel Warren

Drug driving

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 12 months driving disqualification and £160 fine

On 31/01/2025 at Exeter on Stapleton Way, Daniel Warren was driving under the influence of BZE (benzoylecgonine).

John Harding

Threatening behaviour

August 22, 2025

Sentence: £120 fine and £100 compensation

On 28/02/2024 at Seaton, John Harding used threatening or abusive words or behaviour towards a female with intent.

Ian Champion

Breach of restraining order

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 15 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months

On 01/03/2025 at Exeter, Ian Champion contacted a female in breach of a restraining order.

Nathan Taylor

Assault

August 22, 2025

Sentence: Community order for one year

On 08/02/2025 at Gandy Street, Exeter, Nathan Taylor assaulted a male by beating.

Pleaded guilty to assault. Includes alcohol abstinence and monitoring for 60 days and rehabilitation activity for 20 days. Ordered to pay £100 compensation.

Sources: devonlive.com

Paul Harrison

Harassment

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Paul Harrison, 41, of Stanbury Road in Torquay, harassed someone by breaching a restraining order multiple times between March 14, 2025, and April 6, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to repeatedly breaching a restraining order imposed in 2013, with two further breaches.

Sources: devonlive.com

Yanko Yankov

Modern Slavery

August 19, 2025

Sentence: five and a half years imprisonment

Yanko Yankov, 35, controlled a Bulgarian man who could not speak English, taking his wages earned at a chicken factory in Cullompton, beating him regularly, underfeeding him, making him do household chores, isolating him, refusing to return his phone, and threatening to kill him with a knife. This ordeal occurred over two and a half months in 2019, during which Yankov and his wife used the victim's bank card and withdrew his cash.

Pleaded guilty to Modern Slavery Act 2015 offence and breaching bail. Judge noted the victim lived in fear for his life for two and a half months, and Yankov's wife was also involved.

Sources: devonlive.com

Callum Tumilty

Burglary

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Callum Tumilty targeted several vulnerable school premises in the Dawlish area to steal iPads, tablets, and laptops. He returned to one school three times and also raided pubs, including the Brunswick Arms in Dawlish, as well as village halls and a private residence. The offences occurred between October 2023 and January 2024.

Admitted to eight break-ins between October 2023 and January 2024 while on bail. Had an appalling record for burglaries.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Wesley Hayes

Causing actual bodily harm

August 14, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Wesley Hayes carried out a premeditated attack in Dawlish in January 2024, throwing a liquid believed to be cleaning fluid into the face of an acquaintance who owed him money. The victim experienced 20 minutes of pain, fear of being blinded, and required hospital treatment. The liquid also caused paint to peel from a nearby wall.

Admitted causing actual bodily harm. Was drinking and drove to the location. Has physical difficulties, was remorseful, and was struggling financially at the time.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Jamie Stevens

Preventing the lawful burial of a dead body

August 11, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Jamie Stevens, 51, covered the body of his former partner, Anouska Sites, with a blanket at his home in Upton Road, Torquay, after she died there around January 2023. He lived with the body for over two years without reporting it, made false statements to the police regarding her whereabouts, and prevented her lawful burial. The body was discovered on 27 May 2025 during a police search, leading to his arrest and charges.

Pleaded guilty to preventing the lawful burial of a dead body and committing acts with intent to pervert the course of justice. Sentenced by HHJ Judge Richardson; an additional eight months for perverting the course of justice to run concurrently.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Simon Parker

Harassment

August 11, 2025

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment

On 09/08/2025 at Exeter, harassed an individual by breaching a restraining order.

Michael John West

Indecent Assault

August 11, 2025

Sentence: six years and six months imprisonment

Michael John West, 54, formerly of the Wonford area of Exeter, targeted three children in Exeter during the late 1980s and early 1990s, committing multiple indecent assaults and acts of indecency with a child on several occasions.

Pled guilty to seven offences against three victims. Must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Kevin Braithwaite

Stalking with fear of violence

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving, and a 10-year restraining order

Kevin Braithwaite conducted a nine-month campaign of harassment against his ex-partner, including sending threatening messages such as 'sitting duck' and a link to a will writing service. The situation escalated on September 8, 2024, when he deliberately drove into her car multiple times in Dartmouth Road, Paignton, causing the vehicles to become stuck. He dragged her car along the road with her inside, then stopped and assaulted her by punching her in the face and pulling her hair. He fled but was later arrested at a hotel where he was found drunk.

Found guilty of dangerous driving, stalking with fear of violence, drink driving, failing to provide a breath specimen, and driving whilst disqualified. He was arrested while drunk and made comments about wanting to kill the victim.

Sources: devonlive.com

Stevie Palmer

Theft

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

On 08/05/2025 at Commercial Road, Exeter, assaulted a police officer with intent to resist arrest; on various dates in Exeter, committed 31 thefts at Co-op stores.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer with intent to resist arrest and 31 thefts at Co-op stores; received a criminal behaviour order for 12 months.

Sources: devonlive.com

Toby Wilson

Assault and shoplifting

August 1, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 12 months and electronic tagging for six months

On 22/05/2025 at Exeter, Toby Wilson assaulted a male by beating and committed multiple shoplifting offences.

Jordan Mason

Fraud

July 31, 2025

Sentence: 5 weeks imprisonment

On 23/07/2024 at Topsham Road, Exeter, used a credit card belonging to another person to commit fraud.

Neil Jackson

Assault

July 31, 2025

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment

On 21/06/2025 at High Street, Exeter, breached a criminal behaviour order by having an open vessel of alcohol and assaulted a male.

Matthew Hall

Rape

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment and lifelong registration on the sex offenders register

Matthew Hall, from Newton Abbot, raped two women while they slept in South Devon between 2019 and 2022. The attacks left the victims deeply affected, with one describing being haunted by his actions. He was portrayed as a dangerous sexual predator who prioritised his own desires over the victims' well-being, showing no regard for the lasting psychological impact.

Admitted two charges of rape and six further sexual counts. Described as a dangerous, manipulative, and predatory man. Victims reported being haunted by his actions, and a probation officer highlighted him as a risk to women.

Sources: middevonadvertiser.co.uk

Ben Williams

Theft

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 24 weeks imprisonment

On 25/04/2025 and various other dates in Torquay, Dawlish, Teignmouth, and Paignton, committed thefts at shops including Costcutter, Co-op, and Tesco.

Jordan Hewitt

Rape

July 25, 2025

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

Jordan Hewitt, 33, of Thorverton, is a rapist who changed his story multiple times in an attempt to escape justice. He was found guilty by a jury and sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Friday 25 July 2025.

Changed his story multiple times in a bid to escape justice. Previously found guilty by a jury.

Sources: news.devon-cornwall.police.uk

Richard Law

Manslaughter

July 24, 2025

Sentence: Hospital order

Richard Law, aged 68, of Lark Rise, Newton Poppleford, killed his 70-year-old sister Judith Law in East Devon and was given a hospital order.

Matthew Pitt

Burglary

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 32 weeks imprisonment and a 32-month driving ban

Matthew Pitt, 54, of no fixed abode, broke into the clubhouse at Dainton Park Golf Club in Newton Abbot on June 8, 2025. He rummaged through a jacket in the staff area, stole a pair of car keys, and took a Hyundai i20 from the car park. He was caught on CCTV snooping in a restricted area and was later arrested while sleeping in the stolen car. This incident occurred shortly after his release from prison for previous crimes.

Pitt pleaded guilty to the offenses. He has more than 170 previous crimes, including 94 for theft. Judge Anna Richardson noted his history of offending and that he was released from prison just three weeks before committing this crime.

Sources: devonlive.com

Liam Ashford

Assault causing actual bodily harm

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Liam Ashford, fuelled by cocaine and jealousy, kicked his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach after accusing her of cheating, causing her to fall and crawl away. He grabbed her wrist, took her phone, and continued the violence by grabbing her, blocking her path, pushing her against a wall, grabbing her throat until she struggled to breathe, punching her in the face, and stamping on her phone. This occurred in November 2023, and he was immediately apologetic but repeated the aggression the next morning when triggered by a barking dog.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm, two counts of battery, and criminal damage. Has a history of violence against partners and ignoring court orders. Judge David Evans noted that he poses a clear risk to partners and has poor compliance with court orders.

Sources: devonlive.com

Jacob Archer

Intentional strangulation

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 2 years suspended sentence, 300 hours of unpaid work, alcohol monitoring for 120 days, and £1,500 compensation

Jacob Archer became aggressive after watching a football match and smoking cannabis. He returned home and repeatedly grabbed his ex-partner around the throat, strangling her multiple times during the incident in July 2024. She tried to resist, sustained scratches to her chest and reddening to her neck, and later reported feeling de-humanised and anxious as a result of the relationship.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation. Ashamed of his actions and has anger issues. Judge suggested family assistance with compensation.

Sources: devonlive.com

Katie Rockett

Stabbing

July 19, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Katie Rockett stabbed a man in the head with a Stanley knife during a violent clash outside Torquay Town Hall, after her boyfriend got into a fight with the victim, leading to a large police response and road closures.

Was suffering from poor mental health at the time and involved in a toxic relationship; the incident followed a fight involving her boyfriend.

Sources: devonlive.com

Shaun Harper

Harassment

July 19, 2025

Sentence: Prison for 32 weeks

Shaun Harper, 55, from Seaton, breached a criminal behaviour order issued in September 2024 by initiating a conversation with a woman while drunk, causing her alarm and distress. He was also convicted of harassment between January 1, 2025, and April 30, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to harassment of a female without violence and two breaches of a criminal behaviour order. Magistrates noted his flagrant disregard for court orders.

Sources: devonlive.com

Muratt Ozgun

Attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming

July 17, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Muratt Ozgun engaged in online conversations on a dating site and WhatsApp with a person he believed to be a 14-year-old girl between March and May 2025. He sent explicit videos and images of himself, described sexual acts he intended to perform, bought underwear for her, arranged accommodation at a bed and breakfast, and provided a map for directions to meet at Torre Station in Torquay for sex. He was arrested upon arrival on May 10, 2025.

Admitted three offences. Judge Stephen Climie noted the offences were very serious and jail was in the public interest. Defence mentioned his limited English and isolated existence, and he felt tricked by the decoy.

Sources: devonlive.com

Alfie Curtis

Burglary

July 15, 2025

Sentence: 15 months in a young offenders institution

Alfie Curtis sneaked into a family's home in Exwick, Exeter, through the patio doors at around 2.50am in January 2024, while the occupants were asleep. He stole a handbag, keys, a games console, and drove away in their BMW car, which was later found in Stoke Canon. The victims were left terrified, fearing the intruder might return, and irreplaceable items like a baby scan photo were lost, causing significant emotional distress. The family moved due to ongoing anxiety, and Curtis was identified through a DNA match on the stolen bag.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has a long list of previous convictions. Judge Stephen Climie noted his difficult background but emphasised the public interest in immediate custody, stating that remorse was not shown at the earliest opportunity.

Sources: devonlive.com

Christopher De Burton

Sexual offences against a child

July 13, 2025

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

Christopher De Burton, a 67-year-old man from Thurlow Road, Torquay, committed multiple sexual offences against a young girl, as detailed in the case.

Committed a catalogue of sexual offences against a young girl. Given an extra three years on extended licence due to the depravity of his crimes and the danger he poses to children. Must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and was given a 25-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: devonlive.com

Luke Thomas

Voyeurism and possession of indecent images

July 13, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Luke Thomas, a 37-year-old man from Totnes Road, Paignton, secretly filmed teens using a hidden camera and shared obscene messages with other paedophiles. He possessed indecent photos of children and published obscene articles in chat forums.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity to charges including voyeurism and possessing indecent images. Expressed shame, describing it as the worst thing he has ever done. Used protected storage and apps like Telegram and TeleGuard.

Sources: devonlive.com

Michael Dickinson

Rape of a child

July 13, 2025

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment

Michael Dickinson, a 67-year-old man from Abbey Road, Torquay, raped a child and committed other sexual offences, including inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Convicted of two charges of rape of a child under 13 following a trial in December. Must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and was given a 25-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, plus an extra year on extended licence.

Sources: devonlive.com

Wade Robinson

Child abuse and possession of indecent images

July 13, 2025

Sentence: 8.5 years imprisonment

Wade Robinson, a 31-year-old man, abused a young girl and possessed hundreds of images of child sex abuse. Police linked him to an online account after an image was uploaded to a website and executed a warrant at an address in Exeter in 2022, where he attempted to escape.

Abused a young girl and possessed hundreds of images of child sex abuse. Tried to flee from police by jumping out of a window. Must serve an extra three-and-a-half years on licence due to the danger he poses to children. Refused to attend court for sentencing.

Sources: devonlive.com

Michael Rowse

Assault

July 11, 2025

Sentence: 11 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Michael Rowse was involved in a 2022 incident where he was a stab victim but assaulted emergency workers by deliberately spattering them with his blood after officers treated his wounds in Torquay's Market Street. He threw off towels used to wrap his injuries, covering one officer's chest, face, forehead, and arms, and two others' faces, necessitating blood tests for potential diseases. Separately, he committed domestic violence offences against a woman in Exeter, including biting her as she tried to grab her phone and smashing a plastic glass on her head, which left her with a cut requiring hospital treatment and two black eyes. The victim reported suffering mentally and having given him many chances.

Pleaded guilty to offences. Had a deferred sentence in October 2024 and was told to stay out of trouble. Defending counsel noted he is now clean and sober and willing to change. He has spent some time in custody and has previous convictions for GBH and battery.

Sources: devonlive.com

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