Hatfield Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 76 verdicts at Hatfield Magistrates' Court (Hatfield, Hatfield). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

John Laslett

Theft

July 23, 2025

Sentence: Given a 12-month community order and ordered to pay court costs of £85

On July 22, 2025, stole washing powder to the value of £182.05 from Tesco in Potters Bar.

Joseph Leo

Theft

July 23, 2025

Sentence: Given a 12-month community order and ordered to pay £25 compensation

On May 11, 2025, stole sandwiches to the value of £10 from Co-op in Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City; on June 12, 2025, stole Henry Weston's Cider and a sandwich to the value of £15 from Co-op in Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City; and on July 22, 2025, stole four bottles of Henry Weston's Cider to the value of £12.80 from Co-op in Welwyn Garden City.

Lorna Mcculloch

Fraud by false representation

July 21, 2025

Sentence: Fined £80 and ordered to pay £40 in compensation

On July 20, 2025, committed fraud by false representation in Watford by using a bank card intending to make a gain of £40.

Donoghue Eldridge

Theft

July 16, 2025

Sentence: Ordered to pay £85 costs and £85 compensation

On May 5, 2025, stole Red Bull and chocolate of unknown value from Co-Op in St Albans; on May 6, 2025, stole meat valued at £39 from Budgens in St Albans; on May 15, 2025, stole alcohol valued at £46 from BP Service Station in St Albans; on May 23, 2025, stole Red Bull and chocolate of unknown value from Co-Op in St Albans.

Robert Osborn

Attempted Burglary

June 20, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment and £85 court costs

On June 19, 2025, attempted burglary at a property in Welwyn Garden City with intent to steal.

Haben Ghebremlak

Theft

May 26, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment

Haben Ghebremlak stole a £600 pedal cycle from a victim in Kings Langley on February 17. On March 31 in Watford, he stole petty cash, sunglasses, and perfume worth £250 from a person. Additionally, on May 24 in Hatfield, he refused to provide a sample for a Class A drug test while detained.

Admitted to the offences. Court documents stated that he displayed a flagrant disregard for people and their property.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Nicola Willock

Speeding

May 20, 2025

Sentence: Fined £436, ordered to pay court costs of £90 and surcharge of £174, given three penalty points on licence and disqualified from driving for six months

On November 3, 2024, Nicola Willock drove a Tesla exceeding the 30mph speed limit on A1000 Barnet Road, Potters Bar.

Ben Kempster

Criminal damage

May 14, 2025

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment

Ben Kempster damaged the passenger window and rear window of a Mercedes in Watford on March 14, valued at £625. He then damaged the electronic door of a Spar store in Abbotts Langley on March 23, valued at £288, and the rear driver side window of a vehicle on April 15, costing £115. Additionally, on May 12, he damaged the driver side passenger door of a vehicle in Watford. These acts showed a flagrant disregard for people and their property.

Pleaded guilty to four charges of criminal damage. The court believed his offences were so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Ryan Brighty

Theft and failure to surrender

March 18, 2025

Sentence: Imprisoned for 8 weeks suspended for 12 months, fined £50 and ordered to pay compensation £500

On November 25, 2024, Ryan Brighty stole a bicycle in Hatfield, and on March 17, 2025, failed to surrender to Stevenage Magistrates Court.

Ryan Ellis

Theft

March 14, 2025

Sentence: Ordered to pay compensation £65

On December 18, 2024, Ryan Ellis stole giftsets from Boots in Hatfield.

Paul Sallows

Theft

March 10, 2025

Sentence: Fined £40

On March 8, 2025, Paul Sallows stole red meat from Tesco Express in St Albans.

Aaron Luas

Theft

March 8, 2025

Sentence: Fined £40 and ordered to pay £60 compensation

On February 11, 2025, Aaron Luas stole two headphones from Tesco in Stevenage.

Dean Jeffrey

Theft

February 24, 2025

Sentence: Fined £200

On February 22, 2025, stole meat items from Co-Op in Stevenage. On February 14, 2025, stole meat items from Tesco in Stevenage.

Stole meat items from Co-Op and Tesco in Stevenage. Ordered to pay court costs £85 and compensation £50.

Sources: thecomet.net

Timothy Mcguinness

Handling stolen goods and fraud

February 4, 2025

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, ordered to pay court costs £85 and victim services £154

On December 16, 2024, handled 2 stolen bank cards and committed fraud at St Albans.

Michelle Cooper

Theft

January 30, 2025

Sentence: £200 fine, plus £52 compensation

On January 26, 2025, Michelle Cooper stole items from Co-Op in Welwyn Garden City. On January 28, 2025, she stole wine from Co-Op in Welwyn Garden City and items from BP in Hoddesdon.

Bhar Singh

Theft and possession of cannabis

January 25, 2025

Sentence: £240 fine, plus £6 compensation

On August 31, 2024, Bhar Singh stole wine from Tesco in Preston, Lancashire. On January 25, 2025, he was in possession of a quantity of cannabis in Hatfield.

David Parsons

Driving while disqualified

January 20, 2025

Sentence: Fined £300 and disqualified from driving for 3 months

On February 17, 2024, David Parsons drove a Citroen Berlingo on Barrow Lane, Cheshunt, while disqualified from driving.

Mubarak Okanlawon

Failure to provide driver information

January 20, 2025

Sentence: Fined £660

On March 13, 2024, Mubarak Okanlawon failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a BMW who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence.

Matthew Gladwish

Possession of heroin and cocaine

January 20, 2025

Sentence: Fined £100

On January 17, 2025, Matthew Gladwish was in possession of a quantity of heroin and cocaine at Borehamwood.

Peter Clark

Criminal damage

January 13, 2025

Sentence: Fined £40 and ordered to pay victim services £16 and court costs £85

On September 15, 2024, damaged property belonging to a person at Borehamwood

Abigail Knox

Theft

January 13, 2025

Sentence: Fined £108 and ordered to pay court costs £100, victim services £43, and compensation £20

On August 8, 2023, stole items belonging to Danesbury Appeal Shop at Welwyn Garden City

Ergys Dervishi

Driving with cannabis in blood

December 20, 2024

Sentence: Imprisoned for 4 weeks suspended for 6 months, ordered to pay victim services £154, and disqualified from driving for 14 months

On February 4, 2023, Ergys Dervishi drove a Mini Cooper on A27 Eastbound, Havant when there was a proportion of cannabis in his blood.

John Carr

Theft

December 19, 2024

Sentence: Fined £120, court costs £85, and compensation £308

John Carr stole gift sets from Boots in Hemel Hempstead on December 18, 2024; items from Boots on November 11, 2024; meat items from Aldi in Hemel Hempstead on October 23, 2024; four bottles of wine from Co-Op in Hemel Hempstead on September 26, 2024; and two curtains from Dunelm in Apsley on August 30, 2024.

Clifford Land

Theft and trespassing

December 19, 2024

Sentence: Imprisoned for 6 months and ordered to pay compensation £166

On October 31, 2024, Clifford Land stole fuel and food items from BP in Harpenden. On October 27, 2024, he stole alcohol from Waitrose in St Albans. On July 29, 2024, he trespassed on the railway tracks at Harpenden station.

Darren Wilson

Theft and failure to surrender to bail

December 19, 2024

Sentence: Fined £120 and court costs £85

On December 13, 2024, Darren Wilson failed to surrender to St Albans Magistrates Court after being released on bail. He also stole a package from a person in St Albans and stole food items from M&S in St Albans on November 27, 2024.

Ben Dawson

Assault by beating

December 12, 2024

Sentence: Fined £100 and ordered to pay compensation £50

On October 11, 2024, Ben Dawson assaulted a man in Borehamwood by beating him.

Robert Harrison

Theft and Public Order Offence

November 25, 2024

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months; ordered to pay compensation £215

On November 23, 2024, Robert Harrison used abusive and insulting behaviour towards a person in Stevenage and stole alcohol from Tesco in Stevenage.

Kelly Taylor

Theft and Assault

November 25, 2024

Sentence: Fined £100 and ordered to pay compensation £200

On May 3, 2024, Kelly Taylor stole multiple items from Pound Stretcher in Welwyn Garden City and assaulted two Police officers.

Chelsea Kitchener

Theft

November 18, 2024

Sentence: Community order not to enter Borehamwood retail park for 12 months and ordered to pay compensation £525

Chelsea Kitchener stole Red Bull drinks from Morrisons on February 19, 2024, groceries from Morrisons on March 10, 2024, sunglasses from The Optical Centre on August 29, 2024, clothing from Next and make-up items from Boots on September 1, 2024, and gift sets from Boots on November 17, 2024, all in Borehamwood.

Ellen Ward

Possession of cocaine, assault, and theft

November 16, 2024

Sentence: Community order including rehabilitation activity

On August 16, 2024, Ellen Ward was in possession of a quantity of cocaine in Luton. On September 16, 2024, she failed to surrender to custody at Luton Magistrates Court. On November 15, 2024, she assaulted two people in Hemel Hempstead and stole a bottle of beer from Sweet Cone in Hemel Hempstead.

Sally Hughes

Assault

November 11, 2024

Sentence: Ordered to pay compensation £250 and court costs £85, community order with curfew and electronic monitoring

On August 27, 2024, assaulted a police officer at East Riding, Yorkshire.

Zoe Symeou

Failing to comply with a red traffic light

November 11, 2024

Sentence: Fined £220, ordered to pay victim services £88 and court costs £650

On May 26, 2023, drove a Porsche Cayenne and failed to comply with the indication of a red traffic light at Hadham Road, Bishop’s Stortford.

Michale Msdonagh

Theft

November 7, 2024

Sentence: Ordered to pay victim services £95 and court costs £400

Michale MsDonagh stole a German Shepperd puppy at South Mimms Service Station on March 4, 2021.

Roy Stallard

Failure to comply with community protection notice

November 6, 2024

Sentence: Fined £100 and ordered to pay compensation £150

Roy Stallard failed to comply with a community protection notice on October 23, 2024, by drinking alcohol when prohibited. On November 4, 2024, he was intoxicated and engaged in threatening and abusive behaviour, and he damaged a window of a property in St Albans.

Failed to comply with a community protection notice, was drinking alcohol when prohibited, was intoxicated and using threatening and abusive behaviour, and damaged a window of a property.

Sources: hertsad.co.uk

Gabriel Ogun

Failing to provide driver information

October 24, 2024

Sentence: Fined £623 plus victim services £249 and costs £620

On June 29, 2022, Gabriel Ogun failed to provide information about the driver of a Vauxhall Astra who was alleged to have committed an offence.

Failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a Vauxhall Astra alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Driving record endorsed with 6 points.

Sources: whtimes.co.uk

Jalal Abdul

Speeding

October 24, 2024

Sentence: Fined £80 plus victim services £32 and disqualified from driving for 10 days

On May 29, 2023, Jalal Abdul drove a Kia Sorento on the A10 in Cheshunt at 58mph in a 40mph speed limit area.

Casey O'neill

Failing to provide driver information

October 24, 2024

Sentence: Fined £518 plus victim services £207 and costs £110

On June 16, 2023, Casey O'Neill failed to provide information about the driver of a Mini Cooper who was alleged to have committed an offence.

Failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a Mini Cooper alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Driving record endorsed with 6 points.

Sources: whtimes.co.uk

Casmir Okeke

Speeding

October 24, 2024

Sentence: Fined £306

On August 28, 2023, Casmir Okeke drove a Citroen C3 on the A602 Hitchin Road in Stevenage at 52mph in a 40mph limit; on September 3, 2023, drove the same vehicle at the same location at 48mph in a 40mph limit.

Chris Cairncross

Shoplifting

October 8, 2024

Sentence: 22 weeks imprisonment

Chris Cairncross, 36, of no fixed abode in the Harpenden area, committed multiple shoplifting offences between September 23 and October 2, 2024, stealing food including meat and alcohol from BP Marks and Spencer in Harpenden, Waitrose, and Sainsbury’s. He also carried out three additional thefts in Northamptonshire and admitted to criminal damage at Harpenden Building Society on October 2, 2024, along with six breaches of his Community Protection Notice, which prohibited begging and leaving rubbish.

Pleaded guilty to five thefts, criminal damage, and six breaches of a Community Protection Notice. Refused help with lifestyle changes.

Sources: hertsad.co.uk

Murray Bierman

Attempted non-dwelling burglary

July 19, 2024

Sentence: Two weeks imprisonment for each non-dwelling burglary

Murray Bierman, 46, from the Cottonmill area of St Albans, committed two attempted non-dwelling burglaries. On June 24, he attempted to burgle a garage in The Limes and was chased away by the occupant after being spotted on a mobile doorcam, leaving empty-handed. Just four days after his release from prison, on July 18, he gained entry to a shed in Monks Close but again left without taking anything. He also interfered with a vehicle in Faircross Way on June 26, stole a parcel from an address in Lattimore Road on April 17, and was found in possession of cocaine at the time of his arrest.

Admitted to two attempted non-dwelling burglaries, vehicle interference, theft of a parcel, and possession of cocaine. Ordered to pay compensation to the victim for the theft, and the drugs will be destroyed. Detective Sergeant Jules Waylett described him as a career criminal with a history of refusing support.

Sources: stalbansreview.co.uk

Jenna Harris

Theft from a shop

July 16, 2024

Sentence: 10 weeks imprisonment

Jenna Harris, 55, of Lincoln Drive in South Oxhey, stole several food items from Lidl on Prestwick Road, despite being banned from the supermarket under a Criminal Behaviour Order. She was arrested after being found hiding under a bed to evade police. This incident occurred recently, and it forms part of her pattern of repeated shoplifting and breaches of court orders.

Pleaded guilty to theft from a shop and breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order. Was found hiding under a bed while evading arrest. Has prior convictions, including 48 weeks' jail in January for similar offenses.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Anthony Smith

Possession of a knife blade in a public place

June 19, 2024

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment

Anthony Smith possessed a kitchen knife in Queens Road, Watford on June 17, 2024. He appeared in court, admitted to the offence, and was sentenced accordingly.

Admitted to the offence. No order for costs due to lack of means. Ordered to be deprived of the knife. Custodial sentence justified due to the nature of the offence and recent release from prison.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Denise Sheppard

Assault by beating

June 7, 2024

Sentence: Ordered to pay compensation of £50

On June 6, 2024, committed two counts of assault by beating in Hatfield.

Patrick Turner

Theft and breach of criminal behaviour order

June 7, 2024

Sentence: Jailed for 12 months

On June 5, 2025, breached a criminal behaviour order by entering Boots in Stevenage and stole a Braun Shaver valued at £144.98.

Dennis Daly

Theft, criminal damage, and assault by beating

June 2, 2024

Sentence: Ordered to pay £1,136 compensation

On March 31, 2024, stole make-up items valued at £153.86 from Boots, caused criminal damage to Boots Optician valued at £1,086, and committed assault by beating.

Robert Chubb

Theft and failure to surrender

May 15, 2024

Sentence: Jailed for 30 weeks and ordered to pay compensation of £1,641.65

On July 28, 2024, stole perfume and clothing valued at £545 from John Lewis in Welwyn Garden City; on August 24, 2024, stole perfume valued at £249 from John Lewis in Welwyn Garden City; on January 9, 2025, stole perfume valued at £243 from John Lewis in Welwyn Garden City; on February 22, 2025, stole food valued at £83.55 from Co-op in Stevenage; on March 11, 2025, stole three bottles of champagne valued at £126 from Co-op in Stevenage; on March 12, 2025, stole one box of Mini Eggs chocolate bars, four gammon steaks, a pink cupcake and four boxes of Thorntons chocolate valued at £99.10 from Morrisons Daily in Stevenage; on March 24, 2025, stole clothing valued at £108 from Next in Stevenage; and on February 20 and May 13, 2025, failed to surrender to officers in Stevenage.

Craig Jackson

Theft

May 14, 2024

Sentence: Fined £150 and ordered to pay £85 costs

On May 13, 2025, Craig Jackson stole eight Nivea products valued at £90 from Boots in Hemel Hempstead.

Daniel Cooper

Theft and Assault

May 12, 2024

Sentence: Fined £50 and ordered to pay court costs of £85, surcharge of £20, and compensation of £314.80

On March 4, 2024, stole wine and sandwiches worth £27.40 from the Co-Op. On April 5, 2025, committed assault by beating of an emergency worker in London Colney. On April 29, 2025, failed to surrender to custody at St Albans Magistrates' Court.