Hatfield Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 66 verdicts at Hatfield Magistrates' Court (Hatfield, Hatfield). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Simon Alcott

Crack cocaine possession

May 10, 2024

Sentence: Fined £120

Simon Alcott possessed crack cocaine in Watford on February 13, 2024.

Admitted to crack cocaine possession. Ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £48 surcharge. The 0.10 grams of cocaine was destroyed.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Martin Ward

Shoplifting

May 3, 2024

Sentence: Jailed for two weeks

Martin Ward stole trainers worth £24.99 from Shoezone and t-shirts and a jacket worth £22 from Poundland in Letchworth Garden City on May 1.

Winnie Maughan

Assault by beating of an emergency worker

April 28, 2024

Sentence: 16 week sentence suspended for two years and ordered to pay £100 compensation

On April 25, 2025, Winnie Maughan assaulted an emergency worker by beating in Hatfield, committed common assault on an emergency worker, and obstructed or resisted a constable in execution of duty in Watford.

Offenses included assault by beating of an emergency worker and obstructing or resisting a constable.

Sources: whtimes.co.uk

Bethany Caitlin

Shoplifting

April 25, 2024

Sentence: Ordered to pay £125 in compensation

Bethany Caitlin stole more than £450 worth of goods from Boots in Hatfield across five offences committed in January.

Richard Powell

Theft from a shop

April 24, 2024

Sentence: 8 weeks in prison

Richard Powell committed multiple shoplifting offences in Watford and surrounding areas between January and February 2024. On January 29, he stole boxes of Maltesers and Galaxy Minstrels from the Co-Op in York Way. On February 12, he stole four bottles of whiskey worth £179.50 from Sainsbury's at The Dome roundabout. That same day, he also stole goods worth £113.75 from Sweeney's in Abbots Langley High Street. On February 13, he stole laundry detergent worth £44 from the York Way Co-Op and three bottles of whiskey worth £76.50 from Sainsbury's. Additional offences include stealing goods worth £112.75 from Sweeney's on January 25 and meat worth £50.50 from the Co-Op on February 5.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of theft from a shop. Prison imposed due to the seriousness of the offences and his past similar offending.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Harry Ventham

Shoplifting

April 21, 2024

Sentence: £120 fine

Harry Ventham stole five bottles of wine worth £38.75 in St Albans on April 20.

Matthew Golding

Common assault and theft

April 17, 2024

Sentence: Fined £40, ordered to pay compensation of £73.50 and surcharge of £16

On November 20, 2023, Matthew Golding conducted common assault in Potters Bar. On October 23, 2023, he stole grocery goods worth £19 from BP in Potters Bar. On August 26, 2023, he stole a sandwich worth £4.50 from BP on High Street in Potters Bar.

Failed to surrender to custody; offenses committed on November 20, 2023, October 23, 2023, and August 26, 2023.

Sources: whtimes.co.uk

Steven Axton

Breach of supervision requirements

March 20, 2024

Sentence: Fined £40

Steven Axton failed to comply with the supervision requirements imposed following release from a period of imprisonment by failing to maintain contact with the probation service.

Dean Jeffery

Theft

March 18, 2024

Sentence: Ordered to pay compensation £118

On February 21 and 27, 2025, Dean Jeffery stole items from a One Stop shop in Stevenage.

Kurtis Bradley

Possession of cannabis and cocaine

February 25, 2024

Sentence: Fined £200 and ordered to pay victim services £80

Kurtis Bradley was in possession of a quantity of cannabis and cocaine at Hemel Hempstead on March 8, 2024.

Rehan Chodhury

Breach of supervision requirements

February 24, 2024

Sentence: Fined £150 and ordered to pay court costs £60

Rehan Chodhury failed to comply with the supervision requirements imposed after his release from imprisonment.

Failed to comply with the supervision requirements imposed following release from a period of imprisonment.

Sources: hertsad.co.uk

Chelsea Kitchner

Theft

February 20, 2024

Sentence: Imprisoned for 1 month and ordered to pay compensation £122

Chelsea Kitchner, aged 35 from Wentbridge Path, Borehamwood, committed thefts on December 22, 2024 (household items from Co-Op, Borehamwood), January 6, 2025 (two bottles of wine from BP, Borehamwood), January 17, 2025 (food and household items from One Stop, Borehamwood), and February 9, 2025 (fabric softener from Co-Op, Borehamwood).

Stole various items on multiple occasions; no additional plea or judge comments provided.

Sources: whtimes.co.uk

Mark Lambie

Criminal damage

February 7, 2024

Sentence: Ordered to pay compensation £60

On January 19, 2025, damaged a police cell at Stevenage.

Anirudh Pisati

Driving while disqualified and without insurance

February 3, 2024

Sentence: Fined £450, ordered to pay £85 court costs and £180 victim services, disqualified from driving for 12 months

On December 1, 2024, drove a Vauxhall Astra on Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City while disqualified from driving and without insurance.

Charlie Bradford

Fly-tipping

January 16, 2024

Sentence: Ordered to pay victim services of £114 and court costs of £1,924; community order with unpaid work requirement

On June 4, 2024, Charlie Bradford deposited controlled waste at Coleman Green Lane, St Albans.

Luke Sears

Breach of community order

January 3, 2024

Sentence: Committed to prison for 8 weeks suspended for 12 months and ordered to pay court costs £85

Luke Sears failed to comply with the requirements of a community order by failing to attend unpaid work appointments, as ordered by Hatfield Magistrates Court on January 3, 2024.

Matthew Grant

Assault

January 3, 2024

Sentence: Fined £160 and ordered to pay compensation £25

On May 28, 2024, Matthew Grant assaulted a woman by beating her at Hemel Hempstead railway station and travelled by train to the station without a valid ticket.

Scott Evans

Breach of community order

October 16, 2023

Sentence: £500 fine

Scott Evans failed to attend unpaid work appointments as required by a community order.

Failed to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Colchester Magistrates Court on January 13, 2022, by failing to attend unpaid work appointments. The community order was revoked.

Sources: whtimes.co.uk

Bobby Nash

Breach of community order

October 16, 2023

Sentence: £80 fine and £85 court costs

Bobby Nash failed to attend unpaid work sessions as required by a community order.

Failed to comply with the requirements of a community order made by St Albans Magistrates Court on May 25, 2023, by failing to attend unpaid work sessions. The community order must be complied with by May 24, 2025.

Sources: whtimes.co.uk

Jonthan Grandin

Using a TV without a licence

October 16, 2023

Sentence: £146 fine plus £58 victim services and £120 court costs

Between October 11 and October 19, Jonthan Grandin used a colour TV without a valid licence.

Florin Morat

Fly-tipping

October 10, 2023

Sentence: Community order with 200 hours of unpaid work

Florin Morat deposited controlled waste at Holmshill, Borehamwood on February 7, 2024.

Moyosoreouluwa Eziashi

Failing to provide driver information

October 8, 2023

Sentence: Fined £660 and 6 points on driving record

Moyosoreouluwa Eziashi failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a Vauxhall Insignia who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence on July 7, 2022.

Erik Cruz Baca

Driving without insurance

October 8, 2023

Sentence: Fined £40 and 8 points on driving record

Erik Cruz Baca drove an Iveco Daily at Park Lane, Westminster without insurance in place to cover the use of the vehicle on October 6, 2023.

Jermaine Morrison

Breach of enforcement notice

October 8, 2023

Sentence: £750 fine

Jermaine Morrison was the owner of land at Oakleigh Drive and breached an enforcement notice issued on July 21, 2022, by failing to demolish a raised terrace or decking area on December 26, 2022.

Ordered to pay victim services £288 and court costs £1,270 for breaching an enforcement notice.

Sources: hertsad.co.uk

Duane Osler

Driving without a licence and insurance, failing breath test

October 8, 2023

Sentence: £450 fine and disqualified from driving for 18 months

On May 5, 2024, Duane Osler drove an Audi A3 on Hatters Way, Luton, without a valid driving licence and without insurance, and also failed to give a breath test when required.

Ordered to pay victim services £180 and court costs £400 for driving without a valid licence, without insurance, and failing to provide a breath test.

Sources: hertsad.co.uk

Faycal El Bouanani

Breach of community order

October 5, 2023

Sentence: 3 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Faycal El Bouanani failed to comply with a community order imposed by Westminster Magistrates Court on May 12, 2023, specifically by not attending required unpaid work appointments.

Failed to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Westminster Magistrates Court on May 12, 2023, by failing to attend unpaid work appointments.

Sources: hertsad.co.uk

Marc Cullis

Drug driving

July 23, 2023

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment and a 36-month driving ban

Marc Cullis was caught driving a Renault Trafic van on the M25 near Godstone, Surrey, on June 21, 2023, with a blood THC level of 4.8 micrograms per litre, exceeding the legal limit of 2 micrograms per litre. He was driving while disqualified and without insurance, and had 47 grams of cannabis in his possession.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Magistrates stated the offences were so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified. He has a flagrant disregard for court orders, people, and their property. The cannabis was ordered to be forfeited and destroyed.

Sources: northsomersettimes.co.uk

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