Huntingdon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 64 verdicts at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court (Huntingdon, Huntingdon). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 1 case

Jason Edgar

Robbery *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Jason Edgar, 40, of Athlone Close, Papworth Everard, ordered an Uber to Riverside Road in Huntingdon just after midnight on November 28. When the vehicle arrived, Edgar tried to get into the driver's seat before climbing into the rear and holding a knife to the driver's neck. He demanded the driver to turn off the CCTV camera in the car. Edgar then ordered the driver to go towards Cambourne. When they got to Ermine Street South, Edgar told the driver to pull over and said he was stealing the car. The driver, a man in his 40s, handed over the keys and walked away before calling the police. Officers located and arrested Edgar in the early hours of the morning in School Lane, Cambourne.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of a knife in a public space.

13 Mar 2026

February 2026 1 case

Mark Broom

Sending a photograph of genitals to cause alarm, distress, or humiliation *

Sentence

1 year and 7 months imprisonment

Mark Broom, 47, of Hinchcliffe, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, befriended a 14-year-old girl online using a fake profile photo in March 2024. He sent her an explicit photo of his genitals via WhatsApp, pretended to be 18, asked about her underwear, and expressed desire to be with her. The girl's father discovered the photo, leading to police involvement. Officers tracked the phone to Broom, who answered 'no comment' in interview. The victim, not from Cambridgeshire, has become withdrawn, anxious, and depressed as per her parents' impact statement.

Admitted one charge of sending a photograph of his genitals to cause alarm, distress, or humiliation on the day his trial was due to begin. Made subject of a seven-year sexual harm prevention order (SHPO).

6 Feb 2026

January 2026 7 cases

William Fletcher

Burglary *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment and £272 compensation

William Fletcher, 42, of no fixed address, pretended to be a member of staff to enter Asda in Viersen Platz, Rivergate, Peterborough, through a rear loading area out of hours. He did this twice between January 15 and January 29, 2026, stealing £1,000 of cigarettes and nearly £1,300 of alcohol. He also committed two additional burglaries in the same period, plus theft of cosmetic items from B&M in Bridge Street, Peterborough city centre on 16 January; theft of an e-bike from Asda on 29 January; burglary of more than £2,000 worth of tools from B&Q in Maskew Avenue, Peterborough on 29 January; and theft of a milkshake from Asda on 30 January.

Admitted the offences. PC Rebecca Risebrow noted the determination to commit crimes and the impact on businesses.

31 Jan 2026

Stefan Jakeman

Theft and Burglary *

Sentence

1 year and 9 weeks imprisonment

Stefan Jakeman, 35, of Ditton Fields, Cambridge, targeted multiple shops including Aldi, Co-op and One Stop for thefts of household items and meat. He broke into BLDS in Mill Road on 18 September using a brick and stole £125 in cash. He also jumped over the counter of Co-op stores in Milton Road and Histon Road between 17 and 26 January and took more than £2,200 of tobacco and cigarettes.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of theft, four counts of burglary, four breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), theft from a motor vehicle, possession of cocaine and fraud by false representation. Must contribute £1,990 in compensation to Co-op, Boots and BDLS.

29 Jan 2026

Kirsty Jakeman

Shop Theft *

Sentence

20 weeks imprisonment

Kirsty Jakeman, 37, of Ditton Fields, Cambridge, alongside Stefan Jakeman, targeted multiple shops including Aldi, Co-op and One Stop for a series of shop thefts involving household items and meat.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of shop theft, three breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), theft from a motor vehicle and fraud by false representation. CBO amended to prohibit entry to any Co-op or Aldi in Cambridgeshire. Must pay £307 in compensation to Aldi, Co-op and One Stop.

29 Jan 2026

Ervis Kola

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Ervis Kola, 21, of no fixed address, was seen by police driving a black Volvo XC40 in St Mary's Street, Ely, linked to intelligence reports relating to drug dealing. He sped off after officers tried to stop the vehicle, reaching speeds of 50mph in a 20mph zone. The pursuit continued until Kola crashed into a parked van in Beald Way at around 4.30pm. Kola tried to run away on foot and dropped 28 bags of cocaine during the chase that were later recovered by officers.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, dangerous driving, and possession of criminal property. Disqualified from driving for 30 months. No UK driving licence or insurance.

23 Jan 2026

Saffian Liaqat

Breaching a sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Saffian Liaqat, a 31-year-old convicted sex offender from Longthorpe, Peterborough, breached his sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) by hiding and using an internet-capable phone without informing police. The SHPO prohibited him from using or owning devices capable of accessing the internet or storing digital images without police notification, and required surrender of such devices upon request. In August 2025, specialist officers visited his home and discovered the hidden phone in his wardrobe, which he had used to access social media platforms. He had falsely claimed to have lost his permitted non-internet device.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO). Showed complete disregard for the order and notification requirements.

23 Jan 2026

Jamie Patrick

GBH with intent *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jamie Patrick, 23, of South Parade, Skegness in Lincolnshire, attacked a 37-year-old man from Grantham at The Fayre Spot Pub at the Cresset in Bretton, Peterborough, on February 1, 2025. After a previous conversation inside the pub, Patrick followed the victim outside while he was having a cigarette and punched him from behind, causing him to fall and smash the glass he was holding. Patrick then punched the victim four more times and stamped on his head, resulting in a broken jaw and life-changing injuries. The victim was taken to Peterborough City Hospital and then transferred to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge for surgery. Patrick was identified via a CCTV appeal by police.

Pleaded guilty to GBH with intent. DC Sam Moorby noted the attack was unprovoked and ferocious, leaving the victim with life-changing injuries including possible permanent nerve damage.

16 Jan 2026

Terry O'sullivan

Assault causing actual bodily harm and racially aggravated harassment *

Sentence

27 weeks imprisonment

Terry O'Sullivan, 38, of Eastleigh Road, Eastfield, Peterborough, was arrested after officers were called to a property in Welland, Peterborough, at around 2am on June 24, 2025, with reports of a disturbance. He headbutted a police officer, breaking his nose, and made racist comments towards another officer, continuing the abuse for more than 15 minutes while in custody.

Admitted to assault causing actual bodily harm and racially aggravated harassment. Behaviour described as disgraceful and unprovoked by PC Amy Sibson.

6 Jan 2026

December 2025 1 case

Michael Hutchinson

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment extended by 4 years on licence

Michael Hutchinson, 52, of Jupiter Avenue, Cardea, Peterborough, attacked his girlfriend's neighbour with a silver folding knife in Kesteven Walk, Eastgate, Peterborough, on January 30, 2025, at around midnight. He was in an alleyway near his girlfriend's house when the 39-year-old victim asked what he was doing. Hutchinson grabbed and threatened the victim, followed him home, threatened him again, and stabbed the door with the knife, with the blade penetrating to the other side. He fled before police arrived and was arrested two days later at a relative's address in Cardea.

Found guilty of aggravated burglary on August 7. Previously released from prison in October 2024.

22 Dec 2025

November 2025 3 cases

Neil Brown

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 10 months imprisonment

On May 1, Cambridgeshire Police were on patrol in Headford Close, Cambridge when they saw Neil Brown leaving a suspected drug user’s property. He told officers he had smoked cannabis and was returning to work, but attempted to run off when told he would be searched. Officers found 98 wraps of crack cocaine falling down his trouser leg, with a street value of around £1,960, and a knife on the ground near him. During interview, Brown claimed he had received backdated benefits and bought the drugs to last him a couple of months.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine, possession of cannabis and possession of a knife in a public place.

14 Nov 2025

William Thompson

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

William Thompson, 70, of Nightingale Court in Gunthorpe, Peterborough, sexually abused two girls under 13 in the early 2000s. He was convicted of three counts of causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity and two counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching. The crimes came to light when the victims disclosed the abuse to friends later in life. He was arrested in 2021 and tried in August 2025.

Found guilty by majority verdict after denying offences and having a sexual interest in children. DC Fiona Bagshaw hopes this brings closure for victims.

14 Nov 2025

Tyler Perry

Controlling or coercive behaviour *

Sentence

1 year and 5 months imprisonment

Tyler Perry, 25, of Ermine Street, Huntingdon, began a relationship with the victim in September 2024, initially love-bombing her, but quickly turned possessive and threatening. He isolated her from friends and family, monitored her social media by forbidding her from following male users, controlled her clothing choices, and became verbally abusive if she showed skin. He threatened to harm her family if she saw them, insisted on waiting outside during her medical appointments, accused her of cheating, told her to end her life, threatened suicide, and threatened to share intimate videos. In one incident, he took her phone and headphones, screamed in her face, and threatened to damage her car. In the weeks before his arrest in August 2025, he made multiple calls from a withheld number.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour in an intimate/family relationship, harassment without violence and threaten to share a photograph or film of a person in an intimate state. DC Leah Beckett noted that the case highlighted non-physical abuse and that coercive control is a criminal offence taken seriously.

6 Nov 2025

October 2025 3 cases

Nicholas Hazell

Assault, dangerous driving *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment, 5 weeks imprisonment, driving ban for 4 years and 10 months

On September 5, 2025, at around 9.10pm, Nicholas Hazell assaulted his wife on Trumpington Road, Cambridge, before pulling her into a car. Officers attempted to stop the car, but Hazell ignored them, drove to King’s Parade where he was blocked by barriers, rammed into the police car behind him, turned around on the pavement, and made off. He was eventually stopped and arrested. He was found to be disqualified from driving and uninsured.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, driving with no insurance, and assault. DC Michael Hitchings noted that Hazell put innocent people at risk and the court treated his reckless actions seriously.

28 Oct 2025

Albert Smith

Robbery *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 12 years and 2 months

Albert Smith, 24, of Earith Bridge, Earith, participated in a violent robbery at Emporium antiques and jewellery shop in Fishers Yard, St Neots, on December 23, 2024, just after 11am. Four masked men, armed with hammers, crowbars, and a metal pole, reversed a Ford Fiesta into the front door and stormed inside. Smith used hammers to break display cabinets, stealing gold and silver jewellery worth up to £100,000. As suspects fled, the daughter was struck by the car, sustaining a broken ankle. The car was driven dangerously through Market Square, wrong way on one-way streets, damaging street furniture, and narrowly missing members of the public. The vehicle was abandoned on Alington Road.

Found guilty of robbery, grievous bodily harm with intent, and dangerous driving.

23 Oct 2025

William Wenman

Burglary with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

William Wenman, 46, broke into a block of flats in Darthill Road, March, on November 23, 2021. During the burglary, he pulled out an extendable metal baton from his trouser waistband and struck the victim twice to the jaw, causing serious injuries requiring hospital treatment. He was arrested in Westgate, Peterborough, on December 21, 2021, but failed to attend his court hearing.

Convicted in absence after failing to attend the court hearing. Described as a dangerous criminal who used extreme violence.

3 Oct 2025

September 2025 1 case

Kevin Oliver

Actual Bodily Harm *

Sentence

33 months imprisonment

On April 20, 2025, at about midnight, Kevin Oliver, 36, of Coronation Avenue, Whittlesey, pushed his way into his victim's house in Whittlesey and accused her of talking to another man. He threatened to burn her alive and demanded her mobile phone. The victim ran to the back of the house, but Oliver blocked her, slammed her to the floor, and picked up a hammer from the kitchen. He shoved her against the stairs, held her down, and threatened to smash her head in if she did not hand over the phone. The terrified victim complied just before officers arrived and arrested Oliver.

Pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm; suspended sentence activated; indefinite restraining order imposed.

25 Sep 2025

August 2025 4 cases

Wayne Foster

Harassment and assault *

Sentence

31 months imprisonment

Wayne Foster, 47, breached a restraining order by covering the doorbell CCTV camera at his ex-partner's home on January 9 and throwing a brick through her kitchen window on February 2. He was spotted nearby and assaulted a police officer when attempted to be arrested, leading to his eventual arrest on February 3. The incidents formed part of a prolonged campaign of harassment against his ex-partner in St Ives.

Pleaded guilty to assault with intent to resist arrest and two counts of harassment – breaching a restraining order. The judge's comments were not specified, but DC James Lewis noted that Foster left his former partner terrified by ignoring the restraining order.

14 Aug 2025

Jahkeem Knight-Stirling

Assault causing grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

Jahkeem Knight-Stirling stole a bike that was left unattended outside Greggs in Long Causeway, Peterborough, on May 5. When pursued by the victim and a passer-by, he hit the victim with a bottle, causing a large cut to the head. He was then tackled by police, during which he bit one officer and assaulted another. Items found on him included a small quantity of MDMA, cannabis, £840 in cash, and various bags. While in custody, he spat at officers multiple times and banged his head on glass at the police station, biting another officer.

Admitted to assault causing grievous bodily harm without intent, four counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker, possession of cannabis, and possession of MDMA. DC Robert Wallis commented on the disgraceful behaviour and hoped the sentence would lead to reflection.

13 Aug 2025

Valter Mendes

Possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

Two years imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 150 hours unpaid work

On 21 June, Valter Mendes was witnessed involved in a suspected drug deal near Parkside police station in Cambridge. He fled but was apprehended later that day with 82 wraps of crack cocaine, 15 wraps of heroin, a Samurai-style knife, and £405 in cash. A search of his home in Crabtree, Peterborough, revealed multiple mobile phones and weighing scales. Additionally, he was linked to an incident on 16 June where he was seen carrying a knife near The Grafton centre.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin, two counts of possession of a knife in a public place, possession of cannabis, and possession of criminal property. Det Con Samuel Andrews highlighted the proactive work against drug dealing and knife crime.

12 Aug 2025

Muhammed Idrees

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Muhammed Idrees, 53, of Cobden Street, Peterborough, breached his SHPO by possessing 10 phones, three of which had internet capability and seven with built-in cameras, despite being forbidden from owning devices capable of accessing the internet or storing digital images. The breach was discovered during a search of his home in April.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). He was being managed in the community after a prior conviction and had hidden prohibited devices in his mattress.

11 Aug 2025

July 2025 1 case

Josh Beeston

Theft *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Josh Beeston, 27, stole over £1,000 worth of items, including coffee, alcohol, and laundry products, from several Co-op shops in Peterborough, Whittlesey, Hempstead, and Yaxley between June 8 and June 26, 2025. He was arrested on July 1, 2025, in Hampton, Peterborough, after a report of theft from the Hampton Co-op.

Admitted 12 offences related to thefts from Co-op shops. PC Rebecca Risebrow commented on the significant impact of retail crime on businesses.

3 Jul 2025

June 2025 4 cases

Van Tran

Production of Cannabis *

Sentence

2 years and 10 months imprisonment

Van Tran and Thieu Nguyen grew a £700,000 cannabis farm with more than 700 plants in an industrial unit at Sawtry Business Park. The raid occurred on November 16, 2024, following a tip-off from members of the public. They were both arrested and charged after being found inside the property.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis. Described as a professional gardener who earned significant sums and engaged in repeated harvests at multiple locations.

13 Jun 2025

Thieu Nguyen

Production of Cannabis *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis.

13 Jun 2025

Jonathon Austin

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 16 years

Jonathon Austin visited his former flatmate Neil Lakhani at his flat in Greengates Court, Histon Road, Cambridge, on September 17. They argued over an accusation that Austin stole Lakhani's passport, leading to a fight where Austin strangled Lakhani. Austin initially phoned his father and then called emergency services, but Lakhani was pronounced dead at 12.15pm due to compression of the neck.

Denied murder but was found guilty following a trial. Detective Inspector Lee Martin commented on the escalation from a trivial argument and the devastation caused to the victim's family.

6 Jun 2025

Michael Jordan

Breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Michael Jordan, a 33-year-old registered sex offender from Peterborough, breached his sexual harm prevention order by deleting WhatsApp photos, videos, and TikTok messages on his Samsung mobile phone. This occurred during a meeting with police and Probation on 21 March in Peterborough. The order prohibited him from using devices capable of internet connection or storing digital images without retaining history or content. Further examination revealed deleted conversations and images, leading to his arrest and sentencing.

Admitted to breaching a suspended sentence and two breaches of a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO). The order was imposed following a prior conviction in March 2020.

4 Jun 2025

April 2025 2 cases

Matthew Revels

Assault by penetration *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Matthew Revels, formerly of Armagh Road, Newry, Northern Ireland, sexually assaulted a powerless woman in a hotel bathroom on December 3, 2022, after earlier groping her at a bar where she rejected his advances.

Pleaded guilty to assault by penetration; claimed he was checking on her after she became unwell.

24 Apr 2025

Donatas Veckas

Theft *

Sentence

42 weeks imprisonment

Donatas Veckas stole various items, including calculators and beauty products, from several retail stores in Peterborough. The thefts occurred at Sainsbury’s in Oxney Road on 28 February 2025 and 1 March 2025, The Range in Boongate on 7 March 2025, and M&S in Brotherhood retail park on 27 March 2025. These actions breached his two-year Criminal Behaviour Order from May of the previous year, which banned him from the supermarket. He was arrested on 11 April 2025 at a house in Chaucer Road, New England, for these offences and unrelated matters.

Admitted four counts of theft from shop and two breaches of his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). This includes the activation of an 18-week suspended sentence. He has been convicted of five breaches since the order was imposed last year.

12 Apr 2025

March 2025 1 case

Luke Edwards

Theft *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment and £1,370 in compensation

Luke Edwards, 35, of Park Road, Peterborough, conducted a month-long crime spree in Peterborough. This included stealing a bank card and tobacco from a tour bus in Broadway on 4 February, using it to buy alcohol from S&F Food and Wine. The next day, he broke into a car in Fitzwilliam Street, stealing items such as football boots, a watch, and a bank card, which he used again for purchases. He also stole from Jacey Gem in the city centre, Boots and a BP filling station in Bretton, and was arrested at Sainsbury’s in Bretton for stealing £235 worth of razors on 12 March.

Admitted five counts of theft from a shop, two counts of theft from a motor vehicle, and two counts of fraud by false representation. PC Matthew Wright commented on his serial offending and disregard for victims.

13 Mar 2025

February 2025 1 case

Lorraine Williams

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

36 weeks in prison

Lorraine Williams stole goods worth £72.50 from Poundland by concealing them in a pram and was challenged by staff. She also stole £466 worth of alcohol from Tesco Extra at Serpentine Green Shopping Centre on 16 January, where she was challenged while attempting to leave with the items partially hidden in a trolley. She was subsequently arrested by Cambridgeshire Police after being spotted on CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop. Described as a prolific shoplifter with significant impact on businesses, as noted by PC Daniel Dimeo.

10 Feb 2025

December 2024 1 case

Christopher Doe

Driving while disqualified *

Sentence

16 weeks imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 3.5 years

Christopher Doe, 49, of Little Farthing Close, St Ives, was first stopped in July 2024 driving a large untaxed and uninsured scaffolding lorry without a valid licence, failing a roadside drugs test for cocaine; the vehicle was crushed and he received an interim disqualification. On December 16, 2024, he was stopped again driving another large scaffolding lorry without insurance, tax, MOT, while still disqualified, and tested positive for cocaine. On December 17, 2024, he received an 18-month disqualification. On December 23, 2024, he was witnessed driving a white Nissan Navara on Edison Road, St Ives, again without insurance, tax, MOT, and while disqualified.

Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and driving without a valid test certificate. Prior interim disqualification and positive roadside drugs tests for cocaine on multiple occasions. PC Callum Watson commented on the seriousness of his actions and lack of care for public safety.

24 Dec 2024

September 2024 1 case

Mark Weekes

Theft from a shop and assault by beating *

Sentence

24 days in prison and ordered to pay £200 in compensation

Mark Weekes, 47, entered Marks and Spencer in Brotherhood Retail Park, Peterborough, on 9 May, and stole items worth £145. He was spotted by staff who tried to stop him. Weekes flicked blood from a cut on his finger at their faces and clothing and assaulted them as he broke free, leaving them with cuts to their faces and fingers. He was arrested on 3 September in Wisbech marketplace after stealing items from Heron Foods.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop and two counts of assault by beating.

12 Sep 2024

July 2024 1 case

Jolene Maughan

Shoplifting *

Sentence

2 weeks imprisonment and 30-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement

Jolene Maughan committed 13 shoplifting offences over two months in Peterborough, including thefts of iPad (£240) from Merkur Slots on 27 April, alcohol from Hotel Chocolat and Morrisons on various dates in May and June, meat from M&S, and incidents involving assault and threats to security guards at M&S and Asda on 17 May and 18 June. She has 19 prior theft and similar offences.

Repeat offender with 19 prior theft offences. Subject to a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning entry to Queensgate shopping centre and Asda in Rivergate unless for pre-arranged appointment.

20 Jul 2024

May 2024 2 cases

Kevin Grant

Attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Kevin Grant, 51, communicated with a decoy posing as a 12-year-old girl via Facebook and WhatsApp on January 11 and 12, 2023. He requested photos of the fictional child, encouraged her to touch herself sexually, used sexual language, complimented her appearance, and asked if she wanted to see an inappropriate image of himself. He was arrested at his home in St Ives on January 13, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to cause or incite a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and attempted sexual communication with a child. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register and handed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order.

16 May 2024

Dominic Karbowski

Drink Driving *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment suspended for 24 months, disqualified from driving for 45 months, 150 hours unpaid work, and £85 fine

Dominic Karbowski was reported by a member of the public for drunkenly walking towards a car and driving erratically on May 9 in Mayfield Road, Huntingdon. He was arrested at his home in Ruston Close and tested almost three times the legal limit for alcohol.

Pleaded guilty to drink driving, having no insurance, and driving whilst disqualified. PC Liam Wells noted that Karbowski knowingly got into his car while drunk, putting other road users at risk.

10 May 2024

March 2024 3 cases

Ryan Miller

Possession of a knife in a public place *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Ryan Miller, 36, of no fixed address, made threats to kill his ex-partner and her new partner by phone, including threats to stab them and petrol bomb the address. On two occasions in the morning of 12 January, he attended his ex-partner’s home in Peterborough, first removing the dog and returning with it shortly after. He then returned a third time brandishing a kitchen knife and kicked the front door. After failing to enter, he went to a friend’s house nearby, where the friend took the knife from him. Miller and the friend then went to Starbucks in Orton Centre, where armed police arrested him following a 999 call reporting he was in possession of a kitchen knife and intended to stab someone.

Previously admitted being in possession of a knife in a public place. Charged with making threats to kill, which he denied and was accepted in court, but made subject of a 10-year restraining order prohibiting contact with his ex-partner.

28 Mar 2024

Kai Ridgewell

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Kai Ridgewell, 19, of Stevenage, was behaving erratically in St Mary’s car park on December 18, 2023. A 21-year-old woman, who was unknown to him and walking home from a night out, approached to offer help. He then stabbed her in the eye, causing severe injuries that required hospital treatment. Despite surgery, she lost sight in that eye permanently. He was arrested at the scene and charged with the offenses.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. The attack was unprovoked, and the victim suffered life-changing injuries. Detective Constable Nathalia Smith commented on the severity and hoped the sentence provides justice and closure.

25 Mar 2024

Joshua Preece

Theft *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment and £500 compensation

Joshua Preece, 20, of Towler Street, Eastgate, Peterborough, carried out a theft at The Perfume Shop in Queensgate shopping centre on 11 March 2024, captured on CCTV. In the preceding days, between 8 March and 10 March 2024, he committed three thefts at a BP filling station in Bretton. These acts breached his existing two-year CBO. He was arrested swiftly using bodyworn footage.

Admitted all offences. Breached a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from Queensgate Shopping Centre and Bretton Centre. Repeat offender released from prison five days prior.

12 Mar 2024

February 2024 1 case

Matthew Douglas

Theft *

Sentence

64 weeks in prison

On January 7, 2024, Matthew Douglas stole children's collectable Pokémon cards from Ash’s Shop in Fenstanton and bathroom taps from B&Q in Huntingdon. On January 21, 2024, he stole alcohol from Marks & Spencer in Huntingdon, and on January 22, 2024, he stole perfume worth more than £1,000 from John Lewis in Cambridge. On February 6, 2024, he stole alcohol from Waitrose in St Ives. Additionally, he breached a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order issued in December 2022, which prohibited him from entering any HBAC shop in Huntingdonshire.

Pled guilty to five counts of theft, breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order and attempted theft. He is a prolific offender with a history of shop theft, and this sentence is intended to provide respite for affected businesses and support for his rehabilitation.

10 Feb 2024

January 2024 5 cases

Jason Higgins

Controlling and Coercive Behaviour *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Jason Higgins from Hemel Hempstead engaged in a pattern of abuse during a brief relationship with his victim. He exhibited controlling and coercive behaviour by dictating what she could wear, how she interacted with others, and monitoring her movements, including setting up a camera in the bedroom. On April 6, 2024, he assaulted her by throwing her to the floor and kicking her while she was asleep, resulting in bruising. He also committed two counts of rape. When the victim attempted to end the relationship, he bombarded her with phone calls, video calls, voice notes, texts, and threats to harm both her and himself.

Found guilty after an 11-day trial. Handed a 20-year restraining order and placed on the sexual offenders register for life. Judge commented on manipulation, control, and humiliation of the victim.

27 Jan 2024

Alfarooq Makinde

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine *

Sentence

8 months in a young offenders institute

On the evening of 13 December 2023, police were on patrol in the Market Square, Cambridge, when they spotted Alfarooq Makinde sat on one of the market tables. Underneath the table they found a machete and arrested him. In custody, officers found a bundle of 25 crack cocaine wraps hidden in his bottom. He is an 18-year-old from Gold Street, March.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession of a knife in a public place and possession of cannabis.

22 Jan 2024

Joshua Fowler

Attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Joshua Fowler, 27, of Coronation Avenue, Whittlesey, Peterborough, messaged who he believed to be a 14-year-old girl in November and December 2023 using the Kik app, sending sexual messages, a video of himself performing a sex act, photos of his genitalia, and expressing love for seeing teenage girls in school uniforms. Despite the 'girl' stating her age, his messages were entirely sexual. He was arrested in early 2024, and his phone contained one category C and five category A indecent images of children, membership in group chats sharing child sexual abuse material, and four extreme pornographic images of adults with animals. While on bail, in late October 2024, he contacted another '14-year-old girl' (second undercover officer) via Kik and Snapchat, attempting to incite sexual activity. He answered no comment in interview.

Admitted all offences at a previous court hearing. Det Sgt Jonathan Lockwood commented on the case, noting Fowler's failure to learn from his first arrest.

17 Jan 2024

Firat Gundaz

Drink driving *

Sentence

12-month community order with 120 hours unpaid work and disqualified from driving for 2 years and 2 months

On December 13, 2023, at 7.30pm, two police officers had parked their car in High Street, Chatteris, and were speaking to a member of the public when they heard a loud crash. They turned to see that Firat Gundaz, driving a silver Vauxhall Corsa, had crashed into the back of their police car. Gundaz was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

Charged with drink driving after providing a breath reading of 120 microgrammes of alcohol in 100ml of breath, more than three times the legal limit of 35 microgrammes. Evidential reading of 111 microgrammes.

5 Jan 2024

Jessica Malpas

Breaching a closure order *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment

Jessica Malpas, 34, was one of four people found inside 25B Lincoln Road, a flat partially closed by police in December 2023 following complaints of drug dealing, anti-social behaviour, and exploitation of the tenant, on 3 January 2024, despite the order forbidding visitors. Police searched the flat and arrested all four, but no further action was taken against Malpas regarding the drug offences discovered.

Admitted breaching a closure order. No further action taken in relation to drug offences.

4 Jan 2024

December 2023 2 cases

Emma Coppolaro

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault by beating *

Sentence

18-month Community Order with a 30-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and a nine-month drug rehabilitation requirement

On 7 August 2023, at around 5.45pm in Sheep Market, St Ives, Emma Coppolaro, aged 44, was part of a group of four people (three men and a woman) who attacked a shop worker as the shop was shutting, causing injuries including a black eye. The attack was reportedly motivated by one of the attackers having previously been barred from the shop for shoplifting. There were eight witnesses, and police arrested the perpetrators soon after. Coppolaro, who also uses the surname Dymoke and is now of Payne Road, Sawtry, but previously of Fox Grove, Godmanchester, was convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault by beating.

Also handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning her from entering St Ives, Lammas Gardens or any property within Lammas Gardens in Huntingdon, Huntingdon town centre between 8am and 8pm except for prearranged or agreed appointments, and Huntingdon bus station at any time. The CBO is for five years. PC Janine Hagger hopes the order will provide respite to businesses and individuals, with breaches dealt with robustly.

15 Dec 2023

Mohammed Fatah

Common assault and indecent exposure *

Sentence

16 weeks custody

On 23 November 2023, at about 8pm, Mohammed Fatah, 25, of no fixed address, was caught by management at The College Arms pub in Broadway, Peterborough, trying to drink customers’ leftover drinks from the glass washing area. When asked to leave, he refused, stated he needed to urinate, exposed himself, and urinated on the floor and a female member's leg. She tried to move away, but he continued while walking towards her. Members of the public removed him before police arrived, located, and arrested him in Broadway.

Previously admitted common assault and indecent exposure. Ordered to pay £200 in compensation to the victim. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for seven years. Recent prior sentence for assaulting a staff member at Asda.

14 Dec 2023

August 2023 4 cases

Cristian Sirbu

Possession with intent to supply cocaine and being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

In January 2020, police searched the room Cristian Sirbu was renting in Farringford Close, Cambridge, and found £780 stashed in a wash bag along with cocaine, scales, and a phone containing hundreds of messages linking him to the supply of cocaine and cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis.

31 Aug 2023

Michael Mortimer

Possessing an offensive weapon and perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

1 year and 1 month in prison

Michael Mortimer was involved in two incidents in Peterborough. On 16 April 2023, he was spotted shouting outside a house with a large kitchen knife, using a tile as a shield, after drinking and taking cocaine. He gave a false name to police, leading to an innocent man attending court three times. On 18 March 2024, he was seen climbing a wall and a shed with a large knife, damaging the shed roof, and again gave the same false name. Video footage captured the incidents. He claimed the knife was for protection due to a feud and admitted throwing it into a tree.

Admitted the charges. Sentence also accounts for breaching a previous suspended sentence.

23 Aug 2023

Mindaugas Savickas

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

33 months imprisonment

Mindaugas Savickas was involved in a gang that stole 22 luxury keyless cars worth over £500,000 from driveways in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire between April and September of the previous year. The vehicles included Range Rovers, Land Rover Discoverys, Jaguars, and a BMW. The gang employed advanced methods to steal the cars, and Savickas's fingerprints were found on a stolen Range Rover. Mobile phone analysis linked him to the movements of the stolen vehicles.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal motor vehicles.

13 Aug 2023

Osvaldas Milius

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

53 months imprisonment

Osvaldas Milius, along with two others, was part of a gang that stole 22 luxury keyless cars worth over £500,000 from various locations in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire between April and September of the previous year. The stolen vehicles included Range Rovers, Land Rover Discoverys, Jaguars, and a BMW. The gang used sophisticated equipment to access and drive away the vehicles, which were later found with cloned number plates. Milius's fingerprints and DNA were found on a stolen Range Rover.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal motor vehicles and knowingly entering the UK in breach of a deportation order.

13 Aug 2023

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