Ipswich Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 222 verdicts at Ipswich Crown Court (Ipswich). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

January 2022 2 cases

Benjamin Cook

Theft *

Sentence

54 weeks imprisonment

Benjamin Cook targeted locations in Feltwell, Griston, Carbrooke, Lakenheath, Besthorpe, Thetford, Mildenhall and East Harling between March 1 and 25, 2021, committing three counts of theft, two counts of fraud, one burglary offence and one of handling stolen goods. He was arrested in June 2021 and remanded into custody.

Admitted three counts of theft, two counts of fraud, one burglary offence and one of handling stolen goods. Made the subject of a five-year Community Behaviour Order. Asked for similar offences to be taken into consideration.

14 Jan 2022

Michael Shrigley

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Michael Shrigley was involved in handling stolen goods, dangerous driving, driving with no insurance, going equipped for theft, fraud by false representation, theft from motor vehicles and commercial burglaries as part of the same investigation into offences across Norfolk and Suffolk. He was sentenced in connection with the joint effort by Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of handling stolen goods, dangerous driving, driving with no insurance, going equipped for theft offences, fraud by false representation, five charges of theft from motor vehicles and four commercial burglaries. Made the subject of a 10-year Community Behaviour Order.

14 Jan 2022

May 2021 1 case

David Nicholas Wilson

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

28 years imprisonment with 8 years on extended licence

David Nicholas Wilson, a labourer from Kirstead, King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, committed 96 sexual offences against 51 boys aged between four and 14 between May 2016 and April 2020. He preyed on victims online by pretending to be a teenage girl to trick them into sending indecent images and videos of themselves and other children. He blackmailed victims into sending more extreme material, including instances of them sexually abusing other children. Wilson was arrested three times by the National Crime Agency before sufficient evidence was gathered.

Admitted 96 sexual offences against 51 boys. Initially sentenced to 25 years on 10 February 2021 by Judge Rupert Overbury; sentence increased by Court of Appeal on 27 May 2021 under Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.

27 May 2021

September 2018 1 case

James Matthews

Possession of child pornography *

Sentence

Not stated

James Matthews was caught with illegal child pornography on his laptop.

Found with child pornography on laptop. Avoided jail.

26 Sep 2018

May 2018 2 cases

Thomas Steven

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment and 3.5 year driving ban

On April 8, 2018, in the early hours, Thomas Steven, driving a Land Rover Discovery in Sudbury town centre, was suspected of drinking. When police attempted to stop him at 3am in Waldingfield Road, he drove on the pavement to escape, then led a high-speed chase on the A134 towards Colchester, reaching 75mph in 30mph limits. He drove on the wrong side of the road around a blind bend, turned onto a lane and farm track, entered a ploughed field, reversed towards police, and got stuck in two ditches. Found drunk at the wheel, almost three times the drink-drive limit, with a distraught female passenger. Made racist remarks to officers during arrest and custody, including 'I don’t make bombs – why am I in cuffs?', and struggled violently against handcuffs.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, being over the drink-drive limit, failing to stop for police and racially aggravated harassment. Previous drink-drive conviction in 2016. Defence claimed drink may have been spiked and bizarre behaviour due to personal circumstances.

11 May 2018

Ian Tucker

Assault by beating *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Ian Tucker assaulted Daniel Parsons in August 2017 at shared accommodation in Fritton Court, Haverhill. The incident occurred when Parsons answered the door to let in a worker to fit a gas meter. Tucker emerged from his room, shouted at Parsons, and punched him on the side of his face, causing bruising. Tucker had concerns about the gas meter installation.

Pleaded guilty to breach of 12 month suspended prison sentence, which was partially activated. Represented himself in court. History of aggressive behaviour noted by Judge John Devaux.

10 May 2018

August 2015 2 cases

David Lloyd Leisure Limited

Health and safety offence contrary to section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 *

Sentence

Fined £70,000 and ordered to pay £60,000 costs

On the morning following a power surge, the manager admitted bathers into the swimming pool despite affected electrical systems. The technician and manager attempted to restart the circulation pumps without a set procedure for re-priming, resulting in a release of noxious gas into the pool hall. This affected 13 bathers, hospitalising five, with two suffering ongoing respiratory problems. The incident was the second similar occurrence at the Ipswich branch, following an inadequate response to the previous event nearly two years earlier. The prosecution was for an offence contrary to section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Plea on a negotiated basis admitting not having a procedure for re-priming pumps and associated systemic failures of safety management. Sentencing judge found the environmental offences guideline relevant as a touchstone.

3 Aug 2015

Roy Barclay

Assault *

Sentence

Jailed (specific details not provided)

In 2015, Roy Barclay attacked an 82-year-old man, Leslie Gunfield, in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, after the victim threatened to inform security about Barclay going through rubbish bins at a local Co-op supermarket. The attack involved taking the victim to the ground and repeatedly striking him to the head, resulting in severe injuries including multiple facial fractures that required 10 titanium plates and detached the upper jaw from the skull. The victim was found with a dog lead wrapped around his foot.

Pled guilty to attacking an 82-year-old man, leaving him with severe injuries including multiple fractures; released from prison on February 24, 2020; described as irrational and dangerous with a history of violence.

1 Aug 2015

January 1978 1 case

Ryland Headley

Rape and Burglary *

Sentence

Jailed for two rapes and burglary offences

In 1977, Ryland Headley broke into the homes of two elderly widows in Ipswich during the night, threatening to kill them if they did not comply, and raped them. He was arrested and later pleaded guilty. During his sentencing in 1978, he admitted to several burglary offences. This behaviour was described as depraved and predatory, involving stranger rapes and break-ins into elderly women's homes.

Pleaded guilty to rapes of two widows in 1977; admitted to additional burglary offences during sentencing in 1978. Testimonies from victims were used in a later trial.

1 Jan 1978

Date Not Specified 41 cases

Ricky Davis

Theft of motorcycles *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Ricky Davis, 31, of Maundy Close in Bury St Edmunds, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft of motorcycles in Brandon (December 2020), Bury St Edmunds (October 2020) and Bury St Edmunds (November 2020). He also pleaded guilty to theft of a motorbike in Thetford (June 2021) and a further theft in Bury St Edmunds (August 2021). After being charged, he admitted an additional 12 thefts of motorbikes between October 2020 and October 2021 in Suffolk and Norfolk, with a total value of just under £30,000. The value of three of the initial five bikes was around £12,000.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of theft of motorcycles and admitted a further 12 thefts taken into consideration. Modus operandi involved test rides after meeting sellers online.

1 Jan 0001

Ronald Bailey

Fraud and theft *

Sentence

26 months' imprisonment, half to be served in prison and half on licence

Between November 2018 and November 2019, Ronald Bailey, 72, of Cranley Road, Eye, Suffolk, committed 11 offences including fraud by false representation (claiming car repairs, loans, authority to sell a car, restoration work, faulty car locks), fraudulently claiming to replace a car battery, and theft of vehicles from multiple vulnerable victims, pocketing around £13,000.

Pleaded guilty to 11 offences. Described as ‘ruthless and scheming’ by Sgt Dan Peck, who estimated £13,000 fraudulently gained. Found not guilty of two other offences.

1 Jan 0001

Ross Smith

Causing or inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with extended licence period of five years

Ross Smith, 33, of Banham Road, Beccles, Suffolk, sexually abused a young girl between 2018 and 2019 by causing or inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity on three counts. The victim's mother described the offending as 'despicable' and outlined the impact on her daughter and family.

Denied three counts but convicted by jury at trial. No previous similar convictions. Must serve at least two thirds in custody before parole eligibility. Ordered to sign sex offenders' register for life and indefinite sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Peter William Goodchild

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Between 2013 and 2019, Peter William Goodchild committed sexual touching offences against three children. He was arrested on 12 September 2023 and charged with the offences. On 25 March 2024 at Ipswich Crown Court he was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment after pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty to twelve charges of sexual assault of a child under 13. Subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life and a restraining order for at least 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Piotr Prasalek

Blackmail *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On 11 March 2022, a female victim was filmed in a toilet at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds. The victim later received a demand on social media to make a payment of £1000. Piotr Prasalek of Pemberton Walk in Bury St Edmunds was arrested on 22 March following police enquiries. He was sentenced after pleading guilty to blackmail.

Pleaded guilty to blackmail at an earlier hearing. Also charged with recording a person conducting a private act with the intention of obtaining sexual gratification.

1 Jan 0001

Rachel Burrows

Sexual abuse of a child including rape *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Rachel Burrows, of Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, and her partner subjected two children under 10 to an abhorrent campaign of abuse over more than a year, including rape and production of indecent images and videos. Police discovered a 10-second indecent film and messages on Prewitt's phone in April 2020 at his Myrtle Road home, leading to seizures from both homes. Skype conversations from January 2020 showed their plans. Victims likely to develop complex PTSD.

Admitted multiple serious sex abuse of a child charges, three offences of taking indecent images of children and an offence of inciting or causing a child to engage in sexual activity. Defence claimed low IQ and remorseful. Judge Rupert Overbury described acts as beyond depraved, despicable, inhuman and sadistic.

1 Jan 0001

Rebecca Beswick

Death by careless driving *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 240 hours unpaid work, disqualified from driving for 36 months

On 31 August 2018 at 11.30am, Rebecca Beswick was driving a Mini Cooper northbound on the A134 between Alpheton and Lawshall when her vehicle crossed onto the wrong side of the road and collided with a gold BMW travelling in the opposite direction. The collision killed 79-year-old passenger Regina Brook at the scene and driver 69-year-old Bruno Delmonte the following day. Beswick was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on 20 January 2021.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of death by careless driving. Found not guilty of death by dangerous driving on judge's direction.

1 Jan 0001

Regi Salillari

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

38 months imprisonment

Regi Salillari, 28, from Albania, was stopped by officers from the West Area Sentinel team on 29 January while driving in Thorney Way, Stowmarket. He attempted to deceive officers by producing a counterfeit Italian driving licence. Officers searched him and found four bags of cocaine hidden in his underwear and more than £500 in cash. A search of an address in Ipswich uncovered more than £20,000 worth of uncut cocaine and over £1,000 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, driving with no insurance, possessing a fraudulent document with intent to deceive.

1 Jan 0001

Mustafa Ramzan

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

In April 2020 the victim, a woman aged in her late 40s, met Ramzan in Bury St Edmunds for a pre-arranged meeting. The pair went to a nearby small room, described as a security lodge on Rougham Road where Ramzan raped her. The victim left the site in a distressed and partially dressed state and during the incident she was robbed of all of her money amounting to £200 leaving just £10, with damage also caused to the victim’s mobile phone. Ramzan was arrested on 18 April 2020.

Found guilty on 8 December 2023 after not guilty plea. Concurrent sentences: attempted rape 7 years, sexual assault by penetration 6 years, robbery 4 years.

1 Jan 0001

Martin Woods

Multiple sexual offences against a child *

Sentence

22 years' imprisonment with an extended licence period of six years

Martin Woods, 46, was convicted of three counts of attempted assault on a girl under 13 by penetration, two counts of rape of a girl under 13, and one count of assault of a girl under 13 by touching. The crimes occurred more than 10 years ago.

Found guilty by a jury in December 2024 of six offences. Already serving a term from 2021 for rape, sexual assault, and making indecent images of children involving a different victim. The sentence will run alongside the existing term. Judge Emma Peters commended the victim's bravery and resilience.

1 Jan 0001

Owen Trevallion

Engaging in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Owen Trevallion, of Ailmar Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk, posed as a woman while sending messages of a sexual nature to young girls requesting sexual or nude images. Suffolk Police discovered the messages and indecent images of children on his phones after he was arrested for breaching a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) in January. Two young girls were the victims of his behaviour. He also had various applications on his phone in breach of his SHPO.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child, two counts of inciting two separate girls to engage in sexual activity, one count of threatening to share photographs or film of a person in an intimate state, and four counts of breaching a SHPO. Arrested in January for breaching SHPO.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Falco

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Paul Falco, aged 39 and from Bridge End Road in Red Lodge, was convicted of wounding with intent following an incident on 17 April 2020 at Worlington Hall Hotel. Three unknown males entered the hotel with faces covered and brandishing a bat. The male victim, aged in his 50s, was badly assaulted and sustained a large laceration to his face, both eyes swollen purple and closed, a suspected fractured skull and broken leg. He was taken to Addenbrookes hospital but has since made a full recovery. Falco was arrested on 14 May 2020. The two other suspects were never identified.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by a jury.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Murray

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Paul Murray burgled a pub in North Street, Sudbury in the early hours of September 30, 2025, stealing spirits, tip jar contents and vehicle keys, then stole the pub owner's car. He drove dangerously in Ipswich to evade police, including speeding, overtaking dangerously, going through a red light and crashing into a police car, injuring an officer. He was arrested after a struggle and tested positive for cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to six offences. Disqualified from driving for three years. Inspector Byron Hearsum commented on the case.

1 Jan 0001

Thomas Singleton

Making and possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

six years in prison

Thomas Singleton was arrested by the National Crime Agency in February 2021 after investigators found he had accessed and amassed over 1,050,448 indecent images of children (categories A-C), 45,216 prohibited images of children, 52 extreme pornographic images, and a 170-page 'paedophile manual' with instructions on abusing children from his home in Framlingham, Suffolk. Devices seized included laptops, digital storage, a toddler-sized doll, and collections of underwear and clothing for babies and young children. He created pseudo-images by superimposing himself into photos to appear as if engaging in sexual activity with children.

Pleaded guilty to all eight charges. Also subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offender Register indefinitely.

1 Jan 0001

Zowie Davis

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Zowie Davis, a contractor's employee at RAF Honington, committed fraud by abuse of position, stealing over £72,000 from RAF mess charities over an extended period. She was caught after the Charity Commission launched a class inquiry into 72 RAF mess charities following a fraud notification in 2016.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position. The offence involved more than £72,000 from RAF mess charities at RAF Honington.

1 Jan 0001

Zachary Sutton

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months with 240 hours unpaid work

Zachary Sutton was driving a HGV lorry on the A143 at Pakenham on 1 July 2019 when he failed to see a 35-year-old hitchhiker walking in the same direction. The victim was struck by the vehicle's nearside mirror on the head and died in hospital on 11 July 2019. Sutton was arrested on 1 July 2019, charged following investigations, and admitted the offence during court proceedings.

Admitted the charge of driving without due care and attention. Also disqualified from driving for 12 months and required to take an extended retest.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Byrne

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

On 14 June 2023 at around 10:25pm, Stephen Byrne approached a woman in her 50s from behind on St Olaves Road in Bury St Edmunds while she was walking her dog. He stabbed her in the lower back with a knife before fleeing. The victim suffered minor injuries. Byrne returned home and called 999 to admit the offence. He was arrested shortly afterwards and admitted to being intoxicated after drinking alcohol throughout the day. The attack was unprovoked and random.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a knife in a public place and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. DI Stuart Dolan-Allen commented on the unprovoked nature of the attack.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Crush

Attempted murder *

Sentence

13 and a half years imprisonment

On 9 September 2019, Stephen Crush attacked his wife Sarah with a lump hammer at their home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, striking her at least three times on the head after an argument. Their nine-year-old son was upstairs at the time. Sarah Crush was airlifted to hospital with severe head injuries and was left permanently disabled, unable to walk, talk, or care for herself. Crush called 999 stating he had killed her. He admitted attempted murder at Ipswich Crown Court and was jailed for 13 and a half years in 2020. Sarah Crush died on 21 December 2025 aged 45.

Pleaded guilty to attempted murder. The attack left his wife permanently disabled; she later died, and he has since been charged with her murder.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Kilpatrick

Causing serious injury by driving *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment, suspended for 20 months, 40 rehabilitation activity requirement days

In August 2020, Stephen Kilpatrick collided with cyclist Ian Baxter (late 70s), catapulting him off his bike and leaving him in a coma for two weeks, requiring seven weeks in hospital. Kilpatrick initially did not stop but returned later, having seen damage to his wing mirror.

Licence revoked. Judge noted his voluntary decision to stop driving as a responsible attitude. Claimed he thought he hit a tree branch.

1 Jan 0001

Steven Caine

Indecent exposure and sexual assault *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On September 27, 2025, Steven Caine approached two teenage girls unknown to him in a residential area of Great Cornard. After asking for directions, he made inappropriate comments, exposed himself, kissed one girl and touched the second girl's breasts over her clothing. He was arrested on October 3, 2025. A jury found him guilty of indecent exposure and two counts of sexual assault following a three-day trial.

Found guilty by jury after denying charges. In breach of a suspended prison sentence for threatening behaviour. Also made subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Scott Hyam

Assault by beating *

Sentence

15 weeks imprisonment

Scott Hyam assaulted a woman following an incident in September.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. Aged 39, of Ramsgate Drive.

1 Jan 0001

Sean Langeland

Sexual assault and assault by penetration *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

In 2023, Sean Langeland, a resident of Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court for the violent sexual assault of two teenage girls. The investigation established he committed multiple offences including sexual assault, assault by penetration, and physical violence. He grabbed one victim by the neck and strangled her, causing actual bodily harm.

Convicted of violent sexual assault of two teenage girls. Offences included sexual assault, assault by penetration, and physical violence involving strangulation causing actual bodily harm. Age 51 at sentencing.

1 Jan 0001

Thomas Gillingham

Driving while disqualified *

Sentence

four months imprisonment

Thomas Gillingham, 21, of Little Blakenham, admitted to driving while disqualified and without insurance, putting other road users at risk.

Admitted driving while disqualified and without insurance. PC Alexander Fletcher noted disregard for road traffic law.

1 Jan 0001

Thalia Cheamil

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

two-year prison sentence suspended for two years with 35-day rehabilitation requirement and 180 hours unpaid work

Thalia Cheamil, 23, of Millfield Avenue, London, was stopped by officers from the Sentinel West ANPR team while driving a vehicle in Beyton on 13 September. Officers searched the vehicle and located 40 bags of cocaine, an amount of cash and a mobile phone. She was arrested, charged and remanded. She pleaded guilty at a hearing in October last year and appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on 24 January where she received the sentence.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Stopped by police while driving, 40 bags of cocaine, cash and mobile phone found in vehicle.

1 Jan 0001

Simon Shotton

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possessing a bladed article *

Sentence

3 years and 1 month imprisonment

Simon Shotton was sentenced for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, namely heroin and crack cocaine, and possessing a bladed article, namely a knife, in a public place.

1 Jan 0001

David King

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years

David King, aged 56, of Radnor Close, Bury St Edmunds, along with his son Edward King, armed themselves with weapons including a Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife after their CCTV alerted them to a thief on the Moreton Hall estate. They pursued and fatally stabbed Neil Charles, aged 47, in Winsford Road in the early hours of 20 June 2021 in a vigilante attack. Charles died in hospital on 22 June from a single 12cm stab wound to the chest. The pair had not contacted police and had a history of fascination with weapons and threats to deal with offenders themselves.

Found guilty of murder by unanimous verdict. No remorse shown. Prior text messages showed intent to harm perceived criminals.

1 Jan 0001

David Wilson

Child sex offences *

Sentence

25 years' imprisonment with an 8-year extended licence

David Wilson, from Kirstead, King's Lynn, Norfolk, set up fake social media profiles using unregistered phones to prey on 52 boys aged between four and 14. Between May 2016 and April 2020, he sent images of girls to trick boys into sending indecent videos and images of themselves, then blackmailed them to produce more extreme material, including abusing younger siblings or friends, threatening to distribute it online unless they complied. The National Crime Agency identified evidence of him approaching over 5,000 children globally.

Pleaded guilty to 96 child sex abuse offences. Judge Rupert Overbury described the crimes as a vile catalogue of abuse, among the worst he had seen in his 40-year career, and labelled Wilson a serial paedophile with a sadistic sexual interest in young boys.

1 Jan 0001

Dean Smith

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

36 months in prison

Dean Smith of Peddars Way, Lowestoft, was discovered hiding under bedding during a police raid at a caravan on November 14 last year. Officers found cannabis on the kitchen worktop and bedside table, 76g of cocaine in pockets of black jackets within the caravan, along with scales, a quantity of money and two mobile phones.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of criminal property and possession of cannabis.

1 Jan 0001

Elliott Mallett

Attempted murder *

Sentence

30 years' imprisonment with an additional five-year licence period

Elliott Mallett, 24, of Hawthorn Drive in Ipswich, stabbed a woman in her home.

Found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated burglary.

1 Jan 0001

Edmund Hall

Making and distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

five-and-a-half years imprisonment

Edmund Hall, 47, of Dunlop Road, Ipswich, downloaded more than 200 indecent images and videos of children, including babies under a year old, using search terms including 'babies', 'paedo', 'younger' and 'rape'. Material included 58 images and 55 videos in category A, 60 images and 16 videos in category B, 15 images in category C, plus a prohibited image. He distributed indecent images to like-minded people and advised on hiding material. iPhone seized from his home by police in May 2021.

Pleaded guilty to three offences of making indecent images and videos of children, one offence of possessing a prohibited image of children, five offences of breaching a sexual harm prevention order and four offences of distributing indecent images of children. Judge Emma Peters described some material as horrific, noting his interest in sexual abuse of babies. Previous convictions for making indecent images dating back to 2013. Indefinite sexual harm prevention order to continue; sign sex offenders register indefinitely.

1 Jan 0001

Darren Aldis

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

34 months imprisonment

Darren Aldis of Mortimer Road in Bury St Edmunds was sentenced after police conducted a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at his property on 1 March 2023. Officers recovered from a locked wardrobe a locked safe containing white powder and cash. Forensic testing established that the white powder was cocaine, with an estimated value of £6,000 and there was in the region of £1000 in cash contained in the safe as well.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs, namely cocaine and possession of criminal property.

1 Jan 0001

Craig Johnson

Robbery and attempted robbery *

Sentence

six years and three months’ imprisonment, plus three years and nine months extended licence period

On March 29, 2020, Craig Johnson, armed with a knife and carrier bag, entered McColl’s convenience shop in Church Street, Eye, grabbed a female member of staff by the neck, dragged her around the shop floor, held the knife to her neck while demanding money and trying to open the tills. He left without stealing any money or items but dropped the carrier bag; the victim was left shaken with cuts and bruises. He also robbed a shop in Leiston on the same day. Arrested the following day.

Pleaded guilty to one count of robbery and one count of attempted robbery. Was on parole serving an extended six-year licence from a previous sentence. Has previous convictions for conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery.

1 Jan 0001

Damian Sadowski

Attempting to meet a girl under 16 following grooming *

Sentence

40 months in prison

Sadowski, 37, from Yeoman Close in Ipswich, targeted a decoy account he thought belonged to a 14-year-old girl. On March 2, 2025, he sent a Facebook message to the decoy account. Within the first four messages, the account stated she was 14, to which Sadowski replied that he was 37 and much older. He gave the girl his phone number and moved the conversation to WhatsApp, where the exchange quickly became sexual and he sent her an explicit image. Sadowski also offered to pay for a train ticket so she could meet him the next day, telling her not to tell anyone. The conversation was reported to police, and he was arrested on April 10. He was later charged on December 29, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to cause or incite a girl aged 13-15 to engage in sexual activity, attempting to meet a girl under 16 years of age following grooming, and attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Anderson

Possession of Class A controlled drug with intent to supply *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Daniel Anderson, 43, of Mayfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, was detained by officers while inside a vehicle in Fornham Road, Bury St Edmunds on 31 May 2023. A search of the vehicle located small amounts of suspected drugs, a large quantity of suspected heroin and crack cocaine, and over £450 in cash. Further searches at his home address found a golf-ball sized wrap of suspected Class A drugs and crack cocaine along with over 150g of cannabis. He was charged and sentenced after pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty at a previous hearing. Concurrent sentences of 30 months for heroin and 2 months for cannabis.

1 Jan 0001

Christopher Southart

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

eight years and two months imprisonment

Christopher Southart was arrested during a police operation on 11 September 2019 at Flowton near Somersham, following the recovery of around two kilogrammes of cocaine. A large amount of cash and a Range Rover were also seized. He pleaded guilty to possession of drugs with intent to supply cocaine.

Pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing in January 2020.

1 Jan 0001

Claire Waterman

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

On 25 July 2020 at approximately 8.25pm, Claire Waterman drove a Volkswagen Golf at 50mph in a 30mph zone in Mildenhall. After police attempted to stop the vehicle due to no current MOT or insurance, she led officers on an 11-minute pursuit covering almost eight miles, driving on the wrong side of the road, the wrong way around a roundabout, weaving between vehicles and causing her car to leave the road. The pursuit ended when the car went up a verge into a hedge in Lakenheath. Officers found cocaine in her purse. Waterman was arrested and later sentenced.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving with excess drugs (cocaine), possession of a Class A drug (cocaine), driving without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. Also disqualified from driving for four years with a five-month extension and required to take an extended re-test. Judge comments noted reckless actions and disregard for safety.

1 Jan 0001

Claudiu Stupinean

Theft *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Claudiu Stupinean committed a series of theft offences in the Bury St Edmunds area between 30 July 2020 and 15 September 2020. He was charged with three counts of theft of a motor vehicle, one count of burglary after stealing a painting, two counts of theft of car keys, one count of theft of military memorabilia, one count of theft of Amazon parcels, one count of theft of a wedding ring and one count of theft of a letter opener. A search of his vehicle recovered jewellery, World War Two medals and other stolen items. Five of the victims were elderly, including one aged 100. He exploited his position working for a care company to target vulnerable people.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of theft of a motor vehicle, one count of burglary, two counts of theft of car keys, and multiple other theft offences. Targeted vulnerable and elderly victims while working for a care company.

1 Jan 0001

Corey Anderson

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

6 years and 10 months imprisonment

Corey Anderson first met the victim online in 2018 and continued to communicate with her online until the summer of 2020 when he arranged to meet her when she was aged 15. He met with the victim in Suffolk before taking her back to his home address in the West Midlands. Police located Anderson and the victim after the teenager had been reported missing by her family. Anderson was stopped while in a vehicle with the victim. He was arrested and charged with sexual activity with a child, meeting a child following sexual grooming, sexual communication with a child and child abduction.

Found guilty by a jury. Also handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register indefinitely.

1 Jan 0001

Blessing Mudzinge

Fraud *

Sentence

4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Blessing Mudzinge, a man from Suffolk, stole over £490,000 from bank customers by taking over their accounts by impersonating them.

Sentencing follows investigation and arrest by the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU).

1 Jan 0001

Behruz Egamshukurov

Drug supply *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Behruz Egamshukurov, 24, of no fixed address, was caught with cocaine concealed in a vape in his car. His passenger had four bags of cocaine. Further drugs were found at the Travel Lodge on Duke Street in Ipswich. He had come to the UK on a student visa to study at Anglia Ruskin University but supplied drugs after running out of funds.

Cocaine found concealed in a vape; passenger had drugs; further drugs at Travel Lodge. Came to UK on student visa but ran out of funds and supplied drugs to pay debt.

1 Jan 0001

Artan Kastrati

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

38 months imprisonment

Artan Kastrati, 33, of Hanworth Road, Hounslow, was involved in a drug supply network operating between London and Ipswich, supplying cocaine between December 2020 and July 2022. The operation led to the seizure of £50,000 in cash, Rolex watches worth £25,000, cocaine valued at £10,000, and other assets. Warrants were executed in July 2022 in Ipswich and London areas.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.

1 Jan 0001

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