Kingston Upon Thames Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 15 verdicts at Kingston Upon Thames Crown Court (Kingston upon Thames). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2026 1 case

Simon O'donnell

conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste *

Sentence

14-month prison sentence suspended for two years

Simon O'Donnell was involved in a year-long criminal operation illegally dumping rubbish such as tyres and waste from house clearances and construction at six sites across London, including Imperial Way in Croydon and Station Road in Colliers Wood. The group broke into sites, directed tipper trucks, interfered with CCTV, hid faces and removed vehicle plates. Identified via nearby cameras, council CCTV and police body-worn footage.

Found guilty of conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste.

25 Apr 2026

February 2025 1 case

Oscar Romero

Stalking involving serious alarm or distress *

Sentence

20 weeks’ imprisonment

For nearly two years, between 22 March 2023 and 3 January 2025, Oscar Romero stalked the victim, turning up at different locations she was working at in London and on one occasion, in Paris. He sent the victim numerous messages on social media platforms, which included requests to know her location, expressing desires to see her, and declaring his love for her. Romero was arrested after the victim called the police for help when he approached her in Nine Elms in January 2025. He refused to leave her alone, stating that he ‘was not a crazy stalker’ and insisted on following her, trying to persuade her to go for a coffee.

Pleaded guilty to stalking involving serious alarm or distress. Also received a 10-year restraining order and a victim surcharge fine of £154.

6 Feb 2025

September 2024 1 case

Alfie Ronaldson

Theft and assault by beating *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Alfie Ronaldson, 22, of Knightwood Crescent, New Malden, stole £54,164 worth of skincare products from Boots and Superdrug stores between April 2024 and June 2023, targeting branches in Richmond, Kingston, Raynes Park, Wandsworth, Clapham High Street, Putney, Walton-on-Thames, Banstead, Worcester Park, Oxted, Godalming, Farnham, Dorking, and one Iceland store. He placed face creams into a supermarket carrier bag while looking over his shoulder and left without paying. When challenged by staff, he became aggressive, threatened them, and on one occasion punched a female Superdrug worker in the face.

Admitted 52 thefts and four counts of assault by beating. Judge Laurence West-Knights KC imposed a ten-year ban from Superdrug, Boots and Iceland as part of his criminal behaviour order.

25 Sep 2024

May 2024 6 cases

John Way

Shoplifting *

Sentence

community order, rehabilitation and curfew requirement

John Way, 49, of Pearce Way, Thame, repeatedly shoplifted from a BP petrol station in Thame between March and May 2024. On one occasion, he used threatening and abusive language towards a member of the public. He was caught and sentenced for these offences.

Sentenced for one public order offence and two counts of shoplifting; Thames Valley Police stated that local neighbourhood teams tackle repeat offenders.

31 May 2024

Jordan Jones

Possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

15 years' imprisonment

On 17 March 2023, Jordan Jones, a member of the ClapTown gang, drove a hired Mercedes G-Wagon containing a loaded 9mm self-loading pistol to the funeral, burial, and wake of gang member Lemar Urquhart in Wandsworth. Audio from a dashcam captured conversations about the firearm's presence and handling from around 11am. The vehicle was stopped by armed police at 6.10pm on Heathfield Road, where the loaded pistol was found on the rear seat. The offence arose from gang-related activity following Urquhart's shooting death on 30 October 2022, with intent to use the firearm against rival gang members.

Convicted after trial of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life (count 1) and possessing ammunition without a firearms certificate (count 3, 5 years' concurrent). Also pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified (count 8, 3 months' concurrent). Disqualified from driving for 12 years and until passing an extended re-test. Gang-related offence involving loaded firearm at funeral.

24 May 2024

Cameron Johnson

Having an article with a blade or point *

Sentence

16 months' detention in a Young Offenders' Institution

On 17 March 2023, Cameron Johnson was a rear passenger in a Mercedes G-Wagon stopped by armed police at 6.10pm on Heathfield Road in Wandsworth after attending Lemar Urquhart's funeral events. A knife was found in his possession. He was part of a group linked to ClapTown gang activities surrounding the funeral of the shot gang member killed on 30 October 2022.

Pleaded guilty to having an article with a blade or point (count 5). Acquitted of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life (count 1), possessing ammunition (count 3), and possession of a prohibited weapon (count 2). Also pleaded guilty to possessing a class A controlled drug (count 7, 1 day concurrent). Knife found on him during vehicle stop.

24 May 2024

Demare Vassell

Possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

15 years' imprisonment

On 17 March 2023, Demare Vassell, a member of the ClapTown gang, was a passenger in a hired Mercedes G-Wagon containing a loaded 9mm self-loading pistol during travel to the funeral, burial, and wake of gang member Lemar Urquhart in Wandsworth. Audio from a dashcam recorded discussions about the firearm's presence, handling, and instructions on its use from around 11am. The vehicle was stopped by armed police at 6.10pm on Heathfield Road, where the loaded pistol was recovered from the rear seat. The offence was linked to gang retaliation following Urquhart's fatal shooting on 30 October 2022.

Convicted after trial of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life (count 1) and possessing ammunition without a firearms certificate (count 3, 5 years' concurrent). Gang-related offence involving loaded firearm at funeral.

24 May 2024

Shaun-Lee Martini

Having an offensive weapon *

Sentence

18 months' imprisonment

On 17 March 2023, Shaun-Lee Martini joined a group in a Mercedes G-Wagon outside Nandos after Lemar Urquhart's burial, en route to the wake. The vehicle was stopped by armed police at 6.10pm on Heathfield Road in Wandsworth, where an offensive weapon was found in his possession as a rear passenger. The stop was part of a large-scale operation amid ClapTown gang tensions following Urquhart's fatal shooting on 30 October 2022.

Pleaded guilty to having an offensive weapon (count 6). Acquitted of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life (count 1), possessing ammunition (count 3), and possession of a prohibited weapon (count 2). Offensive weapon found on him during vehicle stop; police intelligence targeted him for possible firearm possession.

24 May 2024

Nyron Johnson-Cross

Possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

20 years' extended sentence (15 years' custody and 5 years' extended licence)

On 17 March 2023, Nyron Johnson-Cross, a ClapTown gang member, was in a hired Mercedes G-Wagon with a loaded 9mm self-loading pistol during attendance at the funeral, burial, and wake of associate Lemar Urquhart in Wandsworth. Dashcam audio captured talks of the firearm from 11am, including cocking sounds and handling instructions. He was believed to have carried the firearm into St Anne's Church in a bag. Police stopped the vehicle at 6.10pm on Heathfield Road, recovering the pistol from the rear seat where he sat. Linked to gang violence post-Urquhart's death on 30 October 2022.

Convicted of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life (count 1) and possessing ammunition without a firearms certificate (count 3, 5 years' concurrent). Pleaded guilty to having an article with a blade or point (count 4, 18 months' concurrent). Gang-related offence involving direct possession of loaded firearm at funeral.

24 May 2024

March 2019 1 case

Jack Upton

Common assault *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

Jack Upton pleaded guilty before the Magistrates and was committed for sentence to the Crown Court at Kingston upon Thames, where he was sentenced for common assault and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent.

Pleaded guilty to common assault and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.

7 Mar 2019

July 2002 1 case

Mark Oliver

Making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child *

Sentence

Eight years imprisonment

Mark Oliver pleaded guilty to six offences of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child at Wimbledon Magistrates on 30 May 2002 and was sentenced to an extended sentence with a custodial term of eight years at Kingston upon Thames Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to six offences of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.

5 Jul 2002

Date Not Specified 4 cases

Martin Ward

Conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Martin Ward was part of a criminal operation that illegally dumped waste, such as tyres and rubbish from house clearances and construction, at six sites across London over a year. The gang broke into areas, directed tipper trucks, interfered with CCTV cameras, hid faces, and covered vehicle registration plates. Specific incidents included dumping at Imperial Way in Croydon, costing £300,000 to clean up after cameras were smashed and threats made, and at Station Road in Colliers Wood, where rubbish was piled five feet high after extortion demands, costing £15,000 to clear.

Found guilty of conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Ward

Conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste *

Sentence

14-month prison sentence suspended for two years

Michael Ward, also known as Martin McCann, was part of a criminal operation that illegally dumped waste, such as tyres and rubbish from house clearances and construction, at six sites across London over a year. The gang broke into areas, directed tipper trucks, interfered with CCTV cameras, hid faces, and covered vehicle registration plates. Specific incidents included dumping at Imperial Way in Croydon, costing £300,000 to clean up after cameras were smashed and threats made, and at Station Road in Colliers Wood, where rubbish was piled five feet high after extortion demands, costing £15,000 to clear.

Also known as Martin McCann. Found guilty of conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste.

1 Jan 0001

Simon O’Donnell

Conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste *

Sentence

14-month prison sentence suspended for two years

Simon O’Donnell was part of a criminal operation that illegally dumped waste, such as tyres and rubbish from house clearances and construction, at six sites across London over a year. The gang broke into areas, directed tipper trucks, interfered with CCTV cameras, hid faces, and covered vehicle registration plates. Specific incidents included dumping at Imperial Way in Croydon, costing £300,000 to clean up after cameras were smashed and threats made, and at Station Road in Colliers Wood, where rubbish was piled five feet high after extortion demands, costing £15,000 to clear.

Found guilty of conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste.

1 Jan 0001

Patrick Doherty

Conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Patrick Doherty was part of a criminal operation that illegally dumped waste, such as tyres and rubbish from house clearances and construction, at six sites across London over a year. The gang broke into areas, directed tipper trucks, interfered with CCTV cameras, hid faces, and covered vehicle registration plates. Specific incidents included dumping at Imperial Way in Croydon, costing £300,000 to clean up after cameras were smashed and threats made, and at Station Road in Colliers Wood, where rubbish was piled five feet high after extortion demands, costing £15,000 to clear.

Found guilty of conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste.

1 Jan 0001

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About Kingston Upon Thames Crown Court

Kingston Upon Thames Crown Court, located in Kingston upon Thames, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 15 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Kingston upon Thames area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at 6-8 Penrhyn Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2BB, KT1 2BB.

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