Lincoln Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 106 verdicts at Lincoln Crown Court (Lincoln, Lincoln). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 8 cases

George Cordell

Rape of a girl under 13 *

Sentence

12 years and 6 months imprisonment

George Cordell committed multiple sexual offences against a girl under the age of 13 in the Boston area between August 2024 and September 2025. He was arrested in September 2025, charged on November 11, 2025, and pleaded guilty on December 22, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Additional 4 years on licence, indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and restraining order. Placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register.

16 Mar 2026

Madeleine Lonsdale

Causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving *

Sentence

14 months' detention and disqualified from driving for 3 years

On June 20, 2025, Madeleine Lonsdale, an 18-year-old driver, was racing another car at 100mph on the A1 before turning onto Toll Bar Road in Marston, a rural unlit road with a 60mph limit. She accelerated to over 70mph, failed to negotiate a right-hand bend, and crashed her Kia Niro into a tree at 76mph, killing passengers Harrison Carter, 18, in the front seat and George Stephenson, 17, in the rear. The crash occurred while heading to an Esso petrol station for snacks, alcohol, and vapes in the early hours. Lonsdale sustained a minor wrist injury.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving. Passed driving test 12 weeks before crash. Continued partying and went on skiing holiday after the incident, delaying court appearance.

13 Mar 2026

Agim Turhnay

Producing cannabis *

Sentence

eight months imprisonment

Agim Turhnay, an Albanian illegal immigrant who arrived in the UK in 2022 by small boat across the Channel, was the sole occupier of a bungalow in Saundergate Lane, Wyberton. On October 31, 2025, police executed a search warrant and forced entry after finding the front barricaded with a metal gate. They discovered 134 cannabis plants in various states of growth across four rooms, including a converted loft space, with the electricity bypassed. Turhnay initially denied knowledge but later admitted turning on the lights to the cannabis grow once or twice. He had been coerced into the role due to substantial debt to smugglers who arranged his illegal entry.

Admitted producing cannabis. Role was that of a 'gardener' who watered the plants. Likely to be deported at the conclusion of his sentence. Judge noted it was a professional set up with ventilation, lighting, and bypassed electricity.

12 Mar 2026

Stephanie Bellamy

Transfer of criminal property *

Sentence

16-month prison sentence, suspended for two years

Stephanie Bellamy, 31, was arrested and charged in July 2025 with transferring criminal property, namely cash, by setting up a business and paying its wages. The investigation involved the former Krazy Kids Soft Play on Crofton Close and a tanning business on Bishops Road in Lincoln. Officers carried out pre-planned warrants across Lincoln, Leeds, and Wolverhampton.

Pleaded guilty to transferring criminal property. Husband Ryan Bellamy was charged but deemed not guilty.

10 Mar 2026

Adam Worrollo

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Adam Worrollo, 33, of no fixed address, was more than double the drink-drive limit (81 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath) when police spotted his Kia car near Grantham railway station at about 10pm on January 24, 2026. He ignored requests to stop, reached speeds of 50mph in a 30mph residential zone, drove underneath a bridge, damaged three cars, ran a red light, mounted the pavement, and turned suddenly across the carriageway, forcing police to abandon the pursuit for safety reasons. CCTV tracked his vehicle, and he was found walking away. He denied being the driver, but a police dog identified him by sniffing the driver's side door.

Admitted dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and driving over the limit for alcohol. In breach of a six month suspended jail sentence. Previously banned from driving for three years. Also banned from driving for three years and 10 months, and must take an extended retest.

9 Mar 2026

James Snelling

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Between April 17 and May 6, 2024, James Snelling, 53, of West End, Harlaxton, engaged in online conversations with a decoy profile set up by an anti-paedophile group, believing it to be a 14-year-old girl named 'Ella'. He began testing the waters on April 23, 2024, by sending a message about a girl his age asking for sex, inquired about her sexual knowledge and virginity, encouraged her to touch herself, and requested photographs in her school uniform. The conversations involved attempts to engage in sexual communication with a child and incite sexual activity. He was confronted at his home in May 2024, arrested, and a single extreme pornographic image was found on his phone, which he claimed was circulating at work. The incidents were connected to Bourne.

Admitted four charges. Made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for ten years and required to notify on the Sex Offenders Register. Mitigating counsel noted first time in custody and no prior serious trouble.

6 Mar 2026

Richard Dale

Stalking without fear of violence *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Richard Dale, aged 40, of Pinchbeck Road in Spalding, engaged in a campaign of stalking and harassment against a woman throughout 2025. He used numerous mobile phones, including private and withheld numbers, and created fake social media accounts to contact the victim. This followed a previous stalking prevention order imposed after targeting a different woman. Dale was arrested on October 30, 2025, and his phones were seized, with evidence provided by the Communications Data Investigation Unit.

Pleaded guilty to stalking without fear of violence and breaching a stalking prevention order. Has already served four months on remand. Described as a 'dangerous man' by investigating officer.

6 Mar 2026

Adam Szeliga

Possession of an air gun in a public place *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

On April 22, 2025, Adam Szeliga, 27, was spotted holding an air gun near the Graffiti Bar in Westlode Street, Spalding. CCTV footage showed him raising the weapon and pointing it at a man walking down the road. Armed police were called, and Szeliga retreated into his home. The Webley Tempest air gun, which did not require a firearms certificate, was later found hidden behind a washing machine in his flat. No ammunition was found, and there was no evidence it had been loaded. During his police interview, Szeliga admitted standing in the street with the weapon but claimed it was either made of chocolate or a lighter, and denied hiding it. The victim did not react seriously to the incident.

Pleaded guilty to having an air gun in a public place. Also admitted breaching a 15 month suspended jail sentence from March 2025 for arson. Offending described as 'stupid' and 'almost childlike' due to amphetamine addiction. Judge noted the incident occurred on a busy street.

5 Mar 2026

February 2026 8 cases

Joshua Springer

Rape *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment

Joshua Springer, 36, of Cornstall Buildings in Stamford, committed rape against three vulnerable women with dementia at a residential care facility in Stamford and a fourth in North Yorkshire, plus created indecent images of children.

Admitted to nine charges of rape and creating indecent images of children.

28 Feb 2026

Richard Gregory

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for one year

On August 12, 2023, at about 12.30pm, Richard Gregory was driving a Mercedes E-Class convertible west on Anchor Lane, Ingoldmells, towards the A52. He had turned left out of The Chase and Grange Holiday Centre and accelerated to approximately 50mph in a 40mph limit, a busy area with holiday parks. He collided with pedestrian Gary Stephens, 63, who was crossing the road outside Hardy’s Animal Farm entrance. The front offside of the vehicle struck Mr Stephens, throwing him into the air, striking the windscreen, before landing on the road. Mr Stephens died at the scene. Investigation found Gregory's speed prevented avoidance of the collision, despite initial obscurement by other vehicles. No vehicle issues contributed.

Found guilty by a jury. No previous convictions or driving endorsements. Also banned from driving for 12 months.

27 Feb 2026

Deividas Skebas

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years

Deividas Skebas fatally stabbed nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte outside her mother's shop on July 28, 2022, while she was playing with her hula hoop in the street in Boston. He had purchased a knife two days prior, waited in the area, attacked her, and fled the scene. He shaved his beard to alter his appearance and made arrangements to flee the country. Initially deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental health issues, a 2023 trial of facts confirmed his responsibility, leading to an indefinite hospital order at Rampton Hospital. Found guilty of murder after a trial from January 26 to February 5, 2026.

Sentenced by The Honourable Mr Justice Choudhury. Minimum term includes 1,305 days already detained in custody (equivalent to three years and 209 days), leaving 21 years and 156 days to serve. Currently at Rampton Hospital pending decision on serving sentence in prison or continuing treatment.

25 Feb 2026

Richard Tyrrell

Breaching sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Richard Tyrrell, 35, of no fixed address and living in the Boston area, breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) by befriending two families with young children between March and December 2025. He visited the home of a girl in Market Rasen on four or five occasions, complimenting her beauty and saying she did not need make-up. He also made frequent visits to a second family with two young children, accompanying them on trips to The Deep aquarium in Hull, a fireworks night in Navenby where he placed his hands over a young girl's ears, and an overnight stay in Birmingham. Tyrrell failed to disclose his previous convictions. The SHPO was imposed after he was jailed for 20 months in December 2021 for attempting sexual contact with a child.

Admitted two charges of breaching a sexual harm prevention order and failing to comply with the notification requirements of the Sex Offenders Register. Judge Simon Hirst described him as a manipulative man who knows he should not involve himself with young families. Mitigating counsel noted a second side to Tyrrell, helping his parents, and that the incident was a wake-up call.

20 Feb 2026

Debbie Runnalls

Fraud *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Debbie Runnalls, aged 61, defrauded her husband by diverting over £220,000 from his electrical company between 2010 and 2015 while working as a bookkeeper, allowing £180,000 in liabilities to HMRC for VAT and PAYE, and making unauthorised personal expenditures of over £40,000. She hid the fraud using false entries in the SAGE accounting system and fake bank statements, leading to the company's collapse, her husband's outstanding liabilities, and their divorce. Post-divorce, she defrauded friends and colleagues, including fabricating stories of a large inheritance and a lump on her chest, extracting £13,000 from friend John Taylor in May 2018 for a home purchase and £40,000 from partner Steve Hodge over three years by claiming a multi-million pound inheritance from a deceased godfather who was actually alive in Lincolnshire. Total fraud value exceeded £353,000.

Admitted twelve fraud charges over a 13-year period. Root cause attributed to gambling habit. Judge noted emotional manipulation of victims and impact on 11 direct victims. Limited repayments made.

19 Feb 2026

Robert Nicholson

Obstructing a railway *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On December 2, 2025, Robert Nicholson, 59, of no fixed address, was spotted at around 4.30pm hanging his legs from the top of the NCP car park in Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, next to the railway station. He was drunk and caused the railway line to be shut for over an hour, delaying 15 trains to Sleaford, Spalding, Peterborough, Newark, London and Nottingham, resulting in 1,933 minutes of delays and costing Network Rail over £50,000. He was detained under the Mental Health Act and diagnosed with drug and alcohol induced behaviour. On December 3, 2025, he returned to the same car park, having consumed three quarters of a bottle of vodka, and was waving a kitchen knife, pointing it at himself and officers. He passed out, allowing police to detain him after a short disruption causing 213 minutes of delays and £5,000 cost to Network Rail.

Admitted two charges of obstructing a railway, one offence of possessing a bladed article and breaching a suspended sentence. Homeless and suffering from mental health difficulties. Heavily intoxicated during second incident, having consumed three quarters of a bottle of vodka and waving a knife.

16 Feb 2026

Adam Buff

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment, £228 fine

Adam Buff, 33, of North Road, Sleaford, was arrested in July 2024 and initially released on conditional bail. He was later charged with offences connected to the supply of cocaine and ketamine.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Further charge relating to the supply of ketamine ordered to lie on file. Ordered to forfeit a sum of cash.

11 Feb 2026

Christopher Bill

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

disqualified from driving for 1 year, 30 days rehabilitation activity requirement, 150 hours unpaid work, 4 months curfew 8pm-8am

On July 7, 2025, shortly before 4pm, Christopher Bill, 19, of Hartington Close, Grantham, was driving a black BMW on Dysart Road, Grantham, with a front seat passenger. An officer from Lincolnshire Police's Roads Policing Team noticed the vehicle and indicated for him to stop, as only a woman was insured to drive it. Bill failed to stop and accelerated away, leading police on a 40-minute pursuit into Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. He reached speeds just short of 100mph, drove on the wrong side of the road, crossed solid white lines, and hit 70mph in a 50mph zone on The Drift, Grantham. He was driving with only socks on his feet and nearly caused several head-on collisions. The passenger, the car owner, called her boyfriend in tears fearing for her safety and urged Bill to stop, but he refused. The pursuit ended on Gorse Lane, Grantham, when a stinger deflated the tyres.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, failing to stop, and driving without a full driving licence.

2 Feb 2026

January 2026 7 cases

Kevin Martin

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

1 year and 8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, disqualified from driving for 1 year and until retest, electronic monitoring for 6 months, Mental Health Treatment Order, Rehabilitation Activity Requirement of 25 days, costs of £787

On July 13, 2024, just after midnight, Kevin Martin, 47, of Heron Way, Balderton, drove a black Chrysler along Gainsborough Road from Market Rasen, failed to negotiate the T-junction with the A46 and Gallamore Lane, and drove straight across into the garden and side of a house on Gainsborough Road, Middle Rasen, causing thousands of pounds' worth of damage including partial collapse of brickwork and exposure of electrical wires. The house was declared unsafe, costing nearly £20,000 to repair and taking five and a half months, forcing the elderly couple in their 70s to live in emergency accommodation. Martin retrieved a bottle of wine from the boot and fled without providing details or checking on the occupants. He was located in a field by police drone, curled up along a hedge row, and arrested.

Found guilty of dangerous driving following a trial. Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a breath test.

30 Jan 2026

Tom Heckley

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Tom Heckley committed multiple sex offences against a teenage girl in the Lincolnshire area in 2021 when he was 20 years old. The offences came to light in 2023 after a report to Lincolnshire Police. Images on his phone revealed other girls under the age of 16, along with chat logs. His phone was seized and examined by police.

Convicted of 15 offences including seven counts of sexual activity with a child involving penetration, one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child, one count of attempting to cause a child to watch a sexual act, and six counts of possessing indecent images of children. Subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, a restraining order, and placed on the Sex Offenders Register.

22 Jan 2026

Nikki Croft

Misconduct in public office *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Nikki Croft, a 51-year-old civilian inclusion support coordinator at Morton Hall Prison near Lincoln, began working there in July 2022 and received anti-corruption training. She became infatuated with an inmate referred to as LZ starting in December 2022 into January 2023, forming an inappropriate relationship. Croft provided LZ with 11 illicit SIM cards, one of which was used 9,477 times by inmates. She sent him sexually motivated photographs of herself in underwear and one showing her with a ring bearing the initials LZ. Rumours led to a challenge meeting on February 22, 2023, where she denied wrongdoing; she was briefly suspended but resumed work in April 2023. Contact continued after LZ was transferred to HMP Lincoln, with photos found in his cell. Croft's address is protected by court order.

Admitted two charges of misconduct in public office. Infatuation with inmate led to inappropriate relationship; judge noted vulnerability to blackmail and corruption despite training. Mitigating factors included previous relationships making her vulnerable.

19 Jan 2026

Ian Walpole

Making indecent photographs of children *

Sentence

6-month prison sentence suspended for 21 months, 50 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 100 hours unpaid work, sexual harm prevention order

Ian Walpole, 43, of Roxby, North Lincolnshire, was found with 246 indecent photos and videos of child abuse on his iPhone 11 and iPhone SE, including category A material depicting abuse of a 12-year-old boy in a 16-minute video. The images were uncovered during a Police Scotland investigation in June 2024 into another man who sent abuse videos to Walpole. Walpole was arrested in July 2024. Attempts were made to delete or hide files. The crimes occurred prior to his arrest, linked to stress from his police work.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of children. No previous convictions. Former Humberside Police inspector with a 21-year career, now lost. Expressed remorse and undertaken self-funded courses to address offending. Judge noted strong prospect of rehabilitation but material was 'revolting'. Sentencing delayed, adding burden.

16 Jan 2026

Larry Roberts

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Larry Roberts committed multiple sexual offences against children aged 13 to 15 between 2004 and 2010. The offences included five counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and one count of sexual assault by intentionally touching private areas without consent. Victim statements highlighted the profound impact on their mental health. He was found guilty following a trial and sentenced on January 12, 2026.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury on all six charges. Placed on Sex Offenders' register for life, indefinite restraining order, prohibited from working with children or vulnerable adults for life.

12 Jan 2026

Daniela Dimitrova

Burglary *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Daniela Dimitrova, 31, formerly of Main Ridge East, Boston, assisted Angel Iliev in burglaries targeting caravan parks in the Boston and Skegness area. On July 22, 2025, CCTV at 5am recorded her with Iliev entering the White Cat caravan park in Old Leake, where a handbag, mobile phone, and man's watch were stolen from a caravan. Police recovered the victim's passport and watch when stopping her car later that day in Roman Bank, Skegness, with Iliev in the front passenger seat. Previous footage showed her on May 21, 2025, at the same park acting as lookout while Iliev stole a £100 drill box from a storage unit.

Pleaded guilty to one charge of burglary and one offence of handling stolen goods. Now homeless with a child living in native Bulgaria. Not suitable for unpaid work in the community.

2 Jan 2026

Angel Iliev

Burglary *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Angel Iliev, 21, formerly of Main Ridge East, Boston, went on a crime spree targeting homes and caravan parks in the Boston and Skegness area to fund his drug habit. On July 22, 2025, CCTV at 5am recorded him entering the White Cat caravan park in Old Leake with Daniela Dimitrova, where a handbag, mobile phone, and man's watch were stolen from a caravan. Police recovered the victim's passport and watch when stopping Dimitrova's car later that day in Roman Bank, Skegness, with Iliev in the front passenger seat. Previous footage showed them on May 21, 2025, at the same park, where Iliev stole a £100 drill box from a storage unit while Dimitrova acted as lookout. Other offences included theft of a CCTV camera from Pen Street, Boston, on March 13, 2025; burglary of a caravan in Mumby Park, Skegness, on May 12, 2025, stealing a Nintendo Switch, Apple watch, and £5 gift voucher; house burglary in Witham Bank, Boston, on May 29, 2025, stealing sentimental items; theft of a £350 bike from a garage in Park Road, Boston, on July 19, 2025; theft of a £1,700 electric bike from outside Poundland in Boston on July 17, 2025; and theft of a second electric bike from a Co-op store in Woodville Road, Boston, on July 17, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of burglary and six other offences. Crime spree instigated by drug addiction; now drug-free and employed as a cleaner in prison. Wishes to remain in the UK on release.

2 Jan 2026

December 2025 12 cases

Jack Clarke

Conspiring to steal plant and horticultural equipment *

Sentence

2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jack Clarke, 26, of Cressbrook Road, Grantham, conspired to steal plant machinery and horticultural equipment to an estimated value of £160,000. He also converted criminal property consisting of cash in the sum of £6,500, knowing or suspecting it to be the benefit from criminal conduct. The offenses targeted rural areas, and the pair was identified through intelligence and information by the Rural Crime Action Team.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal plant and horticultural equipment to an estimated value of £160,000, and converting criminal property which was cash in the sum of £6,500, knowing or suspecting it to constitute a person’s benefit from criminal conduct.

23 Dec 2025

Jak Glowczyk

Conspiring to steal plant and horticultural equipment *

Sentence

2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jak Glowczyk, 37, of Broadgate, Whaplode Drove, Spalding, conspired to steal plant machinery and horticultural equipment to an estimated value of £160,000. He also possessed criminal property including cash deposits to a value of £249,428 and bank deposits to a value of £7,070, knowing or suspecting them to be the benefit from criminal conduct. The offenses targeted rural areas, and the pair was identified through intelligence and information by the Rural Crime Action Team.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal plant and horticultural equipment to an estimated value of £160,000, and two charges of possessing criminal property which were cash deposits to a value of £249,428 and bank deposits to a value of £7,070, when he knew or suspected the deposits constituted a person’s benefit from criminal conduct.

23 Dec 2025

Jonathan Stocks

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Jonathan Stocks, 48, and Kimberly Jowle carried out a horrendous rape in the village of Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, in 2023. The harrowing attack was described by police as an ordeal the victim will carry with them for life.

Found guilty of rape following a five-day trial. The judge commended the victim's courage.

22 Dec 2025

Kimberly Jowle

Rape *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Kimberly Jowle, 38, and Jonathan Stocks carried out a horrendous rape in the village of Fiskerton, Lincolnshire, in 2023. The harrowing attack was described by police as an ordeal the victim will carry with them for life.

Convicted of rape and two counts of sexual assault following a five-day trial. The judge commended the victim's courage.

22 Dec 2025

Amy Sheppard

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 2-year driving ban, 12 months mental health treatment, 35 days rehabilitation activity

On October 2023, 29-year-old Amy Sheppard was driving her Vauxhall Astra home on the A52 near Sutton-on-Sea with her sons Louie (8) and Mason Ellis (6) in the rear seats. A badly underinflated rear tyre (5psi, though possibly higher at crash time) caused the vehicle to fishtail on a bend and cross into the oncoming lane, colliding head-on with an Audi. The crash killed her two sons despite them being properly restrained and seriously injured the Audi's driver, his wife, and her brother, with two suffering life-threatening injuries. Sheppard had noticed the tyre issue the previous day but mistakenly had the front tyre checked instead. She drove within the speed limit with no other vehicle defects. A following motorist had observed the soft tyre. Bystanders, including a motorist, scooter rider, and residents, provided aid at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by careless driving and three counts of causing serious injury. Judge James House KC exercised mercy due to minimal risk of reoffending and interests of a dependant relative. Described as an inherently kind and giving individual who will carry lifelong guilt.

12 Dec 2025

Benjamin Tindall

Aggravated vehicle taking *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Benjamin Tindall, 23, stole a BMW 5 series left running outside a newsagents in Seacroft Road, Mablethorpe, at around 7.25am on October 5, 2025. He led police on a chase, reaching speeds of 115mph, including through a 30mph zone near New Leake Primary School. The pursuit ended when he crashed into a tree on Midville Road. He was over the drink-drive limit, tested positive for cocaine and cannabis, and was on bail for a prior similar incident on August 15, 2025, in Lincoln where he refused to provide a specimen.

Banned from driving for 3 years and must take an extended retest. Early guilty pleas. Judge noted terrible record and high-speed driving past a primary school.

9 Dec 2025

Allan Barrass

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Allan Barrass, 50, from Main Street, Dorrington near Sleaford, was involved in conspiracy to supply cocaine. Suspicious activity was noticed in June 2025. On August 6, 2025, police searched his property and found 40 grams of cocaine, £5,860 in cash, a loaded sawn-off shotgun in an unsecure bag in his bedroom, a lock knife under the mattress, an extending baton in the entrance hall, a baseball bat by his bed, and a cannabis grow in the garage. Mobile phone evidence showed contact with co-conspirator Thierry Nevers and drug dealing activity.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs in August and possession of a sawn-off shotgun on November 7. Prior suspicious activity noted by police.

8 Dec 2025

Thierry Nevers

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Thierry Nevers, 23, from Severn Way, Tilehurst, Reading, was involved in conspiracy to supply cocaine with Allan Barrass. Investigation identified regular trips from Reading area starting June 2025. Arrested on August 13, 2025, and remanded in custody. Mobile phone examination showed contact with Barrass and evidence of class A drug dealing. Nevers was a young professional footballer who joined West Ham academy in May 2021 on a three-year contract, later playing for Newport County, Bradford City, Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova, and NK Varazdin in Croatia.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs in August. Known Instagram content creator bragging about drug dealing; former professional footballer with West Ham United academy contract ending January 2024.

8 Dec 2025

Ronald Leslie Short

Rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Ronald Leslie Short, 82, of St Leonards Avenue, Woodhall Spa, repeatedly sexually abused a child by raping and sexually assaulting his victim. He denied the crimes and took the case to trial, but was convicted by a jury after hearing all the evidence.

Took the case to trial and was found guilty by a jury. Charges include rape, sexual assault, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and assault by penetration.

5 Dec 2025

Ronald Short

Attempted rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Ronald Short committed historic sex offences against an underage girl when he was in his early 60s, over two decades ago. The offences represented a course of conduct towards the young girl and included two charges of attempted rape, four counts of assault by penetration, and two offences of sexual assault. The victim suffered severe trauma, including anxiety, panic attacks, and flashbacks, and was forced to relive the abuse by giving evidence in court.

Convicted after trial of eight charges including two counts of attempted rape, four counts of assault by penetration, and two counts of sexual assault. No previous convictions. Judge noted the sentence may be a life sentence given his age of 82. Extended licence period of 12 months. Restraining order preventing contact with victim. Must notify as sex offender for life.

5 Dec 2025

Connor Stewart

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine *

Sentence

6 years and 7 months imprisonment

Connor Stewart, 23, of no fixed address, ran a local drugs line in the Skegness area, dealing crack cocaine sourced and reloaded by co-conspirator Joel Tasker. He employed several runners who dealt directly to users from an alleyway near their home in Skegness, causing misery and anti-social behaviour for local residents. Stewart was due to appear at Lincoln Crown Court on February 4, 2025, but went into hiding, leading to a bench warrant. He was located and arrested on September 3, 2025, in the Bulwell area of Nottingham by officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit and the Force Proactive Team, with assistance from Nottingham Police.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and failing to appear at court. Spent seven months on the run after failing to appear on February 4, 2025. Arrested on September 3, 2025, in Bulwell, Nottingham.

4 Dec 2025

Tyreece Moran

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Tyreece Moran, 23, of Brooksby Lane, Nottingham, operated a drugs line in Grantham, supplying cocaine and heroin. He was stopped by officers in July 2025 and remanded into custody. Evidence gathered showed his involvement in an active drugs line exploiting young people.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and being concerned in the supply of heroin. Also fined £228, ordered to forfeit phones and cash, and given a Serious Crime Prevention Order for 5 years upon release.

1 Dec 2025

November 2025 15 cases

Josh Winard

Causing Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

3 years and 8 months imprisonment

Josh Winard stabbed a victim at Tower Point, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, at approximately 12.30am on July 16, 2024. He interacted with the victim moments before the attack, then fled the scene. The victim collapsed in a nearby car park and was taken to hospital for treatment. Investigators reviewed hours of CCTV footage and conducted a public appeal to track Winard's movements. Winard, aged 28, from Kirkhill Close, Armthorpe, Doncaster, was eventually located and arrested.

Arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm. Sentenced at the end of November.

30 Nov 2025

Veselin Dudenski

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

On 3 January 2025, Veselin Dudenski, a 39-year-old van driver from Cherry Avenue, Branston, Lincs, was working as a sub-contracted delivery driver when he attempted a dangerous overtake on the B1202 at Metheringham Heath in a hidden dip, ignoring road signs and markings. His white Citroen Relay van collided head-on with a blue Kia car driven by Jamie Gascoigne, carrying his seven-year-old daughter Elsie as a rear passenger, who were returning home from shopping and visiting McDonald's around 5.45pm. Dudenski had previously overtaken a Ford Ranger safely but then overtook another unknown vehicle unsafely. Jamie Gascoigne tried to evade but the collision was unavoidable, resulting in Elsie suffering a broken neck and dying in hospital the next morning, while her father sustained serious injuries including a permanent elbow disability, flashbacks, and nightmares. A witness confronted Dudenski, saying 'you killed a kid.' Dudenski claimed he paused and mistook the location, believing the dip was further along, despite 17 years of clean driving experience.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury. Concurrent 22 months for injury offence. Banned from driving for 8 years and must take extended retest. Liable for automatic deportation.

28 Nov 2025

Samuel Muller

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

Samuel Muller engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his former partner over a nine-year period from April 1, 2016, to September 17, 2025. This included making threats to the victim, accusing her of having affairs if she went out, making repeated unwanted calls after they separated, and one incident of applying unwanted force.

Pleaded guilty. Subject to a 10-year restraining order preventing contact with the victim. Defence requested mental health assessment but sentence proceeded.

23 Nov 2025

Fenton Woods

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Over a three-year period, Fenton Woods engaged in a sustained campaign of controlling and coercive behaviour against a female victim, telling her what she could and could not wear, monitoring her phone, and locking her in a house. He also committed intentional strangulation.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and controlling and coercive behaviour. Restraining order imposed. Counts of intentional suffocation and assault left on file.

21 Nov 2025

Platinum Group Metals Recycling Ltd

Running illegal waste site *

Sentence

£1,000,000 fine

Platinum Group Metals Recycling Ltd, based in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, operated an illegal waste site dealing in dangerous catalytic converters without an environmental permit. The company bought and sold thousands of catalytic converters, leading to a benefit of £4,344,827.60 from criminal activity. The Environment Agency prosecuted the case after discovering the site.

Recorder John Hardy KC imposed the fine to reflect the gravity of offending. Confiscation order of £495,280.88 in assets and £100,111.65 in costs to the Environment Agency.

14 Nov 2025

James Chater

Rape *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

James Chater, a 35-year-old man formerly of the Sleaford area, committed rape, harassment, and non-fatal strangulation against a victim in the Sleaford area. The offences demonstrated a lack of empathy and were described as reprehensible by the investigating officer.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of harassment and non-fatal strangulation; found guilty of rape. Received a sexual harm prevention order and added to the sex offender register.

7 Nov 2025

Patrick O'liffe

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine) *

Sentence

5 years and 2 months imprisonment

Patrick O'Liffe, 41, of Parkview Road, Liverpool, was involved in the Liverpool side of a cocaine trafficking conspiracy valued at £2.4-3 million. He worked with Peter Humphreys and Cory Bruen to supply large quantities of cocaine, enforce payments through violence, and facilitate transfers to the Skegness network, purchasing £850,000 worth of cocaine from March 2023 to December 2024.

Acted as supplier, courier, and enforcer, collecting cash and threatening violence for unpaid debts.

6 Nov 2025

Patrick Olliffe

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 2 months imprisonment

Patrick OLliffe, 41, of Parkview Road, Liverpool, was part of a Liverpool faction trafficking 24-30kg of cocaine valued at £2.4-£3 million, selling it to the Skegness operation. The conspiracy ran from March 2023 to July 2024, involving violence to enforce debts.

Liverpool-based dealer involved in supplying cocaine and enforcing debts with violence.

6 Nov 2025

Peter Humphreys

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

12 years and 4 months imprisonment

Peter Humphreys, 43, of Rotherne Crescent, Halton, near Widnes, was part of a Liverpool faction trafficking 24-30kg of cocaine valued at £2.4-£3 million, selling it to the Skegness operation. The conspiracy ran from March 2023 to July 2024, involving violence to enforce debts.

Liverpool-based dealer involved in supplying cocaine and enforcing debts with violence.

6 Nov 2025

Cory Bruen

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

12 years and 3 months imprisonment

Cory Bruen, 31, of Cleadon Road, Kirkby, Knowsley, was part of a Liverpool faction trafficking 24-30kg of cocaine valued at £2.4-£3 million, selling it to the Skegness operation. The conspiracy ran from March 2023 to July 2024, involving violence to enforce debts.

Liverpool-based dealer involved in supplying cocaine and enforcing debts with violence.

6 Nov 2025

Connor Fisher

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Connor Fisher, 25, of Main Road, Stickney, Boston, acted as a courier for the Skegness operation, transporting cocaine from Liverpool. He was stopped in January 2024 carrying 429g of the drug, connected to Zacc Farrell and the Liverpool suppliers in the conspiracy from March 2023 to July 2024.

Courier intercepted in January 2024 with 429g of cocaine worth over £40,000; phone records linked to Farrell and Liverpool dealers.

6 Nov 2025

Charlie Pamphilon

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years suspended for 18 months

Charlie Pamphilon, 26, of Southwark Close, Stevenage, acted as a courier for the Skegness operation, transporting cocaine from Liverpool to Lincolnshire under instructions from Zacc Farrell. The conspiracy operated from March 2023 to July 2024, involving large quantities of class A drugs.

Courier instructed by Zacc Farrell to collect and distribute drugs from Liverpool; ninth and final member sentenced.

6 Nov 2025

Ricky Adams

Possession with intent to supply cocaine and transfer of criminal property *

Sentence

2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Ricky Adams, 41, of Mount Road, Liverpool, was involved in possessing cocaine with intent to supply and transferring criminal property as part of the broader Liverpool drug network funneling drugs to Lincolnshire from March 2023 to July 2024.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine) and transfer of criminal property.

6 Nov 2025

Lucy Moss

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years suspended for 2 years

Lucy Moss, 38, of The Causeway, Burgh Le Marsh, Skegness, was intercepted in August 2023 with 178g of cocaine while transporting with Ross Thompson. Messages revealed her connection to supplier Zacc Farrell and the Liverpool-based drug network operating from March 2023 to July 2024.

Stopped with Ross Thompson in August 2023, carrying 178g of cocaine; messages linked her to Zacc Farrell.

6 Nov 2025

Zacc Farrell

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

11 years and 3 months imprisonment

Zacc Farrell, 32, of Burgh Road, Skegness, coordinated the Skegness arm of the conspiracy, sourcing 15kg of cocaine from Liverpool suppliers between March 2023 and July 2024, and instructing couriers to distribute it across Lincolnshire. The operation involved violence and was linked to a larger Liverpool network.

Directed the Skegness operation, purchasing about 15kg of cocaine valued at £1.5 million.

6 Nov 2025

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