Lincoln Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Anthony Taylor admitted stealing low-value items including beer, biscuits, laundry products, cleaning products and other household goods from shops in Spalding and Pinchbeck between 20 June and 13 July 2026. He also attempted to steal food products from a supermarket and was arrested on 26 June for breaching bail conditions by failing to report to Spalding Police Station.

Reagan Welch drove a white Vauxhall Insignia dangerously on Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, and in the Welton area, then failed to stop for police. He had no insurance or licence and was in possession of a Class B drug. He admitted the offences.

On April 14, 2026, Connor Cuffe, a disqualified driver, failed to stop his silver Audi A3 when requested by Lincolnshire Police on Spalding Road in Bourne shortly before 2.30pm. He sped through a residential area exceeding 60mph in a 30mph zone with pedestrians including children nearby, entered a dead end, abandoned the vehicle and ran off. An officer pursued and detained him. Separately, on January 16, 2026, he was stopped driving an Audi A5 on the A52 at Grantham, failed a roadside drug test with 240ug/l of benzoylecgonine in his blood exceeding the legal limit of 50ug/l.

Lucy Bentley, 35, of Greetham, was travelling from Witham-on-the-Hill towards the junction with the A6121 between Stamford and Bourne. She stopped at the junction before pulling out into the path of 61-year-old motorcyclist the victim, who was riding his Suzuki GSF Bandit towards Carlby, having failed to see him approach. A third vehicle was stationary on the main road facing towards Toft, waiting to turn right towards Manthorpe. The victim, an experienced rider travelling within the speed limit, died at the scene. Witnesses confirmed he was visible, and Bentley told police she knew the road, was not in a hurry, heading towards Manthorpe, saw the waiting vehicle, looked both ways thinking it was allowing her to go, but did not see the motorbike.

Riley Price, 20, of Newark, attended a hare coursing event at Keal Cotes, near Spilsby in Lincolnshire, on December 2, 2024. Reports of hare coursers led to a large police response across south Lincolnshire.

Dick Price, 49, of Newark, attended a hare coursing event at Keal Cotes, near Spilsby in Lincolnshire, on December 2, 2024. Reports led to a large police response. He was also involved in driving offences including driving without reasonable consideration, without insurance, and failing to stop for police.

Helen Houghton, 55, of Crowland, was identified twice for drinking in a public place and entered a retail premises in breach of a previously served Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which barred this. She appeared at court on March 16, 2026.

Andrew Bullivant, a 35-year-old prolific repeat offender, committed 15 anti-social behaviour-related offences. He appeared in court following the theft of milkshakes from a Spalding store on February 25, 2026, which led to the activation of his suspended sentence.

Keith Anderson, 45, of Gainsborough, was arrested following proactive measures to reduce serious crime in the area. He had committed two shop thefts in the days before he was stopped. When officers located him, he was in possession of a large Rambo-style knife, a hunting blade popularised by Sylvester Stallone in the First Blood movie, and was charged with carrying a bladed article.

Billy Joe Saunders, along with others, drove from the south of the country to Lincolnshire to engage in hare coursing. On October 9, 2024, they were found in a silver Mercedes with two lurcher-type dogs, a catapult, ball bearings, and a locking knife. Videos on his phone showed hares being chased and caught in a muddy field near Welland Bank, with Saunders encouraging the activity. The group was stopped by police after acting suspiciously.

Maurice John Smith, along with others, drove to Lincolnshire to engage in hare coursing. On October 9, 2024, they were found in a silver Mercedes with two lurcher-type dogs, a catapult, ball bearings, and a locking knife. A video showed him using a thermal camera in the Welland Bank area, and the group was stopped by police after acting suspiciously.

On October 9, 2024, Noah Stanley and others were caught in Lincolnshire with dogs used for hare coursing, travelling in a mud-covered silver Mercedes ML. The group had items like a catapult and locking knife, and was reported for suspicious behaviour.

Noah Stanley Junior, along with others, drove to Lincolnshire to engage in hare coursing. On October 9, 2024, they were found in a silver Mercedes with two lurcher-type dogs, a catapult, ball bearings, and a locking knife. Videos on a phone showed him walking in a muddy field, releasing a dog to chase and catch hares near Welland Bank, and the group was stopped by police after acting suspiciously.

Noah Stanley Senior, along with others, drove to Lincolnshire to engage in hare coursing. On October 9, 2024, they were found in a silver Mercedes with two lurcher-type dogs, a catapult, ball bearings, and a locking knife. Videos showed a dog being released to chase hares in a muddy field near Welland Bank, and the group was stopped by police after acting suspiciously.

Police attended a terraced property in Boston on 20 August 2025 following community reports of a suspected cannabis grow. After receiving no answer at the door, an officer checked the rear of the property and a man ran from the front before being detained nearby hiding in a rose bush. Officers found approximately 114 cannabis plants inside, with estimated potential yields ranging from about £9,000 to £90,720 depending on sale method, consistent with commercial cannabis production.

Ali Idris Khader, 52, was caught selling illegal cigarettes from Nasz Market in Spalding. Lincolnshire Trading Standards carried out a test purchase at the store on Sheep Market in February 2023, followed by a raid. A second test purchase in May and raid in June 2023 led to a three-month closure order. He was knowingly selling counterfeit goods that posed fire risks.

At Benington on October 27, Adam Lelek drove with 60 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, above the legal limit. He was disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £300.

Andrew Wartnaby drove in Conging Street, Horncastle, on June 5 with excess alcohol. A breath test recorded 76 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres, above the legal limit of 35 microgrammes. He also drove otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

At Sleaford, in Westgate, on December 27, Bati Geresu drove after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath equalled 68 microgrammes in 100 millilitres; legal limit 35mcg.

At Boston, in Brothertoft Road, on December 11, Catalin Chirila drove when the proportion of alcohol in breath equalled 87 microgrammes in 100 millilitres; legal limit 35mcg.

At Louth, in Legbourne Road, on December 9, Darren Eastell drove when the proportion of alcohol in breath equalled 68 microgrammes in 100 millilitres; legal limit 35mcg.

Gary Clifford had his case re-opened after conviction for speeding. The original conviction and sentence imposed on October 16 were set aside. In the re-opened case, he was fined £369 and disqualified from driving for 28 days for driving at 53mph in a 30mph limit at West Ashby on July 10.

At Skegness on September 8, Gary Hardy damaged a window belonging to a pub with intent or recklessness. He was ordered to pay £1,000 compensation and £85 costs.