Lincoln Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 35 verdicts at Lincoln Magistrates' Court (Lincoln). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 1 case

Josh Garner

Shop thefts and breaches of a criminal behaviour order *

Sentence

47 weeks in prison

Josh Garner, 30, of Tanners Lane in Corby Glen, carried out multiple shop thefts in and around Grantham between January and March 2026, despite a two-year CBO banning him from entering several retail premises. On January 29, he stole chocolate, Lego and razors worth £92.75 from Sainsbury’s on London Road. On February 21, he stole drinks worth £32 and jars of coffee worth £40 from a Co-Op store in the South Kesteven area. On February 25, he stole chicken worth £3.50 from the same Co-Op. On February 27, he entered Aldi on Trent Road, and on February 28, stole laundry products, air freshener and a plug worth £48.25 from there. On March 1, he stole sandwiches and laundry products worth £40 from a Co-Op store. On March 5, he stole food worth £127.55 from the Co-Op on Dysart Road. He also committed an additional breach by entering Sainsbury’s on London Road.

Pleaded guilty to seven shop thefts and eight breaches of a criminal behaviour order (CBO). The CBO, granted on August 28, 2025, remains in place after release.

9 Mar 2026

February 2026 4 cases

Andrew Bullivant

Anti-social behaviour offences *

Sentence

16 weeks in prison

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.

Suspended sentence activated after stealing milkshakes from a Spalding store on February 25.

26 Feb 2026

Benjamin Noddings

Theft *

Sentence

8-week sentence suspended for 12 months

Benjamin Noddings, 46, of Wroxhall Drive, Grantham, stole approximately £400 worth of products from various shops in five counts of theft.

Convicted of five counts of thefts from various shops. Ordered to pay £376.30, given 20 recovery and rehabilitation days and six months drug rehabilitation requirement. Three-year criminal behaviour order banning him from entering any retail premises in Grantham or any Co-op in Lincolnshire, except for Morrisons and Gill Pharmacy for essential medication and healthcare products.

19 Feb 2026

David Titley

Shop theft and criminal behaviour order breaches *

Sentence

64 weeks imprisonment

David Titley, 45, of Medlock House, Lincoln Lane in Boston, breached conditions of a suspended 22-week prison sentence by committing multiple shop thefts and breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO) that prohibited him from entering any retail premises in Boston. The breaches included four counts of shop theft and six CBO violations, causing significant disruption to local businesses, financial losses, and concern among retailers.

Recalled to prison following breach of conditions of a 22-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months. Original sentence handed down on November 14, 2025, for multiple shop theft and criminal behaviour order (CBO) breaches. Latest sentence encompasses an additional four counts of shop theft and six breaches of a CBO prohibiting him from entering any retail premises in Boston.

11 Feb 2026

David Harkness

Shop theft and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order *

Sentence

40 weeks imprisonment and ordered to pay compensation of £73.15 to Spar and £199 to Marks & Spencer

David Harkness stole chocolates and biscuits worth £70.17 from Aldi on January 30, 2026, bacon and chocolate worth £73.15 from Spar on February 3, 2026, and meat items valued at £399.25 from M&S on February 3, 2026, entering stores he was banned from under a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of shop theft and three counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order issued on January 19. The 51-year-old offender was already banned from the stores targeted.

9 Feb 2026

January 2026 3 cases

John Langan

Trespass with intent to search for or to pursue hares with dogs *

Sentence

four months in prison, suspended for 18 months; 180 hours community work

John Langan, along with Shane Hooton and Thomas Jaffray, travelled over two hours from North Yorkshire to Lincolnshire for a hare coursing match on February 9, 2025. They brought three dogs and were observed on land at Waddingham near the A15, lined up 50m apart across a field with one dog pursuing a hare. They attempted to flee in their silver Vauxhall Vectra upon police arrival but were arrested. Evidence from their phones included videos of hare coursing activities, dead hares, and their journey to Lincolnshire. Langan denied involvement in police interview.

Pleaded guilty to trespass with intent to search for or to pursue hares with dogs and breach a Criminal Behaviour Order. Must pay £154 surcharge and £85 costs.

27 Jan 2026

Shane Hooton

Causing unnecessary suffering to a dog *

Sentence

six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years; 180 hours unpaid work; disqualified from keeping dogs for 10 years

Shane Hooton, along with John Langan and Thomas Jaffray, travelled over two hours from North Yorkshire to Lincolnshire for a hare coursing match on February 9, 2025. They brought three dogs, including a black dog with severe injuries to its chin that Hooton had known about for six days and attempted to treat himself by gluing and stitching. The injuries were so horrific that the dog had to be put to sleep by a vet. The men were observed on land at Waddingham near the A15, with one dog pursuing a hare, and were arrested after attempting to flee in their silver Vauxhall Vectra, which was blocked by police. Evidence from their phones included videos of the injured dog crying, dead hares, and prior hare coursing activities.

Pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog, trespassing with intent to search for or to pursue hares and breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order. Must pay £114 surcharge and £85 CPS costs. 15-year Criminal Behaviour Order imposed.

27 Jan 2026

Thomas Jaffray

Trespass with intent to search for or to pursue hares with dogs *

Sentence

18-month community order; 150 hours unpaid work

Thomas Jaffray, along with Shane Hooton and John Langan, travelled over two hours from North Yorkshire to Lincolnshire for a hare coursing match on February 9, 2025. They brought three dogs and were observed on land at Waddingham near the A15, lined up 50m apart across a field with one dog pursuing a hare. They attempted to flee in their silver Vauxhall Vectra upon police arrival but were arrested. Evidence from their phones included videos of hare coursing activities, dead hares, and their journey to Lincolnshire. Jaffray claimed there was no evidence in police interview.

Pleaded guilty to trespass with intent to search for or to pursue hares with dogs. Must pay £114 surcharge and £85 CPS costs.

27 Jan 2026

December 2025 1 case

Keith Anderson

Possessing a bladed article *

Sentence

39 weeks imprisonment

Keith Anderson, 45, of Stanley Street, 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.

Pleaded not specified. Committed two shop thefts prior to being stopped.

1 Dec 2025

November 2025 2 cases

Macauley Johnson

Common assault, criminal damage and theft *

Sentence

three-year criminal behaviour order and drug rehabilitation order

Macauley Johnson, 26, of Commercial Road, Grantham, committed common assault and criminal damage at Lidl supermarket on October 17, stealing food worth £341.08 on the same date. He stole hooded tops from Boyes on October 28, health and beauty products from Poundland on October 29, beauty products and razors from Asda on November 10, clothing and gift sets from TKMaxx on November 15, and clothing items from Next on November 20.

Pleaded guilty to eight offences including common assault, criminal damage, and multiple thefts. Court awarded £980 compensation.

21 Nov 2025

Paul Evans

Using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour *

Sentence

three-year football banning order and fined

Paul Evans of Parc Alun, Mold, North Wales, engaged in disorder on Lincoln High Street after the EFL1 fixture between Lincoln City FC and Wrexham FC in May 2025, using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.

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

11 Nov 2025

October 2025 1 case

Michael Walker

Theft and breach of Criminal Behaviour Order *

Sentence

16 weeks imprisonment

Michael Walker, 32, of Alexandra Road in Skegness, stole £60 of meat from the Co-op in Lincoln on September 10, 2025, and £87 of cleaning products from B&M in Skegness on October 16, 2025. The latter incident breached his Criminal Behaviour Order, which banned him from entering most shops in Skegness after a £450 stealing spree in August 2025.

Pleaded guilty. 16 weeks for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order, with 12 weeks concurrent for two theft offences.

20 Oct 2025

September 2025 9 cases

Royce Flower

Speeding *

Sentence

56 days driving ban and £650 fine

Royce Flower drove his Jaguar X at 64mph in a 30mph zone on Horncastle Road in West Ashby, near Horncastle, in February 2025, at a time when children and parents were present for a christening, posing a significant risk to public safety.

The incident involved speeding through a busy street during a child's christening, with police warning that such actions could lead to serious injuries and emphasising that speed limits are for safety.

22 Sep 2025

Nicola Wright

Theft and Possession of Cannabis *

Sentence

Two-year Criminal Behaviour Order, 12-month community order, and six-month drug rehabilitation order

Nicola Wright stole more than £230 worth of goods from the Lincolnshire Co-op in Bracebridge Heath and B&M on Waterside South between Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, June 28. She also possessed cannabis, leading to her guilty plea and subsequent sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to theft and possession of cannabis offences. Banned from entering any retail premises in North Hykeham and Bracebridge Heath. Police noted her as a prolific offender with prior convictions for shop thefts in North Kesteven.

17 Sep 2025

Liam Matthews

Burglary *

Sentence

20 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Liam Matthews and Dee Elliott broke into a crazy golf kiosk at the Golden Palm Resort in Skegness on September 9, stealing money of unknown value. They were caught and pleaded guilty, leading to their sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Must comply with a supervision order, drug rehabilitation requirement for six months, and electronic monitoring until January 22, 2026.

17 Sep 2025

Dee Elliott

Burglary *

Sentence

Community order including rehabilitation activity and compensation of £700

Dee Elliott and Liam Matthews broke into a crazy golf kiosk at the Golden Palm Resort in Skegness on September 9, stealing money of unknown value. They pleaded guilty and were sentenced.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and has been ordered to complete rehabilitation activity.

17 Sep 2025

Billy Joe Saunders

Trespassing with dogs for hare coursing *

Sentence

Disqualified from keeping dogs for 5 years, 60 hours of unpaid work, pay £3,375 compensation, £85 costs, £114 victim surcharge, and a 5-year criminal behaviour order

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.

Pleaded guilty to trespassing and being equipped to search for hares with dogs; banned from entering Lincolnshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire between July 31 and April 30 each year.

4 Sep 2025

Maurice John Smith

Trespassing with dogs for hare coursing *

Sentence

Disqualified from keeping dogs for 10 years, 120 hours of unpaid work, pay £3,375 compensation, £85 costs, £114 victim surcharge, and a 10-year criminal behaviour order

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.

4 Sep 2025

Noah Stanley

Trespassing with intent to pursue hares with dogs *

Sentence

5 years disqualification from keeping dogs, 60 hours unpaid work, and payment of £3,375 compensation, £85 to CPS, and £114 victim surcharge

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.

Pleaded guilty to trespassing with intent to search for or pursue hares with dogs and being equipped for it. Also subject to a 5-year Criminal Behaviour Order. Aged 54.

4 Sep 2025

Noah Stanley Junior

Trespassing with dogs for hare coursing *

Sentence

Disqualified from keeping dogs for 5 years, 60 hours of unpaid work, pay £3,375 compensation, £85 costs, £114 victim surcharge, and a 5-year criminal behaviour order

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.

4 Sep 2025

Noah Stanley Senior

Trespassing with dogs for hare coursing *

Sentence

Disqualified from keeping dogs for 5 years, 60 hours of unpaid work, pay £3,375 compensation, £85 costs, £114 victim surcharge, and a 5-year criminal behaviour order

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.

4 Sep 2025

August 2025 4 cases

Charles Lee

Being equipped for searching or pursuing hares *

Sentence

£1250 fine

Charles Lee was stopped by police on October 10 in a black Ford Focus on Main Road, Gedney Dyke, after a report of men and dogs chasing prey on arable land at Holbeach St Marks. The vehicle had a mud-smeared number plate and contained four sight hound dogs, slip leads, a camouflage jacket, and mobile phones. He was charged with being equipped for searching or pursuing hares.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty at trial. Must pay compensation of £7140 for kennelling and welfare costs, plus £162.50 in CPS costs and a £500 victim surcharge. Handed a Criminal Behaviour Order banning entry to Lincolnshire and other specified counties during hare coursing season with dogs or poaching instruments. A deprivation order was made for the dogs.

28 Aug 2025

Joseph King

Being equipped for searching or pursuing hares *

Sentence

£750 fine

Joseph King was stopped by police on October 10 in a black Ford Focus on Main Road, Gedney Dyke, after a report of men and dogs chasing prey on arable land at Holbeach St Marks. The vehicle had a mud-smeared number plate and contained four sight hound dogs, slip leads, a camouflage jacket, and mobile phones. He was charged with being equipped for searching or pursuing hares.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty at trial. Must pay compensation of £7140 for kennelling and welfare costs, plus £162.50 in CPS costs and a £300 victim surcharge. Handed a Criminal Behaviour Order banning entry to Lincolnshire and other specified counties during hare coursing season with dogs or poaching instruments. A deprivation order was made for the dogs.

28 Aug 2025

Elijah King

Being equipped for searching or pursuing hares *

Sentence

£750 fine

Elijah King was stopped by police on October 10 in a black Ford Focus on Main Road, Gedney Dyke, after a report of men and dogs chasing prey on arable land at Holbeach St Marks. The vehicle had a mud-smeared number plate and contained four sight hound dogs, slip leads, a camouflage jacket, and mobile phones. He was charged with being equipped for searching or pursuing hares.

28 Aug 2025

Elijah Moore

Being equipped for searching or pursuing hares *

Sentence

£750 fine

Elijah Moore was stopped by police on October 10 in a black Ford Focus on Main Road, Gedney Dyke, after a report of men and dogs chasing prey on arable land at Holbeach St Marks. The vehicle had a mud-smeared number plate and contained four sight hound dogs, slip leads, a camouflage jacket, and mobile phones. He was charged with being equipped for searching or pursuing hares.

28 Aug 2025

June 2025 1 case

Jake Boyton

Shoplifting *

Sentence

Ordered to pay compensation of £136 and compulsory reduction in benefits

Jake Boyton stole electric toothbrushes worth £95 from Sainsbury’s in Lincoln and items worth £41 from the Original Factory Shop on June 4, 2025. He also committed criminal damage by smashing a shop window at a store in Spalding on June 5, 2025, as captured on doorbell camera footage.

Pleaded guilty to stealing from stores and criminal damage.

7 Jun 2025

May 2025 4 cases

Jerry Connors

Hunting a wild mammal with dogs *

Sentence

Fine of £875, compensation of £4,929.83, victim surcharge of £350, 3-year Criminal Behaviour Order, and Deprivation Order for dogs and items

Jerry Connors was involved in hare coursing on land at Crowland on March 12, 2023, where four men with dogs were reported chasing hares. They drove a blue Daihatsu Terios fast over a field, kicking up mud, and attempted to escape police by abandoning the vehicle and running, with Jerry trespassing onto a railway line. He was charged and found guilty of hunting a wild mammal with dogs under the Hunting Act 2004 and trespassing with intent to pursue hares under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.

Found guilty in absence after failing to attend trial; warrants issued for arrest; prohibits entry to specified counties with dogs or poaching instruments.

29 May 2025

Edward Connors

Hunting a wild mammal with dogs *

Sentence

Fine of £875, compensation of £4,929.83, victim surcharge of £350, 3-year Criminal Behaviour Order, and Deprivation Order for dogs and items

Edward Connors was involved in hare coursing on land at Crowland on March 12, 2023, where four men with dogs were reported chasing hares. They drove a blue Daihatsu Terios fast over a field, kicking up mud, and attempted to escape police by abandoning the vehicle and running, leaving dogs behind. Two men, including Edward, jumped ditches but were apprehended. He was charged and found guilty of hunting a wild mammal with dogs under the Hunting Act 2004 and trespassing with intent to pursue hares under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.

Found guilty in absence after failing to attend trial; warrants issued for arrest; prohibits entry to specified counties with dogs or poaching instruments.

29 May 2025

Stephen Ellis

Theft *

Sentence

Fine of £562, £200 in costs, £225 victim surcharge, £300 in compensation, and a five-year restraining order

Stephen Ellis, who worked as an independent driver, stole money from the purse of 94-year-old Joan Kimberley, whom he had befriended over 16 years. The thefts were captured on CCTV shortly after it was installed, and involved him using a newspaper to conceal the purse. This betrayal left Joan feeling heartbroken, anxious, and unsafe in her own home in Horncastle.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of theft.

29 May 2025

Owen Blades

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 35 years

On June 13, 2024, Owen Blades murdered 69-year-old John Connolly at his home on Portland Street, Lincoln. Blades, who did not know the victim, carried out a day of violence that included assaulting another man at Merkur Slots, committing an aggravated burglary, stealing from Tesco, and possessing an offensive weapon. The victim was found dead five days later, and Blades was already in custody for other crimes at that time.

Pleaded guilty to murder and other charges. Sentences for other offences, including grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, theft, and possession of an offensive weapon, run concurrently.

15 May 2025

October 2024 1 case

Robert Grayson

Theft *

Sentence

2-year criminal behaviour order, drug rehabilitation order, rehabilitation activity requirement, and compensation of £377.26

Robert Grayson, 32, of Quebec Road, Mablethorpe, stole items worth £377.26 from shops in Skegness, including nine steaks, seven joints of beef, five boxes of chocolates, four gift sets, three face creams, and confectionery from Boots, Marks & Spencer, Sugersweet, Heron Foods, Savers, and Co-op.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of theft. Banned from every shop and shop car park in Skegness except Morrisons for 24 months.

30 Oct 2024

September 2024 1 case

Baljinder Singh Kaila

Drink driving *

Sentence

Not stated

On September 2, 2024, Baljinder Singh Kaila was convicted at Lincoln Magistrates Court of driving a motor vehicle when his alcohol level was above the limit. Separately, in June and July 2023, while working as a locum pharmacist at Boots, he dispensed an incorrect prescription of methadone on three dates, which the patient noticed and avoided harm. Colleagues and patients raised concerns, leading to him being sent home, but he continued to work his shifts without addressing the issues.

Convicted of driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level was above the limit. The committee issued a warning published on the register for 12 months due to dispensing errors and continuing to work despite concerns.

2 Sep 2024

February 2024 1 case

Benjamin Garner

Indecent Exposure *

Sentence

community order and £200 fine

Benjamin Garner, 40, from Washingborough, exposed himself and performed indecent acts in three local places over the course of a week.

Accused of three charges of public nuisance – indecent exposure.

20 Feb 2024

May 2018 1 case

Aron Findley John Duff

Theft *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Aron Findley John Duff (33), of Queens Road, Spalding, stole goods from seven stores including Aldi, Heron Foods, Tesco and Beales Department Store in Spalding over a five-month period between January 18 and May 4, 2018. He also possessed drugs on two counts dated back to December 2017 and assaulted another man in Spalding on March 12, 2018.

Admitted to 11 charges of theft from seven stores and two counts of possessing drugs. Pleaded guilty to assaulting another man. Ordered to pay total costs and compensation of £210.50.

14 May 2018

March 2018 1 case

Jeffrey Oduro

Drink driving *

Sentence

18 weeks prison sentence suspended for 20 months

Jeffrey Oduro was charged with drink driving in Market Deeping and taking a vehicle without the consent of the owner.

Disqualified from driving for 36 months. Took a vehicle without the consent of the owner. £100 fine.

28 Mar 2018

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Lincoln Magistrates' Court, located in Lincoln, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 35 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Lincoln area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

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