Maidstone Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 108 verdicts at Maidstone Crown Court (Maidstone). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

George Payne-Woodham
Child Rape
September 12, 2025

Sentence: 16 years imprisonment

George Payne-Woodham sexually abused his child victim for several years. The abuse was discovered in September 2024 when the victim disclosed it to a school staff member. Kent Police launched an investigation, leading to his arrest on the same day. He was charged and later convicted after a trial.
Pleaded not guilty and was convicted of multiple offences. Must serve at least two-thirds of the sentence before parole eligibility, followed by four years on licence. Subject to indefinite sex offender notification requirements and a 25-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Sources: kentlive.news
Haydon Sheard
Possessing indecent images of children
September 9, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Haydon Sheard, a registered sex offender from Medway, was found with 355 illegal images of children on his mobile phone during an unannounced police visit to his home on April 25. He had previously been convicted in 2018 for possessing and distributing indecent images of children, and was required to notify police of internet-enabled devices. Officers discovered undeclared devices and images, leading to his arrest and subsequent guilty plea.
Pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing indecent images of children, five counts of breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and one count of breaching his sex offender notification requirements. His SHPO was extended for 10 years.
Sources: kentlive.news
Eoin Nolan
Conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration
September 4, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Eoin Nolan, residing in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, conspired to facilitate the illegal entry of ten Vietnamese nationals, including eight children, into the UK. The plan involved hiding them in a lorry loaded with used tyres, transporting them from France through Belgium, and charging each migrant £15,000. The operation was intercepted by authorities in March 2020.
Convicted of conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration after a five-week trial at Maidstone Crown Court. He was part of a group that planned to smuggle Vietnamese migrants into the UK for profit.
Sources: kentlive.news
Lee Drury
Voyeurism
September 4, 2025

Sentence: four years and six months imprisonment

Lee Drury, 35, of Borough Green Road, Wrotham, placed his iPhone in a dislodged ceiling tile to spy on a woman showering at Snap Fitness gym in Tonbridge on June 9, 2023. He was found in possession of an illegal image of a child in the most serious category. Further investigation revealed additional indecent images on another phone. In August 2024, he initiated contact with someone he believed to be a 14-year-old child, making explicit requests and sending pornographic content.
Pleaded guilty to attempted sexual communication with a child, attempting to cause a child to watch others engaging in sexual activity, and attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity. He was a registered sex offender and was made subject to a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Sources: kentlive.news
Daniel Loughran
Conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration
September 4, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Daniel Loughran, based in Armagh, Northern Ireland, was involved in plotting to smuggle ten Vietnamese nationals, including eight children, into the UK by hiding them in a lorry with used tyres. The group planned the route from France through Belgium, charging each migrant £15,000, and communicated about hiding instructions and potential risks. The attempt was foiled by authorities.
Convicted of conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration after a five-week trial at Maidstone Crown Court. He worked closely with others, including arranging logistics for the smuggling operation from Northern Ireland.
Sources: kentlive.news
Michael Millson
Making Indecent Images
September 4, 2025

Sentence: three years imprisonment

Michael Millson, 39, from Chatham, was released from prison on licence but breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order by possessing an undeclared mobile phone with banned apps and software that allowed file sharing and anonymised browsing. Officers found several indecent images on the device. He was arrested on June 26, 2024, and faced 18 charges related to these breaches and the creation of indecent images.
Pleaded guilty to eight breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, six counts of making indecent images, three breaches of sex offender notification requirements, and possession of an indecent image. He was previously subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order following a conviction for possession of indecent images of children.
Sources: kentlive.news
Paul Churchman
Benefit Fraud
August 30, 2025

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Paul Churchman, a 49-year-old delivery driver, earned £403,000 as a self-employed courier over 11 years while fraudulently claiming benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and local council. He lied about his disabilities to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP), stating he needed help with daily tasks like preparing meals, bathing, and walking due to a bad back, which was untrue. The fraud involved claims for Housing Benefit (£105,786), Income Support (£45,411), PIP (£38,404), Universal Credit (£24,562), Jobseeker's Allowance (£9,589), Employment and Support Allowance (£8,081), and Council Tax Reduction (£3,340). The couple only repaid £3,500, with a repayment plan of £250 per month.
Pleaded guilty to multiple offences and took full responsibility for the benefit fraud. Has 11 previous convictions. Judge rejected claims that his ADHD influenced the long-term offending, noting he involved his wife and failed to correct his actions.
Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk
Gemma Churchman
Benefit Fraud
August 30, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for two years, 25 rehabilitation activity requirements, and £1,000 in prosecution costs

Gemma Churchman, aged 42, claimed Income Support, Universal Credit, and Council Tax Reduction from the DWP and Sevenoaks District Council by falsely declaring that her husband was unemployed, despite his substantial earnings. This was part of an 11-year benefit fraud scheme that involved the couple dishonestly obtaining benefits they were not entitled to, driven by mounting debts and the risk of losing their home.
Admitted to offences and expressed deep remorse, stating the fraud stemmed from financial desperation and debt. Had no previous convictions and was persuaded by her husband to participate.
Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk
Michael Link
Child Rape
August 28, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 15 years

Michael Link, 72, from Tonbridge, repeatedly sexually abused multiple young victims over more than 40 years, including committing 19 offences such as multiple rapes, indecent assaults, voyeurism, and sexual activity with children. He targeted and exploited victims, with abuse occurring over extended periods, and continued offending until just before his arrest. Victims came forward, leading to a police investigation that uncovered the full extent of his crimes.
Denied wrongdoing and claimed victims made false allegations; maintained innocence during trial; assessed as dangerous by the judge; will be subject to an indefinite licence and remain on the sex offenders register for life. Detective Constable Tania Muller highlighted the devastating impact on victims.
Sources: kentlive.news
Kelly Aghedo
Supply of class A drugs
August 18, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

On February 26, 2025, plain-clothed officers from the British Transport Police's county lines taskforce were patrolling Gillingham station when they observed Kelly Aghedo warning one of them, mistaking the officer for a drug user. Aghedo was seen disposing of an item from his pocket, leading to his detention. Two mobile phones were recovered, one linked to the supply of class A drugs. A search of his address uncovered a machete, a burner phone, sim cards, and drugs paraphernalia.
Pleaded guilty to the charges. Officers noted his involvement in drug dealing and the enticement of young people into county lines gangs.
Sources: kentlive.news
Indre Bruziene
Blackmail
August 14, 2025

Sentence: three years and three months imprisonment

In September 2020, Indre Bruziene and Vasile Radacanu invited the victim to their home where they consumed alcoholic drinks. Bruziene filmed Radacanu raping the intoxicated and unconscious victim. Later, in March 2021, Bruziene contacted the victim, sent footage of the rape, and demanded £5,000, threatening to send it to the victim's husband if not paid.
Pleaded not guilty and was convicted after a trial. She was involved in filming the victim's ordeal and blackmailing her.
Sources: kentlive.news
Vasile Radacanu
Rape
August 14, 2025

Sentence: 12 years and six months imprisonment

In September 2020, Vasile Radacanu and Indre Bruziene invited the victim to their home where they consumed alcoholic drinks. The victim became intoxicated and unconscious, during which Radacanu raped her while aware that Bruziene was filming the abuse through a window and from inside the house. He gestured to the camera several times during the incident.
Pleaded not guilty and was convicted after a trial. Detective described the actions as 'unspeakably vile' as they took advantage of a vulnerable victim.
Sources: kentlive.news
Victor Pereria Da Luz
Possessing cocaine with intent to supply
August 11, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Victor Pereria Da Luz was driving a moped erratically in Tunbridge Wells on June 4. Police followed him to Crawford Close, where he appeared nervous and attempted to lock his mobile phone. A search revealed 12 vials of cocaine hidden in a black sock inside the moped, along with almost £900 in cash. He was supplying drugs in the area.
Pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply and possessing criminal property. Also admitted driving without a licence or insurance. Sergeant Ed Kavanagh of the Tunbridge Wells Neighbourhood Task Force commented on drug dealers' use of vehicles to conceal substances.
Sources: kentlive.news
Danny Phipps
Fraud
August 8, 2025

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months

Danny Phipps staged the theft of high-value classic cars, including two 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworths and a 1976 Mk2 Ford Escort RS2000, which he insured and described as in immaculate condition. Between February 2019 and March 2020, he reported the vehicles stolen shortly after insuring them, submitting falsified documents such as forged bank statements to support fraudulent insurance claims against Aviva and RSA, including a £15,000 claim for one vehicle.
Pleaded no comment in interviews. Must repay the money obtained through the scam under a confiscation timetable set by the court.
Sources: standard.co.uk
Jhon Ruiz
Conspiracy to steal
August 7, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jhon Ruiz was involved in a gang that targeted older people in Kent, specifically in Chatham, Dartford, Gravesend, and Sevenoaks, between October 2024 and February 2025. The gang used distraction techniques, such as squirting mustard or other sauces on victims' clothes after they withdrew large amounts of money from banks, and placing nails or pins on the floor to encourage victims to stop their vehicles. They followed victims to their cars and stole cash, resulting in £20,720 stolen and attempts to steal a further £10,085. The gang also operated in Berkshire and Essex.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Part of an organised gang that targeted older victims.
Sources: kentlive.news
Maria Carmen
Conspiracy to steal
August 7, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Maria Carmen was part of a gang that targeted older individuals in Kent, including Chatham, Dartford, Gravesend, and Sevenoaks, from October 2024 to February 2025. The group distracted victims by squirting mustard or sauces on their clothes after bank withdrawals and by placing nails on the road to make victims stop. They stole £20,720 in total and attempted to steal an additional £10,085, with operations extending to Berkshire and Essex.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Described as part of a 'heartless' gang that exploited trusting older victims.
Sources: kentlive.news
Matias Vega
Conspiracy to steal
August 7, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Matias Vega was involved in a gang that focused on older victims in Kent, including areas like Chatham, Dartford, Gravesend, and Sevenoaks, between October 2024 and February 2025. The group used distractions such as squirting mustard on clothing and placing pins on the ground to enable thefts from victims who had just left banks. In total, they stole £20,720 and attempted to steal £10,085, with operations also in Berkshire and Essex.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Formed part of an organised effort to deceive and rob vulnerable victims.
Sources: kentlive.news
Miguel Perez
Conspiracy to steal
August 7, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Miguel Perez was a member of a criminal gang that operated in Kent, targeting older people in Chatham, Dartford, Gravesend, and Sevenoaks from October 2024 to February 2025. The gang distracted victims by squirting mustard or sauces on them after they collected money from banks and by creating road hazards like nails to stop vehicles. They successfully stole £20,720 and tried to steal another £10,085, extending their activities to Berkshire and Essex.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Part of a group that preyed on trusting older individuals using distraction tactics.
Sources: kentlive.news
Solomon Rondon
Conspiracy to steal
August 7, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Solomon Rondon participated in a gang's scheme to target elderly victims in Kent locations such as Chatham, Dartford, Gravesend, and Sevenoaks, between October 2024 and February 2025. The gang employed methods like squirting mustard on victims' clothing to distract them after leaving banks and placing hazards like nails on the floor. This led to the theft of £20,720 and attempted thefts of £10,085, with similar activities in Berkshire and Essex.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Involved in an organised criminal group that used deception against vulnerable people.
Sources: kentlive.news
Bradley Kite
Sexual activity with a child
August 6, 2025

Sentence: 12 years and 9 months imprisonment

Bradley Kite, from Lydbrook Close, Sittingbourne, groomed young teenage girls by sending sexualised messages, giving them money, jewellery, and expensive presents, and then sexually assaulted them. The offences were reported in June 2024, leading to his arrest on June 27, 2024, and the identification of multiple victims.
Pleaded guilty to multiple offences including sexual activity with a child and sexual assaults. Found guilty of an additional sexual assault by a jury. Made subject to a 25-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Sources: kentlive.news
Gary Duke
Rape
July 25, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Gary Duke, 59, from Tonbridge, encouraged his victim to drink champagne and smoke cannabis, rendering her unconscious, before raping her at a property in Maidstone on November 13, 2022. He fled the scene before she regained consciousness and was later arrested and charged.
Pleaded not guilty but was convicted following a trial. Showed no remorse and made fictitious claims that he had sex with the victim in his sleep.
Sources: kentlive.news
Abiola Adenmosun
Sexual activity with a child
July 18, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Abiola Adenmosun, 35, of King George Road, Chatham, targeted a child in Rochester in 2012, befriending her, providing alcohol and cannabis, and committing sexual offences over several months. He persisted in contacting her despite her attempts to end it, leading to a police report in 2017.
Found guilty after a trial of sexual activity with a child. He is subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, lifelong restraining order, and must sign the Sex Offenders Register.
Sources: kentlive.news
Aaron Charlery
Robbery
July 11, 2025

Sentence: Four years imprisonment

On October 3, 2024, Aaron Charlery and Darren Porter agreed to target sex workers at private addresses. They drove to a location near Broadway in Maidstone, where Porter phoned the first victim. Charlery entered the property after Porter used an imitation handgun, and they stole rings, a mobile phone, and £230 in cash. They then drove to London Road in Sittingbourne, forced entry into another victim's home, stole £100 in cash and several bank cards, and fled the scene.
Pleaded guilty to two robberies. He admitted throwing stolen phones into the river and shaving his beard after his accomplice's arrest.
Sources: kentlive.news
Benjamin Edgell
Sexual assault of a child
July 11, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Benjamin Edgell repeatedly sexually assaulted a vulnerable young child in Tunbridge Wells between 2018 and 2020. He was arrested on June 30, 2020, after which forensic analysis of his mobile phone revealed illegal images and a video of the victim. He was charged with four counts of sexual assault of a child and three counts of making indecent images of a child, leading to his conviction.
Pleaded not guilty and was convicted after a trial. The investigating officer described the acts as 'vile and heinous'. He must serve at least two thirds of the sentence before consideration for parole and will serve a four-year extended licence upon release, along with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Sources: kentlive.news
David Johnson
Possession of child images
July 10, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

David Johnson, a known sex offender, was back behind bars following police discovery of child images on his phone, leading to his sentencing.
Sentenced after his phone alerted police to child images; he was a sex offender who breached conditions.
Sources: kentlive.news
Aaron Carr
Possession with intent to supply cocaine
July 2, 2025

Sentence: Five years and four months imprisonment

Aaron Carr was stopped and searched by police in Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, on January 20, where officers seized 3.5 grams of cocaine, approximately £2,800 in cash, and a phone from his vehicle. A subsequent search of his home revealed 2kg of cocaine in a wardrobe, an additional half a kilo of cocaine, nearly £33,000 in cash, two phones, a laptop, and a machete hidden in one of his other vehicles. This activity was linked to the supply of class A drugs.
Pleaded guilty to the charges. Detective Sergeant Jon Saxby noted that Carr put his desire for a lavish wedding above the impact on vulnerable drug users and failed to consider the detrimental effects on the community.
Sources: kentlive.news
Adam Green
Transfer of a prohibited weapon
July 1, 2025

Sentence: four years imprisonment

Officers seized a loaded sawn-off shotgun hidden in a garage in Tangmere Close, Gillingham on March 7, 2024, during investigations into stolen motorbikes. Forensic examination revealed Adam Green's DNA on the firearm. He was arrested on March 14, 2024, after being stopped on a motorcycle in Chatham, and the weapon was connected to him.
Pleaded guilty to transfer of a prohibited weapon. Other charges of handling stolen property and possessing a firearm and ammunition whilst prohibited were ordered to lie on file. Detective Constable Perry Wraight commented that it is an absolute offence to possess a sawn-off shotgun and that Medway is a safer place now he is behind bars.
Sources: kentlive.news
Haiden Tomlin
Wounding with Intent
June 26, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 9 months imprisonment

Haiden Tomlin attacked his neighbour in a block of flats in Maidstone during a disturbance on September 1, 2024. The altercation escalated into a fight inside another person's flat, resulting in the victim being stabbed more than 50 times, sustaining injuries including a punctured lung and a broken rib. Tomlin fled the scene but was arrested shortly after, with a lock knife and multi-tool recovered nearby. The victim survived the assault.
Pleaded not guilty to attempted murder but was convicted of wounding with intent. Argued self-defence, though the attack was described as brutal and ferocious by Detective Constable Nell Shortis.
Sources: kentlive.news
Stephen Castle
Murder
June 26, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years

Stephen Castle confronted Wayne Woodgate in Tunbridge Wells on October 17, 2024, due to a long-standing grudge, threatened him, and forced him into a van. He then drove Woodgate to a remote location in East Sussex, strangled him to death, and concealed his body in woodland off the A268 in Peasmarsh. Castle attempted to cover up the crime by claiming it was a drug exchange and went to a pub afterwards.
Pleaded guilty to manslaughter but was found guilty of murder after a trial. The judge noted he must serve a minimum of 25 years minus time spent on remand before applying for parole.
Sources: kentlive.news
Mateus Parente
Possession of cocaine with intent to supply
June 24, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Mateus Parente was driving a grey Mazda rental vehicle suspected of being linked to cocaine supply in Tunbridge Wells. On March 27, 2025, police stopped the vehicle, and he attempted to conceal drugs by leaning towards the front console. A search revealed £200 in cash and a vial of cocaine in the car. A strip search in custody found 42 vials of cocaine in his underwear. His phone contained evidence of drug dealing, including user postcodes and photos of vials.
Pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply and driving without insurance.
Sources: kentlive.news
Aramis Sullivan
Burglary
June 18, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Aramis Sullivan, along with others, broke into a Maidstone home on September 2, 2024, threatened to shoot the occupants, and stole around £400 in cash while trying to force entry into a barricaded room.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle.
Sources: kentlive.news
Mohamed Mahmoud
Burglary
June 18, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Mohamed Mahmoud participated in a burglary in Maidstone on September 2, 2024, by breaking into a home with accomplices, threatening the occupants, and stealing around £400 in cash.
Pleaded guilty to burglary.
Sources: kentlive.news
Paul Crabtree
Conspiracy to burgle
June 18, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 11 months imprisonment

Paul Crabtree plotted a burglary in Maidstone on September 2, 2024, by providing instructions and messages to accomplices who broke into a home, threatened the occupants, and stole cash.
Found guilty after trial of conspiracy to burgle, possession with intent to supply cocaine, and possession of a bladed article; pleaded guilty to burglary.
Sources: kentlive.news
Alex Buckwell
Controlling and coercive behaviour
June 17, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Alex Buckwell subjected his partner to a lengthy campaign of physical and emotional abuse between February and November 2024. This included restricting her phone use, dictating her clothing, preventing her from going out alone, punching, kicking, strangling her in the presence of a child, driving towards oncoming traffic, dragging her by her hair, damaging property, and continuing harassment after separation through repeated calls.
Pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Detective Constable Frazer Meeks described him as a cowardly bully who used fear and violence to control the victim.
Sources: kentlive.news
George Ivers
Dangerous driving
June 16, 2025

Sentence: 1 year and 3 months imprisonment

George Ivers engaged in dangerous driving, including making 'doughnut' manoeuvres near the Sheppey Crossing and speeding through Sheerness, as captured in footage from late 2021 and early 2022. He was also involved in perverting the course of justice related to a fatal collision.
Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice.
Sources: kentlive.news
Ozgur Suyolcu
Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent
June 15, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years, less 424 days served on remand

Ozgur Suyolcu subjected his partner to a year of bullying and random attacks, including being attacked with a hammer, a heavy-duty bike lock, and burnt with a clothes steamer. The victim suffered severe injuries such as collapsed lungs, bruises, bite marks, fractures to her jaw, shoulders, breastbone, ribs, vertebrae, and internal bleeding. She was unable to speak or walk and was close to death when she called the police on April 13, 2024. Officers found her in a flat near Tunbridge Wells, while Suyolcu attempted to mislead them about the incident.
Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and controlling and coercive behaviour. An attempted murder charge was ordered to be left on file. Detective Constable Emily Hill described the actions as truly horrifying and noted the victim was forbidden from contacting her family.
Sources: kentlive.news
Jimmy Lovelock
Controlling and coercive behaviour
June 13, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Jimmy Lovelock, who had been in a relationship with the victim for almost 20 years, concealed a secret listening device in her flat and hid GPS trackers in her car as part of a campaign of abuse. He assaulted her, made threats to harm or kill her, including threats to burn down her flat, and exerted control over her use of phones and social media, isolating her from friends and family. The abuse occurred over several years, with incidents including smashing her car windscreen and slashing her tyres. He was arrested in May 2024 following the discovery of the devices.
Pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour from May 2022 to May 2024, causing actual bodily harm, possessing a taser device, and cannabis. A 10-year restraining order was imposed. Two further charges, including witness intimidation, were ordered to lie on file.
Sources: kentlive.news
Benny Joe Dighton
Robbery
June 11, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 4 months imprisonment

Benny Joe Dighton threatened a shopworker at a Spar store in Gillingham on March 21, forcing them to open the till and stealing approximately £500 in cash before fleeing.
Pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of a bladed article.
Sources: kentlive.news
Paul Knight
Sexual offences and breaches of court order
June 9, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 3 months imprisonment with an additional 4 years on licence

Paul Knight, a registered sex offender, breached his court order by communicating with young girls online, engaging in sexually explicit conversations, sending indecent photos, and asking for illegal ones in return. His devices contained 129 indecent images of children, including category A images. Police found an undeclared iPhone during a search of his home on November 10, 2023.
Pleaded guilty to five breaches of his sexual harm prevention order, three breaches of sex offender notification requirements, possessing indecent images of a child, 13 counts of causing and attempting to cause a child to engage in sexual activity, and three counts of making indecent images of children. He received an extended sentence.
Sources: kentlive.news
Ryan Perrins
Sexual activity with a child
June 6, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Ryan Perrins supplied cannabis to a vulnerable teenage girl and sexually abused her over approximately seven months up to October 2023. He assaulted her by slamming her head against a parked van and bombarded her with 59 calls in 12 hours when she tried to end contact. The abuse involved a sustained campaign of violence and exploitation.
Pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and assault. Found guilty after trial of four counts of sexual activity with a child. Subject to a restraining order for 10 years following release. Investigating officer noted lack of remorse and violent behaviour.
Sources: kentlive.news
Mark Albert Williams
Fly-tipping
June 5, 2025

Sentence: 15 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months and £1,000 compensation

Mark Albert Williams, 60, of 68 Beech Road, collected waste from locations across south west London and Surrey and fly-tipped the rubbish in several rural locations around Cobham and Higham. He traded as Bushwackers Garden Services and has previous convictions for similar offences, with the incidents occurring as part of an investigation by Gravesham Borough Council’s environmental enforcement team.
Pleaded guilty to three offences of fly-tipping. Has previous convictions for fly-tipping. Cllr Emma Morley commented on the seriousness of the repeat offending as a case of despoiling the countryside for personal gain.
Sources: kentlive.news
Babutunde Ososipe
Being Concerned in the Supply of Drugs
June 2, 2025

Sentence: five years and 10 months imprisonment

Babutunde Ososipe dealt cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, Valium, Xanadol, and ecstasy pills for eight months between March 29 and November 29, 2024. He used WhatsApp to send marketing messages to hundreds of substance users. On November 29, 2024, he was arrested with support from the Metropolitan Police Service, leading to the seizure of more than £10,000 in cash, a bullet, a knife, a Louis Vuitton bag, a diamond ring, a diamond necklace, and numerous mobile phones. He denied involvement in county line drug dealing and provided false explanations for the items.
Pleaded guilty to the charges. Attempted to explain away evidence as earnings from managing musical artists and hairdressing, and claimed jewellery and a designer bag were borrowed, but these explanations were proven false. The sentence reflects his role in the supply chain.
Sources: kentlive.news
Michael Tremarco
Theft
May 27, 2025

Sentence: 1 year and 9 months imprisonment

In the early hours of April 11, 2025, Michael Tremarco stole 23 boxes of shoes worth almost £23,000 from a curtain-sided lorry at Medway Services on the M2 in Gillingham. A security guard witnessed a person loitering near the vehicle, and shortly after, a man was seen running to another lorry that left the scene. The theft damaged the lorry's side, and the driver, who had been asleep, confirmed the incident. Police were alerted, tracked the suspect lorry to Cadogan Terrace in Stratford, arrested Tremarco, and recovered the stolen items. He was charged with theft, driving without insurance, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
Pleaded guilty to the charges. Investigating officer described it as an organised crime executed in the early hours, with a warning to others committing crimes in the county.
Sources: kentlive.news
Cameron Joseph
Robbery
May 23, 2025

Sentence: Extended sentence of seven years and three months, with four years and three months in prison and three years on licence

Cameron Joseph, from Gillingham, targeted two teenage boys on a bus in the town centre on February 10, approaching them, asking personal questions, and using a knife to steal a Canada Goose jacket, AirPods, and other items by forcing one victim into an alleyway. In a separate incident shortly after, he followed another teenage boy in the Brompton area, threatened to stab him, and stole his bag. He was identified through a distinctive rose tattoo on his hand and arrested on February 20 in Gravesend while wearing the stolen jacket and bag.
Pleaded guilty to two robberies and two counts of possessing a bladed weapon. Detective Sergeant Richard Taylor described the acts as despicable, noting that Joseph targeted teenagers and wore stolen items afterwards.
Sources: kentlive.news
Chelsea Dunn
Wounding with intent
May 23, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 2 years

Chelsea Dunn agreed to meet her victim to exchange cigarettes near Sutton Road in Maidstone on November 7, 2024. She revealed a large kitchen knife and stabbed the victim several times, leaving the victim with multiple wounds. The victim raised the alert and was taken to hospital. Dunn was arrested at her home in Darwin Avenue and later told officers the assault was linked to her misuse of cocaine, though she denied being under the influence at the time.
Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and possessing a knife in a public place. Assault linked to cocaine misuse. Subject to a 10-year restraining order.
Sources: kentlive.news
Freddie Webb
Burglary
May 23, 2025

Sentence: three years and nine months imprisonment

Freddie Webb carried out four burglaries between January 17 and April 5, 2025, targeting homes in Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks while owners were on holiday. He gained entry by breaking patio door windows and stole jewellery, watches, and cash. His DNA was matched to crime scenes, including addresses in Frant Road and Broadwater Down in Tunbridge Wells, and a home near Sevenoaks High Street. Police seized clothing from his hotel room that matched CCTV images, and his phone showed searches related to the burglaries.
Pleaded guilty. Described as a career criminal and prolific thief by the investigating officer.
Sources: kentlive.news
Lloyd Cundall
Sexual activity with a child
May 21, 2025

Sentence: 7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Lloyd Cundall groomed a teenager using social media platforms and convinced her to meet in secluded areas around Quarry Road, including woods and alleyways. He provided her with cocaine, cannabis, nitrous oxide, and alcohol before pressuring her into performing sexual acts. He was arrested on September 24, 2024, after DNA evidence, invisible to the naked eye, was discovered with the assistance of a police dog.
Pleaded guilty. On release, he will serve an extended licence period of four years and be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 15 years. The investigating officer noted his lack of remorse and the impact on the victim.
Sources: kentlive.news
Jack Davey
Sexual grooming and abuse of children
May 9, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jack Davey, 21, from Meopham, lied about his age to meet and sexually abuse girls, convincing them to perform sexual acts during video calls that he recorded without their knowledge. His crimes included grooming a 14-year-old girl and multiple breaches of a previous Sexual Harm Prevention Order between November 2023 and January 2024.
Pleaded guilty to more than 30 offences, including inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, meeting a child following sexual grooming, possessing indecent images of children, and making threats to disclose private sexual images. Subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and on the sex offender register for life.
Sources: kentlive.news
James Dunn
Theft and dangerous driving
May 8, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

James Dunn was responsible for at least nine thefts from petrol forecourts in areas including Paddock Wood, Staplehurst, Maidstone, Aylesford, and East Peckham since the end of July 2024. On October 4, 2024, he was spotted driving his Vauxhall Astra in Old Tovil Road, Maidstone, and attempted to flee from police, reversing into a lamppost and a Ford Fiesta. Police recovered two knives, petrol containers, and a black balaclava from his vehicle.
Pleaded guilty to nine counts of making off without payment, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, and going equipped for theft. Also disqualified from driving for two years.
Sources: kentlive.news
Andy Gilchrist
Causing death by careless driving
May 8, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Andy Gilchrist was riding his motorcycle at more than 60mph in a 50mph zone on the A262 Tenterden Road in Biddenden on September 18, 2022, when he collided with 72-year-old Christopher Smith, who was crossing the road after stepping off a bus. Witnesses reported Gilchrist overtaking vehicles at 75 to 78mph prior to the collision. Smith suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene, while a passenger on Gilchrist’s bike sustained a serious leg injury.
Found guilty of causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving. Also received an 18-month driving disqualification.
Sources: kentlive.news

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