Maidstone Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 327 verdicts at Maidstone Crown Court (Maidstone). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2026 6 cases

Liam Sanders

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

two-and-a-half years' imprisonment

Liam Sanders, former general manager of The Clipper pub in Dartford High Street, stole £102,862.45 from the business between 2017 and January 2019 by repeatedly failing to deposit all weekend and bank holiday takings at the bank, holding back one day's earnings on multiple occasions. Discrepancies were uncovered in the first four weeks of January 2019 from mismatched till receipts and bank logs.

Pleaded guilty in 2022 to one count of fraud for £9,734.84, which he repaid. Convicted by jury at retrial in March 2026 for fraud by abuse of position for the remaining £93,127.61. No previous convictions. Genuine remorse accepted by judge. Delays in case considered.

24 Apr 2026

Temesgen Desta

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12 months' imprisonment

On June 25, 2024, at HMP Swaleside on the Isle of Sheppey, Temesgen Desta refused to enter his cell while complaining about his food. He wielded an exposed electrical flex from a prison-issue travel kettle as a heating element, pushing it into the skin of two prison officers, causing burns to face, arm, ear and neck. One officer suffered a large nasty scar to his face. He was sprayed with Pava spray, then kicked and spat at officers.

Pleaded guilty to two offences of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Ordered to be served consecutively to his existing life sentence minimum term. Judge accepted culpability affected by psychotic state but noted lack of insight into premeditated and persistent assaults.

21 Apr 2026

Anthony Wickham

Voyeurism *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

On June 10, 2023, at the Aldi store in Langley Park, Edmett Way, Maidstone, Anthony Wickham, a 67-year-old retired carpenter from Bearsted, strapped a mobile phone to his right foot with the camera facing upwards to record beneath women's skirts without their consent. He followed multiple women around the store, making unusual movements with his foot to capture upskirt footage. One victim confronted him after noticing the phone, but he refused to show it and left. CCTV confirmed his actions. Following a police appeal, former customers identified him. Upon arrest in July 2023, devices seized from his home revealed 140 images and videos of voyeurism, including footage of an unknown woman using a toilet (not recorded by him) and three deleted indecent images of children aged 7-14 depicting sexual acts. Internet searches showed interest in upskirt and spy camera content. The incident caused lasting distress to the victim and her son, affecting their sense of safety.

Ordered to complete a 26-day probation service-accredited programme and up to 30 rehabilitation activity requirement sessions. Subject to a sexual harm prevention order and sex offender notification requirements for 10 years. Ordered to pay £150 prosecution costs. Pleaded guilty at earliest opportunity. No previous convictions. Described as profoundly remorseful and undergoing therapy.

16 Apr 2026

Antonia Eastwood

Criminal damage *

Sentence

10-month jail term suspended for 12 months with 160 hours of unpaid work

On May 24, 2024, during Gemma Monk's wedding ceremony at Oakwood House Register Office in Maidstone, Antonia Eastwood threw black paint over her sister-in-law Gemma, splattering her wedding dress, face, eyes, and skin just moments before the ceremony was due to start. The attack was a revenge act stemming from an ongoing family feud, exacerbated by a false accusation that Gemma had tried to trip Eastwood at her own wedding in Dover in September 2023. The incident caused over £5,000 in damages and loss of revenue to the venue, which had to close for repairs. Eastwood fled the scene but was later interviewed by police, initially responding 'no comment'. She admitted the revenge motive in a pre-sentence report. The attack ruined the wedding, leading to Gemma suffering depression, inability to work, and loss of her £1,800 dress, which could not be cleaned.

Pleaded guilty to two offences of criminal damage. Judge Oliver Saxby KC followed sentencing guidelines, considering previous good character, realistic prospect of rehabilitation, delay in proceedings, and prison overcrowding. Also imposed a 10-year restraining order and ordered £5,000 compensation (£4,000 to victim and £1,000 to Oakwood House) at £100 per month.

15 Apr 2026

Jason Hartley

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

16 and a half years in prison with a further year on licence

Jason Hartley, a 55-year-old Chatham resident, committed multiple rapes and assaults against a child between 2001 and 2007. A second young victim reported that he had exposed himself to them on at least two occasions. Kent Police launched an investigation in July 2022 after a report. He was arrested and charged with 15 sexual offences.

Admitted multiple offences including counts of rape, raping a child under 13 and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. A further five charges will lie on file. Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) issued and required to sign onto the sex offenders’ register.

10 Apr 2026

Sabinson Selimaj

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On October 2, 2025, police raided a property in Scotts Way, Tunbridge Wells, after spotting a drug deal in Quarry Road. Sabinson Selimaj, a 28-year-old asylum seeker from Albania, was found locked in a room wrapping 171g of high-purity cocaine, possessing a fake Romanian driving licence, and £19,745 in cash. Body-worn footage showed him attempting to flush his phone down the toilet. He claimed he was offered accommodation in exchange for storing and wrapping the drugs and holding the money until collected by others.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply and possession of criminal property. Of previous good character, vulnerable asylum seeker whose application was rejected. Recorder Deanna Heer KC noted he had a limited function but made a poor choice by agreeing to be involved in drugs for accommodation.

8 Apr 2026

March 2026 28 cases

Isabel Nunes

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

20 months custody

Isabel Nunes, aged 34, from Berkley Close in Rochester, perverted the course of justice following a fatal crash on October 29, 2022, in City Way, Rochester, caused by her partner Isidoro Olim. After Olim called her 15 times post-crash, she arrived at the scene and falsely told police she was the driver of the BMW, providing a detailed account of her supposed driving, allowing herself to be arrested, and complying with breath test and sobriety checks. She feigned injury while in custody to make her account more credible and deleted the call history from her phone before handing it over for examination. She was charged in October 2024 and pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice at the earliest opportunity. Of previous good character and works as a care home worker, playing a vital role as a carer.

30 Mar 2026

Isidoro Olim

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

17 years and two months imprisonment

On October 29, 2022, Isidoro Olim, aged 35, from Berkley Close in Rochester, was driving his blue BMW 118D at 77mph in a 30mph zone along City Way, Rochester, after consuming four pints of alcohol, including one just six minutes prior. He ploughed into the rear offside of a Skoda Fabia carrying Andrew Cass, Neil Harris, Sue Smith, and Lawrence Smith at around 11.45pm, with an impact speed of 65mph. Mr Cass and Mr Harris, who were not wearing seatbelts, died from blunt force trauma to the head and torso; Mr Cass was ejected from the vehicle. The Smiths suffered serious injuries. Olim had drunk at a bar in Rochester and his blood alcohol level five hours later was below the legal limit, but the prosecution argued he may have been over the limit at the time. He initially lied to police, claiming his wife was driving, refused a breathalyser, and called her 15 times to come to the scene. He was charged in October 2024 and pleaded guilty before trial earlier in March 2026.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and perverting the course of justice. Of previous good character with no record of bad driving. Driving disqualification for 10 years.

30 Mar 2026

Martin Creed

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Martin Creed, aged 33, of Musgrave Road, Sittingbourne, isolated his partner of eight years and their three children (aged six, four, and one) from her family for over three years at a caravan in Shurland Dale Holiday Park, Eastchurch, on the Isle of Sheppey. On May 11, 2025, after she informed him of plans to meet her mother, he subjected her to a torrent of abuse, threatening to kill her and burn down the caravan and her family's home. He dragged her by the hair across the living room, tearing out chunks of hair and leaving bald patches, slapped her, and assaulted her in the garden while the children screamed inside. Fearing for her life and her children's safety, she fled barefoot nearly three miles to her brother's house in Minster around 6am on May 12, 2025. Police arrested Creed, but he breached bail by accessing her social media and visiting her address within 72 hours, leading to his remand in custody. He spent approximately 10 months on remand prior to sentencing.

Pleaded guilty on the day of trial to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, threatening to kill with children present, and stalking involving serious alarm or distress. Charges of intentional strangulation and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour laid on file. Subject to indefinite restraining order banning contact with victim and her family; contact with children only after they turn 18. Judge commented on the dreadful and cruel assault in presence of children and fundamental disrespect for women.

27 Mar 2026

Mario Pascoal

Affray *

Sentence

two years and nine months in prison

On December 27 at 8.43pm, Mario Pascoal, 35, of Cranbrook Road in Thornton Heath, London, chased a person with a knife through Maidstone High Street. He was identified via CCTV, pursued by police and a member of the public, and arrested near Maidstone Crown Court after throwing a duffel bag containing class A and class B drugs, two mobile phones, cash, and a leather weapon holder into the River Medway. Phone messages confirmed drug supply activities. The arrest occurred four minutes after the initial 999 call.

Admitted supplying class A drugs, affray, possession of an offensive weapon and possession with intent to supply class B drugs. Investigating officer praised the quick arrest and public assistance.

26 Mar 2026

Owen Maughan

Manslaughter *

Sentence

12 years and 8 months imprisonment

Owen Maughan, 27, drove a Ford Ranger Wildtrak while intoxicated after consuming alcohol over six hours. He engaged in a high-speed chase along the A2, pulling onto the wrong side of New Barn Road in Southfleet and ramming Lovell Mahon's vehicle at 60mph just before 9.30pm on June 1, 2025. The collision caused the victims' truck to spin and roll multiple times, ejecting four-year-old Peter Maughan and Lovell Mahon. Owen then fled the scene, abandoned the damaged vehicle in Hextable after removing the registration plate, and was arrested on June 2, 2025, after handing himself in.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm. Reduction from 19 years due to guilty plea credit. Must serve two-thirds before release. Expressed remorse in court.

26 Mar 2026

Patrick Maughan

Manslaughter *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Patrick Maughan, 54, was the front-seat passenger in his son Owen's Ford Ranger Wildtrak during a drink-fuelled pursuit. Intoxicated after consuming alcohol, he aggressively encouraged the high-speed chase along the A2, leading to the ramming of Lovell Mahon's vehicle at 60mph on the wrong side of New Barn Road in Southfleet just before 9.30pm on June 1, 2025. The impact killed four-year-old Peter Maughan and caused life-changing injuries to Lovell Mahon. Patrick fled the scene, was found intoxicated at his sister's home, and arrested on June 3, 2025. He refused to provide his phone PIN to police.

Convicted of manslaughter and inflicting grievous bodily harm after encouraging his son to ram the vehicle. Must serve two-thirds before release. Made mocking comment about victim's disability during sentencing. History of alcoholism and prior conviction for dangerous driving.

26 Mar 2026

Cora Upple

Breaches of restraining order and suspended sentence order *

Sentence

81 weeks imprisonment

Cora Upple, 22, from Rainham, breached a five-year restraining order imposed in 2023 for persistent harassment of EastEnders actress Ellie Dadd, who plays Amy Mitchell. In 2024, Upple bombarded Dadd with hundreds of messages, leading to a nine-month suspended sentence for 15 months imposed by magistrates. On May 10, 2025, Upple sent a follow request to Dadd's mother, Nicola Gibberd, via Instagram, and on June 9, 2025, followed her account, breaching the extended restraining order. Initially denying wrongdoing and claiming accident or impulse to apologise, Upple pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court in January 2026. The actions caused serious harm and distress to Dadd personally and professionally, and impacted her family. Upple has previous convictions and a history of disobeying court orders, assessed as high risk of reoffending and causing serious harm.

Pleaded guilty to two breaches of a restraining order and breach of a suspended sentence order. Judge Lee Harris warned her to cease contact with Ellie Dadd or face more prison time. Existing restraining order extended to March 2031. Mental health conditions and family support taken into account, but remorse questioned due to history of reoffending.

26 Mar 2026

Michael Pollock

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years and 2 months imprisonment with 4-year extended licence

On October 12, 2026, Michael Pollock, under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, entered the BP petrol station in London Road, Bapchild, near Sittingbourne, at around 9.30pm. He had previously called the shop to inquire about closing time and the cash machine. Recognized by staff as a local resident, he brandished a fake handgun (sprayed to look real) at employee Thiyagarajan Shanmugam while stocking shelves, threatening to shoot him unless the cash machine was opened. When refused, he turned to Karthrick Thriupathi, threatening to kill him and his family while pointing the gun. Pollock grabbed £50-£100 from the drawer and a bottle of Bell's Whisky but dropped the bottle. Thriupathi snatched and discarded the fake gun as Pollock fled. Staff pursued him to his nearby home, leading to his arrest within an hour. Officers found him in the same clothes and a machete (no charges). The incident caused significant fear to the workers, one fearing for his children's future.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and one count of robbery. Serial offender with 18 previous convictions for 35 offences. Judge noted escalating seriousness of offending, history of substance misuse, and that the offence was planned to cause fear. Mitigation included robbing to pay for father's medication and desire to turn life around.

25 Mar 2026

Dorin Ciorba

Murder *

Sentence

32 years imprisonment

Dorin Ciorba, a 29-year-old handyman from Barking, east London, murdered his customer Osaretin Oronsaye, 62, in his Dartford home on 5 July using scissors and cable ties during a dispute over money related to a county court claim for unpaid maintenance work. Ciorba stole Oronsaye's bank cards, car keys, and other items, later using the cards and searching online for murder reports while police initially treated the death as a suicide. The victim's wife discovered the body later that day. Police found evidence including the legal paperwork, cable ties, and stolen items during a search of Ciorba's home on the day of his arrest.

Found guilty of murder and robbery. Concurrent 13-year sentence for robbery. Will be deported on conclusion of sentence. Justice Dias commented on the impact of the murder on the victim's family.

19 Mar 2026

Lauren Kinrade

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Lauren Kinrade from Sittingbourne made 20 false reports to police over a six-month period between August 2023 and February 2024, claiming her former partner John Andrews had sent her malicious and threatening emails, including threats to rape and kill. She set up an email address in his name while acting as his carer in August 2022, and after their romantic relationship ended in November 2022, she sought a non-molestation order in June 2023 by sending five fake emails posing as Mr Andrews. She made 13 calls to police and seven witness statements, leading to Mr Andrews being charged and remanded in custody for over three months at HMP Elmley. The false emails were traced to her home IP address and recovery phone number. She also conducted internet searches on tracking IP addresses from emails. Her actions worsened Mr Andrews' health, including his bladder cancer and Parkinson’s disease, causing significant distress, financial loss, and reputational damage.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Judge Gareth Branston described the offending as sophisticated, premeditated, and relentless. Will serve no more than half in custody before licence conditions. 10-year restraining order imposed, £1,000 court costs, and surcharge.

17 Mar 2026

Klein Taylor

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Klein Taylor, 29, of Sussex Street, Ramsgate, participated in the organized supply and distribution of 24kg of cocaine, 10kg of ketamine, and 5,000 ecstasy tablets by the Thanet gang between August 2024 and January 2025.

Admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine.

16 Mar 2026

Massimo Fierro

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Massimo Fierro, 28, of Shottendane Road, Birchington, was charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and ketamine as part of the east Kent drug operation involving 24kg of cocaine and 10kg of ketamine distributed between August 2024 and January 2025.

Admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine and ketamine.

16 Mar 2026

Mitchell Laing

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Mitchell Laing, 28, of Lime Trees, Minster, Thanet, was a member of the drug gang that supplied class A drugs including 24kg of cocaine across east Kent from August 2024 to January 2025, targeting vulnerable users.

Admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine.

16 Mar 2026

Reece Stovell

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Reece Stovell, 29, of St Benet’s Road, Westgate-on-Sea, was part of the group led by Bertie Payne that supplied 24kg of cocaine, 10kg of ketamine, and 5,000 ecstasy tablets across east Kent between August 2024 and January 2025.

Admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine.

16 Mar 2026

Harry Hathaway

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Harry Hathaway, 32, of Kingsgate Avenue, Broadstairs, was involved in the Thanet drug gang that distributed over £800,000 worth of class A and B drugs, including 24kg of cocaine, across east Kent from August 2024 to January 2025.

Admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine.

16 Mar 2026

David Fowkes

Inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

one year and 10 months’ imprisonment

On June 16, 2026, at around 7.40pm, David Fowkes, driving a Vauxhall Corsa, approached a pedestrian walking along Bayham Road, Tunbridge Wells, after a round of golf. With no pavement, the pedestrian was on the right-hand side. Fowkes left insufficient space, leading to the pedestrian expressing dissatisfaction. An argument escalated, Fowkes exited his vehicle and punched the man once, knocking him backwards to hit his head on the floor, causing serious injuries requiring hospital treatment in London.

Pleaded guilty. Made subject of a 10-year restraining order not to contact the victim. Investigating officer noted the reaction was disproportionate and nearly cost the victim his life.

13 Mar 2026

Halim Lashi

Money laundering *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended

Halim Lashi, 31, of Lynwood Gardens, Croydon, was arrested with Bertie Payne on 24 January 2025 in Bluewater car park while handling £50,000 in cash. He was involved in money laundering for the drug gang supplying class A drugs across east Kent.

Denied money laundering charge but found guilty at trial in October 2025.

12 Mar 2026

Bertie Payne

Conspiracy to supply cocaine, ecstasy, and ketamine *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Bertie Payne coordinated the supply of class A drugs across east Kent, using a luxury watch business as a cover to launder money. He led a group supplying 24kg of cocaine, 10kg of ketamine, and 5,000 ecstasy tablets between August 2024 and January 2025. He was arrested on 24 January 2025 in Bluewater car park with £50,000 cash.

Admitted charges of conspiracy to supply cocaine, ecstasy, and ketamine, and money laundering.

12 Mar 2026

Peter Nicholls

Conspiracy to supply cocaine, ecstasy, and ketamine *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Peter Nicholls, 51, of Ellington Road, Ramsgate, assisted Bertie Payne in supplying and distributing class A and B drugs across east Kent. He used the home address of Karen Gordon to store drugs and was involved in moving illicit money, including cryptocurrency. Over 2,100 text messages linked him to the operation.

Admitted charges of conspiracy to supply cocaine, ecstasy, and ketamine, and money laundering. Identified as Payne's right-hand man.

12 Mar 2026

Mark Caprile

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment

Mark Caprile, a visually impaired driver from Holden Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, struck and killed 76-year-old pensioner Nigel Knight with his white Volkswagen Transporter van while driving at around 24mph in a 20mph zone on Culverden Down near the entrance to Tunbridge Wells FC's ground in 2023. Mr Knight was crossing the road after watching a match with his son Paul Knight when the collision occurred, causing him to fall backwards and strike his head on the pavement. He was rushed to hospital and died four days later. The crash could have been avoided if Caprile had braked one metre earlier. He had not had an eye test for 10 years and failed to meet the legal vision requirements for driving (acuity of 0.5 in at least one eye). Officers noted he should have seen the pedestrians from 40 metres away.

Pleaded not guilty initially but changed plea before giving evidence. Disqualified from driving for 5 years upon release. Vision did not meet legal driving standards due to dense cataract in one eye and poor acuity in the other. Positive for methadone and THC acid in blood. No alcohol detected.

12 Mar 2026

Karen Gordon

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Karen Gordon, 52, of Ellington Road, Ramsgate, allowed her home to be used for storing drugs as part of the Thanet drug gang led by Bertie Payne. The gang supplied 24kg of cocaine, 10kg of ketamine, and 5,000 ecstasy tablets across east Kent from August 2024 to January 2025.

Her home address was used to store drugs. Sentenced as part of the group involved in the operation.

12 Mar 2026

Ryan Page

Failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements *

Sentence

one year in jail

Ryan Page, a registered sex offender, created fake social media accounts under the names 'Jim White' and 'Ryan Wenham' on Snapchat, and 'Ryan Chantilly' on Facebook in 2023, breaching his court-imposed internet restrictions following his 2008 conviction for rape. He was arrested in November 2024 at The Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone, charged with four counts of failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements, denied the charges, failed to appear for trial in October 2025, was convicted in absentia, arrested in Somerset on March 9, 2026, and sentenced the next day.

Found guilty in his absence after failing to appear for trial. Breached sex offender notification requirements by using fake social media accounts.

10 Mar 2026

Ahmed Boshmakov

Causing serious injury by careless driving *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

On November 2, 2023, Ahmed Boshmakov was driving a Mercedes C220 at night on a wet surface in Longfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, potentially at double the 30mph speed limit. He collided with a BMW emerging from a junction, causing his vehicle to spin and hit a parked van. The crash broke his pregnant partner Nora Chakarova's back (two broken vertebrae in her lower spine), broke her waters, and led to their baby being born extremely prematurely on November 19, 2023, with enduring medical conditions including a shortened lifespan. Witnesses estimated his speed at 60mph. Although the BMW driver contributed, the prosecution stated the collision would not have occurred if Boshmakov had driven sensibly and within the limit.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving. Previous conviction for drink-driving in 2018. Ordered to complete up to 20 rehabilitation activity requirements, 12-month driving ban, pay £500 towards prosecution costs and £187 victim surcharge. Judge noted the defendant is already being punished in more tragic ways by the consequences on his family.

10 Mar 2026

Ionut Calin

Robbery *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Ionut Calin, along with Dobre Vasile-Iosif and Valentin Ciuraru, entered a store in Sittingbourne High Street on October 17, 2024, threatened staff, and demanded they open the secure safe. The group stole more than £50,000 worth of mobile phones and other electrical devices before fleeing. Staff tracked one of the stolen phones to Gillingham Park, leading to the arrest of the men emerging from bushes with the bags of phones.

Admitted the offence at an earlier court hearing.

9 Mar 2026

Kevin Lawler

Arranging the commission of a child sexual offence *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

In June 2025, Lawler engaged with two child profiles online, aged 13 and 14, respectively. Despite it being clear that the accounts were children, Lawler continued to message and went on to describe several sexual acts he wished to engage in. One of these he arranged to meet for sexual activity at a leisure centre in Walton-on-Thames. However, the profile he was speaking to was an undercover officer deployed to seek out those who incite children into sexual activity, and he was arrested.

Found guilty of arranging the commission of a child sexual offence, namely causing a child to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to meet a child, and three counts of making indecent photographs of children. Also given a seven-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

9 Mar 2026

Derek Rowley

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Derek Rowley, aged 46, met the victim on Grindr in May 2024. The victim visited Rowley's home in Gillingham for consensual sex and drugs including GHB, crystal meth, and ketamine. Around 5.10pm, the victim became completely limp and unresponsive. Rowley administered further drugs, raped the victim repeatedly over one hour and 20 minutes while livestreaming the acts, and gave a thumbs up to viewers. The victim died at around 7.30pm from mixed drugs toxicity.

Found guilty of 11 counts of rape and one count of administering a substance with intent following a trial in November 2025. Judge Robert Lazarus commented on Rowley's complete disregard for the victim's wellbeing and lack of humanity in not calling an ambulance.

5 Mar 2026

Dawn Simon

Dangerous driving and causing criminal damage *

Sentence

1 year and 3 months in prison

On March 15, 2023, Dawn Simon was interrupted by police while meeting convicted drug dealer Graham Marriott in the car park of Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in Gillingham to allegedly pay the final £50 instalment for a £4,000 Rolex watch. She fled the scene in her white Mercedes-Benz, smashing into a police car during a chase, before abandoning the vehicle and hiding in bushes near Quaife Engineering on the Gillingham Industrial Estate. She was arrested wearing red slippers, pyjamas, a long black coat, and a Rolex watch. Police found £900 hidden in her buttocks, £300 in her handbag, and upon searching her home, discovered £7,500 in cash, designer clothing, perfumes, sunglasses, handbags, and cutting agents for cocaine. DNA matching Simon's was found on drug wraps discarded by Marriott. She claimed she thought the officers were robbers and did not see or hear the police lights or sirens.

Banned from driving for 18 months and must pass an extended retest. Walked free from court as she had been on a tag and closely monitored since arrest in March 2023. Sentenced by Judge Nicola Makanjuloa.

2 Mar 2026

Kirstian Botev

Possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

On September 15, 2025, officers from the Neighbourhood Task Force stopped a vehicle in the Broadmead area of Tunbridge Wells after noticing suspicious behaviour by the driver. Upon searching the vehicle, they found a black sock containing several small bags of cocaine and cannabis in the glove box. Further enquiries revealed Botev's nearby residence at Tudor Court, where a follow-up search uncovered approximately £10,000 worth of cocaine in the kitchen, £5,000 in cash, and £2,000 worth of cannabis, all seized by police.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Sergeant Edward Kavanagh commented on the detrimental impact of such criminals on the community.

2 Mar 2026

February 2026 14 cases

Bryn Graham

Production of MDMA and supply of Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Bryn Graham, 23, of Church Road, Eastchurch, produced and supplied ecstasy (MDMA), ketamine, amphetamine, and possessed cocaine at his home near three prisons on Sheppey. Operation discovered on October 4, 2024, when he was arrested in Maidstone inhaling nitrous oxide and found with drugs and cash. Home search revealed cash, drugs, and pill-making machinery. Rearrested December 14, 2025, with more equipment, 2 kilos of MDMA, 5,000 ecstasy pills, cocaine, and cash.

Admitted charges of production of MDMA, being concerned in the supply of ketamine and amphetamine, and possession of cocaine. Breached suspended sentence order which was activated and incorporated into sentence. Possession of criminal property charge remained on file.

26 Feb 2026

Connor Graham

Production of MDMA and supply of Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

9 years and 3 months imprisonment

Connor Graham, 27, of Church Road, Eastchurch, produced and supplied ecstasy (MDMA), ketamine, and amphetamine at his home near three prisons on Sheppey alongside his brother. Was already serving a prison sentence for similar offences when involved. Mobile phone messages confirmed large-scale production and supply. Rearrested December 14, 2025, with industrial equipment, 2 kilos of MDMA, 5,000 ecstasy pills, cocaine, and cash at the shared home.

Admitted charges of production of MDMA, being concerned in the supply of ketamine and amphetamine, and possession of criminal property. Breached suspended sentence order which was activated and incorporated into sentence. Played a bigger part in the offending.

26 Feb 2026

Chris Maclean

Manslaughter *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

On August 2, 2026, at around 9.10pm, Chris Maclean, 43, joined an altercation on Pembury Street in Sittingbourne after being called by Jack Hunt. Maclean goaded Jay Gerrett into fighting, brandished a large machete, and swung it wildly at Gerrett's body and face. Gerrett fled, pursued by Maclean, and fell into oncoming traffic on St Michael’s Road where he was hit by a car and died immediately. Maclean was arrested on August 5 in Canterbury, initially denying involvement, and found in possession of cocaine.

Admitted to manslaughter and possession of cocaine with intent to supply. Deemed a dangerous offender.

26 Feb 2026

Archie Pattullo

Robbery *

Sentence

three years and nine months in jail

On June 30 at 10.30pm, Archie Pattullo entered a convenience store in High Brooms, near Tunbridge Wells, wearing a face covering. He cornered a member of staff behind the till while brandishing a knife, demanded money, and fled with approximately £1,800 in cash. He was identified via CCTV by his distinctive hand tattoo, fled his home in Chestnut Close, and was arrested in Brighton on July 4. Seized clothing matched the robbery attire, and his mobile phone showed messages bragging about the cash from 'a job'.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of a bladed article. Investigating officer noted the extreme distress caused to the victim.

25 Feb 2026

Shafiullah Rasooli

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment and Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Shafiullah Rasooli, a 29-year-old delivery driver from Maidstone, sexually assaulted two vulnerable women in their homes during food deliveries. On June 26, 2025, he delivered to the first woman, made inappropriate remarks, entered her home, and assaulted her. On July 3, 2025, he delivered to the second woman, made indecent comments about her relationship status, and assaulted her. The women reported the incidents, leading to a police investigation involving CCTV review and order details, which identified Rasooli.

Denied the offences and was convicted following a trial. Afghan national seeking asylum.

25 Feb 2026

Aaron Nugent

Non-fatal strangulation *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Aaron Nugent, 45, from Breeze Meadow, Faversham, subjected his victim to physical and mental abuse over a five-month period. He assaulted her on multiple occasions, controlled her movements and communications, followed her unannounced, threw a brick through her home window and climbed in when refused entry, and during a two-hour drunken ordeal repeatedly punched and slapped her, grabbed her by the neck causing bruising, and threatened to kill her.

Pleaded guilty to non-fatal strangulation, controlling and coercive behaviour, actual bodily harm, assault by beating, threats to kill and criminal damage.

18 Feb 2026

Malcom Nix

Breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

Malcom Nix, a 66-year-old registered sex offender from Trafalgar Street, Gillingham, was found guilty in 2015 of sexual offences involving children and subjected to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) restricting his internet use, requiring devices to retain and display browsing history. On September 9, 2025, during a regular police visit, he refused entry and provided his mobile phone, which officers found to be using private browsing mode in breach of the order. He was charged the next day and remanded in custody.

Pleaded guilty to breaching sexual harm prevention order. Will continue to be subject to an indefinite SHPO. Investigating officer noted he remains a danger to children.

18 Feb 2026

Levi Silcott

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Levi Silcott randomly attacked a woman walking along Seaview Road in Gillingham on April 23, 2025, dragging her along the ground into an alleyway and punching her repeatedly in the face. The victim, who had never met Silcott, suffered facial fractures and has undergone medical and reconstructive surgery. Investigators identified him through CCTV footage of a man exiting a car matching the offender's clothing, tracked the car's movements, and arrested him on May 21, 2025, in Ilford.

Denied the offence and was convicted following a trial. Investigating officer described the actions as unprovoked and horrific.

18 Feb 2026

Lee Webster

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment with 5 years on licence

Lee Webster, aged 39 from Maidstone, reoffended just six weeks after release from prison by using a false name and claiming to be 28 to send explicit messages and images to someone he believed was a 12-year-old girl. He also attempted to arrange a meeting for sexual activity. Webster was arrested at his home in Fairmeadow and charged with attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, attempting to facilitate a child sex offence, breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and failing to comply with sex offenders’ register requirements. He attempted to conceal evidence by deleting social media apps from his phone.

Prolific offender with prior convictions including manslaughter, perverting the course of justice, and sexual offences. Described as manipulative by police. Pleaded not guilty but convicted after trial.

17 Feb 2026

Michael Tucker

Attempting to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

37 months imprisonment

Michael Tucker, aged 59, of Fort Pitt Street in Chatham, had a grudge against the victim following a previous incident. On August 19, 2025, he brandished a knife upon seeing the victim at a store in Ordnance Street, Chatham. The victim successfully defended himself but suffered a laceration to his hand during the confrontation.

Admitted to all three charges. A restraining order was also imposed for five years.

16 Feb 2026

Andrew Hamilton

Supply of a controlled drug *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Andrew Hamilton, 50, of Voisin Close, Hoo, held a significant role as a drug runner in Frank Harris's reactivated cocaine network. Arrested on January 11, 2025, in New Cut, Chatham, during a drug deal; officers seized cocaine valued at £2,840 and £640 cash. While on bail, on April 11, 2025, a warrant at his home led to his attempted flight with deal bags, gloves, phone, pepper spray, and ammunition; search found cocaine valued at £480-£640.

Pleaded guilty to drug offences, possession of a weapon for the discharge of noxious liquid, and possessing ammunition for a firearm without a certificate. Continued to offend while on bail awaiting sentence.

13 Feb 2026

Frank Harris

Being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Frank Harris, 33, of Rainham, operated a lucrative cocaine distribution network across Medway towns. Initially arrested on December 22, 2023, in Gillingham after a vehicle stop revealed a phone linked to a drug line and £1,635 cash; further search of his home found £2,310 cash. While awaiting trial, he reactivated the line in 2024 using sophisticated evasion tactics and recruited runners. On April 14, 2025, arrested at his Cherry Orchard Drive home where empty packaging for two 1kg blocks of cocaine and £25,000 cash were seized.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug and possessing criminal property. Subject to a five year Serious Crime Prevention Order on release. Prior investigation in 2023, reactivated drug line in 2024 while awaiting trial.

13 Feb 2026

Chelsea O'neill

Burglary *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Chelsea O'Neill, 42, of Bushell Way in Chislehurst, and her partner Stevie White used a rented red Vauxhall Corsa with a black roof to target three empty homes in the Edenbridge area of Kent and a fourth home in Harts Lane, Godstone, Surrey, on June 12, 2025. They gained entry by smashing back doors or forcing windows open, ransacking the properties and stealing jewellery, watches, commemorative coins, sunglasses, and bank cards. CCTV showed White lingering outside two properties, and cell site data placed both at the scenes. The vehicle was stopped in Dartford the next day, leading to their arrest. Stolen items were found at O'Neill's property.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of burglary.

5 Feb 2026

Andrew Clark

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Andrew Clark, 62, from Gillingham, raped a child, leading to his arrest on June 18, 2023, after the victim disclosed the abuse to police. He was charged with six offences including rape, attempted rape, three counts of sexual assault, and possession of indecent images. Following a trial in November 2025, a jury found him guilty on all counts.

Denied all allegations, leading to a trial in November 2025 where he was found guilty. A Sexual Harm Prevention Order was imposed, banning unsupervised contact with children and restricting internet and electronic device use indefinitely. Investigating officer commended the victim for coming forward.

3 Feb 2026

January 2026 2 cases

Rajeep Mary-Patrick

Fraud *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 120 hours unpaid work

Rajeep Mary-Patrick, operating through his company Anushiya Ltd at the Esso petrol station in Boxley Road, Maidstone, made 191 false declarations of finances from fuel, coffee, and valet services sales between April 2019 and January 2020. He fraudulently over-declared sales due to an IT upgrade backlog, pocketing £68,913 in additional cash, with the largest single over-declaration being just under £1,000. Discrepancies were noticed in early 2020, and deposits into his personal account matched the overpayments. He breached trust as a contractor for Motor Fuel Group, under pressure from rising costs, but the judge found he personally benefited.

Pleaded guilty to fraud and false accounting. No previous convictions. Genuine remorse shown. Realistic prospect of rehabilitation. Judge considered impact on family. Faces future confiscation proceedings.

30 Jan 2026

Lewis Taylor

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Lewis Taylor, 36, from Little Chequers in Wye, subjected a woman to sustained abuse including multiple assaults. The first incident in June 2025 involved accusing her of cheating, strangling her, and pushing her to the floor. In another incident, he went to her workplace, grabbed her by the shirt collar, and spat in her face. On another occasion, he gave her two black eyes. The final incident on July 27, 2025, at her home in Leysdown on Sheppey involved letting himself in, repeatedly hitting her head against a toilet, floors, walls and other objects, punching her several times, dragging her downstairs into the courtyard, urinating on her, and smashing her phone. She escaped to neighbours who called police. Taylor fled but was arrested in Sidcup later that evening.

Denied the offences but was convicted by a jury. Also given a 15 year restraining order. Investigating officer noted no remorse shown.

30 Jan 2026

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