Maidstone Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 249 verdicts at Maidstone Crown Court (Maidstone). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 19 cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 11 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 2026 20 cases

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

Zygimantas Dranseika

Arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On August 26, 2025, at approximately 5am, Zygimantas Dranseika deliberately started a fire outside Get Ready Comics at 119 High Street, Rochester, causing significant damage to the shopfront, door frame, and sign. The fire was lit purposefully and spread, but was extinguished by Kent Fire and Rescue Service before reaching homes above. Dranseika watched the fire take hold before leaving, as captured on CCTV. He was arrested on August 29, 2025, and charged with arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered. No injuries occurred, but the shop closed temporarily for repairs, with community raising nearly £3,000 via GoFundMe.

Pleaded guilty. Sentence includes activation of breached suspended sentence from two months prior for a similar crime. Described as having an unhealthy obsession with fire.

30 Jan 2026

Lee Wooding

Child sex offences *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Lee Wooding, aged 65, from McAlpine Crescent, Maidstone, abused children over a period dating back 20 years. His offences included filming himself licking ice cream off children's stomachs due to his fetish for bellies and navels, grooming them with gifts, encouraging strip poker, kissing them, and making one touch his penis. The abuse was reported to police, leading to his denial and trial in November 2025 where he did not give evidence and accused victims of lying. Victims described confusion, fear, and numbness in impact statements.

Convicted of eight child sex offences. No previous convictions. Judge noted he caused significant psychological harm, denied responsibility, and showed no insight. Will serve half the term before automatic release and be subject to indefinite sex offender register requirements.

29 Jan 2026

Job Khoeseb

Theft *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Job Khoeseb, 28, of Galleons Drive, Barking, and an accomplice targeted seven victims at cash machines in Strood and Chatham between June and July 2025. They used distraction tactics, such as suggesting the machine had taken the victim's card, allowing the accomplice to withdraw money or steal the card. The pair stole £2,150 in 31 days. Police linked the incidents via suspect vehicles, intercepted one in Gravesend on July 10, 2025, and arrested Khoeseb in Orpington. A search of his home uncovered keys to another involved vehicle.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of theft and one count of attempted theft. Targeted elderly victims including one in his late 80s.

23 Jan 2026

Fred Wreden

Conspiracy to steal vehicles *

Sentence

1 year and 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Fred Wreden, 20, of Staplehurst Road, Sittingbourne, along with Mason James and Malcolm Royden, admitted to stealing four high-value vehicles from driveways and attempting to steal three more between December 2024 and January 2025. The group wore dark clothes and balaclavas while targeting homes in Maidstone, Medway, Swale, and Ashford at night. They were arrested on January 24, 2025, after police intercepted their Kia Sportage vehicle near Lenham following reports of an attempted theft in east Kent. Officers recovered matching clothing and tools used in the thefts.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal vehicles. Part of a crime spree targeting high-value cars.

21 Jan 2026

Mason James

Conspiracy to steal vehicles *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Mason James, 25, of Tyne Gardens, Aveley, Essex, along with Malcolm Royden and Fred Wreden, admitted to stealing four high-value vehicles from driveways and attempting to steal three more between December 2024 and January 2025. The group wore dark clothes and balaclavas while targeting homes in Maidstone, Medway, Swale, and Ashford at night. They were arrested on January 24, 2025, after police intercepted their Kia Sportage vehicle near Lenham following reports of an attempted theft in east Kent. Officers recovered matching clothing and tools used in the thefts.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal vehicles. Part of a crime spree targeting high-value cars.

21 Jan 2026

Malcolm Royden

Conspiracy to steal vehicles *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Malcolm Royden, 55, of Windmill Road, Gillingham, along with Mason James and Fred Wreden, admitted to stealing four high-value vehicles from driveways and attempting to steal three more between December 2024 and January 2025. The group wore dark clothes and balaclavas while targeting homes in Maidstone, Medway, Swale, and Ashford at night. They were arrested on January 24, 2025, after police intercepted their Kia Sportage vehicle near Lenham following reports of an attempted theft in east Kent. Officers recovered matching clothing and tools used in the thefts.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal vehicles. Part of a crime spree targeting high-value cars.

21 Jan 2026

Kier Middleton-Seath

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

In March 2025, Middleton-Seath breached his 2022 SHPO by staying at an address with a child, purchasing a phone and setting up a bank account without notifying police, and downloading indecent images of children. He was arrested on March 17, 2025, with controlled drugs found.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of failing to comply with sex offender register, three breaches of SHPO, two counts of making indecent images of children, and possession of cocaine and cannabis. SHPO extended by 10 years.

20 Jan 2026

Jake Everts

Possession with Intent to Supply Drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment

On July 22, 2025, police searched Everts' home in Loose following a disturbance and found cocaine, cannabis, £25,000 cash, scales, and money counting machines in a shed. A phone with drug dealing evidence was thrown out.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs and possession of criminal property.

15 Jan 2026

Djorn Anderson

Wounding with Intent *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

On April 20, 2025, Wedderburn and Anderson travelled to Chatham Hill, approached a man involved in a previous dispute, leading to a verbal altercation. The victim was pulled to the ground and stabbed, suffering serious injuries. The pair fled and were stopped in a black Audi on the A2 at Gravesend.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article. Will serve additional 2 years and 6 months on licence.

7 Jan 2026

Andrew Wedderburn

Wounding with Intent *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. Will serve additional 2 years and 6 months on licence.

7 Jan 2026

Raymond Copping

Multiple child sex offences *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Raymond Copping, aged 62 from Fareham in Hampshire, committed multiple child sex offences spanning over 30 years, some in Maidstone. The abuse involved grooming through gifts and treats, performing a sex act on himself in a tent with a child, and continued despite apologies. He manipulated victims by threatening they would be hated and disbelieved. Arrested in 2021 after one victim reported him, prompting another to come forward. Victims suffered severe ongoing psychological harm including anxiety, nightmares, hypervigilance, and damaged trust and intimacy.

Pleaded guilty to all 16 charges. Branded a dangerous offender by Judge Daniel Stevenson. Requested maximum sentence. Genuine remorse expressed. Extended sentence of 20 years total, with 4 years on extended licence. Subject to lifelong sex offender notification requirements and indefinite sexual harm prevention order.

7 Jan 2026

Robert Maytum

Aggravated Burglary *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

On September 8, 2023, in the early hours, several men including Maytum went to a house near Luton Road armed with bladed weapons, wearing gloves and with faces obscured by masks or balaclavas. They gained entry, woke the occupants, assaulted one individual, and demanded information about valuables. They stole two watches and two mobile phones before fleeing.

Convicted after investigation into violent burglary.

5 Jan 2026

Rogel Dumitru

Aggravated Burglary *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

On September 8, 2023, in the early hours, several men including Dumitru went to a house near Luton Road armed with bladed weapons, wearing gloves and with faces obscured by masks or balaclavas. They gained entry, woke the occupants, assaulted one individual, and demanded information about valuables. They stole two watches and two mobile phones before fleeing.

Convicted after investigation into violent burglary.

5 Jan 2026

Zouhair Etteay

Aggravated Burglary *

Sentence

8 years and 4 months imprisonment

On September 8, 2023, in the early hours, several men including Etteay went to a house near Luton Road armed with bladed weapons, wearing gloves and with faces obscured by masks or balaclavas. They gained entry, woke the occupants, assaulted one individual, and demanded information about valuables. They stole two watches and two mobile phones before fleeing.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary. Fled to Morocco after the offence and was arrested upon return in September 2025.

5 Jan 2026

Sabjon Shehi

Possession of Class A Drugs with Intent to Supply *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On August 8, 2025, Shehi was stopped in Tunbridge Wells driving an uninsured purple Jaguar. Police found 10 vials of cocaine hidden in the car, £2,700 cash transferred to Albania, and at his home, a block of cocaine, thousands in cash, and drug dealing equipment.

Pleaded guilty to possessing class A drugs with intent to supply, possessing criminal property, and using a vehicle without insurance. Received 8 points on licence; cash and car forfeited.

5 Jan 2026

Alfie Russell

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray *

Sentence

45-week prison sentence suspended for 18 months with 150 hours unpaid work

On September 13, 2025, outside Ye Arrow pub in Rochester High Street, Alfie Russell, then aged 22, sprayed an unidentified substance (claimed to be hand sanitiser) at assistant head teacher Adam Tickner during an unprovoked altercation involving groups of men and women. The incident occurred shortly after 10pm when Russell's group became aggressive towards Tickner and his friends. Russell made a sharp throwing movement, hitting Tickner in the face, causing chemical burns, intense pain, swelling to tongue and lips, and significant distress. The substance also hit a woman in the face, causing her pain and distress. The attack took place in a busy public area while Russell was under the influence of alcohol. No forensic analysis was conducted on the substance, leading to the acceptance of the lesser charge. Tickner required 30 minutes of water flushing by fire crews and overnight hospital treatment.

Guilty plea to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray. Sentenced on basis that substance was hand sanitiser, not acid. Ordered to pay £2,000 compensation (£1,200 to Adam Tickner). No previous convictions. Remand and curfew time considered. Judge noted genuine remorse and positive character.

5 Jan 2026

Denis Calin

Aggravated Burglary *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On September 8, 2023, in the early hours, several men including Calin went to a house near Luton Road armed with bladed weapons, wearing gloves and with faces obscured by masks or balaclavas. They gained entry, woke the occupants, assaulted one individual, and demanded information about valuables. They stole two watches and two mobile phones before fleeing.

Convicted after investigation into violent burglary.

5 Jan 2026

Ion Vasile

Aggravated Burglary *

Sentence

8 years and 5 months imprisonment

On September 8, 2023, in the early hours, several men including Vasile went to a house near Luton Road armed with bladed weapons, wearing gloves and with faces obscured by masks or balaclavas. They gained entry, woke the occupants, assaulted one individual, and demanded information about valuables. They stole two watches and two mobile phones before fleeing.

Convicted after investigation into violent burglary.

5 Jan 2026

Gheorghe-Hagi Constantin

Aggravated Burglary *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

On September 8, 2023, in the early hours, several men including Constantin went to a house near Luton Road armed with bladed weapons, wearing gloves and with faces obscured by masks or balaclavas. They gained entry, woke the occupants, assaulted one individual, and demanded information about valuables. They stole two watches and two mobile phones before fleeing.

Convicted after investigation into violent burglary.

5 Jan 2026

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Barker Road, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME16 8EQ, United Kingdom

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About Maidstone Crown Court

Maidstone Crown Court, located in Maidstone, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 249 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Maidstone area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at Barker Road, Maidstone, ME16 8EQ.

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Maidstone Crown Court Sentencing Results

Dorin Ciorba

Lauren Kinrade

Klein Taylor

Harry Hathaway

Massimo Fierro

Mitchell Laing

Reece Stovell

David Fowkes

Bertie Payne

Halim Lashi

Karen Gordon

Peter Nicholls

Mark Caprile

Ryan Page

Ahmed Boshmakov

Ionut Calin

Derek Rowley

Dawn Simon

Kirstian Botev

Bryn Graham

Chris Maclean

Connor Graham

Archie Pattullo

Shafiullah Rasooli

Malcom Nix

Levi Silcott

Aaron Nugent

Lee Webster

Michael Tucker

Chelsea O'neill

Lewis Taylor

Zygimantas Dranseika

Lee Wooding

Job Khoeseb

Fred Wreden

Mason James

Malcolm Royden

Kier Middleton-Seath

Jake Everts

Djorn Anderson

Andrew Wedderburn

Raymond Copping

Robert Maytum

Rogel Dumitru

Zouhair Etteay

Sabjon Shehi

Alfie Russell

Denis Calin

Ion Vasile

Gheorghe-Hagi Constantin

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