Maidstone Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

June 2025 3 cases

Ryan Perrins

Sexual activity with a child *

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.

6 Jun 2025

Mark Albert Williams

Fly-tipping *

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.

5 Jun 2025

Babutunde Ososipe

Being Concerned in the Supply of Drugs *

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.

2 Jun 2025

May 2025 9 cases

Michael Tremarco

Theft *

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.

27 May 2025

Cameron Joseph

Robbery *

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.

23 May 2025

Chelsea Dunn

Wounding with intent *

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.

23 May 2025

Freddie Webb

Burglary *

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.

23 May 2025

Lloyd Cundall

Sexual activity with a child *

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.

21 May 2025

Jack Davey

Sexual grooming and abuse of children *

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.

9 May 2025

James Dunn

Theft and dangerous driving *

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.

8 May 2025

Andy Gilchrist

Causing death by careless driving *

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.

8 May 2025

Roger Crabtree

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Roger Crabtree, subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order due to previous convictions, was found to have downloaded illegal images and videos of children on a laptop during an unannounced police visit to his home in Rectory Close, Snodland, on November 2, 2023. The devices contained 33 illegal images and videos, including several in the highest category showing children being subjected to abuse. He also unlawfully deleted internet history on a Kindle device in January 2024.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Described as high risk to children by the judge.

2 May 2025

April 2025 4 cases

Brian Bissell

Rape *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment and 1 year extended licence

Brian Bissell repeatedly abused a girl from when she was 10 years old during the 1960s and 1970s. The abuse included incidents in her home via her bedroom window, at his flat in Ravenswood Avenue, in his car, and at an isolated location in Brokes Wood. A complex investigation began in 2018, leading to an initial trial in 2023 where the jury could not reach a verdict for this victim. A retrial in March 2025 resulted in his conviction for five counts of rape.

Denied wrongdoing; convicted after retrial. Detective Constable Hannah Crittenden noted that he abused the trust of the victim and her parents, exerting control over a vulnerable child, with lasting impacts on the victim's life.

17 Apr 2025

Jerry Maughan

Robbery *

Sentence

three years and four months in prison

Jerry Maughan, 25, from Maya Place in Wood Green, Haringey, pretended to pet a dog's head before snatching a handbag from a 92-year-old pensioner and knocking her to the ground near a churchyard in Rainham, Kent. The incident occurred on March 11, 2024, resulting in the victim sustaining a face injury. He fled the scene on Church Path, and police arrested him at a nearby address approximately three hours later. He was charged the following day.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Detective Constable Emma Laimbeer described the act as despicable, noting that he had contempt for the victim and that his actions had a lasting impact.

11 Apr 2025

Alan Vinten

Child rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Alan Vinten, 78, repeatedly abused a victim starting when she was nine years old over a year in the 1970s; reported to police in November 2021.

Convicted after trial of eight charges under Sexual Offences Act 1956, including indecent assaults and unlawful intercourse with a child.

7 Apr 2025

Terry Coleman

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Terry Coleman, 60, from Aylesford, sent explicit images and messages to a Snapchat user he believed was a teenage girl from July 17 to August 1, 2024, breaching his SHPO; seized smart TV not registered with police.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child, causing or inciting sexual activity, and breaches of Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

2 Apr 2025

March 2025 9 cases

Darren Porter

Robbery *

Sentence

Seven years and six months imprisonment for robberies, plus 12 months for dangerous driving to be served consecutively

On October 3, 2024, Darren Porter and Aaron Charlery planned to target sex workers at home addresses. They went to a location near Broadway in Maidstone, where Porter phoned the first victim and used an imitation handgun to gain entry, allowing Charlery inside to steal rings, a mobile phone, and £230 in cash. They then proceeded to London Road in Sittingbourne, forced their way into another victim's home, stole £100 in cash and several bank cards, and escaped. Porter later engaged in dangerous driving during a police pursuit in Dartford.

Pleaded guilty to two robberies and dangerous driving. He must serve at least two-thirds of the robbery sentence and will have three years on licence upon release.

31 Mar 2025

James Wall

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

James Wall, 20, of Beverston Gardens, Lawrence Weston, stole four Gucci and Cartier watches, a diamond ring, and a quantity of foreign currency during a burglary at a home in Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, at around 5.45pm on December 13. He verbally abused a witness who challenged his reason for being in the area. He was driven away in a silver Vauxhall Insignia, which was later spotted by Kent Police patrols between junctions 3 and 2 of the M25, heading anticlockwise at speeds of almost 100mph along the hard shoulder. The car was stopped near a slip road on the A2 near Wilmington after attempting to travel the wrong way. Wall was located by a dog handler and arrested inside a chip shop near Bexley, where he was eating fish and chips while waiting for staff to charge his phone, recognized by his distinctive neon-coloured T-shirt. Digital forensic analysis of the seized phone placed him at the scene. Two jewellery boxes, two false vehicle registration plates, and a jewellery cleaning cloth were found in the abandoned car.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. The judge took into consideration the high levels of planning involved in the burglary. Initially refused to accept liability and laughed while watching footage from the pursuit.

25 Mar 2025

Nigel Edwards

Breaching a sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

14 months’ imprisonment

Registered sex offender Nigel Edwards, previously convicted in 2021 of making indecent images of children, breached his 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order by irregularities on his laptop detected during a review visit on January 18, 2025. The device was seized, leading to his arrest three days later for breaching the order, which restricted his internet use including not deleting browsing history.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Will continue to be subject to the remaining five years of his SHPO.

23 Mar 2025

Nina Mercer

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Nina Mercer, 43, from Strood, stabbed Alan Tomkins, 61, multiple times at his flat in Newark Court, Gun Lane, on July 23, 2024, after a food delivery; fled, met Lee Robinson who stole the victim's wallet; body found with knife in back after police forced entry.

Convicted of murder after trial. Minimum term of 17 years.

18 Mar 2025

Lee Robinson

Theft *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Lee Robinson, 45, from Strood, returned to the murder scene with Nina Mercer on July 23, 2024, stealing Alan Tomkins' wallet and bank card after the stabbing; used the card fraudulently.

Convicted of theft and fraud; acquitted of assisting an offender.

18 Mar 2025

Sasan Rabat

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Sasan Rabat, 27, murdered fellow inmate Stefan Adi in his cell at HMP Maidstone on December 9, 2021, using improvised weapons like a broken chair and ceramic toilet lid, inflicting catastrophic injuries including throat punctures and head trauma; concealed the body.

Convicted of murder after trial; claimed diminished responsibility but jury found unanimous guilty verdict. Minimum term of 19 years.

12 Mar 2025

Jack Holland-Batt

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Jack Holland-Batt, 31, of no fixed address, robbed a pharmacy and an amusement arcade in Gillingham on November 25, 2024, threatening staff with a knife and demanding cash; attempted a third robbery at a shop in High Street.

Pleaded guilty to two robberies, attempted robbery, and possessing a bladed article.

11 Mar 2025

Beau Devlin

Conspiracy to import cocaine and money laundering *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Beau Devlin, 33, from east London, along with Matthew Byrne, attempted to import around five tons of cocaine between March 2020 and June 2020 via ports in Europe including Antwerp and the UK, and discussed smuggling between five and 10 tons at a time over the previous eight years. They used banana consignments as cover loads, created front companies, conducted dummy runs costing £300,000, used 'plug cars' with hidden compartments, paid lorry drivers £50,000 each for smuggling 250 kilos, and paid £3 million for a 600-kilo load. Devlin was tasked with transferring cash and gold to and from launderer Chris O'Shea, and personally requested £100,000 in clean £20 notes for a 3% commission.

Pleaded guilty to drugs and money laundering offences.

7 Mar 2025

Matthew Byrne

Conspiracy to import cocaine and money laundering *

Sentence

21-and-a-half years imprisonment

Matthew Byrne, 44, from Sevenoaks, and Beau Devlin attempted to import around five tons of cocaine between March 2020 and June 2020 via ports in Europe including Antwerp and the UK, and discussed smuggling between five and 10 tons at a time over the previous eight years. They used banana consignments as cover loads, created front companies, conducted dummy runs costing £300,000, used 'plug cars' with hidden compartments, paid lorry drivers £50,000 each for smuggling 250 kilos, and paid £3 million for a 600-kilo load. Byrne also traded in prohibited weapons, including Mac 11 submachine guns, and discussed breaking contacts out of prison vans. They laundered profits through Chris O'Shea in Hatton Garden, exchanging cash for clean money, gold bars (10-15 at £40,000 each), and designer watches.

Pleaded guilty to drugs and money laundering offences. Firearms charges will lie on file.

7 Mar 2025

February 2025 3 cases

Daniel Bruford

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Daniel Bruford, 27, from Hildenborough, operated the 'Scarface' cocaine network in west Kent, facilitating over 32,000 calls and texts for drug deals from October 2023 to September 2024; arrested with weapons, cocaine, and cash.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possessing criminal property, and possessing offensive weapons.

12 Feb 2025

Cyrese Moses

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months extended sentence

Cyrese Moses, 22, from Caterham, Surrey, entered a shop in Rochester on May 12, 2023, armed with a weapon, chased and assaulted one man with a brick, and seriously assaulted another with stab-like injuries outside the business.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon, and assault.

10 Feb 2025

Robert Jenner

Attempted murder *

Sentence

30 years imprisonment

Robert Jenner, 50, stabbed Kent Police Constable Sean Quinn 23 times in the head, face, neck, and limbs with a pair of scissors on June 15, 2023, at his flat in Maidstone. Police had responded to allegations of indecent exposure in nearby Mote Park. Jenner was naked and had barricaded his front door with furniture. The assault lasted more than 20 seconds and only ended when other officers intervened. The incident was captured on body-worn footage, showing Jenner launching himself at the officer.

Deemed dangerous, must serve at least two-thirds of the sentence before applying for parole. Had previously been released from prison for breaching a court order and was known as the 'Naked Carpenter'. Did not attend the trial or give evidence.

4 Feb 2025

January 2025 14 cases

Sabre Arnaut

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Sabre Arnaut, 27, from Tunbridge Wells, played a role in a cocaine network across south-west England and Kent, arrested following police dismantling of the supply chain in Tonbridge.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine as part of a gang.

27 Jan 2025

Sait Arnaut

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Sait Arnaut, 24, from Tunbridge Wells, was part of a cocaine distribution network making £7,000 weekly, spanning multiple areas including Tunbridge Wells, arrested after Tonbridge stop.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine as part of a gang.

27 Jan 2025

Mehmed Mola

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years and 5 months imprisonment

Mehmed Mola, 22, from Tunbridge Wells, was involved in a cocaine supply chain dismantled after a stop in Tonbridge, part of a network flooding Kent with drugs worth £7,000 weekly.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine as part of a gang.

27 Jan 2025

Leutrim Bardhoshi

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 9 months imprisonment

Leutrim Bardhoshi, 24, was part of a cocaine supply network spanning south-west England to Tunbridge Wells, dismantled after a car stop in Tonbridge. The gang flooded Kent streets with cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine as part of a gang making £7,000 weekly.

27 Jan 2025

Cosmin Vlas

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years and 5 months imprisonment

Cosmin Vlas, 34, from Grays, Essex, occupied a role in a cocaine network making £7,000 weekly, spanning from south-west England to Tunbridge Wells, arrested after police action in Tonbridge.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine as part of a gang.

27 Jan 2025

Georgi Dimitrov

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Georgi Dimitrov, 25, from north London, involved in a cocaine supply chain from south-west England to Kent areas like Tunbridge Wells, part of gang dismantled in Tonbridge.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine as part of a gang.

27 Jan 2025

Matthew Smith

Rape of a child *

Sentence

31 years extended sentence (23 years custodial)

Matthew Smith, 39, sexually abused four vulnerable children starting in 2008, including rape, sexual touching, and online sexual communication. One victim disclosed in 2020, leading to arrests and identification of others.

Convicted of 32 indictments after trial, including rape and sexual touching. Subject to sexual harm prevention order and sex offender notification indefinitely.

24 Jan 2025

Jayden Stewart

Rape *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Jayden Stewart, 24, raped and assaulted a vulnerable woman multiple times in Medway starting July 7, 2023, including punching and neck grabbing causing bruising, and damaging her phone. Police seized wraps of cocaine and heroin upon his arrest on July 13, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to drug dealing charges; convicted after trial on rape and assault charges. Extended licence of 4 years; required to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register.

22 Jan 2025

Michael Numan

Sexual abuse of a child *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Michael Numan, 58, from Marden, sexually abused a child in 2023 over a few hours, telling them they were in a special relationship to prevent reporting. The victim bravely disclosed the ordeal to relatives, leading to Numan's arrest days later.

Pleaded guilty to four offences relating to the sexual abuse of a child. Judge Catherine Moore noted the actions caused devastation to the victim’s family.

20 Jan 2025

Tobias Dadswell

Causing a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Tobias Dadswell, 21, from May Road, Gillingham, was arrested in June 2024 after officers visited his home suspecting a breach of his existing Sexual Risk Order by possessing an internet-enabled phone. Examination of the device revealed he used online messaging platforms to contact users selling indecent images of children and profiles of teenage girls, requesting meetups for money after sexual conversations. He also messaged an unknown teenager on a video-based social media platform, threatening to spread rumours unless she sent indecent images of herself, which she did.

Admitted to 11 counts including causing a child to engage in sexual activity, breaching his Sexual Risk Order and making indecent images of children. Another five counts will lie on file. Subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order upon release.

19 Jan 2025

Jayren Kadamen

Arranging child sex offence *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jayren Kadamen, 33, sent sexual messages online to arrange a meeting with a child on October 23, 2024, intending to abuse her. He was arrested upon arrival, and his car search revealed a phone with multiple indecent images of children.

Pleaded guilty to arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence and making indecent photographs of children. Subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 15 years.

15 Jan 2025

Adrain Badea

Possessing cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Adrain Badea, a 27-year-old from Hankins Heys Lane in Crewe, was stopped by police 223 miles from his home at Fountains Retail Park on 23 March. He claimed he was on holiday sightseeing in the south east of England but had no accommodation and was sleeping in his car. A search revealed he was operating as a dealer for an organised crime group, with six bags of cocaine found in his shoe, along with cannabis and £130 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to charges including possessing cocaine with intent to supply, possessing cannabis, and driving without insurance.

14 Jan 2025

Adrian Badea

Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Supply *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Adrian Badea, of Hankins Heys Lane in Crewe, Cheshire, was stopped by officers in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, on March 23, 2023, as he sat in a black BMW linked to suspicious activity. He claimed to be a tourist visiting for eight days and sleeping in his car, but officers found six bags of cocaine in his shoe, £130 in cash, and cannabis. Checks on his phone showed he was being directed to multiple locations in west Kent to supply drugs.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply, possession of cannabis and driving without insurance. Police stated he was directed by a third party to deal drugs in Tunbridge Wells.

14 Jan 2025

R V P

Fraud *

Sentence

Suspended sentence

Suspended sentence for a defendant who committed a series of frauds against a number of insurance companies.

Committed a series of frauds against a number of insurance companies.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 8 cases

Ramesh Tuladhar

Possession with intent to supply cannabis *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On November 13, 2024, Ramesh Tuladhar, aged 58, was driving a suspicious Ford Transit van in Wrotham Road, Gravesend, with passenger Jack Phillips. Officers noted their nervousness and inconsistent travel reasons, leading to a search that uncovered over 500kg of vacuum-sealed cannabis and £2,005 in cash. Additional cannabis was found at Tuladhar’s home in Norcott Road, Stoke Newington, London. The combined haul was around 1.3 tonnes with a street value exceeding £1 million.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis.

23 Dec 2024

Jack Phillips

Possession with intent to supply cannabis *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

On November 13, 2024, Jack Phillips, aged 70, was a passenger in a suspicious Ford Transit van stopped in Wrotham Road, Gravesend, appearing nervous with inconsistent travel reasons. The van contained over 500kg of vacuum-sealed cannabis and £2,005 in cash. Searches at his home in Poplar Road, Brixton, London, and another property in Station Approach, Wanstead, London, uncovered a further 933kg of cannabis along with scales and a drug press. The total haul was around 1.3 tonnes with a street value exceeding £1 million.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis.

23 Dec 2024

James Steel

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

eight years and four months imprisonment

James Steel occupied a leading role in an organised crime group that supplied vast quantities of cocaine and cannabis on a wholesale scale. He used encrypted communication platforms like EncroChat with handles such as Wonderfulninja and Minorlobster to direct associates. Police seized more than £50,000 in cash, high-end motorcycles, a speed boat, and other items from his home in Chartway Street, Sutton Valence.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis. Also admitted to possessing cannabis and possessing criminal property (seized cash).

23 Dec 2024

Danny Devall

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

eight years and seven months imprisonment

Danny Devall was involved in leading roles in a criminal network that supplied vast quantities of cocaine and cannabis. He used encrypted messages via EncroChat with handles like Prizelake to communicate with other criminals and direct drug and cash exchanges. The operation involved international law enforcement decoding these messages, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis.

23 Dec 2024

Sukhwant Goraya

Being concerned in the supply of cannabis *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

CCTV footage showed Sukhwant Goraya, aged 59, of no fixed address, driving the suspicious Ford Transit van alone shortly before it was stopped on November 13, 2024, in Gravesend. The van contained over 500kg of vacuum-sealed cannabis. He was arrested later that day in a different car. The operation involved a total of around 1.3 tonnes of cannabis seized in Kent and London, with a street value exceeding £1 million.

Pleaded not guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis and was convicted following a trial.

23 Dec 2024

Ryan James

Arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered *

Sentence

6 years and 3 months imprisonment with 3 years on licence

Ryan James, aged 41, started two fires deliberately in his flat on Dudley Road in Tunbridge Wells town centre, one in the bedroom and one in the living room, at around 11.30am on August 24, 2024. He then locked the front door behind him and left the building. The fire alarms alerted residents and emergency services. Neighbours attempted to enter the locked flat believing he was inside but had to evacuate due to danger. Kent Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the fire. James was arrested two days later with the front door keys in possession. The act endangered lives in the building.

Pleaded guilty. Extended prison sentence.

19 Dec 2024

Seyi Odeyemi

Rape *

Sentence

10 years and six months' imprisonment with an additional five years on extended licence

Seyi Odeyemi met the woman after she went to an event in Camden in September 2023 and was trying to organise a taxi back to her home in East London. He offered to drive her home if she contributed £20 towards the cost of petrol and, as she thought she had previously met him at a friend’s party, she agreed. She blacked out during the journey, having only vague memories of what happened to her after this. She woke up the next morning to find herself in a hotel in Gravesend, in pain and only then realising that she was in Kent. Odeyemi had pre-booked a room there, where he attacked her. After waking the next morning, she facetimed a friend and, during the call, Odeyemi spoke to the friend, using offensive sexual terms when describing the woman.

Convicted of rape following a trial. Also convicted of breach of a Sexual Risk Order and given a two-and-a-half-year sentence to run concurrently.

6 Dec 2024

Ashley Steel

Possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

two years and two months imprisonment

Ashley Steel was part of an organised crime group that supplied vast quantities of cocaine and cannabis. He directed associates to addresses linked to him for exchanges of cash and drugs. Police seized ten kilograms of cannabis and 150 grams of cocaine concealed in vehicles at his business units, along with around £5,000 in cash. He also possessed an offensive weapon, a knuckle duster.

Pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply and possessing an offensive weapon.

5 Dec 2024

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Maidstone Crown Court, located in Maidstone, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 327 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.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441622202000 or visit the official court website for further information.

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Maidstone Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Andy Gilchrist

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Daniel Bruford

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Robert Jenner

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Georgi Dimitrov

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