Nottingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 713 verdicts at Nottingham Crown Court (Nottingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2025 28 cases

Gary Hardy

Organised crime *

Sentence

23 years imprisonment

Gary Hardy headed an 'assassination kit' gang, involved in supplying weapons and other criminal activities, leading to his conviction for organised crime offences.

Showed no emotion as sentence was passed. He is one of Nottinghamshire's most notorious crime lords.

28 Jun 2025

Jason Hill

Possession of a firearm with intent *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment added to existing sentence

Jason Hill, involved in drug dealing, purchased a live weapon supplied by Steven Houston as part of the 'assassination kits' operation. This was linked to a larger conspiracy involving the manufacture and distribution of firearms to criminals.

He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent. His barrister noted the weapon was kept in a locked safe and not discharged. He is already serving a life sentence with a minimum of 29 years for murder.

27 Jun 2025

Steven Houston

Conspiracy to sell or transfer firearms *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

Steven Houston, a leader of an organised crime group, received and distributed 'assassination kits' supplied by Gary Hardy. He provided weapons to criminals, including convicted murderer Jason Hill, as part of a far-reaching enterprise involving the manufacture and sale of firearms for use in crimes across the country.

He was found guilty after a trial. His barrister highlighted his health difficulties, positive influence on others, and expressions of remorse for his actions and their impact on innocent people.

27 Jun 2025

Ronald Knowles

Conspiracy to sell or transfer firearms *

Sentence

13.5 years imprisonment

Ronald Knowles acted as the armourer, converting blank firing handguns into viable firearms at his home. He was paid by Gary Hardy and supplied over 30 weapons, which were part of a large-scale enterprise selling firearms to criminals. Police seized various weapons from his property during a raid in August 2023.

He pleaded guilty to the charges. His barrister noted he was not the instigator but was employed by others, and he did not conceal his identity. He is described as a good man with health issues and a lack of sophistication in his involvement.

27 Jun 2025

Julian Mead

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Julian Mead, 41, of Welstead Avenue, Aspley, attacked Natalie Packer with a hammer on October 1, 2024, outside her home in Cinderhill. He chased her across the road, hitting her multiple times with a wooden hammer, causing fractures to her skull, face, shoulder blade, and three ribs. The attack was part of a planned operation, fuelled by cocaine, to steal her pedigree British Bulldog named Winnie for breeding purposes. Another unidentified man was involved in restraining her partner and stealing the dog. Mead was arrested a week later, with evidence including matching footprints and cell site data from his mobile phone.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty by a jury. Judge James Sampson described the attack as wholly excessive and frenzied. He has 55 previous offences, including two assaults, and was noted as a danger to the public due to the nature of the crime.

26 Jun 2025

Edward Vines

Breaching a restraining order *

Sentence

five years imprisonment

Edward Vines harassed BBC broadcaster Emily Maitlis for nearly 30 years by sending letters to her and her parents, breaching a restraining order imposed on September 5, 2022. The letters expressed distress over the end of their university friendship and included claims of depression. He sent these from HMP Lowdham Grange between May 2023 and February 2024 while already serving a prison term, leading to his conviction.

Acted as his own defence; Judge Mark Watson described the case as 'an extreme case'; he has prior convictions including an eight-year sentence in 2022 for breaching a restraining order.

26 Jun 2025

Donna Potts

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 1 month imprisonment

Donna Potts was caught as a passenger in a car driven by her partner on January 18, 2022, in Sandhill Street, Worksop, where 98 wraps of cocaine and six wraps of heroin were found, along with over £400 in cash. A search of their address on Gateford Road revealed more drugs, phones, and scales. On April 19, 2023, she was stopped again in Wingfield Avenue with 19 wraps of cocaine on her person. She is a 46-year-old mother whose actions were linked to substance abuse and grief.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Has four previous convictions for four offences. Judge noted that credit was given but not enough to suspend the sentence.

25 Jun 2025

Carl Middleton

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 10 months imprisonment

Carl Middleton was driving a car on January 18, 2022, in Sandhill Street, Worksop, with Donna Potts as a passenger, where police found 98 wraps of cocaine, six wraps of heroin, and over £400 in cash. A search of their Gateford Road address uncovered more drugs, phones, and scales. On April 19, 2023, he was stopped again in the same car, though no direct evidence linked additional phones to him. He is 56 years old and was involved in drug-related activities.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Has eight previous court appearances for 16 offences, but had stayed out of trouble for over two decades until this incident. Suffers from tinnitus and hears voices; expressed remorse and no longer uses drugs.

25 Jun 2025

Matthew Nelmes

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs and production of cannabis *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, with 130 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation sessions

Matthew Nelmes, a 53-year-old dad-of-three, allowed dealers to store heroin and crack cocaine at his home in exchange for free drugs to feed his addiction. On February 6, 2025, police stopped a Ford Mondeo in which he was a passenger on Town Street, Pinxton, Derbyshire, and discovered the drugs. A subsequent search of his home on Hillcrest Close, Watnall, revealed 32 wraps of heroin, 431 wraps of crack cocaine worth £4,600, £903 in cash, and a sophisticated cannabis grow operation with 67 plants potentially yielding 1.8kg to 5.6kg valued between £6,000 and £24,000 wholesale.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and production of cannabis. Judge Rosalind Coe KC noted that the drugs did not belong to him but were stored for others, and he was taken advantage of due to his addiction. He has unrelated previous convictions from 20 years ago.

25 Jun 2025

Tammy Godley

Robbery *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, 20 rehabilitation sessions, and 100 hours of unpaid work

Tammy Godley, a 37-year-old drug addict and mother-of-one from Mansfield Woodhouse, targeted the Tesco Extra store in Leeming Lane North on nine occasions in February 2025, filling a basket with high-end chocolate and leaving without paying. On the final incident, she was recognised and challenged by a security guard who attempted to take the basket from her. She responded by producing a piece of metal and thrusting it towards him, causing him to feel threatened that she would use it as a weapon.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of theft and one count of robbery. Has a history of drug addiction and 18 previous court appearances for 26 offences. Judge noted the inconvenience caused to the shop and the threatening use of a weapon.

25 Jun 2025

Roy Shepard

Making threats with an offensive weapon in a private place *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Roy Shepard, while living as a lodger at his former partner's address in Anderson Crescent, Beeston, threatened the victim with a knife as he lay in bed, including threats to slit his throat and burn the house down with both inside, on the evening of August 16 of the previous year. Additionally, around August 7, he sent a barrage of abusive messages to another ex-partner, threatening to kill him at his workplace. His erratic behaviour was linked to alcohol consumption and stopping his medication.

Pleaded guilty to making threats with an offensive weapon in a private place, making threats to commit criminal damage, and harassment. Judge Rosalind Coe KC noted the terrifying nature of his behaviour towards his former partners. Mitigating factors included stopping medication, alcohol use, past trauma from bullying and family rejection due to his sexual orientation, and he has now ceased drinking. Ordered to undergo a 12-month mental health treatment programme, attend 10 rehabilitation sessions, and comply with a five-year restraining order.

24 Jun 2025

Romaine Brown

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

18-month suspended sentence, 26 rehabilitation sessions, 100 hours of unpaid work, and a five-year restraining order

Romaine Brown assaulted his then-partner in St Ann’s on November 16, 2024, after consuming cocaine and alcohol and suspecting infidelity. The assault was sustained, resulting in injuries such as bruising to her eyes and arms. He has a history of violence against women, including prior incidents of assault and punching.

Pleaded guilty to the offense. Judge noted that his violence is linked to drug and alcohol use, and he has shown remorse and insight into his behavior. Previous convictions for similar assaults against women were considered.

24 Jun 2025

Colin Jeffery

Burglary *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Colin Jeffery noticed the front door of a victim's home in Furlong Street, Arnold, was ajar on July 25, 2022. He reached inside, took the keys from a ledge, entered the car parked outside, and drove off, abandoning it a few streets away. The victim and her daughter saw him from an upstairs window, leading to feelings of violation, anxiety, and the need to change home locks.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has 35 previous court appearances for 63 offences. Judge Rosalind Coe KC noted it was an opportunistic offence and ordered him to attend a nine-month drug rehabilitation programme and 20 rehabilitation sessions.

24 Jun 2025

Dean Kirkby

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Dean Kirkby subjected his girlfriend to a sustained three-hour assault on December 23, 2024, at her address in The Meadows, Nottingham. The attack involved strangling her until she almost passed out, head-butting her, kicking her in the ribs, threatening to kill her and drain her blood, attempting to stab her with a fork, and preventing her escape by pulling her back from a first-floor window. He also urinated on her bed and threw a TV at her. While in custody, he assaulted a police officer.

Pleaded guilty to offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation, assaulting an emergency worker, and threats to kill. Has 34 previous court appearances for 76 offences. Judge highlighted the terrifying nature of the attack and gave credit for guilty pleas.

24 Jun 2025

Ian Barnes

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Ian Barnes, a 33-year-old disqualified driver, led police on a high-speed chase in Hucknall on May 17, 2025, reaching speeds of up to 120mph, overtaking dangerously, swerving onto the wrong side of the road, and exceeding 80mph in 30mph zones. The pursuit ended in a crash at the junction of Ward Avenue and Wighay Road, where he attempted to evade responsibility by jumping into the back seat and instructing passengers to claim they were driving. A female passenger reported shaking in fear of losing her life.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, and failing to provide a sample of blood for analysis. Judge Rosalind Coe KC highlighted his appalling driving history and 29 previous convictions for 70 offences, but noted mitigating factors including poor mental health at the time.

24 Jun 2025

Carlton Neuvill

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

7.5 years imprisonment

Carlton Neuvill, 55, of Norton Street, Radford, stabbed his neighbour four times in a stairwell at a block of flats on January 22, 2025. He had armed himself with a knife and waited for the victim to return from walking his dog, then attacked from behind as the victim exited the lift. The victim required emergency surgery and suffered permanent scarring. Weapons, including the knife used and two other blades, were recovered from Neuvill's flat.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. The attack was motivated by a debt owed to the victim.

20 Jun 2025

Peter Brooks

Attempted murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Peter Brooks, a plastic surgeon, set off on a murderous expedition where he knifed Graeme Perks and doused the ground floor of his house with petrol with intent to set it on fire, leaving Perks with life-threatening injuries.

Peter Brooks, 61, tried every trick to escape justice but was convicted for attempting to murder Graeme Perks by knifing him and dousing his house with petrol.

12 Jun 2025

Dr Peter Brooks

Attempted Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 22 years

Dr Peter Brooks, a 61-year-old plastic surgeon from Southwell, intended to take the life of his colleague, consultant Mr Graeme Perks at Nottingham University Hospitals. He prepared for the act and executed it with ruthless efficiency, committing attempted murder by stabbing and arson, attempted arson with intent to endanger life, and possession of a bladed article in a public place. He also committed arson with intent to endanger life. The incident occurred on a night when Brooks left home with the premeditated goal of killing his victim, but the victim's calmness and the skill of medical teams prevented success.

Found guilty of two counts of attempted murder, attempted arson with intent to endanger life, and possession of a bladed article. Sentences for all charges to be served concurrently. Also found guilty of arson with intent to endanger life.

9 Jun 2025

Isaac Allen

Conspiracy to steal vehicles *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Isaac Allen, 31, was part of a gang that conspired to steal high-value cars, such as Audi, Alfa Romeo and Land Rover vehicles, from driveways across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire between August and November 2023. He worked alongside Kayne Palmer in these activities, contributing to a series of thefts that targeted residential areas.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal vehicles. He has amassed more than 200 offences in his criminal career and avoided an immediate prison term.

8 Jun 2025

Colin Gardiol

Affray *

Sentence

Eight-month jail term suspended for one year and 150 hours unpaid work

Colin Gardiol initiated a violent altercation inside the Market Inn in Mansfield on December 17, 2022, due to his drunken behaviour, which escalated into a brawl between two groups of men and led to the victim being assaulted outside the pub.

Pleaded guilty to affray at the first opportunity and has been awaiting sentence for 29 months. He has changed his life since the offence.

8 Jun 2025

Corie Pridmore

Affray *

Sentence

Eight-month jail term suspended for one year and 150 hours unpaid work

Corie Pridmore slapped the victim to the face while the victim was unconscious on the ground outside the Market Inn in Mansfield on December 17, 2022, following an altercation between two groups of men influenced by alcohol.

Pleaded guilty to affray. He has five children, works on the railways, and expressed embarrassment and apology for his actions.

8 Jun 2025

Kayne Palmer

Conspiracy to steal vehicles *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Kayne Palmer, 33, was involved in a series of crimes including stealing a delivery van in Birchover Road, Bilborough, Nottingham in October 2023, during which he dragged the victim along the road, causing injuries that required multiple skin grafts. He was part of a gang that conspired to steal high-value cars from driveways across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire between August and November 2023. Additionally, he ram-raided a store in Bestwood, Nottinghamshire, using a stolen Land Rover, causing thousands of pounds in damage and stealing cigarettes, alcohol and cash while occupants were inside.

Pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to steal cars, actual bodily harm, multiple burglaries and driving offences. He has 28 previous convictions and was disqualified from driving for five-and-a-half years. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC highlighted his disregard for others and his wasted life of crime.

8 Jun 2025

Kyle Pridmore

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

20-month jail term suspended for 18 months, 15 rehabilitation sessions, 200 hours unpaid work, and £1,200 compensation

Kyle Pridmore shoved the victim forcefully outside the Market Inn in Mansfield on December 17, 2022, causing the victim to hit his head on the floor, fracture his skull, and lose consciousness. The incident occurred during an altercation between two groups of men, exacerbated by alcohol, and led to the victim being hospitalised for five days.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, affray, and assaulting an emergency worker. He has shown remorse and accepts his behaviour was disgraceful.

8 Jun 2025

Neil Dunkel

Rape *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Neil Dunkel raped one of the victims on two occasions after being invited to an address by James Doyle. The victim was a vulnerable young girl who had already been subjected to abuse.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty. He will be on the sex offenders' register for life.

6 Jun 2025

James Doyle

Rape *

Sentence

26 years imprisonment with 4 years extended licence

James Doyle subjected two vulnerable girls to horrific sexual abuse, starting when one victim was 13 years old and the abuse continued for eight years, and the other was 11 years old. The offences included multiple instances of rape and other abuses at various locations across Nottinghamshire. He was found guilty of seven counts of rape, causing a person to engage in sexual activity, and assaulting a girl by touching.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty. Judge James Sampson described him as 'undoubtedly dangerous' and a 'significant risk to girls'. Must serve at least two-thirds of the 26-year term and will be on the sex offenders' register for life.

6 Jun 2025

Deepak Kumar

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Deepak Kumar attacked two men in Nottingham city centre around 4am on August 28, 2021. He knocked one man unconscious with a single punch and, along with Shaan Tanner, beat up a second man against a window, kicking him multiple times. The victims were on a stag night, required hospital treatment, and one suffered constant ringing in one ear while the other has not worked since and requires daily cognitive treatment due to memory loss.

Pleaded not guilty. Trained in martial arts and had the opportunity to diffuse violence but did not. Described as a qualified motor mechanic and a kind and caring man.

5 Jun 2025

Shaan Tanner

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Shaan Tanner, along with Deepak Kumar, attacked two men in Nottingham city centre around 4am on August 28, 2021. He kicked one victim in the head and face five times during the assault. The victims were on a stag night, required hospital treatment, and one has not worked since and requires daily cognitive treatment due to memory loss, while the other suffered constant ringing in one ear.

Pleaded not guilty. Was 19 at the time of the offence, has no previous convictions, and is the father of a two-year-old girl. Described as a kind and considerate young man who accepts he was not acting in self-defence.

5 Jun 2025

Karl Twyford

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Karl Twyford drove his silver Ford Ranger over Steven Day, who was lying in the road in Park Lane, Sutton Bonington, on October 30, 2021, causing catastrophic injuries to his chest and head, and then drove off. Twyford later handed himself in and claimed he thought it was a Halloween prank. Additionally, a search of his residence in Kegworth revealed cannabis worth £7,500, cocaine worth £2,000, and equipment for drug production.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply drugs and production of cannabis. Judge Michael Auty KC noted the incident was due to inattentiveness and highlighted the victim's character. Twyford has 13 previous convictions, including for careless driving.

4 Jun 2025

May 2025 13 cases

Jordan Mullins

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, plus 15 rehabilitation sessions and 150 hours unpaid work

Jordan Mullins was involved in supplying class A drugs in Radford. On March 2, 2021, undercover officers observed him meeting a known drug user in an alleyway off Hartley Street, where he provided wraps of heroin and crack cocaine that bore his fingerprints. A search of his address in Crewe Close uncovered additional drugs worth £1,500, including £280 of crack cocaine and £1,250 of heroin. His mobile phone contained messages indicating involvement in drug supply. He had been forced into the activity due to debts from human trafficking.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Described as a victim of human trafficking and had previous convictions for drug-related crimes. Judge Michael Auty KC emphasised the seriousness of dealing class A drugs and noted his efforts to stay out of trouble for four years.

30 May 2025

James Porter

Conspiring to Supply Cocaine and Heroin *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

James Porter, aged 32, ran a drugs operation sending bulk text messages to addicts in Nottingham and Ilkeston. The operation was uncovered in 2022 when police searched his home in Wollaton and found Class A drugs, cash, and mobile phones. Further investigations in 2024 led to another search where police seized around £5,000 worth of Class A and Class B drugs, dealer lists, deal bags, weighing scales, cash, mobile phones, designer clothing, knives, and an axe. His phone showed he sent bulk messages on 199 occasions between July and September 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine and heroin and possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin. Also admitted possession with intent to supply cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin, and possession of a Class B drug, related to a 2022 raid. Police noted he was enjoying a lavish lifestyle funded by drug sales.

28 May 2025

Patrick Thomas

Sexual activity with a child while in a position of trust *

Sentence

22 months in prison

Patrick Thomas, formerly known as Josh Mills-Afford, abused his position of trust as a teacher at a Nottingham school to groom and sexually exploit two teenage students. He engaged in sexual activity with the first victim on multiple occasions during December 2024 and January 2025. He also abused a second victim between February 2022 and January 2023 when she was under 18. An investigation began after the first victim came forward in January 2025.

Pleaded guilty to 10 counts of sexual activity with a child while in a position of trust and one count of making an indecent image of a child. Seven-year restraining orders imposed. Will remain on the Sex Offenders’ Register.

21 May 2025

Andrew Jennings

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

42 months imprisonment

Andrew Jennings, from North Street, Owston Ferry, was charged with eight offences, including five counts of sexual assault and other related charges. He appeared in court and was sentenced after being found guilty of the sexual assault charges, which involved inappropriate actions towards victims. The offences were part of a string of sexual crimes, and he was caught and prosecuted accordingly.

Faced five charges of sexual assault. Found not guilty of attempting to cause a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. No evidence offered on two charges of possession of indecent photographs of a child. Ordered to be placed on the sex offenders’ register.

20 May 2025

George Buck

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months imprisonment

George Buck was driving a Ford Mondeo with false plates, towing a high-top van, and evaded police at excessive speeds. On 23 February 2025, he drove southbound on the northbound carriageway of the A1 near Blyth at up to 100mph, causing a three-vehicle crash involving a Peugeot 208 and another van. This resulted in serious injuries to the three passengers in his vehicle and the occupant of the van, with the Peugeot driver sustaining minor injuries. The road was closed overnight for investigations.

Pleaded guilty to theft of a motor vehicle and four counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was 34 years old at the time and had three other men in the vehicle.

12 May 2025

Michael Hemmings

Burglary *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months imprisonment

Michael Hemmings, 60, of Alfred Street North, St Ann’s, committed a series of burglaries. On January 5, he smashed a window at a coffee shop in Goose Gate, Hockley, used a wheelie bin to conceal his actions, and stole the till. On January 20, he broke into student accommodation in Mansfield Road, stealing a television and a speaker. He was also linked to a burglary at a fast food restaurant in Shakespeare Street, where cash was stolen from two tills. He was recognised from CCTV footage.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary. A member of the public and a police officer helped identify him.

12 May 2025

Rakeem Thomas

Importation of a Class A drug (methamphetamine) and conspiracy to import a Class B drug (cannabis) *

Sentence

11 years and 6 months imprisonment

Rakeem Thomas was heavily involved in the day-to-day operation of a gang that imported crystal meth and cannabis from the United States into Nottinghamshire. The scheme used false shipping labels and unwitting address holders. Thomas decanted drugs from parcels and distributed them throughout the county. The conspiracy was exposed after a parcel labelled as a weight loss shake was intercepted at Stansted Airport in May 2023. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 7 May 2025.

Heavily involved in running the operation, including decanting drugs from parcels and distributing them. Pleaded guilty to playing a significant role in the importation of a Class A drug (methamphetamine) into Nottinghamshire and conspiring to import a Class B drug (cannabis).

7 May 2025

Jesse Kolo

Exportation of Class A drugs (cocaine) to Australia *

Sentence

5 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jesse Kolo, an office manager, exploited his employer's courier account to produce false shipping labels that concealed the true nature of parcels. He was involved in the exportation of 2.5 kilograms of cocaine from the UK to Australia. The activity came to light during Operation Continental, a major investigation into a drugs gang smuggling crystal meth and cannabis from the United States into Nottinghamshire. Kolo pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 7 May 2025.

Office manager who abused his access to his employer’s courier account to create false shipping labels that disguised the contents of parcels. Pleaded guilty to playing a significant role in the exportation of Class A drugs (2.5kgs cocaine) to Australia.

7 May 2025

Lavontie Cameron

Being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug (cannabis) *

Sentence

38 months imprisonment

Lavontie Cameron participated in a drug smuggling operation that imported cannabis and crystal meth from America into Nottinghamshire. He met with individuals who received parcels for the gang and was linked to several key addresses. The conspiracy was uncovered after Border Force intercepted a package at Stansted Airport in May 2023. Cameron pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 7 May 2025.

Assisted the criminal gang by meeting with parcel recipients. Evidence showed he attended key addresses and was in contact with co-defendants on delivery days. Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug (cannabis).

7 May 2025

Kyiem Raymond

Conspiracy to import a Class B drug (cannabis) *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

Kyiem Raymond was a trusted member of an organised crime group that smuggled cannabis and crystal meth from the United States into the UK. He assisted with the collection and delivery of parcels, which were disguised with false labels. The gang's activities were exposed by Operation Continental after a suspicious parcel was stopped at Stansted Airport in May 2023. Raymond pleaded guilty to conspiring to import cannabis and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 7 May 2025.

Trusted member of the crime gang. Assisted with collections and deliveries of packages imported into the UK. Pleaded guilty to conspiring to import a Class B drug (cannabis).

7 May 2025

Lemar Taylor

Importing a Class A drug (methamphetamine) and conspiracy to import a Class B drug (cannabis) *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Lemar Taylor was a trusted associate of a criminal gang that imported industrial quantities of crystal meth and cannabis from America into Nottinghamshire. He maintained contact with occupants of addresses used to receive the drug shipments, and assisted in decanting and distributing the drugs. The operation was uncovered following a parcel interception at Stansted Airport in May 2023. Taylor pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 7 May 2025.

Trusted associate in regular contact with occupants of addresses used to store drug parcels. Helped decant drugs from packages and distributed them to customers. Pleaded guilty to importing a Class A drug (methamphetamine) and conspiring to import a Class B drug (cannabis).

7 May 2025

Davante James

Importation of a Class A drug (methamphetamine) and conspiracy to import a Class B drug (cannabis) *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Davante James, a boxing coach, led an organised crime group that smuggled crystal meth and high-strength cannabis from the United States into Nottinghamshire. The multi-million pound operation was uncovered after a parcel interception at Stansted Airport in May 2023. James directed the collection of cash, distribution of drugs, and recruited associates to provide addresses within Nottingham for shipping. The gang used false labels such as weight loss powder and furniture to disguise parcels. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 7 May 2025.

Leader of the criminal gang. Pleaded guilty to playing a significant role in the importation of a Class A drug (methamphetamine) into Nottinghamshire and conspiring to import a Class B drug (cannabis).

7 May 2025

Taisha Chalmers

Being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug (cannabis) *

Sentence

18 month Community Order with rehabilitation activity requirement

Taisha Chalmers provided address details that were used to receive drug shipments sent from the United States as part of an operation smuggling cannabis and crystal meth into Nottinghamshire. She also transported drugs within the city. The scheme was exposed after a parcel labelled as a weight loss shake was intercepted at Stansted Airport in May 2023. Chalmers pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 7 May 2025.

Linked to at least three delivery addresses by providing address details to a co-defendant. Also received and moved drugs across Nottingham. Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug (cannabis).

7 May 2025

April 2025 5 cases

Caine Lonsdale

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 15 years

Caine Lonsdale, 34, murdered his friend Jonathan Dittia, 40, by inflicting 63 separate wounds in Mr. Dittia's flat in Clifton, Nottinghamshire, on September 17, 2024. The attack involved stamping on Mr. Dittia's head, throttling him with a phone charging cable, and leaving him dead or dying for about an hour and a half. Lonsdale then ordered pizza, was seen on CCTV wearing blood-stained trainers, visited his father's address to confess, and called 999. Mr. Dittia was vulnerable, with learning difficulties, and the incident occurred in his own home.

Defence claimed genuine remorse and no intent to kill; low IQ of 72 and chronic alcohol problem impaired logical thought; judge described the attack as merciless and sustained, noting intoxication as a disinhibitor and that prior custody of 216 days would be deducted.

25 Apr 2025

James Jordan

Robbery *

Sentence

3 years and 7 months imprisonment

On 21 April 2019, James Jordan, then aged 18, acted with William McLatchie in a knifepoint robbery in Colwick. The pair threatened four teenage boys with knives and made them surrender their mobile phones before fleeing the scene. Two of the victims were later slashed by McLatchie.

Changed his plea to guilty on the fourth day of his trial. Admitted four robberies and one count of fraud by false representation.

24 Apr 2025

William Mclatchie

Robbery and causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

William McLatchie and accomplice James Jordan confronted four teenage boys walking through Colwick in the early hours of 21 April 2019. Armed with knives, they forced the group to hand over their phones. Despite having the phones, McLatchie used his knife to slash two 14‑year‑old victims across the face and neck, one requiring ten stitches. Hours earlier, McLatchie had attacked a man in his fifties from behind in Calverton, breaking his nose and robbing his bank card, which he later used fraudulently.

Described as the ringleader. Convicted after trial of five robberies, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and fraud by false representation.

24 Apr 2025

Hussnain Iqbal

Possession with Intent to Supply *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Hussnain Iqbal was arrested on May 17, 2024, after police observed a suspected drug deal involving a VW Golf in Hampden Street, Nottingham. He was found in possession of multiple bags of cannabis, cocaine, and MDMA, along with over £350 in cash and business cards under the alias 'Smokey'. This followed an earlier incident on May 4, 2023, where he was found with deal bags of Class A and B drugs. Iqbal initially claimed the cash was a birthday gift but later pleaded guilty to the charges.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply and four counts of possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply. Police noted he was unrepentant and continued illegal activities after a prior arrest.

20 Apr 2025

Alex Dale

Driving whilst disqualified *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

Alex Dale, aged 26, had been disqualified from driving in 2023 following a dangerous driving offence in 2019. On 21 January 2025, he was seen driving a black Seat Leon displaying false number plates. The vehicle was stopped in Abbot Road, Mansfield. Dale admitted the offences and pleaded guilty at court. He was sentenced to 13 months imprisonment.

Pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance. He had been banned from driving in 2023 after a dangerous driving offence committed in 2019.

15 Apr 2025

March 2025 4 cases

Christopher Jones

Possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

Christopher Jones, 33, of Glamis Road, Sherwood, was the central figure in a firearms and drugs conspiracy. On 23 October 2022, police attended an address in Barry Street, Bulwell, after an unrelated report about Sophie Wootton, his then-girlfriend. Officers discovered cannabis being grown and seized a viable handgun, ammunition, around 2.5kg of cannabis (street value up to £20,000), and approximately £55,000 in cash. On 26 October, Jones and Drew Williamson were seen leaving a house in Knowles Walk, Arnold, and stopped by police. Ten kilograms of cannabis was found in the car boot; a search of the house yielded a further 14kg of cannabis, a one-kilo block of cocaine, and thousands of pounds in cash. Three additional properties linked to Jones—in Egypt Road, Basford; Raymede Drive, Bestwood; and Deepdene Way, Broxtowe—were all found to be housing cannabis grows to varying degrees. He was convicted after a trial that ended on 17 January 2025.

Ringleader of operation; pleaded guilty to supplying cannabis but convicted after trial of all other charges.

31 Mar 2025

Drew Williamson

Possessing with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Drew Williamson, 28, of Knowles Walk, Arnold, was stopped by police alongside Christopher Jones on 26 October 2022 after leaving a house in Knowles Walk. Ten kilograms of cannabis was found in the car boot, and a further 14kg of cannabis, a one-kilo block of cocaine, and cash were seized from the property. He was convicted of possessing with intent to supply cocaine and possessing criminal property.

Arrested with Christopher Jones; convicted after trial.

31 Mar 2025

Joanne Allen

Producing cannabis *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Joanne Allen, 56, of Deepdene Way, Broxtowe, was found by police on 27 October 2022 inside a property in Deepdene Way that was being used to grow cannabis. She admitted the charge of producing cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis.

31 Mar 2025

Lee Blake

Possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

9 year extended prison sentence (6 years custody, 3 years on licence)

Lee Blake, 40, of Thomas Close, St Ann’s, housed eight improvised slam guns and compatible shotgun cartridges in a cupboard at his home. The weapons were seized on 3 November 2022 during a warrant. His DNA was also found on a handgun recovered days earlier from an address in Barry Street, Bulwell. He pleaded guilty to firearms and drugs offences.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, possessing ammunition without a certificate, and supplying cannabis.

31 Mar 2025

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