Nottingham Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

On November 27, drove on Albert Street, Newark, while disqualified and without insurance.

Criminal damage on July 29 in Fernwood by destroying a window pane on a door; harassing same victim by sending numerous text messages; failing to surrender to custody on November 5.

Gemma Swindell, 39, of Nottingham, admitted eight shoplifting offences across the city centre, five at the Victoria Centre, at a hearing on December 1, 2025. She was given a three-year ban from the Victoria Centre but breached it two days later by entering the centre and committing a further shop theft at Sainsbury’s Local in Clumber Street.

Hussain drove on King Street, Southwell, on 5 November with 85 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, more than double the legal limit.

Aaron Kelly, 36, of Nottingham, repeatedly breached a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from stores in south Nottingham and West Bridgford. He continued shoplifting sweets, chocolate, and other items from shelves in October and November 2025, captured on CCTV. His relentless offending targeted shop staff, leading to his arrest by Nottinghamshire Police.

Cook drove a Ford on London Road, Newark, without insurance on 5 July.

Okoli drove a Hyundai on Albert Street without due care and attention and without a licence on 19 August.

Dambaza drove a Ford while disqualified on Newstead Avenue, Newark, on 17 October, and also drove without insurance on the same occasion.

Johnson drove on Normanton Road, Normanton, on 13 October without a licence and later failed to provide a specimen of breath for analysis at Mansfield Custody Suite on the same day.

Atherlay used a hand-held mobile phone while driving on Forest Road, Nottingham, on 8 September.

Hamdani drove a Fiat without due care and attention on the A617 at Rainworth on 9 September.

Baker breached a restraining order imposed on 6 May by contacting the victim via phone calls and voicemails on 30 October, 31 October and 1 November.

Jakub Lewandrowski, a suspended Nottinghamshire Police constable, was stopped off duty in the early hours of 31 August on Wollaton Road, Nottingham, and gave a roadside breath reading of 90 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, more than two-and-a-half times the legal limit of 35. He was arrested, charged, and suspended from duty. On 19 September, the day he was due before Nottingham Magistrates' Court for the first offence, Derbyshire Police stopped him around 1.30am in Tunnicliffe Close, Ilkeston, where he recorded 82 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath, again more than double the legal limit. He later admitted both charges.

Jordon King, aged 29 and of no fixed address, stole items such as cheese, chocolate, meat products, and laundry products from various stores in Radford, Lenton in Nottingham, and Ripley in Derbyshire on multiple occasions between August 3 and September 16, 2025. He was identified via CCTV footage provided by store staff, leading to his arrest after another theft on September 16, 2025.

Nakeel Senior-Thompson was spotted speeding in his car in Radford on September 12, 2025. He ignored police orders to stop, leading to a chase where he abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot through gardens, attempting to hide a lock knife in his waistband. He was apprehended by armed officers.

John Chattin, 37, of no fixed abode, was subject to a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order that banned him from large parts of Nottingham city centre due to his persistent offending. He was spotted in the excluded area on September 7, arrested, and appeared at court on September 10, where he was sentenced for breaching the order.

Valdir Joao was banging on the windows of a property in Netherfield, at around 3.45am on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Police found and detained him, discovering a hunting knife in his waistband and a lock knife in his pocket. He was charged and the weapons were seized and will be destroyed.

Claire Dziubek caused unnecessary suffering to three dogs by neglecting their health, leading to them being underweight and unhealthy. The incident involved RSPCA visiting her house on Dovedale Circle, Ilkeston, where the dogs were found with faeces in the garden and visible signs of malnutrition. One dog, Bindi, died, while the others, Teddy and Gypsy, were taken into RSPCA care and rehomed after recovery.

Alan Smith, of Mansfield, was subject to a Community Protection Order banning him from Mansfield town centre due to prior incidents of assaulting a police officer and engaging in drunk and disorderly behaviour. On August 14, 2025, he breached this order by being spotted in a pub in the town's Market Square, leading to his arrest and subsequent sentencing.

At Little Rascals puppy business (also known as Puppies At Home and Pets Ltd) at The Dairies farm, Brant Broughton, failed to ensure welfare of dogs by not providing suitable environment and veterinary care, and failing to address 84 dogs’ emotional and behavioural needs. Raid on November 13, 2018, by Lincolnshire Police and RSPCA seized 95 of 374 dogs due to dental disease, mites, infections, fear responses, OCD-like compulsions, poor record keeping, cleanliness, bio-security, and lack of socialisation.

At Little Rascals puppy business (also known as Puppies At Home and Pets Ltd) at The Dairies farm, Brant Broughton, failed to ensure welfare of dogs by not providing suitable environment and veterinary care, and failing to address 84 dogs’ emotional and behavioural needs. Raid on November 13, 2018, by Lincolnshire Police and RSPCA seized 95 of 374 dogs due to dental disease, mites, infections, fear responses, OCD-like compulsions, poor record keeping, cleanliness, bio-security, and lack of socialisation.

As breeding manager at Little Rascals puppy business (also known as Puppies At Home and Pets Ltd) at The Dairies farm, Brant Broughton, failed to provide veterinary care for eye, ear, skin, and dental conditions affecting between five and 11 dogs, failed to address emotional and behavioural needs of 84 dogs, housed 30 dogs on wood shavings causing adverse effects, and failed to provide veterinary care for 52 dogs. Raid on November 13, 2018, by Lincolnshire Police and RSPCA seized 95 of 374 dogs due to dental disease, mites, infections, fear responses, OCD-like compulsions, poor record keeping, cleanliness, bio-security, and lack of socialisation.

At Little Rascals puppy business (also known as Puppies At Home and Pets Ltd) at The Dairies farm, Brant Broughton, failed to ensure welfare of dogs by not providing suitable environment and veterinary care, and failing to address 84 dogs’ emotional and behavioural needs. Raid on November 13, 2018, by Lincolnshire Police and RSPCA seized 95 of 374 dogs due to dental disease, mites, infections, fear responses, OCD-like compulsions, poor record keeping, cleanliness, bio-security, and lack of socialisation.

Amahni Maitland was spotted riding an e-bike by police on patrol in Waterloo Promenade, Radford, on June 2. He fled when approached and was later found hiding behind a tree. A lock knife was recovered from nearby vegetation and forensic analysis revealed his DNA on the weapon.

Neil Shackleton was more than two times over the legal alcohol limit when he lost control of his car on Mattersey Road in Mattersey, near Retford, on June 10, 2025, and collided with a police vehicle. No one was harmed in the incident.

Barry Newman, as the sole trader of Foster Brother Builders, was contracted to perform refurbishment works at a property in Bulwell. On November 22, 2022, he placed a faulty portable space heater connected to a propane gas cylinder in the property's cellar to dry out damp, despite manufacturer instructions requiring well-ventilated areas and prohibiting underground use. This resulted in a gas explosion due to a leak, causing severe burn injuries to a 51-year-old man's hands, legs, face, and scalp, and extensive damage to the property. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive found that Newman failed to conduct a risk assessment and used unsuitable equipment.

Heather Allmond, 38, of Gainsborough, had been drinking on a train from London before getting off at Newark Northgate Station. Despite being over the alcohol limit, she drove her car roughly 200 metres down Lincoln Street before losing control and crashing into the side of a parked caravan with such force that her car became lodged underneath it. The collision occurred at around 6.20pm on May 2, 2024. Both vehicles were severely damaged. She was arrested at the scene based on her driving and suspicions of being over the limit, and taken to hospital. She admitted to driving without due care and attention but initially denied drink-driving.

David James Iliffe, formerly of Hallam Court in Victoria Street, Ilkeston, was prosecuted by the RSPCA after a 13-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Trixie was found suffering with a large untreated ulcerated mammary tumour approximately 16cm in size, severe flea infestation, overgrown nails, muscle wastage and osteoarthritis. Concerns were raised in June 2025; the dog had not received veterinary care for at least a couple of years and was euthanised on welfare grounds. The property was dirty with urine on the floor and a strong smell of ammonia.

Drove while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence on June 23 at Manchester Airport and again on November 6 on the A614 at Worksop. Uninsured on both occasions.