Stafford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 323 verdicts at Stafford Crown Court (Stafford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 11 cases

Dale Cole

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Dale Cole subjected Lisa Holland to sustained and horrific abuse over several years, including violent and controlling behaviour from 29 October 2018 to 20 October 2022. On 20 October 2022, Ms Holland was found unresponsive at the bottom of the stairs at her home in Burton-on-Trent after Cole called 999 claiming she had fallen. A postmortem revealed over 40 broken ribs (old and new fractures), serious internal chest injuries, and significant abdominal injuries inflicted in the weeks and months before her death. He denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges on the first day of trial.

Convicted of murder and three counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter, controlling or coercive behaviour, and one count of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

20 Mar 2026

Sean Jefferson

Murder *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Sean Jefferson, a Midlands dad who smoked cannabis, murdered his five-week-old daughter Darcy-Leigh Jefferson.

Found guilty of murdering his five-week-old daughter Darcy-Leigh following an eight-week trial.

19 Mar 2026

James Stelfox

Failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Police on patrol stopped James Stelfox's car on February 12, 2026, during vehicle checks. He was taken to a police station where he refused to provide a sample of breath for analysis. He was described as intoxicated with glazed eyes and slurred speech, appearing impaired. Mitigating, it was claimed officers accused him of having drugs, pushed him, and rugby tackled him to the floor.

Admitted failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis. Includes 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement. Banned from driving for 40 months (reduced by 40 weeks if he completes a drink-drivers' rehabilitation course). Must pay £85 costs and £154 surcharge.

14 Mar 2026

Adam Bailey

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

67 months imprisonment

Staffordshire Police investigations into the B line led them to search a property in the Broadeye area of Stafford as well as a second address in Birmingham. They arrested 43-year-old Adam Bailey, from Birmingham, who was involved in supplying class A drugs in Stafford.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine. Messages on his phone showed him offering these substances for sale.

14 Mar 2026

Gareth Sherwin

Sexual assault and assaulting a police officer *

Sentence

34 weeks imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 6-month alcohol treatment requirement, 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 26-session programme requirement, £500 compensation, £100 compensation, £85 costs, £187 surcharge, 10 years on Sex Offenders' Register

Gareth Sherwin, 49, of Outclough Road, Brindley Ford, sexually abused a female police officer by making sexualised comments and thrusting his penis into her bottom while being detained and searched for a separate matter. He was aggressive, requiring a spithood, and kicked another officer. The incident made the officer's skin crawl.

Pleaded guilty. Under influence of alcohol. Remorseful when sober. Struggling with alcohol and mother's death. Previous conviction for sexual assault in October 2023.

12 Mar 2026

Paul Donaldson

Arranging the commission of a child sexual offence *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Paul Donaldson, 28, of Stafford, arranged to meet a 13-year-old girl at Stafford train station on November 27, 2025, after sending her a picture of himself online and planning to take her to a hotel. He was arrested upon arrival and police found evidence on his phone confirming the offences.

Pleaded guilty to arranging the commission of a child sexual offence, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, and sending a photograph of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and given a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

12 Mar 2026

Liam Brown

Driving while disqualified and driving without insurance *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £120 fine, £85 costs, £154 surcharge, 19-month driving ban

Liam Brown, 33, of Izaak Walton Way, Madeley, was caught driving a vehicle on the car park of a nearby shop and to his home on November 11, despite being disqualified.

Pleaded guilty. Struggling with anxiety and depression, medicated since incident. Father of three with another child on the way. Realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

12 Mar 2026

Arris Javid

Breaching a restraining order *

Sentence

12-month community order

Arris Javid breached a restraining order by sending messages to his ex-partner on Instagram and Facebook and calling her after their relationship broke down. Messages implied she was a rat and included ranting and rambling, all contact that should have been avoided.

Includes 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement and 90 hours unpaid work. Must pay £400 costs and £114 surcharge. New 31-month restraining order preventing entry to ex's street in Trent Vale. Pleaded guilty to breaching restraining order.

7 Mar 2026

Aaron Brittain

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

3 years and 10 months imprisonment

Aaron Brittain was part of a drug gang with his father Neil Whitehouse, brother Brandon Whitehouse, and associate Lee Dalton, supplying cocaine and cannabis between July 2018 and December 2019. They were arrested after police swooped on a home in Kings Bromley, where cash, deal bags, scales with traces of cannabis and cocaine, and a 'big bucket' of cannabis in an outhouse were found. Mobile phones showed evidence of the group conspiring to sell drugs locally, with Brittain directing Neil Whitehouse in moving cash and preparing/moving drugs.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis. Aged 36, of Lichfield.

5 Mar 2026

Neil Whitehouse

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Neil Whitehouse, along with his son Aaron Brittain, son Brandon Whitehouse, and associate Lee Dalton, formed a drug gang supplying cocaine and cannabis between July 2018 and December 2019. Arrested at a home in Kings Bromley, police found cash, deal bags, scales with drug traces, and a large bucket of cannabis in an outhouse. Phone evidence revealed the group's conspiracy to sell drugs locally, including Whitehouse moving cash and preparing/moving drugs under Brittain's direction.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis. Aged 66, of Burton.

5 Mar 2026

Keith Feeney

Criminal damage *

Sentence

six-month conditional discharge

Keith Feeney damaged a window at The One Stop Shop in King Street, Fenton, on July 19, causing £1,300 damage.

Admitted criminal damage. Struggles with mental health. It was a moment of madness. Apologises for the damage.

4 Mar 2026

February 2026 9 cases

Bradley James Forrester

Supply of cannabis *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

One kilogram of cannabis was smuggled into the UK from the U.S. disguised as a yoga mat. The package was seized by police after delivery to a home address in Stafford in October 2025. Following an investigation, Bradley James Forrester, aged 30, of Stafford, was arrested and linked to the importation.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class B – cannabis. Answered 'no comment' during initial interview but admitted the offence when presented with evidence.

16 Feb 2026

Elizabeth Henderson

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Elizabeth Henderson, a 66-year-old finance administrator from Uttoxeter, engaged in fraudulent activity from January 2018 to April 2024 by paying herself £212,228 from the care home off Hockley Road where she worked. She used real supplier invoices multiple times to avoid suspicion, including an £800 payment entitled 'Tesco milk' and over £4,000 purporting to be sent to a care agency. The fraud was discovered in April 2024 during an internal investigation by a new team member, leading to her dismissal and police involvement.

Admitted fraud by abuse of position. Investigating officer welcomed the significant custodial sentence for her calculated and complex web of deceit.

13 Feb 2026

Robert Gillan

Animal welfare offences and illegal trading of endangered species *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment and 10-year ban from trading animals

Police raided Robert Gillan's council house in Rugeley, Staffordshire, in May 2022, discovering neglected birds and exotic animals including four budgerigars, four rosellas, one galah, four conures, and 13 sugar glider possums. The 40-year-old had been running an illegal pet shop from the property, prioritizing financial gain over animal welfare. The animals were surrendered to Cannock Chase District Council’s environmental health team and subsequently rehomed.

Admitted to participating in a fraudulent business as a sole trader, failing to ensure the welfare of animals, and offering endangered species for sale without valid certification. PC Darren Wilkes commented on the importance of animal welfare and proper certification.

13 Feb 2026

James Harrison Trimble-Pettit

Owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing death *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

James Harrison Trimble-Pettit owned two XL Bully dogs, Via and Ares, which escaped from his home on Main Street in Stonnall, Staffordshire, on September 14, 2023, through an insecure window and door. The dogs fatally mauled his neighbour Ian Price, a 52-year-old man, causing catastrophic injuries despite attempts by bystanders to intervene. The dogs had previously escaped in March 2023 and attacked a woman and her dog. Evidence showed inadequate security measures, substandard living conditions, and prior warnings about the dogs' dangerous nature. Trimble-Pettit failed to properly secure the property before leaving for work.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing death. Lifetime ban from dog ownership. Initially disputed responsibility but accepted offences during trial of issue.

12 Feb 2026

James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt

Owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing death *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment and indefinite disqualification from owning a dog

James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt owned two XL bully dogs, Via (champagne-coloured female) and Ares (white male), which escaped from his home in Main Street, Stonnall, Staffordshire, through open windows and unlocked doors. The dogs had previously attacked other people and were kept in an unsafe environment with no toys, blankets, or proper security. On September 14, 2023, just before 3.15pm, the dogs attacked and killed 52-year-old Ian Price, who suffered multiple blunt force injuries. Members of the public tried to intervene, but Mr Price died shortly after arriving at hospital in critical condition. One dog died during the incident, and the other was euthanised by a vet in the owner's flat.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being the owner of a dog which, when dangerously out of control, caused the death of Ian Price. Failed to heed warnings about the dogs' dangerous nature and kept them in unsuitable conditions.

12 Feb 2026

Jordan Thompson

Drink-driving *

Sentence

13 months driving ban, £120 fine, £85 costs, £48 surcharge

Jordan Thompson, aged 28, of Wallfield Close, Upper Tean, was seen driving on Victoria Road, Fenton, at 2.30am on January 11, 2026. The vehicle was stopped after he was seen colliding with a kerb as he turned into a car park. He was breathalysed and gave a reading of 42 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, against the legal limit of 35.

Ban reducible by 13 weeks upon completion of drink-drivers' awareness course. Pleaded guilty to drink-driving.

11 Feb 2026

Lyndsey Welsh

Assaulting a police officer *

Sentence

£120 fine, £100 compensation, £85 costs, £48 surcharge

Lyndsey Welsh, aged 41, of Mill Street, Silverdale, grabbed a police officer's fingers and kicked a second officer in the shin on January 13, 2026. Neither officer was injured.

No previous convictions. Was going through a difficult time and had too much to drink. Deeply remorseful. Pleaded guilty to two charges of assaulting a police officer.

11 Feb 2026

Tyler Winnard

Criminal damage *

Sentence

£100 fine, £85 costs, £40 surcharge

Tyler Winnard, aged 24, of The Bramblings, Wildwood, Stafford, wrote on a door three times on December 13, 2025. The victim was not able to remove the writing.

Admitted criminal damage.

11 Feb 2026

Reece Caven

Being concerned in the offer to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Reece Caven, 23, from Rugeley, was caught selling cocaine on Snapchat. Police became aware of his actions after searching a man's phone and finding Snapchat messages where he offered to sell drugs in the area. He was arrested the following day in January 2026, and his phone was seized from an address in Rugeley.

Pleaded guilty. Was on licence from prison at the time of arrest.

6 Feb 2026

January 2026 16 cases

Nicolae Jantea

Failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis and assaulting an emergency worker *

Sentence

6 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 weeks, £1,000 compensation, £85 costs, £154 surcharge, 30 months driving ban

On December 21, 2025, in the early hours, Nicolae Jantea was reported for drink-driving in Tunstall. Witnesses contacted police believing he was driving under the influence. He was found asleep in the driver's seat of his running car with lights on, stumbling upon exiting, and smelling of alcohol. He refused to provide breath specimens, called officers 'pussies', bit an officer on the arm, and later at the station refused again with abusive language. Jantea, a Romanian from High Street, Tunstall, had been out and slept in the car as he couldn't stay at his partner's home.

Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis and assaulting an emergency worker by beating. Claimed panic attack after officer allegedly put hand around his throat.

24 Jan 2026

Bharat Gokani

Disorderly behaviour *

Sentence

£80 fine, £85 costs, £32 surcharge

On December 20, 2025, Bharat Gokani engaged in disorderly behaviour in Hanley. Details of the specific actions not provided in the report.

Admitted charge of disorderly behaviour. Former soldier.

24 Jan 2026

Jake Hammersley

Assault by beating *

Sentence

community order

Jake Hammersley assaulted a woman at a property in Bucknall on January 15, 2026, causing her minor injuries. He was located and arrested later that day when he attended the victim’s home address.

Admitted assault by beating and criminal damage to property valued under £5,000.

20 Jan 2026

Sandra Hand

Drink-driving *

Sentence

13-month driving ban, £120 fine, £85 costs, £48 surcharge

On December 16 at 3.50am, Sandra Hand stopped her car after police lights. She was slurring, eyes glazed, difficulty conversing. Breath reading 44 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml breath (limit 35).

Ban reducible by 13 weeks upon completion of drink-drivers' rehabilitation course. Pleaded guilty. Driving to chemist for husband's medication after disagreement; had two white wine spritzers.

19 Jan 2026

Jayden Lewis

Drink-driving *

Sentence

14-month driving ban, £120 fine, £85 costs, £48 surcharge

On December 20, Jayden Lewis crashed into the back of a Scania lorry on the southbound M6 approaching Keele Services while over the drink-drive limit. Roadside sample positive; breath reading 46 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml breath (limit 35).

Ban reducible by 14 weeks upon completion of drink-drivers' rehabilitation course. Pleaded guilty. Facing dismissal from job.

19 Jan 2026

Emily Goulding

Assaulting an emergency worker *

Sentence

12-month community order including 110 hours of unpaid work, £449 costs, £200 compensation

On an unspecified date, Emily Goulding, 32, of Portland Street, Leek, was drinking with her girlfriend at The Fountain Inn on Fountain Street near Leek Police Station when her partner got into trouble with police. Goulding became aggressive, shouted at officers, resisted restraint, and assaulted four police officers by lashing out and kicking, injuring one officer's thumb and nearly kicking another in the groin. Video footage showed her being thrown to the ground and kicking at six officers. Six officers were needed to restrain her, and leg restraints were nearly used. She was not intoxicated but very aggressive.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of assaulting an emergency worker. Resigned from job as mental health nurse ahead of being sacked.

15 Jan 2026

Joseph Emery

Drug-driving *

Sentence

12-month driving ban, £120 fine

Joseph Emery, aged 25, of Sturgess Street, Fenton, was met by police in a car park on Ashbourne Road, Cheadle, on August 17, 2025, regarding an unrelated matter. He smelled of cannabis, tested positive for cannabis via drugs wipe, was arrested, and his blood test showed 3.9 micrograms of THC per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 2.

Pleaded guilty to drug-driving. Struggled with job loss and self-medicated with cannabis.

13 Jan 2026

Matthew Hudson

Drink-driving *

Sentence

22-month driving ban, £120 fine

Matthew Hudson, aged 30, of Hibel Road, Macclesfield, was stopped by police driving a Kia Ceed in Scotia Road, Burslem, at 9.45pm on December 14, 2025, due to improper number plate display and vehicle damage. He provided a roadside breath reading of 108 micrograms and a custody reading of 89 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35. Ban reducible by 22 weeks upon completing rehabilitation course.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Life blighted by alcohol dependency; suffered bereavement and sought solace at a friend's house.

13 Jan 2026

Michael Bevan

Drug-driving *

Sentence

17-month driving ban, £200 fine

Michael Bevan, aged 49, of Highfield Avenue, May Bank, was caught drug-driving in Longton on July 5, 2025, with levels of BZE (cocaine breakdown), THC (cannabis breakdown), and diazepam above legal limits for driving.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of drug-driving.

13 Jan 2026

Thomas Jones

Drink-driving *

Sentence

3-year driving ban, £461 fine

Thomas Jones, aged 28, of Banksman Road, Adderley Green, was stopped by police on Bucknall New Road, Hanley, at 2.15am on December 12, 2025, due to a brake light out. He appeared groggy, admitted to three drinks, was arrested, and breathalysed at 56 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35. Minimum three-year ban due to prior conviction.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Prior conviction in February 2021; expressed remorse and no intention to drive again.

13 Jan 2026

Mehmet Ogur

Rape *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Mehmet Ogur, 27, raped a woman in a Tamworth park.

Found guilty of attempted rape and rape following a trial.

12 Jan 2026

Harry Eaton

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

£80 fine, £85 costs, £32 surcharge

Harry Eaton, aged 18, of Wenham Drive, Meir, handled a stolen black motorbike on April 3.

Admitted handling stolen goods. No order for compensation as the motorbike was recovered.

8 Jan 2026

Adam Abdullah

Aggravated vehicle taking *

Sentence

12-month community order with 60 hours unpaid work and 15 days rehabilitation activity requirement, 12-month driving ban, £85 costs, £114 surcharge

On August 28, Adam Abdullah, 18, of Rownall Road, Meir, took a black Mini Cooper mobility car without the owner's consent from the address of the owner's daughter, who used it to take her mother to appointments. He lost control around a bend on Dunwood Lane, Rudyard, crashing into a tree at around 4pm. He had no driving licence or insurance.

Pleaded guilty. Acted impulsively without considering consequences. No intention of keeping the car permanently. Lost control on quiet country lane. No drugs or alcohol involved. Shown genuine remorse. Student training in cyber security.

7 Jan 2026

Adam Mclaughlan

Sexual assault of a girl *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Adam McLaughlan, 34, of Penkridge, abused multiple children over a number of years in Staffordshire. He attacked his victims before they bravely reported the abuse to police. Officers from the public protection unit worked tirelessly to support the survivors and build evidence, leading to 14 counts of sexual assault of a girl.

Found guilty by jury of 14 counts of sexual assault of a girl. Served with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), placed on the Sex Offenders Register, and served with a restraining order against the survivors.

6 Jan 2026

Jamie Dunn-Fox

Assault by beating and resisting a police officer *

Sentence

12-month community order with 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £120 fine, £150 compensation to police officer, £75 compensation to each woman, £85 costs, £114 surcharge

On June 13, 2025, at The Britannia Inn in Leek, Jamie Dunn-Fox, intoxicated after a day at work and drinks with friends, became involved in a verbal altercation in the smoking area over a cigarette that escalated into a fight. He struck a man, and when two women intervened to break it up, he grabbed one woman's arm and pushed her, causing bruising. The landlady tried to remove him, but he grabbed her neck forcefully without causing injury. Police arrived; he was aggressive, kicked at officers, attempted to bite one during arrest, and later headbutted a sergeant in custody, causing a cut and bleeding to the nose.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of assault by beating, assault by beating of an emergency worker, and resisting a police officer. Expressed remorse; mitigating factors include being a family man with three daughters and a grandchild, and not normally aggressive when drinking. Has 20 previous convictions for 35 offences.

4 Jan 2026

Mark Talbot

Drink-driving *

Sentence

£1,666 fine, £85 costs, £666 surcharge, 23-month driving ban (reducible by 23 weeks with rehabilitation course)

On December 11, 2025, at 9.30am on Christchurch Way in Stone, Mark Talbot drove into the back of another car in busy traffic while more than three times over the drink-drive limit (106 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml breath, legal limit 35). This caused a three-vehicle collision. He failed a roadside breath test (102 micrograms) and was breathalysed in custody. He had been drinking the night before and was en route to a friend's funeral.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Emotional state due to attending friend's funeral. No alcohol problem admitted. Fears job loss as electrician.

3 Jan 2026

December 2025 14 cases

Gavin Harrison

Possession of an offensive weapon *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Gavin Harrison, aged 45 and of no fixed address, armed himself with a metal baseball bat and stormed a home in Stafford just days after Christmas. He was seen leaving the area on December 29, 2025, prompting a call to Staffordshire Police. Neighbourhood officers tracked him down and arrested him nearby shortly after. The incident occurred in Staffordshire.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN). Maximum sentence permitted at summary trial.

31 Dec 2025

Andrew Turner

Assaulting a police officer and using threatening behaviour *

Sentence

12-month community order with 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £692 fine, £100 compensation, £85 costs, £114 surcharge, and 3-year football banning order

Andrew Turner, 52, of Blakelow Road, Abbey Hulton, assaulted police officers in the car park of The Harvester pub at Trentham Lakes following Stoke City's 1-0 defeat to West Bromwich Albion on August 30, 2025. He lashed out at an officer, connecting with the left cheek causing pain, grabbed and squeezed another officer's wrist causing pain, made threats to assault officers, was verbally abusive, kicked out at officers requiring leg restraints, and was shouting and screaming.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of assaulting a police officer and using threatening behaviour. No previous convictions since 2018 and expressed remorse.

29 Dec 2025

Cheryl Degg

Driving with drugs above legal limit *

Sentence

£120 fine, 10 penalty points, 6-month driving ban

On June 24, 2025, at 3am on Hempstalls Lane in Newcastle, police saw a BMW with the engine running and headlights on. Cheryl Degg was sitting in the driver's seat with a front seat passenger. The windows were slightly open, and police smelled cannabis upon approach. She switched off the engine, provided her details and driving licence. A roadside drug test was positive for cannabis, leading to her arrest. Blood sample showed 6.3 micrograms of THC per litre of blood (legal limit 2) and 37 micrograms of cocaine per litre of blood (legal limit 10).

Pleaded guilty to two charges of being in charge of a vehicle when over the legal limit for drugs. Already had nine penalty points on her licence. Has a legal prescription for cannabis due to MS. Calm and compliant with police.

28 Dec 2025

Dreece Dayil

Driving while disqualified *

Sentence

18-month conditional discharge and 6 penalty points

Dreece Dayil, aged 30 from Wolverhampton, was stopped on Etruria Road driving from Festival Park to the A500 on September 13, 2025. He was disqualified until April 5, 2026, following a previous ban for causing serious injury by dangerous driving in October 2021 (3 years disqualification plus 476 days extended period) and another disqualification in March 2024. On December 9, 2025, he received a 12-month disqualification at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court for similar offences.

Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and driving without insurance. Ordered to pay £26 surcharge. Warned that driving while disqualified again will result in prison.

27 Dec 2025

Kiely Welsh

Criminal damage and harassment *

Sentence

18-month community order

Kiely Welsh, 37, of Atwood Grove, Kidsgrove, lost his temper after seeing a social media post by his mother-in-law in September 2025. He smashed her car's windscreen while it was parked at her address. Between September and October 2025, he sent abusive messages and made countless calls to his wife and mother-in-law, often while under the influence of alcohol. He called his wife a 's**t', 's**g', and 'tramp', and referred to her as a 'little w***e' to her mother. He has prior convictions for affray and assault. He breached bail on October 29, 2025, by further contacting the victims.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and harassment. Breached bail conditions. Required to complete a three-month alcohol treatment course, wear an ankle tag for 120 days, and pay £399 costs. 18-month restraining order against mother-in-law. Behaviour fuelled by alcohol dependence and mental health issues.

27 Dec 2025

Dylan Scott

Drink-driving *

Sentence

12-month driving ban, £200 fine

Dylan Scott, aged 20, of Banky Fields Crescent, Congleton, was caught driving an Audi A1 on Stafford Road, Stone, at 3.20am on November 30, 2025. Police followed after checks showed insurance to Congleton address. Vehicle stopped on A34, passenger exited, then drove off and stopped on Walton Way. Alcohol smelled on breath; failed roadside test. Breath reading 44 micrograms per 100ml, over legal limit of 35.

Pleaded guilty. Deeply remorseful, wants to learn from actions. Former professional footballer, now semi-professional and warehouse worker. Ban reducible by 12 weeks with rehabilitation course.

26 Dec 2025

David Hilson

Assault by beating *

Sentence

12-month community order with alcohol abstinence monitoring, 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 60 hours unpaid work

David Hilson, aged 34, of Bridge Road, Trent Vale, had been drinking whisky when he climbed over a fence into his 80-year-old grandmother's home on May 9, 2025. He entered shouting, refused to leave despite repeated requests, took her phone, and when she threatened to call police, grabbed her clothing and shoved her, leaving her frightened. Incident captured on CCTV. No injuries but caused fear for herself and son.

Pleaded guilty. Normally pleasant to grandmother unless drunk.

26 Dec 2025

Benjamin Gibson

Driving without due care and attention *

Sentence

£80 fine, 9 penalty points

Benjamin Gibson, aged 20, of Castlefield Street, Shelton, drove an off-road motorbike without lights on the A34 near Royal Stoke University Hospital at 12.50am on August 15, 2025. He had no licence, insurance, registration, or helmet. He accelerated towards police, ran a red light, and attempted to flee, leading to police ramming the bike three times to stop him. He was arrested after a foot chase.

Pleaded guilty. Of previous good character. Bike damaged beyond repair.

26 Dec 2025

Wayne Hewison

Assault by beating of an emergency worker *

Sentence

2 weeks custody

Wayne Hewison, aged 47, of Anson Road, Great Wyrley, was arrested for other matters and at Royal Stoke University Hospital on October 18, 2025, suffering severe burns but refused treatment. He was discharged at 6.20pm and became obstructive when officers tried to take him to custody. He threatened to smash windows en route and kicked an officer in the shin while at the custody desk.

Pleaded guilty. Under influence of monkey dust, acted out of character, sorry, struggling with mental health, taking steps to rehabilitate.

26 Dec 2025

Thomas Green

Child rape *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Thomas Green, 28, committed child rape in North Staffordshire and was deemed dangerous by the court.

28-year-old North Staffordshire child rapist branded 'dangerous'.

24 Dec 2025

Tyler Smith

Threats to distribute indecent images *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Tyler Smith, 21, exchanged nude images with a 15-year-old girl and threatened to distribute them widely.

21-year-old pervert made threats to share 15-year-old girl's nude videos everywhere after exchanging nudes.

24 Dec 2025

Antony Birkin

Sexual offense *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Antony Birkin, 40, committed perverted acts and was jailed for nine years, impacting his daily care for his sick father.

40-year-old North Staffordshire pervert who cared for his sick dad every day; may never see his dad again.

24 Dec 2025

Charlie Kyriakou

Sexual assault *

Sentence

Dodged jail

Charlie Kyriakou, 51, a chip shop worker, groped a girl in an incident that led to him avoiding jail but suffering reputational damage.

51-year-old 'handy' chip shop worker groped a girl, losing his name and reputation.

24 Dec 2025

Brian Cureton

Assault on emergency worker *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Brian Cureton, a serial offender with 20 prior offences, abused NHS staff and spat phlegm on a policeman's face.

Serial criminal with 20 offences on record; coated policeman's face in phlegm after abusing NHS staff.

24 Dec 2025

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Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent

24.4 km away

Wolverhampton Magistrates Court

Magistrates Court

Wolverhampton

24.4 km away

Wolverhampton Crown Court

Crown Court

Wolverhampton

24.6 km away

Walsall Magistrates Court

Magistrates Court

Walsall

25.7 km away

Telford Magistrates Court

Magistrates Court

Overdale, Telford

26.5 km away

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James Stelfox

Adam Bailey

Gareth Sherwin

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Liam Brown

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Keith Feeney

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Elizabeth Henderson

Robert Gillan

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James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt

Jordan Thompson

Lyndsey Welsh

Tyler Winnard

Reece Caven

Nicolae Jantea

Bharat Gokani

Jake Hammersley

Sandra Hand

Jayden Lewis

Emily Goulding

Joseph Emery

Matthew Hudson

Michael Bevan

Thomas Jones

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Harry Eaton

Adam Abdullah

Adam Mclaughlan

Jamie Dunn-Fox

Mark Talbot

Gavin Harrison

Andrew Turner

Cheryl Degg

Dreece Dayil

Kiely Welsh

Dylan Scott

David Hilson

Benjamin Gibson

Wayne Hewison

Thomas Green

Tyler Smith

Antony Birkin

Charlie Kyriakou

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