Stafford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 299 verdicts at Stafford Crown Court (Stafford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Bharat Gokani

Disorderly behaviour

January 24, 2026

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.

Nicolae Jantea

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

January 24, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Jake Hammersley

Assault by beating

January 20, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Jayden Lewis

Drink-driving

January 19, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Sandra Hand

Drink-driving

January 19, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Emily Goulding

Assaulting an emergency worker

January 15, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Thomas Jones

Drink-driving

January 13, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Joseph Emery

Drug-driving

January 13, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Matthew Hudson

Drink-driving

January 13, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Michael Bevan

Drug-driving

January 13, 2026

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.

Harry Eaton

Handling stolen goods

January 8, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Adam Abdullah

Aggravated vehicle taking

January 7, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Adam Mclaughlan

Sexual assault of a girl

January 6, 2026

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.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Jamie Dunn-Fox

Assault by beating and resisting a police officer

January 4, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Mark Talbot

Drink-driving

January 3, 2026

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Gavin Harrison

Possession of an offensive weapon

December 31, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Andrew Turner

Assaulting a police officer and using threatening behaviour

December 29, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Cheryl Degg

Driving with drugs above legal limit

December 28, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Dreece Dayil

Driving while disqualified

December 27, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Kiely Welsh

Criminal damage and harassment

December 27, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Dylan Scott

Drink-driving

December 26, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

David Hilson

Assault by beating

December 26, 2025

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.

Benjamin Gibson

Driving without due care and attention

December 26, 2025

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.

Wayne Hewison

Assault by beating of an emergency worker

December 26, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Antony Birkin

Sexual offense

December 24, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Brian Cureton

Assault on emergency worker

December 24, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Charlie Kyriakou

Sexual assault

December 24, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Andrew Birch

Theft

December 24, 2025

Sentence: Dodged jail, ordered to pay £919 compensation

Andrew Birch, 44, of no fixed address, committed two opportunistic thefts in Stafford. On September 27, 2025, he stole a parcel containing plants from a family's doorstep, captured on Ring doorbell footage; he threw it away upon seeing the contents. On December 10, 2025, he stole an £800 bike from outside M&S in Stafford and sold it for £30, identified via CCTV. He was recognized by police in both incidents and arrested.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft. Repeat offender planning to move back with parents to turn life around. Compensation to be paid via deductions from Universal Credit.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

George Duckers

Criminal damage

December 24, 2025

Sentence: six-month conditional discharge and £195 compensation

George Duckers, aged 18, from Berwick Walk, Newcastle-under-Lyme, was taken to the Northern Area Custody Facility in Etruria in the early hours of November 26, 2025, while under the influence of alcohol. While in a CCTV-monitored cell, he urinated in the cell at least three times without using the provided toilet, including once standing on the bed and urinating into the centre of the cell. His actions were deliberate, rendering the cell out of action and requiring professional cleaning. In his police interview, he accepted he was drunk, did not remember the events but did not dispute the footage, and acknowledged his actions were unacceptable though not intended to cause damage.

Jayde Anscomb

Driving while disqualified

December 24, 2025

Sentence: Driving ban

Jayde Anscomb, a grandmother with a chaotic driving record including many points and prior disqualifications, drove while banned.

Gran with 'messy driving history' claimed she didn't know about the roads ban; has numerous points and disqualifications.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Thomas Green

Child rape

December 24, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

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

Tyler Smith

Threats to distribute indecent images

December 24, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Daniel Langford

Dangerous driving and failure to stop

December 19, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order including 15 rehabilitation days, £299 court costs, 15-month driving ban

On September 17, 2025, in the early hours, Daniel Langford, 34, of Perry Close, Hanley, drove at 70mph in a 30mph zone on Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, overtaking armed police officers and running a red light. He was rushing to his ex-partner's home after she informed him that the family dogs were fighting aggressively, fearing injury to the pets and blame from his sons. He ignored flashing blue lights, focused on avoiding hazards, and continued driving through Milton towards Baddeley Green and Norton until police caught up outside the address. Langford, a dad-of-four with disabled children, had been supporting his family through two jobs as a security guard but faced relationship breakdown due to alcohol issues and social services involvement.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failure to stop. First-time offender, suffering from familial and mental health problems including alcohol dependency and dyslexia. Acted irrationally due to concern over family dogs fighting.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Andrew Davies

Rape of a girl

December 18, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Andrew Davies, a 58-year-old from Penkhull, committed a string of historic sexual offences against girls, including one count of rape, four counts of sexual assault, and three counts of inciting a girl to commit an act of gross indecency. The victims came forward in 2023 and reported the abuse to police. Davies was questioned in July 2023 but answered no comment to all questions. He was convicted by a jury last July for the denied charges.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of inciting a girl to commit an act of gross indecency and two counts of sexual assault of a girl. Convicted by jury on one count of rape of a girl, four counts of sexual assault of a girl, and one count of inciting a girl to commit an act of gross indecency. Described as a dangerous offender. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Adam Farnell

Driving while disqualified and without insurance

December 14, 2025

Sentence: 12 month community order with 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement, thinking skills programme, 100 hours unpaid work, 12 months driving ban, £85 costs, £114 surcharge

On July 28, 2025, at lunchtime, Adam Farnell, 33, of High Street, Wood Lane, was observed driving a Renault Traffic van erratically on the A50, swerving and hitting kerbs. Police stopped him on Newcastle Road, Etruria. He admitted being disqualified from driving until September and had no insurance. He drove while disqualified after failing to inform his employer of a March ban, fearing job loss to support himself and his daughter. He clipped a kerb at a roundabout.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Demonstrated genuine remorse. Disqualified for totting up, not alcohol or drugs. Currently unemployed and on benefits.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Kelly Thomas

Drink-driving

December 13, 2025

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 200 hours unpaid work, 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 3-year driving ban

On November 7, 2024, at 10.45pm, police responded to a report of a drink-driver in Ridgeway Drive, Blythe Bridge. They found a car with the engine running and Kelly Thomas in the driver's seat. She admitted to having two double vodkas and provided breath samples showing 162 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35. She drove a short distance from a friend's address after consuming alcohol following her friend's bereavement.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. No previous convictions. Ban reducible by 36 weeks upon completion of rehabilitation course. Ordered to pay £85 costs and £154 surcharge.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Kamil Nobis

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin

December 11, 2025

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment

Kamil Nobis, aged 21 from West Bromwich, was involved in the 'Jerry' drugs line enterprise in Staffordshire. The operation was uncovered after police attempted to stop a man in Tamworth on June 4, 2025, who tried to flee but was apprehended. A subsequent raid on a flat revealed a drugs line phone, crack cocaine worth £720, £130 in heroin, £1,000 in cash, a 'tick list', and several bank cards. Nobis was arrested and played a role in supplying crack cocaine and heroin.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin, possession of cannabis and criminal property. Remained silent during police interview.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Phillip Dickin

Child rape

December 11, 2025

Sentence: 24 years imprisonment

Phillip Dickin committed multiple sexual offences against a girl, including two counts of rape of a female under 15, four counts of indecency with a child, seven counts of indecent assault on a girl, and one count of child cruelty. He also admitted possession of a pornographic image. The offences were reported by the victim, who provided evidence during the trial.

Convicted by jury of 14 charges after trial; admitted possession of a pornographic image. Judge highlighted seriousness of offending, which he consistently denied.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Ryan Lynd

Burglary other than a dwelling

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Ryan Lynd, 46, of no fixed address, broke into a storage unit at the Co-op store on West Street in Leek in the early hours of December 9, 2025, stealing a metal carrier filled with 81 tubs of Celebrations. Later that day, he returned to the same shop to steal cookies and was challenged by staff, leading to his arrest by police.

Charged with burglary other than a dwelling, theft and theft from a shop. Handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from various shops in the town for two years.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Matthew Hope

Assaulting an emergency worker by beating

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order with 100 hours unpaid work, £100 compensation, £85 costs, £114 surcharge

Matthew Hope, 21, of Hampshire Crescent, Longton, was causing issues outside Gossip in Hanley at 2.30am on September 1, 2025. He was heavily intoxicated, mumbling, and had facial injuries including a lump over his left eyebrow and cuts and bruises. While being assisted with his seatbelt in a police vehicle, he spat directly towards a female officer's face, hitting her hand and spraying her neck. He was arrested and taken to the Northern Area Custody Facility.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker by beating. Had been out with friends and consumed alcohol, which he does not usually do. Has no recollection of the incident.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Adam Jan

Driving without insurance and without a licence

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 6-month driving ban, £120 fine, £120 costs, £48 surcharge

Adam Jan, 35, of Cotswold Crescent, Milton, was seen driving a black Toyota Prius on the A50 at Longton on March 29, 2025. Officers stopped the vehicle to examine documents and found his licence was revoked until he passed a test. The vehicle was seized.

Pleaded guilty to driving without insurance and driving without a licence. Special reasons argument rejected by magistrates. Licence revoked until retest passed. Six existing points on licence.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Artis Dimpers

Drink-driving

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 16 months driving ban, £487 fine, £85 costs, £195 surcharge

Artis Dimpers, 24, of Ash Street, Burton, was seen driving a vehicle in Silver Street, Uttoxeter, at 10.30pm on November 15, 2025. Police requested him to stop for document checks. He was unsteady on his feet, had glazed eyes, and was slurring his words. He provided a positive roadside breath test, was arrested, and found to be a provisional licence holder without insurance. Evidential breath samples showed 46 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance. Represented himself, explained he had returned from holiday in Latvia and visited his father after drinking.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Jack Proctor

Failing to provide a specimen for analysis

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 12 months driving ban, £460 fine, £85 costs, £184 surcharge

Jack Proctor, 21, of Stretton Road, Silverdale, was seen driving a car above the speed limit on the A34, Newcastle, at 1am on November 15, 2025. The vehicle was swerving and straddling lanes. It stopped in Harper Avenue where Proctor was slurring his words. He failed to provide a roadside breath sample and was arrested. In custody, he failed to provide a sample despite multiple opportunities, though he requested to provide blood due to asthma.

Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis. Of previous good character, suffers from asthma. Ban reducible by 3 months upon completion of drink-drivers' rehabilitation course. Works as laser operator, ban may lead to job loss.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Luke Hill

Failing to provide a breath sample

December 8, 2025

Sentence: 17-month driving ban, 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation days and 60 days unpaid labour, £199 court costs

On September 9, 2025, Luke Hill, aged 29, was seen by witnesses driving aimlessly and topless in a damaged black Skoda around Brindley Farm in Etruria. Staffordshire Police were called, identified and apprehended him. He failed to provide a breath sample at the scene and refused alcohol, drug, or blood tests at the police station. In his interview, he denied being the driver, claimed there was no reason to provide a sample, and alleged he was being set up.

Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a breath sample without reasonable excuse. Represented himself in court and submitted a private letter with support from his mother. Magistrates advised him to stay away from drugs and alcohol due to detrimental impact on his life.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Jason Ball

Using threatening behaviour and unlicensed fishing

December 7, 2025

Sentence: £1,994 court bill

Jason Ball, of Priory Road, Stone, was approached by an Environment Agency fisheries enforcement officer while fishing on the Trent and Mersey Canal without a licence. He refused to provide his name and address, became aggressive, shouted and swore for 30 minutes, causing alarm to nearby people. Police were called to the disturbance, after which he provided his details.

Convicted of using threatening behaviour and having an unlicensed rod. Refused to provide name and address, shouted and swore at enforcement officer.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Mitchell Harrison

Harassment

December 6, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order with 15 rehabilitation days and 12 mental health appointments, 18-month restraining order, £981 court costs

Mitchell Harrison, 34, of Shaw Street, Cobridge, engaged in a persistent harassment campaign against his ex-girlfriend between May 1 and July 2, 2025, following the end of their two-and-a-half-year relationship. After losing his job, he spiralled into substance abuse, becoming paranoid and controlling, accusing her of dressing provocatively. Post-breakup, he followed her to a Wetherspoons pub to question her about other men, bombarded her with over 200 phone calls and messages, used different numbers when blocked, called her work, and approached her neighbours to contact her.

Pleaded guilty to harassment. Actions stemmed from job loss, substance abuse, paranoia, and controlling behaviour after relationship ended. Shown genuine remorse and mental health has improved in new relationship.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

David Willshaw

Assault, harassment without causing fear, criminal damage, and breaching bail

December 5, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order, including 15 rehabilitation days and 80 hours unpaid work, plus £100 compensation

David Willshaw, aged 37, of Heath Street, Chesterton, subjected his ex-partner to a three-month harassment campaign following the breakdown of their four-year relationship in December 2024. Between December 2024 and February 2025, he damaged her property, assaulted her, and followed her. Specific incidents include knocking on her door on February 23, 2025, placing her in a headlock, rubbing his knuckles on her head, and accusing her of cheating. On another occasion, he invited himself into her house, went through her phone, discovered dating apps, became angry, stormed out, kicked a baby gate bruising her knee, and damaged her ring doorbell. He also made unwanted phone calls, bombarded her with Instagram messages, and showed up uninvited. Following arrest, he breached bail by violating a no-contact order.

Pleaded guilty at the first available opportunity. Has one previous conviction for assault. Described as a hard-working and caring father whose behaviour was out of character. Wished to avoid unpaid labour due to work commitments but magistrates imposed it regardless.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Kieron Nickless

Dangerous dog ownership

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 5-year ban from owning, keeping, participating in keeping or being party to an arrangement relating to the upkeep of animals

Kieron Nickless was with his German Shepherd at a property near Tamworth's Winnington Park when the dog bit a woman on the hand. The 25-year-old, of Handsworth, Birmingham, was later sentenced.

Police welcomed the order. PC Shannon Fearn stated the court banned Nickless after he recklessly let the dog injure the victim.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Paul Robinson

Attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 8-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, 20 rehabilitation days, 100 hours unpaid labour, £272 court costs, 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Paul Robinson, 40, of Bentley Road, Chell Heath, initiated contact on January 2, 2025, with a police decoy account posing as a 12-year-old girl on an online chatroom. He disclosed his age as 39, asked if she was interested in older men, inquired if she had seen a penis before, asked if she would perform a sex act on it, and sent pictures of his genitals. The conversation continued five days later with additional lewd messages and another genital image. He was arrested on February 17, 2025, and admitted responsibility in interview. His actions were attributed to insomnia and seeking company online during sleepless nights.

Pleaded guilty. Of previous good character. Suffers from insomnia and health problems. Sentenced by magistrates who noted it passed the custody threshold but suspended due to good character.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Sam Booth

Stalking

December 3, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order with 60 hours unpaid work and £199 court costs

Sam Booth, 39, of Charles Street, Cheadle, stalked his ex-partner after ending their eight-month relationship in early 2025. Before the breakup, he placed a tracking device in her bag to monitor her location, driven by unfounded suspicions of infidelity to justify his decision. Over one month, he sent her four messages referencing her whereabouts, including on January 31 asking if she was at the gym (which she denied, and he responded evasively) and on February 22 accusing her of being at a man's house while she was actually at a police station reporting his behavior. He asked her to destroy the device upon realizing it would be discovered by police. The victim reported feeling unsafe, anxious, and manipulated, with disrupted sleep and constant paranoia.

Pleaded guilty at first opportunity. 18-month restraining order imposed. Actions described as misguided attempt to justify ending relationship due to unfounded suspicions. Pre-sentence report noted planning but illogical thinking.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

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