Stafford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 382 verdicts at Stafford Crown Court (Stafford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

December 2025 33 cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andrew Birch

Theft *

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.

24 Dec 2025

George Duckers

Criminal damage *

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.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Represented himself in court.

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

Jayde Anscomb

Driving while disqualified *

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.

24 Dec 2025

Daniel Langford

Dangerous driving and failure to stop *

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.

19 Dec 2025

Andrew Davies

Rape of a girl *

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.

18 Dec 2025

Adam Farnell

Driving while disqualified and without insurance *

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.

14 Dec 2025

Kelly Thomas

Drink-driving *

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.

13 Dec 2025

Kamil Nobis

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

11 Dec 2025

Phillip Dickin

Child rape *

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.

11 Dec 2025

Ryan Lynd

Burglary other than a dwelling *

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.

10 Dec 2025

Jack Proctor

Failing to provide a specimen for analysis *

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.

10 Dec 2025

Matthew Hope

Assaulting an emergency worker by beating *

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.

10 Dec 2025

Adam Jan

Driving without insurance and without a licence *

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.

10 Dec 2025

Artis Dimpers

Drink-driving *

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.

10 Dec 2025

Luke Hill

Failing to provide a breath sample *

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.

8 Dec 2025

Jason Ball

Using threatening behaviour and unlicensed fishing *

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.

7 Dec 2025

Mitchell Harrison

Harassment *

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.

6 Dec 2025

David Willshaw

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

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.

5 Dec 2025

Kieron Nickless

Dangerous dog ownership *

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.

4 Dec 2025

Paul Robinson

Attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child *

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.

4 Dec 2025

Sam Booth

Stalking *

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.

3 Dec 2025

Christopher Edge

Possession of a knife in a public place and breach of Criminal Behaviour Order *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

On Saturday, officers spotted 42-year-old Christopher Edge asleep in a doorway outside the Tesco Extra store in Hanley, from which he was already banned under a previous Criminal Behaviour Order. While checking on his welfare, police discovered a knife in his bag. He was arrested for possession of a knife in a public place and breaching the CBO.

Admitted possession of a knife in a public place and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Found asleep outside Tesco with a knife in his bag; already banned from the store.

3 Dec 2025

Benjamin Prince

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 150 hours unpaid labour, £272 court costs

Benjamin Prince, 42, of Malvern Road, Worcestershire, was driving a stolen Toyota C-HR worth £26,000 along Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, on January 26, 2024. He was stopped by traffic police for a compliance check due to suspicion of using cloned plates. The vehicle was reported stolen from Solihull in 2022. Devices for accessing keyless vehicles were found inside, and his phone showed involvement in such activities. He claimed to have bought it from a traveller for £6,000 without questioning the low price, but had some awareness it was stolen.

Pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods. One prior dissimilar offence in 2019. Has turned life around, training as barber, cares for 9-year-old son. Magistrates noted remorse and desire to change, but warned of potential prison if reoffends.

3 Dec 2025

November 2025 17 cases

Chloe Walters

Assault by beating *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge, £85 costs, £26 surcharge

On August 9, 2025, at her address in Leek, Chloe Walters, 25, argued with her partner over his friends staying late. After police intervened and decided she should leave for the night, she slapped her partner on the back and said she hated him as she departed. The incident was captured on body-worn camera. Walters admitted being heavily intoxicated and lashing out in anger.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. No previous convictions. Minor assault during a domestic argument while under the influence of alcohol. Relationship ongoing.

29 Nov 2025

David Mckenna

Drink-driving *

Sentence

12-month community order with six-month alcohol treatment requirement and 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £80 fine, £85 costs, £114 surcharge, 25-month driving ban (reducible by 25 weeks with course)

On October 11, David McKenna, aged 56, of Wentworth Drive, Kidsgrove, was found sitting in the driver's seat of a Jaguar in the car park at Birchenwood playing fields with the engine off. He walked his dog, flagged down police, appeared drunk, said 'hello', returned to his car, and drove onto Mount Road towards Newchapel Road roundabout. Police stopped him; he initially denied drinking but admitted it after being asked again. Two unopened cans of cider were in the car. He failed a roadside breath test and recorded 97 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath at the station.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Has alcohol issues and mental health problems. Stopped immediately after leaving car park. Willing to complete alcohol awareness course.

29 Nov 2025

Ryan Miller

Possession of a class A drug *

Sentence

£500 fine, £85 costs, £200 surcharge

On a match day at bet365 Stadium, Stoke, Ryan Miller, 29, from Coventry, acted suspiciously while entering, avoiding detection dogs. He threw a small wrap of cocaine from his pocket to the ground when instructed to return to the dog, where it was recovered by a steward. Miller admitted it was his, stating he had forgotten about it in his jeans pocket after travelling by car and had no intention of using it at the ground.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a class A drug. One wrap of cocaine found and forfeited for destruction. Contested football banning order hearing on April 10, 2026. Season ticket holder for 20 years, full-time employed.

29 Nov 2025

Shaun Ellis

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

12-month community order with 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement and six-month drug rehabilitation activity requirement, £680 compensation, £85 costs, £114 surcharge

Shaun Ellis, 42, stole 12 pots of Olay cream worth £400 from Morrisons, Newcastle, on September 13, 2025, by putting them in his jacket pocket and leaving without paying. He returned on September 22 and stole eight more pots worth £280 in the same manner. He was witnessed and captured on CCTV. Ellis sold the items to fund his drug habit and admitted the offences, citing financial struggles.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of theft from a shop. Long-standing drug addiction. Police to apply for Criminal Behaviour Order.

29 Nov 2025

Nathan Lear

Criminal damage *

Sentence

£153 fine, £85 costs, £61 surcharge

Nathan Lear, 24, from Loggerheads, damaged his partner's makeup during a domestic argument after she revealed she had started a new relationship. Frustrated by her complaints about his long working hours as a tyre fitter, he went upstairs, tipped out and dismantled the contents of a makeup box in a moment of anger.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage. Of previous good character. Genuinely remorseful; replaced the damaged items. Relationship ended.

29 Nov 2025

Charlotte Ferchal

Possessing a bladed article in a public place *

Sentence

12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation days and £279 court costs

On June 14, 2024, while homeless and grappling with monkey dust addiction, Charlotte Ferchal was stopped by Staffordshire Police following a 999 call reporting a group carrying a suspected machete. Armed police attended and found a Nepalese kukri knife in a blue rucksack she claimed. She initially denied ownership, stating it belonged to her partner, but no one else took responsibility.

Pleaded guilty. Has six previous convictions for nine offences. Claimed the knife belonged to her partner but was left carrying the can.

28 Nov 2025

Craig Bryan

Theft and handling stolen goods *

Sentence

6-month jail sentence, suspended for 12 months, 15 rehabilitation days, £239 court costs

Craig Bryan, 34, of Haydon Street, Basford, was living in a HMO in Nottingham when he was convinced by two flatmates to rob the building’s other residents. The group planned to raid the rooms of unsuspecting flatmates and stash stolen items in Bryan’s room. Items stolen included a £35 television, £400 cash, food, alcohol from one victim, and a £180 television plus a £1,500 Gucci tracksuit from another. Victims were vulnerable people of limited means in shared accommodation. Bryan was apprehended after police searched the building following victims' reports.

Admitted theft and handling stolen goods. Acted as a secondary party and follower in the offence. Role less significant than co-offenders who were jailed. Suitable for community order.

28 Nov 2025

Reece Winter

Supply of Class A Drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 1 month imprisonment

Reece Winter, 27, of no fixed abode, ran a 'ghost' drug line in Tamworth that sent over 2,800 messages advertising cocaine, heroin, and cannabis for sale between January and February. He was arrested in March following a search of an address in Burntwood where officers found crack cocaine, heroin, cocaine, cannabis, cash, and digital scales.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, and possession of criminal property.

27 Nov 2025

Julian Ratcliffe

Stalking without fear *

Sentence

12-month community order with 15 rehabilitation days and £239 court costs; 2-year restraining order

Julian Ratcliffe, 52, of Langdale Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, bombarded his ex-partner with hundreds of harassing messages between May 13 and 15, 2025, following a shopping trip in Hanley. The pair had been in a 17-year relationship that ended abruptly. Ratcliffe accused her of stealing his passport, bag, gold, sleeping with a mutual friend, and using 'black magic' against him. The victim received constant calls, including to her mother, and random nonsense messages from 1am to 5am, causing her severe anxiety, heart palpitations, and forcing her to move home. No violence or threats were involved, but the behaviour was attributed to his undiagnosed mental health issues stemming from childhood abuse.

Pleaded guilty to stalking without fear. Mental health issues including complex PTSD cited in mitigation. Seven prior convictions for 10 offences. Defendant requested longer restraining order.

26 Nov 2025

Joanne Stanners

Assaulting an emergency worker *

Sentence

8-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, 20 rehabilitation days, £339 court costs

On September 3, 2025, Joanne Stanners, aged 42, from Bowden Street, Burslem, lost her temper after drinking in excess with her partner and assaulted a police officer who attended the scene. She punched and kicked the officer, leaving him in pain for six hours, during a mental health episode and amid a history with the complainant. She panicked and struggled during arrest but calmed down quickly and expressed immediate remorse.

Pleaded guilty. Has two previous convictions for assaulting police officers, most recent in 2022. Showed genuine remorse and has abstained from drinking. Mental health and alcohol issues considered.

26 Nov 2025

Chantelle Bentley

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

£140 compensation order and £85 costs

Chantelle Bentley, 28, of The Crown Hotel, King Street, Longton, stole makeup worth £70 from Longton TK Maxx on October 7 and repeated the offence on October 18, 2025. She sold the items for £30 each time because she was homeless and needed food.

Pleaded guilty to theft from a shop. Asked for one similar offence to be taken into consideration. Became homeless after her mum died of cancer and has struggled, falling in with the wrong crowd.

25 Nov 2025

Billyjoe Broad

Failing to provide a specimen for analysis *

Sentence

£769 fine and 3-year driving ban

On July 18, 2024, a vehicle on Kidsgrove Bank in Goldenhill slowly reversed into the wall of The Traveller's Rest pub at no more than 5mph. Billyjoe Broad, who appeared extremely drunk, returned to the scene and refused to provide a sample of breath for analysis. He denied driving the vehicle but admitted sitting in it without keys while having a cigarette, after which it rolled back and he fell out. He had consumed a large quantity of alcohol.

Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis. Previous conviction for drink-driving in 2021. Ban reducible by 36 weeks upon completion of drink-drivers' rehabilitation course. Ordered to pay £85 costs and £308 surcharge.

24 Nov 2025

Jamie Brunt

Criminal damage *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge, £150 compensation, £85 costs, £26 surcharge

On April 5, Jamie Brunt punched and kicked a bedroom door while his ex-partner attempted to barricade it shut, leaving several holes and causing it to come off the hinges.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage. No previous convictions. Relationship with victim lasted two years.

22 Nov 2025

Jawaad Ali

Drug-driving *

Sentence

12 months driving ban, £120 fine

Jawaad Ali, aged 23, of Trentham Road, Longton, was stopped driving a Vauxhall Insignia on Stoke Road, Shelton, at 3.50pm on May 27, 2025, exceeding the 30mph speed limit with a passenger. He provided a positive roadside drugs wipe and was arrested. His blood sample showed 2.4 micrograms of THC per litre of blood, above the legal limit of 2. He had smoked cannabis at 4am that morning and was self-medicating amid personal issues including bereavement, parental separation, and medical investigations.

Pleaded guilty to drug-driving. Blood reading 2.4 micrograms of THC per litre of blood, against legal limit of 2. No previous convictions. Ordered to pay £85 costs and £48 surcharge.

21 Nov 2025

Alexander Hulme

Drink-driving *

Sentence

17 months driving ban, £500 fine

Alexander Hulme, aged 40, of Marston Grove, Sneyd Green, was stopped driving a Volkswagen Golf on Chell Heath Road, Chell Heath, at 1.20am on November 2, 2025, due to harsh acceleration. He provided a positive roadside breath test and was arrested. His lowest breath reading was 75 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, more than twice the legal limit of 35. He drove after a verbal altercation with his partner, having consumed alcohol.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Lowest breath reading 75 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Ban reducible by 17 weeks upon completion of rehabilitation course. Ordered to pay £85 costs and £200 surcharge.

21 Nov 2025

Glenn Despres

Drink-driving *

Sentence

17 months driving ban and £461 fine

Glenn Despres, 38, of Tixall Road, Stafford, was stopped by police driving at excessive speed on Beaconside, Stafford, at 2.05am on November 2, 2025. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle, failed a roadside breath test, and in custody his lowest reading was 64 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35. He had attended a Halloween party where his partner vomited on him due to excessive alcohol consumption. After taking her home, showering, and having a verbal argument, he left the family home and drove, believing he would be fine after drinking small bottles of French beer the previous evening. He was fully co-operative with police.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Breath reading of 64 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Ban reducible by 17 weeks upon completion of rehabilitation course. Ordered to pay £85 costs and £184 surcharge.

21 Nov 2025

Segun Gogo-Hassan

Drink-driving *

Sentence

12 months driving ban, £400 fine

Segun Gogo-Hassan, aged 47, of Stanley Road, Basford, was stopped by police on the M6 northbound carriageway at midnight on November 2, 2025, while struggling to maintain a steady course. He provided a positive roadside breath test and was arrested. His lowest breath reading was 51 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, above the legal limit of 35. He drove after an altercation with his wife, having consumed alcohol.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Lowest breath reading 51 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Ban reducible by 3 months upon completion of rehabilitation course. Ordered to pay £85 costs and £160 surcharge.

21 Nov 2025

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