Stafford Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

September 2025 27 cases

Joshua Emery

Rape *

Sentence

Seven years imprisonment

Joshua Emery, aged 25 and from Cannock, met a teenage girl on Snapchat and raped her near Essington Pools in August 2022. At the time, he was 22 and claimed to believe she was 16 or older. He was traced to the scene via a taxi booking, arrested shortly after, and his devices and clothing were seized. The victim provided compelling evidence during the trial.

Found guilty after a trial where he denied the offence. Also placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228.

29 Sep 2025

Cameron Cleghorn

Being in charge of a vehicle with a drug over the legal limit *

Sentence

10 penalty points, £366 fine, £85 costs, and £146 surcharge

On March 22, 2025, police observed Cameron Cleghorn, aged 24, as the driver of a Volkswagen Golf in Cornelius Street, Meir, with the engine running and keys in the ignition. A strong smell of cannabis was detected from the vehicle, and Cleghorn tested positive for cannabis via a drugs wipe. Further blood tests showed he had not less than 7 micrograms of THC per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 2 micrograms. He was not planning to drive and was eating food in the car at the time.

Pleaded guilty to being in charge of a vehicle with drugs over the legal limit. Argued exceptional hardship to avoid a driving ban, despite having 13 points on his licence. Cannot use the exceptional hardship argument again for three years.

27 Sep 2025

Joseph Robinson

Burglary other than dwelling *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment

Joseph Robinson broke into The Arnold Machin pub in Newcastle town centre at 2am on September 2, stealing items worth £600 and causing damage to the local business. He has a long history of offending and was sentenced by magistrates.

Pleaded guilty to burglary other than dwelling – theft. Has a long history of offending.

26 Sep 2025

Karen Gallo

Assault by beating and criminal damage *

Sentence

12-month community order including 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement and 6-month alcohol treatment requirement, £80 fine, £100 compensation, £85 costs, £114 surcharge

In the early hours of February 14, Karen Gallo visited a vulnerable woman's flat in Leek, where an argument about the victim's dog escalated. She stood on the victim's leg, pulled her hair, jabbed her eye with her fingers, and smashed a glass table, causing distress and damage.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating and criminal damage. The incident occurred while she was under the influence of alcohol, stemming from a dispute about a dog's care, and she regrets losing a friend over the matter.

25 Sep 2025

Christopher Bowers

Drink-driving *

Sentence

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

On August 24, Christopher Bowers drove a Nissan car on Park Lane, Fenton, while intoxicated, colliding with a parked car. His breathalyser reading was 79 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Had been to a pool hall, felt drowsy, collided with a parked car, and was more than twice the legal limit. He is remorseful and faces loss of employment as a delivery driver.

25 Sep 2025

Shyde Ebanks

Drug-driving *

Sentence

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

On April 17, Shyde Ebanks was stopped by police while driving in South Terrace, Stoke, due to erratic driving. He smelt of cannabis, and tests showed 2.5 micrograms of THC and 48 micrograms of cocaine per litre of blood, both exceeding legal limits.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of drug-driving. He apologised, claiming he miscalculated the drugs in his system and felt well at the time.

25 Sep 2025

Gregory Twigg

Murder *

Sentence

Eight years and three months imprisonment

Gregory Twigg, 32, attacked Lee Woodward, a 39-year-old Iraq War veteran from Meir, by punching him three times in Free Trade Street, Stoke, in June 2022. The assault caused severe brain damage, leading to Woodward's death 10 months later. Twigg was initially sentenced for the grievous bodily harm charge.

Pled guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent. Later convicted of murder by a jury.

19 Sep 2025

Darren Steele

Assault *

Sentence

26 weeks imprisonment

Darren Steele, a 52-year-old man of no fixed address, committed a catalogue of offences including assaulting a man at The Moorland Inn in Burslem and punching a police officer on Ford Green Road in Smallthorne. He was described as a prolific offender whose crimes have impacted local people and businesses.

Prolific offender; handed a Criminal Behaviour Order for three years which prevents him from entering different businesses across Stoke-on-Trent.

11 Sep 2025

Kyle Eddison

Assault by beating *

Sentence

18-month community order with 12 rehabilitation activity requirement days, £399 in fines and costs, and six points on driving licence

Kyle Eddison engaged in a heated argument with his girlfriend on April 18, accusing him of cheating due to a mark on his neck, which escalated to him grabbing her, throwing her out of the house, and driving off with her car, causing her pain and shock. In a second incident on June 1, he jumped on the bonnet of her car, refused to get off until she spoke to him, admitted to bringing tools to cut the brakes, and was verbally abusive while possessing cannabis.

Admitted to threatening behaviour and assault by beating, as well as driving without insurance and a licence. Represented himself in court. Magistrate Paul Nash commented on a good chance of rehabilitation.

10 Sep 2025

Simon Tolley

Shop Theft *

Sentence

four weeks imprisonment

Simon Tolley, who had a criminal behaviour order banning him from One Stop on Sandon Road in Meir, entered the shop on August 27 and stole goods worth £46. He was quickly identified and arrested by Staffordshire Police.

Admitted two counts of shop theft and three counts of breaching his criminal behaviour order (CBO). He was 41 years old and of no fixed address.

10 Sep 2025

Alexander Foster

Cultivation of a class B drug *

Sentence

12-month community order with a 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £40 fine, £85 costs, and £16 surcharge

Police attended Alexander Foster's address in Chapel Street, Bignall End, on January 18, following concerns from residents about the smell of cannabis. Officers found a small grow tent in the bedroom containing seven small cannabis plants and a heat lamp. Foster admitted the plants were for his own use to help with his mental health and sleep issues.

Pleaded guilty to cultivation of a class B drug. Was in breach of an eight-week suspended prison sentence for disqualified driving. Used cannabis to assist with mental health and sciatica.

9 Sep 2025

Caoimhin Martin

Possession of a class A drug *

Sentence

£120 fine, £85 costs, and £48 surcharge

Caoimhin Martin, aged 23, was detained in relation to an unrelated matter at 1.45am on March 29 and found in possession of 32 grams of cocaine. He admitted in his police interview that he had bought it for personal use due to excessive drinking and drug use amid personal difficulties.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a class A drug. No previous drug-related offences. Was dealing with emotional stress from a relationship breakdown and has ceased using alcohol and drugs.

8 Sep 2025

David Tonks

Supply of controlled drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 5 months imprisonment

David Tonks was found asleep in a house in Lichfield in November 2020, where police discovered a cannabis factory worth £36,000 in the loft. He was later involved in the supply of class A drugs, including crack cocaine and heroin, and engaged in dangerous driving incidents, such as speeding away from police and colliding with an unmarked car while banned from driving and uninsured.

Admitted to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis; producing cannabis; and motoring offences including dangerous driving while banned and uninsured.

8 Sep 2025

Elliot Burton

Drink-driving *

Sentence

52-month driving ban, two-year community order with 180 hours unpaid work, £85 costs, and £114 surcharge

Elliot Burton, aged 34, was caught driving under the influence on August 3, 2025, after leaving Waterworld in Festival Park. He was more than three times the legal alcohol limit, with a breath reading of 114 micrograms in 100 millilitres of breath. Police observed poor driving, including swerving on the A500, exceeding the speed limit, and clipping the kerb before stopping him.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Has a prior conviction for drink-driving in 2017. The offense was linked to pressures from unemployment after being made redundant.

8 Sep 2025

Fengjiao Zheng

Drink-driving *

Sentence

16-month driving ban, £440 fine, £85 costs, and £176 surcharge

On August 12, 2025, Fengjiao Zheng, aged 43, was observed driving erratically on the southbound M6 near junction 15 for Stoke-on-Trent South, swerving and turning her lights on and off. She stopped at services, where police noted confusion, unsteadiness, and a smell of alcohol, with a breath reading of 56 micrograms in 100 millilitres of breath.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. She was emotional due to personal issues, including news about her ex-husband, and claimed she felt sober at the time.

8 Sep 2025

Lee Coleman

Drink-driving *

Sentence

14-month driving ban, £140 fine, £85 costs, and £56 surcharge

On August 4, 2025, Lee Coleman, aged 45, was reported for appearing intoxicated at a Tesco petrol station in Uttoxeter. He drove a Hyundai vehicle without insurance and only holding a provisional licence, with a breath reading of 47 micrograms in 100 millilitres of breath.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving, driving without insurance, and driving without a licence. He claimed he did not know he was over the limit and is currently off work due to ill health as a mechanical engineer.

8 Sep 2025

Lucy Law

Possession of a class B drug *

Sentence

£192 fine, £85 costs, and £77 surcharge

Lucy Law was taken into custody on December 22 regarding another matter and was searched, during which police recovered a small amount of the class B drug ketamine from her bag. She claimed she had found a box of white powder and put it in her bag to prevent others, especially children, from picking it up. This occurred while she was dealing with mental health issues.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a class B drug. Stated she was struggling with mental health at the time and has since improved through courses, stress and anxiety management, and regaining her faith.

8 Sep 2025

Paris Palethorpe

Assault by beating *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge

Paris Palethorpe assaulted her partner on February 23, 2024, after her partner returned home intoxicated and 'came at' her. Palethorpe retaliated by hitting her partner in the face, causing reddening to the cheek. She has been on bail since February and has no intention of resuming the relationship.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. The incident involved her partner who was intoxicated, and she retaliated by hitting her to the face. Mitigating factors included it being her first adult relationship and no further contact since the incident. District Judge Joseph O'Connor warned her about the seriousness of such assaults.

7 Sep 2025

Elizabeth Sellars

Drink-driving *

Sentence

22-month driving ban, £300 fine

Elizabeth Sellars drove to Tesco Express in Hartshill at midnight on July 31, 2025, while under the influence of alcohol, with a breath reading of 83 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath, more than twice the legal limit of 35. Staff refused to serve her more alcohol and alerted the police, who found her vehicle stationary on Lodge Road in Penkhull with the ignition on.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Mitigating circumstances included the recent death of her mother, difficulties at work including bullying, and this being out of character as a celebration of a new job. Her ban can be reduced by 22 weeks if she completes a drink-drivers' rehabilitation course.

7 Sep 2025

Bethany Egerton

Shoplifting *

Sentence

12-month community order with 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a six-month drug rehabilitation requirement

Bethany Egerton, 32, of Hencroft, Leek, conducted a 10-month shoplifting spree, stealing items such as Loreal, Lynx, Ted Baker, Sanctuary Spa, Nivea, Lurpak, and Leerdammer from stores including Boots, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, the Co-op, and Home Bargains. She was well-known to staff, who identified her via CCTV, and her actions were described as a nuisance to businesses and staff, funding her drug and alcohol addictions.

Admitted to 18 shop thefts and obstructing a police officer; must pay £1,195 compensation; was stealing to fund drug and alcohol addictions; defence argued the thefts were not anti-social.

7 Sep 2025

Amy Pugh

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years and 77 days

Amy Pugh murdered her estranged husband, Kyle Pugh, by compressing his neck during a violent attack at her home in Aston Drive, Newport, on March 22, 2022. The incident involved her hitting him, him striking back, and her then pulling him down and applying fatal neck compression. She waited 20 minutes before calling emergency services and falsely claimed he had hanged himself with a belt. A post-mortem examination confirmed the cause of death as neck compression injuries.

Convicted of murder following a trial; lied to medics about the victim's cause of death; judge's comments indicated she would face consequences for her actions.

5 Sep 2025

Allan Richards

Indecent Assault *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Allan Richards sexually abused a boy in Rugeley during the 1990s while he was a police officer with West Midlands Police. The victim recognised Richards in an online article and reported the abuse in 2022, leading to an investigation. Richards was convicted of two counts of indecent assault on a boy and one count of inciting a boy to commit an act of gross indecency.

Denied the offences but was found guilty by a jury. The sentence will run consecutive to his existing 22-year jail term for previous convictions. He was a serving police officer with West Midlands Police at the time of the offences.

5 Sep 2025

Graham Mainwaring

Threatening to kill *

Sentence

12-month community order with 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, £120 fine, and £199 costs

Graham Mainwaring, after drinking 16 bottles of Corona, became argumentative and uncooperative at his home on Alsagers Bank High Street when he was not allowed to listen to music. He threatened to stab his wife and petrol bomb the property. Police were called, and he was arrested. He later claimed he did not remember the threats and described his relationship with his wife as good, admitting he was intoxicated and embarrassed by his actions.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Apologised for his behaviour and expressed love for his family. The magistrate noted that he should not be in court and opted against a prison sentence.

5 Sep 2025

Jamie Jennings

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Jamie Jennings, a 25-year-old dealer, was operating a drugs line supplying illicit substances in a Staffordshire town. Police discovered more than £1,000 worth of cocaine hidden under a paving slab in his back garden, along with scales, phones, and a quantity of cannabis. He was arrested in December 2023, and the location was identified as key to drug supply in and around Lichfield.

Admitted to possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of cannabis, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, and being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Police found cocaine, scales, phones, and cannabis at the property.

5 Sep 2025

Darren Mountford

Breaching a restraining order *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 2 years, £239 costs, 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and an accredited programme

Darren Mountford breached a restraining order by visiting his ex-partner at her home on Finstock Avenue, Blurton, despite being prohibited from contact. He was invited by the victim who was experiencing a mental health crisis, but police were called, and he was found hiding under bedding. This incident followed a previous jail sentence for battery, with the restraining order still having 12 months to run.

Admitted breaching the restraining order. Magistrate noted it was the second breach and emphasised the order's purpose for his protection. Defence highlighted no harm caused and his willingness to engage with probation.

4 Sep 2025

Mackenzie Buckingham

Possession of a knife in a public place and criminal damage *

Sentence

18-month community order with 100 hours of unpaid work and 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, plus £400 compensation

Mackenzie Buckingham, wearing a balaclava, confronted a social worker who was speaking with a child in a residential street. He stared menacingly, shouted 'What the f*** you looking at?', wafted a kitchen knife, and paced around cars. He was recognised by the child, and the pair went inside and called the police. Buckingham then slashed the social worker's car tyres, causing £400 in damage. He was arrested by police with dogs and made admissions during questioning, stating he had the knife because social services were going to take his girlfriend away.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. Has a troubled childhood, is unemployed, and has been living in vulnerable accommodations. The magistrate warned that future knife possession could lead to a six-month prison sentence.

3 Sep 2025

Lee Davies

Engaging in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

18-month community order, 200 hours unpaid work, 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and £199 costs

Lee Davies, a 43-year-old psychology teacher at Ormiston Meridian Academy in Meir, engaged in sexual communications with a child via WhatsApp. The incident was discovered by the victim's friend, leading to his arrest and interview by police. He admitted to the messages, claiming they were for attention rather than sexual purposes, and breached teaching standards. The offence occurred while he was employed at the school.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Expressed genuine remorse and has taken steps to address his behaviour. He lost his career and home as a result and accepts his actions caused harm to the child.

2 Sep 2025

August 2025 23 cases

Gregory Dodd

Drink-driving *

Sentence

40-month driving ban and 18-month community order and £199 court costs

Gregory Dodd was arrested after getting out of a van and stumbling into a Meir Heath Premier Store in June. He had consumed Jack Daniel's and Coke throughout the day and two pints of cider, resulting in a breath test reading of 103 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35. He was unaware his driving licence had expired and admitted he should not have been driving, while also lacking insurance. His actions led to significant personal consequences, including loss of his business and family.

Admitted to drink-driving and driving without a licence and insurance. Expressed remorse, stating he has lost his business, reputation, kids, and partner. Magistrate Christopher Rushton urged him to engage with probation services and apply for benefits to avoid future court appearances.

29 Aug 2025

Stephen Smart

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

More than 14 years imprisonment and banned from driving for 15 years and 8 months

Stephen Smart was driving a black BMW on the A5 in Cannock on December 21, 2023, while inhaling nitrous oxide through balloons. He caused a crash by hitting a Kia, resulting in the death of Helen Klich, a 67-year-old passenger who had recently retired from the NHS, and serious injuries to others, including the Kia's driver and Smart's passenger.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Ordered to take an extended re-test.

29 Aug 2025

Andretta Francis

Arson *

Sentence

18-month community order

Andretta Francis started a fire at a property in Stoke-on-Trent in 2022, which cracked the windows, melted the frames, and damaged a light switch and walls. She was found trying to escape through a bedroom window and claimed she lit a cigarette and blew smoke into the fire alarm, then set fire to a small piece of paper, to alert police as she was being attacked. The repairs were covered by the landlord's insurance.

Admitted arson, has 30 previous convictions for 74 offences. Magistrate Christopher Rushton commented on the danger to herself, others, and emergency services.

28 Aug 2025

Antony Hann

Drunk and disorderly *

Sentence

£25 fine, £85 costs, and £10 surcharge

On July 21, 2025, police were called to Sparrow Street in Smallthorne for an unrelated matter and encountered Antony Hann, who was loud, irate, and smelt of alcohol. He shouted, made gestures towards officers, stood in front of a moving vehicle, exposed his backside, and attempted to open a police vehicle door before being arrested.

Pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly. No additional comments on plea or remorse mentioned.

24 Aug 2025

Danielle Shutt

Common assault of an emergency worker *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge, £100 compensation to each officer, £40 costs, and £26 surcharge

On July 20, 2025, Danielle Shutt was concerned about her welfare and did not want to return to a care home in Meir. When police intervened on Forest Road to prevent her from leaving, she punched one officer in the left arm and kicked his left shin, causing a bruise. She then kicked a second officer in the right leg, causing a bruise, before being restrained and handcuffed.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of common assault of an emergency worker. She has learning difficulties and is genuinely remorseful. She was moved to independent living and apologised to the officers.

24 Aug 2025

Kenneth Bailey

Assault of a police officer *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge, £50 compensation to each officer

On April 8, 2025, Kenneth Bailey called the police expressing suicidal thoughts and was arrested. At the Northern Area Custody Facility in Etruria, he was pushed by an officer, fell, and in frustration, punched an officer in the left cheekbone and spat towards another while making threats. He attributed his behaviour to the forceful push and injury sustained.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duty. He was recalled to prison and claims there was provocation, including being pushed forcefully, which led to him hitting his head and breaking a tooth. He apologised and explained his actions were due to frustration.

24 Aug 2025

Liam Curwen

Possession of an offensive weapon in a private place *

Sentence

Fined £120, £85 costs, £48 surcharge, and forfeiture and destruction of the machete

Police found a zombie-style machete at his address on Murhall Street, Burslem during a search on January 23. It was covered in dust on top of a wardrobe and not being used illegally or to threaten anyone.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon in a private place. The weapon was a zombie-style machete found in his home, which he bought legally years ago and used to cut bushes, but he was unaware of the legislation making it illegal.

23 Aug 2025

George Gaitley

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

12-month community order with 80 hours unpaid work and a 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £750 compensation, £85 costs, and £114 surcharge

Advertised a property on Peake Street, Knutton for rent that he did not own, taking a £300 deposit and £300 for the first month's rent from one victim on October 6, and £150 from another victim on March 26, leaving both without the property.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud by false representation. He has no previous convictions and took advantage of people desperate for accommodation.

23 Aug 2025

Barry Walters

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge, £675 compensation to Sainsbury's, £26 surcharge, and a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order prohibiting him from entering Sainsbury's in Newcastle

Stole electrical goods and food worth £115 on March 13, goods worth £300 on March 18, and electrical goods and alcohol worth £260 on March 24 from Sainsbury's in Newcastle-under-Lyme, with the total value of stolen items being £675, none of which were recovered.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of theft from a shop. He stole items to fund his monkey dust addiction and had been out of trouble for four or five years.

23 Aug 2025

Abigail Lorimer

Drink-driving *

Sentence

12-month community order with a 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement and a six-month alcohol treatment requirement, fined £80, £85 costs, £114 surcharge, and banned from driving for 26 months (reducible by 26 weeks if she completes a drink-drivers' rehabilitation course)

Stopped driving a black Mercedes on Newcastle Road, Baldwins Gate on July 3 after police received intelligence she was under the influence, with a breath alcohol reading of 105 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35. She drove only a short distance and was co-operative.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. She has issues with alcohol, intends to undertake a 10-day detoxification and a 16-week rehabilitation programme, and has no previous convictions.

23 Aug 2025

Robert Grainger

Wounding/Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm Without Intent *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Robert Grainger smashed a glass into a man's neck during a clash outside a One Stop shop on Longford Road in Cannock on April 29. The victim, a man in his 30s, suffered life-changing injuries, including paralysis in his left arm, went into cardiac arrest, and required hospital treatment. Grainger walked away after the attack but was linked to the incident through CCTV and arrested shortly after.

Pleaded guilty to wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. He was arrested on May 3 and had an injury to the hand that held the glass.

21 Aug 2025

Daniel Standell

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment

Daniel Standell stole a total of eight bottles of wine worth almost £50 from the Co-op on West Street in Leek on August 8 and 9. He was banned from entering the store and had no fixed address at the time of the offences.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of theft from a shop and two counts of breaching a criminal behaviour order. Described as a prolific shoplifter with a significant impact on local communities and businesses.

20 Aug 2025

Connor Malbon

Drug-driving *

Sentence

20-month driving ban and £140 fine

Connor Malbon was driving a Volkswagen Golf in Victoria Road, Fenton, at 12.45pm on March 3, 2025. Police followed him as he sped up and stopped on William Street. He tested positive for cannabis with a blood sample showing 4.6 micrograms per litre, above the legal limit of 2, and was found to be driving without a licence or insurance.

Pleaded guilty to drug-driving, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance. He uses cannabis to manage pain from a long-term back injury.

18 Aug 2025

Dilman Ramazan

Drink-driving *

Sentence

38-month driving ban and £461 fine

Dilman Ramazan was observed driving erratically in Kingsley Road, Kingsley, in the early hours of July 12, 2025. He provided a roadside breath test and later a reading of 53 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving, his second offence in 10 years. This will impact his ability to commute to his corner shop in Crewe and visit his daughter in Cardiff.

18 Aug 2025

Ryan Dale

Failing to provide a specimen for analysis *

Sentence

12-month community order with 60 hours unpaid work and 18-month driving ban

Ryan Dale was driving a Ford Focus in Anchor Road, Longton, at 10pm on July 14, 2025. He admitted to smoking cannabis and refused to provide a specimen for analysis when taken into custody.

Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis. Expressed concerns about struggling to get to work without driving.

18 Aug 2025

Michelle Turner

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

£40 fine and £300 compensation

Michelle Turner stole men's clothes worth £300 from M&S in Stafford on May 15. She was recognised by store security, who alerted police, leading to her arrest as she left on a mountain bike.

Pleaded guilty to theft from a shop. She is already on a probation order and engaging well with the probation service.

18 Aug 2025

Kalvir Railan

Possession of cannabis *

Sentence

£120 fine

Kalvir Railan attended a Spar shop in Amlwch, Anglesey, on June 14, despite being banned. He swore at police officers, resisted arrest by trying to break from an officer's grip, and was found with a small bag of cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and resisting a police officer. He had recently lost his three-year-old daughter, and the cannabis was for personal use.

18 Aug 2025

Victor Jesus

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12-month community order including 12-day rehabilitation activity requirement and 100 hours unpaid work

Victor Jesus, a fork lift truck driver, slapped a teenage boy, leaving the victim shocked, with both hands up in protection and feeling dizzy. The incident occurred in Fenton.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He represented himself and expressed regret, stating he could have handled the situation differently.

18 Aug 2025

Gareth Taylor

Failing to attend drug assessment *

Sentence

£80 fine, £85 costs, and £32 surcharge

Gareth Taylor failed to attend for the duration of an initial assessment following a test for a class A drug on June 30.

Pleaded guilty to failing to attend an initial assessment. He forgot the appointment and indicated he would attend a further one.

17 Aug 2025

Lee Beard

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

14 weeks imprisonment and £154 costs

Lee Beard, 52, of Leek, breached his Criminal Behaviour Order by stealing nearly £100 worth of goods from the Aldi and Co-op stores in Leek earlier in August 2025. He had been banned from both stores as part of the order. Police identified him through CCTV footage and arrested him on August 14, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop and two counts of breaching a criminal behaviour order.

15 Aug 2025

Shane Shorthouse

Possession with Intent to Supply Controlled Drugs *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Shane Shorthouse, aged 29, was arrested after police stopped a car in Tamworth and found him in possession of a snap bag of cocaine. A subsequent search of his house in Stonydelph, Tamworth, uncovered a safe containing 'giant bricks' of cocaine valued at £402,000 and massive bags of ketamine in the loft, valued between £642,000 and £1,125,000. This haul was part of a larger £1.5 million drugs operation, described as the biggest ketamine seizure in Staffordshire. Evidence showed he was operating a drugs line under the name 'Shane', supplying cocaine and ketamine to local communities.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B (ketamine), possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (cocaine), and being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Police investigations revealed he was running a drugs line supplying these substances in local communities.

13 Aug 2025

Chantelle Shaw

Possession of a firework/flare at a sporting event *

Sentence

Three-year football banning order, £80 fine, £85 costs, and £32 surcharge

Chantelle Shaw, 31, of Burslem, attended Port Vale's last home game of the season against Gillingham on May 3, 2025. She smuggled a flare into the stadium by hiding it in her bra to evade stewards. At the end of the game, during celebrations for the team's promotion, she took out the flare, passed it to another supporter to light, held it for five to 10 seconds, and then threw it, striking another fan on the back before fleeing the stand.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a firework/flare at a sporting event. She consumed alcohol before the match and panicked when the flare was lit, throwing it accidentally.

13 Aug 2025

Olivia Forrester

Using threatening words or behaviour *

Sentence

17 weeks in a young offenders' institution

Olivia Forrester, aged 18, became involved in an assault at The Pool Dole pub in Fenpark Road, Fenton, on May 1, 2025. She used a glass as a weapon and missile, which smashed and caused injuries to a woman's face and foot. The incident occurred during a public order disturbance, and Forrester left the scene afterwards. She was interviewed by probation services but showed reluctance to engage.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. Has a prior conviction for assaulting emergency workers. Judge noted lack of remorse, motivation, and poor engagement with probation services.

11 Aug 2025

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The Combined Court Centre, Victoria Square, Stafford ST16 2QQ, Stafford, ST16 2QQ, United Kingdom

+441785610730

www.justice.gov.uk

Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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About Stafford Crown Court

Stafford Crown Court, located in Stafford, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 323 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Stafford area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at The Combined Court Centre, Victoria Square, Stafford ST16 2QQ, ST16 2QQ.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441785610730 or visit the official court website for further information.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Stafford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Joshua Emery

Cameron Cleghorn

Joseph Robinson

Karen Gallo

Christopher Bowers

Shyde Ebanks

Gregory Twigg

Darren Steele

Kyle Eddison

Simon Tolley

Alexander Foster

Caoimhin Martin

David Tonks

Elliot Burton

Fengjiao Zheng

Lee Coleman

Lucy Law

Paris Palethorpe

Elizabeth Sellars

Bethany Egerton

Amy Pugh

Allan Richards

Graham Mainwaring

Jamie Jennings

Darren Mountford

Mackenzie Buckingham

Lee Davies

Gregory Dodd

Stephen Smart

Andretta Francis

Antony Hann

Danielle Shutt

Kenneth Bailey

Liam Curwen

George Gaitley

Barry Walters

Abigail Lorimer

Robert Grainger

Daniel Standell

Connor Malbon

Dilman Ramazan

Ryan Dale

Michelle Turner

Kalvir Railan

Victor Jesus

Gareth Taylor

Lee Beard

Shane Shorthouse

Chantelle Shaw

Olivia Forrester

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