Stafford Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Allan Richards

Indecent Assault

September 5, 2025

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.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Graham Mainwaring

Threatening to kill

September 5, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Jamie Jennings

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

September 5, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Darren Mountford

Breaching a restraining order

September 4, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Mackenzie Buckingham

Possession of a knife in a public place and criminal damage

September 3, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Lee Davies

Engaging in sexual communication with a child

September 2, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Stephen Smart

Causing death by dangerous driving

August 29, 2025

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.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Gregory Dodd

Drink-driving

August 29, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Andretta Francis

Arson

August 28, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Antony Hann

Drunk and disorderly

August 24, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Danielle Shutt

Common assault of an emergency worker

August 24, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Kenneth Bailey

Assault of a police officer

August 24, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Liam Curwen

Possession of an offensive weapon in a private place

August 23, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

George Gaitley

Fraud by false representation

August 23, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Barry Walters

Theft from a shop

August 23, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Abigail Lorimer

Drink-driving

August 23, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Robert Grainger

Wounding/Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm Without Intent

August 21, 2025

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.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Daniel Standell

Theft from a shop

August 20, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Dilman Ramazan

Drink-driving

August 18, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Connor Malbon

Drug-driving

August 18, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Ryan Dale

Failing to provide a specimen for analysis

August 18, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Michelle Turner

Theft from a shop

August 18, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Kalvir Railan

Possession of cannabis

August 18, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Victor Jesus

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

August 18, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Gareth Taylor

Failing to attend drug assessment

August 17, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Lee Beard

Theft from a shop

August 15, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Shane Shorthouse

Possession with Intent to Supply Controlled Drugs

August 13, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Chantelle Shaw

Possession of a firework/flare at a sporting event

August 13, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Olivia Forrester

Using threatening words or behaviour

August 11, 2025

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.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Patrick Davenport

Exposure

August 8, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order with a 55-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £120 fine, and £114 surcharge

On April 29, Patrick Davenport was on the number 25 bus from Stoke Station. He exposed his penis and performed a sex act on himself while repeatedly looking at and fidgeting in view of a female passenger, who froze in shock, became mortified, started crying, and alerted the driver, leading to police involvement and his arrest.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. Subject to a Sexual Risk Order for two years and placed on the sex offenders' register for five years.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Kirk Hulme

Drink-driving

August 3, 2025

Sentence: 25-month driving ban, £200 fine, £85 costs, and £80 surcharge

Kirk Hulme, aged 39, was stopped by police on the northbound carriageway of the M6 at Stafford on July 10 due to erratic driving. He smelled of alcohol, failed a roadside breath test, and provided a reading of 95 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving; stated he drove to help a cousin and apologised to the court; ban can be reduced by 25 weeks if he completes a drink-drivers' rehabilitation course.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Andrew Kent

Burglary

August 3, 2025

Sentence: 12-month conditional discharge, £50 compensation, £85 costs, and £26 surcharge

Andrew Kent, aged 45 and homeless, was involved in a burglary at the Tesco petrol station kiosk in Meir Park on July 1, where 12 boxes of chocolates worth £600 and two charity boxes were stolen. He was identified on CCTV by a petrol station employee and admitted to carrying some of the items, though he claimed he did not enter the kiosk and was staying in a nearby tent at the time.

Admitted burglary and was described as a bystander who carried some stolen items; vulnerable to exploitation and had no involvement in taking charity boxes.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

David

Drink-driving

August 1, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving

David was involved in a drink-driving incident after being sacked from M Club, leading to his ban from driving.

Ian Barnes

Public disorder

August 1, 2025

Sentence: No specific sentence mentioned

Ian Barnes, aged 44, was irate outside a Hanley venue, marking his return to court after a long period.

Kirsty Carless

Murder

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years

Kirsty Carless stabbed her ex-boyfriend Louis Price, a dad-of-six, in the heart with a knife on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, at his parents' home in Norton Canes, after discovering his Tinder profile. The pair had a dysfunctional and abusive on-off relationship since 2011. She bombarded him with calls and texts, including wishing him dead, and arrived armed with a knife, stabbing him in a jealous rage before fleeing the scene.

Denied murder but was convicted by a jury; previously admitted manslaughter; judge noted no remorse and described her as untruthful; habitual user of alcohol and cocaine.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Michael Kendrick

Threatening a person with a knife

July 29, 2025

Sentence: Four months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Michael Kendrick, while under the influence of alcohol due to mental health difficulties, stormed into the living room of his family's home in Talke Pits on March 29, 2025. He called his sister a 'whore', demanded she leave, and threatened her with a kitchen knife with a six-inch blade, saying 'I will kill you, you whore'. He also threatened his mother, telling her to leave or he would hit her. Police attended the scene, where he held a petrol can over his head, but members of the public intervened to prevent self-harm.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of threatening a person with a knife in a private place. Has been dealing with mental health issues and alcohol misuse. Ordered to complete a 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement and a six-month alcohol treatment requirement. Also handed an 18-month restraining order, and must pay £85 costs and a £154 surcharge.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Salah Ali Nour

Drug-driving

July 27, 2025

Sentence: 12 months driving ban, £120 fine, £85 costs, £48 surcharge

Salah Ali Nour was stopped by police while driving a BMW on the M6 junction 15 slip-road at 11.30pm on February 5. He provided a positive test for cannabis at the roadside and a reading of 4.5 micrograms of THC per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 2.

Pleaded guilty to drug-driving. He apologised, stating it was a low point in his life and that he had never done it before.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Shaun Martin

Drink-driving

July 27, 2025

Sentence: 16 months driving ban, £125 fine, £85 costs, £50 surcharge

Shaun Martin, after drinking at home, decided to drive to Tesco for food on July 2. He lost control of his Volkswagen Polo and collided with an island and roadside furniture at Alrewas. He failed a roadside breath test and provided a reading of 59 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Mitigating factors included a distraction from a moth in his car, full cooperation with police at the scene, and remorse. He is a nurse who has been suspended and may lose his job.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Andrew Ellis

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order

July 27, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order with 80 hours unpaid work

Andrew Ellis breached the terms of his SHPO by deleting his internet history between August 13, 2023 and November 30, 2023, due to his phone being set to auto-delete after three months. He was originally sentenced in July 2023 for offences including attempting to cause a child to watch a sexual act.

Admitted breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). His defence stated it was not deliberate but negligent, with no concerns regarding indecent images or search terms, and he has not deleted anything from his phone since December 2023.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Abesildo Djoni

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

July 26, 2025

Sentence: 38 months and two weeks imprisonment

Abesildo Djoni was stopped by police in a vehicle on Holly Street, Cannock, where officers found 15 wraps of cocaine in a sock, cannabis, two mobile phones, and £110. A subsequent search of his home uncovered £1,400, three mobile phones, two sets of scales, and another sock containing cannabis.

Admitted possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A – cocaine and possessing criminal property at hearings.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Chad Lowe

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

July 26, 2025

Sentence: two years and eight months imprisonment

Chad Lowe, aged 31, was spotted by officers from Staffordshire Police's major and organised crime team handing over drugs while riding an e-scooter at 3pm on February 17 in Cannock. A subsequent search of his home in West Chadsmoor uncovered multiple deals of cocaine, cannabis, cash, and scales. He was arrested and later admitted to the offenses.

Admitted to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (cocaine), possession of a controlled drug of class B (cannabis), being concerned in the supply of cocaine, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving on a road without third party insurance, and failing to surrender to police or court bail. The sentence follows Staffordshire Police's commitment to targeting serious and organised crime.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Philip Baggley

Possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs

July 24, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Philip Baggley was involved in drug dealing when Staffordshire Police raided his home in Stone on October 3, 2024, seizing drugs worth £16,000, including £340 of MDMA and cannabis valued at £15,685. This was part of a larger operation targeting child exploitation and organised crime.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A (MDMA), possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B (cannabis), and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property. He is 50 years old and from Stone.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Stuart Nixon

Drink-driving

July 21, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving

Stuart Nixon, 45, was involved in a pre-holiday altercation and was caught drink-driving. He appeared in court after the incident, which led to his driving ban.

Anthony Thompson

Sending indecent and offensive communications

July 21, 2025

Sentence: 36 weeks imprisonment and a £239 fine

Anthony Thompson sent offensive messages and a livestream video via Instagram in 2022 and 2023, threatening to rape and murder a child, and accusing Staffordshire Police of protecting criminals and attacking the innocent. The video included explicit rants about raping the child and smearing their blood on the walls. It only came to light in 2024 when the complainant reported it to the police. Thompson was homeless at the time but has since secured accommodation and is addressing his mental health issues.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Has extensive mental health issues and claimed he had no intention to carry out the threats, as he was trying to retaliate against perceived bullying. A restraining order was imposed against the complainant and their child. The judge stated that the offending was so serious that only an immediate custodial sentence was justified due to the involvement of a young child.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

David Pickard-Rose

Drink-driving

July 20, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving for 3 years, fined £120, costs £85, surcharge £48

David Pickard-Rose, aged 54, drove a red Audi A3 while under the influence of alcohol after being dismissed from his job at M Club in Trent Vale. He left the premises and drove home, where police found him with the engine running and keys in the ignition. A breath test showed 67 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35. He was arrested and has a prior conviction for the same offence in 2017.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Has a previous conviction for drink-driving in 2017. Was dismissed from his job and drove home under the influence. His ban can be reduced by 36 weeks if he completes a drink-drivers' rehabilitation course.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Anthony Whitehead

Being drunk in charge of a vehicle

July 17, 2025

Sentence: 12 months driving ban and £350 fine

Anthony Whitehead was found in the driver's seat of a vehicle parked in King Street, Kidsgrove, at 7.20pm on June 15, 2025, with the doors open and keys in the ignition. A member of the public reported seeing him enter the car while apparently under the influence. He provided a breath sample of 82 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Admitted being drunk in charge of a vehicle. Did not drive the car to the location but got into it with the keys in the ignition. Ban reducible by three months if he completes a drink-drivers' rehabilitation course.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Craig Davis

Possession of a class A drug

July 17, 2025

Sentence: Fined £120, £85 costs, and £48 surcharge

Craig Davis was searched by police in Woodhead Road, Abbey Hulton, and found in possession of a wrap of heroin on an unspecified date. He admitted it was for personal use and was aware of its illegality.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a class A drug. The heroin was for his own personal use, and he had not appeared in court since 2022.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Robert Taylor

Breach of a restraining order

July 17, 2025

Sentence: 24 weeks imprisonment

Robert Taylor breached a 12-month restraining order, issued in November 2023 following a conviction for assault occasioning actual bodily harm, by making deliberate contact with his victim on July 13 and 14, 2024.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to breaching a restraining order. This placed him in breach of a previous 12-week suspended sentence for assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Mark Waugh

Possession of a class B drug

July 17, 2025

Sentence: Fined £80, £85 costs, and £32 surcharge

Mark Waugh was found in possession of a cannabis cigarette in his hoodie pocket and a tub of cannabis on a bedside table at an address in Hereford Grove, Bucknall, on January 14. Police discovered the items during a search related to an unrelated drugs matter.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a class B drug. The cannabis was for his own personal use, and he has lost his good character as a result.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Lucinda Shepherd

Drink-driving

July 17, 2025

Sentence: 12 months driving ban and £120 fine

Lucinda Shepherd was driving a Nissan Juke on the A50 at Meir at 2am on June 15, 2025, when police noticed her driving at speed and crossing the central white line. She was stopped at a BP Garage, failed a roadside breath test, and provided an evidential sample of 46 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. A single mother of three children who attended a friend's birthday party and consumed three Desperados, thinking she was under the limit. Fully cooperated with police. Ban reducible by three months if she completes a drink-drivers' rehabilitation course.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

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