Stafford Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

August 2025 5 cases

Patrick Davenport

Exposure *

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.

8 Aug 2025

Kirk Hulme

Drink-driving *

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.

3 Aug 2025

Andrew Kent

Burglary *

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.

3 Aug 2025

Ian Barnes

Public disorder *

Sentence

No specific sentence mentioned

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

Had not troubled the courts for 25 years prior to this incident.

1 Aug 2025

David

Drink-driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving

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

Sacked from M Club and reported by ex-colleague for drink-driving.

1 Aug 2025

July 2025 31 cases

Kirsty Carless

Murder *

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.

31 Jul 2025

Michael Kendrick

Threatening a person with a knife *

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.

29 Jul 2025

Shaun Martin

Drink-driving *

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.

27 Jul 2025

Salah Ali Nour

Drug-driving *

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.

27 Jul 2025

Andrew Ellis

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

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.

27 Jul 2025

Abesildo Djoni

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

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.

26 Jul 2025

Chad Lowe

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

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.

26 Jul 2025

Philip Baggley

Possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs *

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.

24 Jul 2025

Anthony Thompson

Sending indecent and offensive communications *

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.

21 Jul 2025

Stuart Nixon

Drink-driving *

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.

Pleaded in court following a pre-holiday bust-up incident.

21 Jul 2025

David Pickard-Rose

Drink-driving *

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.

20 Jul 2025

Craig Davis

Possession of a class A drug *

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.

17 Jul 2025

Anthony Whitehead

Being drunk in charge of a vehicle *

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.

17 Jul 2025

Robert Taylor

Breach of a restraining order *

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.

17 Jul 2025

Mark Waugh

Possession of a class B drug *

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.

17 Jul 2025

Kyle Scarlett

Drug-driving *

Sentence

12 months driving ban and £480 fine

Kyle Scarlett was driving an Audi on Brownhills Road, Tunstall, at 12.40pm on January 13, 2025, when police stopped the vehicle due to a smell of cannabis. He admitted a passenger had been using cannabis and tested positive for cannabis with a blood reading of 2.5 micrograms of THC per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 2.

Pleaded guilty to drug-driving. Of previous good character and a heavy user of cannabis who has now stopped. The ban will make it difficult for him to travel to and from work as a warehouse operative.

17 Jul 2025

Lucinda Shepherd

Drink-driving *

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.

17 Jul 2025

Mark Hudson

Theft from a vehicle and fraud by false representation *

Sentence

12-month community order with a 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement and a three-month drug rehabilitation requirement, fined £50, £150 compensation, £85 costs, and £114 surcharge

Mark Hudson stole items, including two bank cards and sunglasses, from a secured vehicle on June 2. He used the cards to make transactions totalling under £100 at various locations, including a shop and a BP Garage in Uttoxeter Road. He was identified via CCTV. Additionally, he stole from another vehicle on June 4, where a purse was taken and used for a £5 transaction at Meir Heath Post Office. He committed the offences with another man.

Pleaded guilty to theft from a vehicle and fraud by false representation. Was using cannabis and cocaine at the time and struggling with mental health issues. The offences involved items valued under £100 and were not large-scale.

17 Jul 2025

Zoe Plant

Driving without due care and attention *

Sentence

Six penalty points and £120 fine

Zoe Plant crashed into another vehicle while driving on the wrong side of the road in Park Street, Fenton, at 6pm on June 10, 2025. She was dealing with her child in the back seat at the time, drove around a parked car, and collided with a black Audi A6. There were no injuries, and her breath alcohol level was 37 micrograms per 100 millilitres, below the threshold for prosecution.

Admitted driving without due care and attention. Had consumed alcohol but below the prosecutable level. Insurance companies are handling the vehicle damage.

17 Jul 2025

Stanislav Olah

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

18-month community order with 40 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 100 hours unpaid work, £114 victim surcharge, £85 costs, and a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Stanislav Olah initiated online sexual conversations with decoys posing as children, believing them to be real. This occurred while he was heavily addicted to monkey dust and dealing with personal issues following an eight-year relationship breakup. The conversations were not excessively sexualised but were still predatory in nature, and he was caught through sting operations targeting online predators.

Pleaded guilty to two offences of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. Was using £50-£60 worth of monkey dust daily and had recently broken up with his partner of eight years. Has been drug-free for eight months and is remorseful, seeking support for his behaviour.

13 Jul 2025

Jenna Gavin-Fowler

Drink-driving *

Sentence

40-month driving ban, 12-month community order with 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £100 fine, £85 costs, and £114 surcharge

Jenna Gavin-Fowler was observed driving at speed with a poor standard of driving and failed to stop when required by police. She was later found at her address and breathalysed, giving a reading of 49 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35. This was her third offence, and she admitted to panicking at the time. The incident occurred recently, with details indicating a pattern of behaviour linked to her previous convictions.

Pleaded guilty to failing to stop when required and drink-driving. Has two previous convictions for drink-driving in 2006 and 2022. Probation officer noted a lack of consequential thinking; mitigating factors include anxiety, depression, being a single mother with a demanding job as a debt advisor for Citizen's Advice.

13 Jul 2025

Daniel Latham

Failing to comply with Sex Offenders' Register requirements *

Sentence

12-month community order, £80 fine, £85 costs, and £32 surcharge

Daniel Latham, aged 38, of The Lighthouse Hostel, Vale Street, Stoke, failed to notify a change of address to the authorities within three days on two occasions in March and June 2025. He was on the Sex Offenders' Register due to a 2022 conviction for exposure. He explained that he had personal issues in March and encountered problems at the police station in June, where it was undergoing renovations.

Admitted two charges of failing to comply with the notification requirements of the Sex Offenders' Register. Mitigating factors included personal circumstances and difficulties accessing the police station. No other offences were noted.

13 Jul 2025

Alaister Crowley

Supply of anabolic steroids *

Sentence

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

Alaister Crowley was involved in the supply of anabolic steroids, a class C drug, between March 1 and May 9, 2023. Police searched his home, vehicle, and person, finding bottles of unknown liquid containing testosterone. He admitted to facilitating sales as a go-between in bodybuilding circles, where people contacted him for advice and purchases.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of anabolic steroids. He acted as a middle man for two months, taking orders online and receiving £5 per item sold to fund dental work. Mitigating factors included his involvement in bodybuilding and the short duration of his participation.

12 Jul 2025

Kristo Elezaj

Failing to provide a specimen of breath *

Sentence

£216 fine, £85 costs, £86 surcharge, and 16 months driving ban

Kristo Elezaj drove a Ford C-Max the wrong way on a one-way system in Marsh Street, Hanley, and fled from police. He drove at excessive speeds, up to 45mph in a 30mph area, veered across lanes, and abandoned the vehicle before being detained. Police found him in possession of cocaine and discovered he had no driving licence or insurance.

Pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention, possession of a class A drug, failing to stop when required, failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis, driving without a licence, and using a vehicle without insurance. He did not have an interpreter during the intoxilyzer procedure and is currently unemployed.

12 Jul 2025

Molly Garside

Possession of a class B drug *

Sentence

£160 fine, £85 costs, and £64 surcharge

Molly Garside was found in possession of cannabis in a Seat Ibiza vehicle in Fenton on April 30. Police detected a strong smell of cannabis, searched the car, and discovered a glass jar containing herbal cannabis and a grinder in the front passenger footwell.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a class B drug. She admitted the offense and stated she bought the cannabis one to two weeks prior, and was subject to a previous conditional caution.

12 Jul 2025

Anthony Lovatt

Attempted Murder *

Sentence

30 years imprisonment

Anthony Lovatt, aged 68, followed his ex-partner and a man back from a pub to their property in Cheadle, Staffordshire. He arrived at the front door holding a knife in each hand and stabbed the man in the neck, chest, and abdomen, requiring the victim to undergo an operation. He also stabbed his ex-partner in the chest and held a knife to her neck, though she managed to push him away during the struggle. The attack occurred after Lovatt had been arrested, and the knives were later recovered in an alleyway.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of wounding with intent and two counts of possessing a knife in a public place. PC Eve Loach from Staffordshire Police commented on the attack, noting the physical and emotional damage caused to the victims and the force's commitment to targeting violent offenders and domestic abusers.

11 Jul 2025

Alex Trickett

Possession of a knife in a public place and possession of a controlled class B drug *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment, suspended for 1 year, and a £369 fine

Alex Trickett was stopped in Gnosall in January 2025 during proactive patrols and found carrying a lock knife, for which he was cautioned after admitting the offence. He was stopped again on March 2, 2025, where officers discovered cannabis and scales. He was arrested and charged with possession of a knife in a public place and possessing a controlled class B drug.

Admitted the offences in court. PC Kadir Guler from the Stafford local policing team commented on the proactive patrols.

7 Jul 2025

Matthew Robinson

Drug-driving *

Sentence

Fined £330, £85 costs, £132 surcharge, and an 18-month driving ban

Matthew Robinson was observed driving a Volkswagen Caddy van on Leek New Road on January 2 while using a mobile phone. A blood sample showed not less than 104 micrograms of BZE, the cocaine breakdown, per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 50.

Pleaded guilty to drug-driving. Has a prior conviction for drink-driving in 2009. Relies on driving for work as a self-employed joiner, but his father will drive him.

7 Jul 2025

Janet Proctor

Drug-driving *

Sentence

Fined £120, £85 costs, £48 surcharge, and a 12-month driving ban

Janet Proctor was stopped by police while driving an Audi TT car on Glebe Street in Stoke on January 25, with a blood sample showing 4.5 micrograms of THC per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 2.0.

Pleaded guilty to drug-driving. The offence was described as a miscalculation.

7 Jul 2025

Katie Ambrose

Drink-driving *

Sentence

Fined £120, £85 costs, £48 surcharge, and a 16-month driving ban (reducible by 16 weeks if a drink-drivers' rehabilitation course is completed)

Katie Ambrose was seen driving a BMW at excessive speed on May 31, which came to a stop in Hope Street, Hanley. She exhibited obvious impairment, slurred words, and provided a breath reading of 53 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Was suffering from mental health problems and was not in the right frame of mind at the time.

7 Jul 2025

Wayne Bond

Murder *

Sentence

Minimum 19 years imprisonment

Wayne Bond murdered Beckii Simkin, an amazing mum, by killing her and leaving her body hidden in a flat. Neighbours heard her screams, but she was not found for days. The crime involved substantial violence and concealment.

Murdered Beckii Simkin. Body left hidden in flat.

5 Jul 2025

June 2025 14 cases

Waihung Tsang

Causing serious injury by careless driving *

Sentence

12-month community order with 120 hours unpaid work, £85 costs, and £114 surcharge

Waihung Tsang collided with a cyclist at a roundabout off the A5 at Lichfield at 6.40pm on September 15, 2024, causing the cyclist to fall and suffer a fractured pelvis and grazes, requiring five days in hospital. The incident was attributed to not seeing the cyclist, possibly due to a vehicle pillar obstructing his view.

Admitted causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention. Works as a driving instructor from Hong Kong with leave to remain in the UK, describing the incident as a momentary lapse of concentration.

29 Jun 2025

Stanislav Asenov

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

non-custodial sentence

Van driver who left biker with catastrophic injuries in Longton crash. He stopped at the scene and tried to help his victim.

Stopped at the scene and tried to help his victim.

29 Jun 2025

Jason Brayford

Being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol *

Sentence

12-month community order with 100 hours unpaid work, £85 costs, £114 surcharge, and 10 penalty points on his licence

Jason Brayford was found in charge of a vehicle in a car park at The Weathervane pub in Meir Park at 11.40pm on June 7, with a breath reading of 105 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, well above the legal limit of 35. He had been drinking heavily, started the engine, and fell asleep before police arrived and arrested him.

Pleaded guilty to being in charge of a vehicle with alcohol above the legal limit. He lost his job as a recovery driver and cares for his terminally ill grandfather.

29 Jun 2025

Jason Colclough

Drug-driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for 16 months, fined £800, £85 costs, and £320 surcharge

Jason Colclough, aged 28, was stopped while driving on Froghall Road, Cheadle, at 4.50pm on January 7, with cannabis and cocaine in his system. A blood sample revealed he had not less than 6.5 micrograms of THC per litre of blood and not less than 40 micrograms of cocaine per litre of blood, exceeding legal limits. He was arrested following a positive roadside test.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of drug-driving. Represented himself and stated it was a stupid mistake, while noting he would keep his job as a warehouse operative.

29 Jun 2025

Lily Groves

Drink-driving *

Sentence

Disqualified from driving for 18 months, fined £194, £85 costs, and £78 surcharge

Lily Groves, aged 19, crashed her Ford Fiesta on the A500 at Shelton at 2.53am on June 7, while nearly twice the legal drink-drive limit with a breath reading of 65 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The vehicle was reported speeding and swerving, collided with a lamppost, and flipped over, but no other parties were injured.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Has no previous convictions, works as a barista at Starbucks, and is set to study paramedic science at Keele University. She expressed genuine remorse and has been prescribed antidepressants following bereavements.

29 Jun 2025

David Cain

Drink-driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for two years, fined £200, £85 costs, and £80 surcharge

David Cain, aged 45, crashed his Ford Fiesta into the back of a trailer at Porthill roundabout at 10.35am on December 10, while nearly three times the legal drink-drive limit with a breath reading of 96 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. He required medical attention for injuries sustained in the collision.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. He lost his job following the incident and is deeply remorseful, having been unemployed and receiving state benefits since December 2024.

29 Jun 2025

Andrew Wilson

Stalking *

Sentence

Two years and four months imprisonment

Andrew Wilson engaged in a prolonged dispute with his neighbours over a dog, during which he cut off their internet access, threw smoke bombs and eggs through their letterbox, threatened them with a baseball bat, and interfered with their CCTV cameras, causing alarm and distress. Police discovered child abuse images on his device when arresting him for these acts.

Pleaded guilty to multiple offences including two charges of stalking and three charges of making an indecent photograph of a child. Handed a sexual harm prevention order and a notification order for 10 years, restraining order indefinitely, and ordered to forfeit devices and pay a victim surcharge of £228.

28 Jun 2025

Michael Frost-Morgan

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12-month community order with a rehabilitation activity requirement for 20 days, fined £120, £85 costs, and £114 surcharge

On August 12, 2024, Michael Frost-Morgan entered the kitchen during a row at his sister's home in Stafford, picked up a large bread knife, and lunged at her. She tried to grab the knife, resulting in a cut to her finger that caused bleeding and potentially a scar. He was caught and admitted the act.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. He had a blackout and expressed remorse, helped dress the victim's wound, and is of previous good character.

28 Jun 2025

Rehan Khan

Assault by beating *

Sentence

Fined £120, £100 compensation to the victim, £85 costs, and £48 surcharge

On February 25, Rehan Khan, a resident at Mill Hayes Care Home in Knypersley for people with learning difficulties, became verbally abusive towards a support worker. He threw a coffee table at her, which missed, and then kicked her in the leg while wearing steel toe-capped boots, causing immediate pain and soreness.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. He was angry at the time, expressed extreme remorse, and is able to live independently.

28 Jun 2025

Thomas Mellor

Theft *

Sentence

Fined £120, £12.99 compensation, £85 costs, and £48 surcharge

On January 18, Thomas Mellor stole a disposable vape worth £12.99 from Vape Shop in Leek. On June 21, he stole an iPhone 13 worth £500 from ABC Repair Shop in Leek by leaning over the counter and placing it in his trouser pocket. The phone had a tracking device, leading to his arrest in Hanley later that day.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of theft. He acted opportunistically and spent two days in custody following the second offence.

28 Jun 2025

Rosalind Clarke

Drink-driving *

Sentence

3 years driving ban, £120 fine, £85 costs, £114 surcharge, and 12-month community order with 25 days rehabilitation activity requirement

Rosalind Clarke, 58, was reported by a member of the public for struggling to park on New Kingsway, Weston Coyney on May 30. Police stopped her vehicle, and she provided a roadside breath sample and later a custody reading of 131 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, more than three times the legal limit of 35. She did not have a valid licence, as it had been revoked on medical grounds. The judge noted her high alcohol level made her a danger to others and highlighted a pattern of offending.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. Has a prior conviction for drink-driving in 2017. Described as a binge drinker who cares for her mum and is remorseful.

27 Jun 2025

Stephen Sterry

Indecent assault *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Stephen Sterry, 63, of Imingham, East Lincolnshire, was found guilty of eleven counts of indecent assault on a girl. The offences took place in Tamworth a number of years ago. An investigation was launched in 2019 after one of the survivors came forward to report the incidents.

Found guilty of eleven counts of indecent assault. Given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order. The offences were historic and occurred in Tamworth.

21 Jun 2025

Vevangapi Tjizoo

Being in charge of a vehicle while over the alcohol limit *

Sentence

£80 fine, 10 penalty points on licence

Vevangapi Tjizoo, 36, was found locked in a vehicle in Hillary Street, Cobridge, on May 14, with the engine switched on and over the drink-drive limit. A breath test showed 78 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, against the legal limit of 35.

Pleaded guilty to being in charge of a vehicle while over the alcohol limit. He is an asylum seeker with no previous convictions and claimed he did not drive the vehicle.

15 Jun 2025

Sajid Mehmood

Drink-driving *

Sentence

£250 fine, 17-month driving ban

Sajid Mehmood, 58, was observed driving on the A53 in Etruria on May 17 at a slow speed, appearing under the influence of alcohol. A breath test showed 61 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35. He held only a provisional licence and lacked insurance.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving, driving without insurance, and driving without a licence. He attributed the incident to stress and promised it would not happen again, having lived in the UK since 1997 with no prior offences.

15 Jun 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

Patrick Davenport

Kirk Hulme

Andrew Kent

Ian Barnes

David

Kirsty Carless

Michael Kendrick

Shaun Martin

Salah Ali Nour

Andrew Ellis

Abesildo Djoni

Chad Lowe

Philip Baggley

Anthony Thompson

Stuart Nixon

David Pickard-Rose

Craig Davis

Anthony Whitehead

Robert Taylor

Mark Waugh

Kyle Scarlett

Lucinda Shepherd

Mark Hudson

Zoe Plant

Stanislav Olah

Jenna Gavin-Fowler

Daniel Latham

Alaister Crowley

Kristo Elezaj

Molly Garside

Anthony Lovatt

Alex Trickett

Matthew Robinson

Janet Proctor

Katie Ambrose

Wayne Bond

Waihung Tsang

Stanislav Asenov

Jason Brayford

Jason Colclough

Lily Groves

David Cain

Andrew Wilson

Michael Frost-Morgan

Rehan Khan

Thomas Mellor

Rosalind Clarke

Stephen Sterry

Vevangapi Tjizoo

Sajid Mehmood

About Stafford Crown Court

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