Swindon Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 71 verdicts at Swindon Crown Court (Swindon). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Emily Macarthur

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs

May 16, 2024

Sentence: 13 years and 11 months imprisonment

Emily MacArthur conspired to supply drugs into prisons and imported cocaine from Jamaica. In January 2020, UK Border Force intercepted parcels containing cocaine worth over £130,000 addressed to her in Frome and Bristol. She exchanged messages about drug supply profits and was involved in producing and sending spice into prisons using fake legal letters. In February 2020, authorities seized spice, soaked paper, and other materials at her address in Trowbridge. She continued her activities post-release, leading to further arrests in April 2020 and later that year, involving cash, drugs, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. She evaded capture using aliases and was arrested in Belfast in June 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply drugs and importing cocaine, as well as three counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin), possession of criminal property, and failure to attend court. Her co-conspirator was previously sentenced.

Sources: somersetcountygazette.co.uk

Callum Denley

Making indecent images of children

May 2, 2024

Sentence: 10 months in a young offender institution suspended for 18 months, up to 40 rehabilitation activity days, a five-year sexual harm prevention order, and on the sex offenders' register for 10 years

Callum Denley, a former Wiltshire Police officer, made indecent images of children. He was arrested after officers visited his address, where he cooperated by providing passwords and usernames for his devices. The offences involved five charges, and he had resigned from the force following the allegations.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Expressed genuine remorse and cooperated with authorities. Was a former police officer with six months of service.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Firas Zeineddine

Death by careless driving

April 28, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Firas Zeineddine, 46, was driving a Tesla Model Y at more than 90mph in the outside lane on the M4 during Storm Babet when he aquaplaned due to standing water. This caused him to overcorrect his steering, colliding with a HGV, which then hit a Volkswagen T-Roc where Cheryl Woods, 61, and Sarha Smith, 40, had stopped on the hard shoulder near junction 17 following a minor collision. The HGV fell on their vehicle, resulting in their deaths at the scene on October 20, 2023. Zeineddine admitted to impaired vision from mist and spray but continued at high speed.

Pled guilty to two counts of death by careless driving. The investigating officer noted that his speeding in poor conditions was reckless and led to the fatal incident.

Sources: wiltsglosstandard.co.uk

Dolari Amet

Theft

April 11, 2024

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Dolari Amet, along with Samet Zsiga, planned and executed a series of high-value thefts by driving from Bristol to locations including Cheltenham, Devizes, and Trowbridge to avoid detection. On January 23, 2024, they stole gold chains worth £17,500 from Strand Jewellers in Cheltenham. On January 31, 2024, they targeted a jewellery store in Devizes, stealing items worth over £8,000 and fleeing in a Renault Clio, leading to their apprehension by Wiltshire Police near Junction 17 on the M4. They also stole £800 worth of goods from a Sports Direct store in Trowbridge on November 15, 2024. Additionally, Amet was involved in another theft of goods worth £140 in Bristol.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Had previous convictions in Romania and was on bail at the time. Defence noted he acted impulsively and expressed sadness about separation from family. Judge highlighted lack of genuine remorse and greed as motives.

Sources: wiltsglosstandard.co.uk

Adrian Parker

Arranging or facilitating child sex offences and possession of indecent images of children

April 11, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Adrian Parker, 53, of Cameron Close, Stratton St Margaret, made 50 indecent images of children, including category A, B, and C images depicting babies as young as three to six months suffering discernible pain or distress, and possessed extreme pornographic images. He was sentenced for two counts of arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence, with the images offences occurring between December 2024 and April.

Pleaded guilty; sentences for possessing indecent images to run concurrently with his existing sentence; offences involved images of children, including babies in distress.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Samet Zsiga

Theft

April 11, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Samet Zsiga, along with Dolari Amet, planned and executed a series of high-value thefts by driving from Bristol to locations including Cheltenham, Devizes, and Trowbridge to avoid detection. On January 23, 2024, they stole gold chains worth £17,500 from Strand Jewellers in Cheltenham. On January 31, 2024, they targeted a jewellery store in Devizes, stealing items worth over £8,000 and fleeing in a Renault Clio, leading to their apprehension by Wiltshire Police near Junction 17 on the M4. They also stole £800 worth of goods from a Sports Direct store in Trowbridge on November 15, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Deemed of previous good character. Ordered to complete 175 hours of unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and pay a £2500 fine. Defence stated he is now aware of the severity of his actions and committed to rehabilitation after moving to the UK for work. Judge noted lack of genuine remorse.

Sources: wiltsglosstandard.co.uk

Ryan Hobbs

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

March 21, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Ryan Hobbs caused actual bodily harm and intentionally suffocated a female victim on several occasions during a seven-month period between February 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024, including specific incidents on January 23, 2024 (suffocation and theft), January 24, 2024 (assault), and February 14, 2024 (assault, suffocation, and theft of a mobile phone). He also committed common assault against a male victim on January 29, 2024, shoplifted goods worth £50 from Morrisons on January 23, 2024, and stole goods worth £35.96 from The Range on the same date.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of intentional suffocation, one count of common assault, two shoplifting charges, and one count of theft from a person. No separate penalty was issued for the theft of the mobile phone.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Drew Stanton-Foreman

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm

March 17, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Drew Stanton-Foreman, who was 19 at the time, stabbed a 17-year-old boy with a broken champagne glass during a house party, inflicting a wound near the jugular vein that could have been fatal. The victim now has a visible scar and lasting nerve damage. When restrained by other party-goers, she threatened to stab two others. She was sentenced on March 17, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm after initially claiming memory loss due to consuming half a bottle of vodka and several shots. Expressed remorse, but the investigator noted she took no accountability, and toxicology reports confirmed no evidence of spiking or mental disorder.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Luke Mcinerney

Burglary

March 7, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Luke McInerney trespassed into a property on Chamberlain Road on September 11, 2023, stealing a large amount of jewellery and other items. He fled abroad, taunted police on social media, and was eventually arrested upon returning to the UK.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Described as a professional criminal with a flagrant disregard for people and their property.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Casey Delaney

Grooming and attempted sexual activity with a child

February 21, 2024

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Casey Delaney, 30, of Denmark Close, Luton, groomed a 12-year-old girl he met on Snapchat from July 2023 until his arrest in February 2024. He booked a room at a Premier Inn in Swindon on February 3, 2024, with the intention of having sex with her, as revealed by messages on the victim's phone. A concerned friend reported seeing him enter the hotel with his arm around the girl, leading to his arrest by Wiltshire Police.

Pleaded guilty to grooming; a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed; will be on the Sex Offender's Register for life.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Paul Fisher

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

February 19, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment, with at least 40% to be served before release on licence

Paul Fisher, 35, was found with 70 grams of cocaine packaged with purity labels, valued at over £6,000, along with £4,620 in cash, scales, and a BB gun during a police raid at his Chippenham home in February 2021. Bank statements showed thousands of pounds linked to cocaine supply, and he had purchased gold bars worth £19,000 between 2019 and 2020. Despite denying ownership and providing a false address, evidence tied him to the offences. He had prior convictions including robbery, actual bodily harm, and previous drug-related offences.

Pleaded not guilty initially, then changed plea to guilty on January 6. Judge noted he played a significant role in drug dealing, with previous convictions as an aggravating factor. Mitigation included job loss, attempts to start a legitimate business, and personal challenges like health issues and a gambling addiction.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Lewis Morton

Supply of Controlled Drugs

February 18, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Lewis Morton was involved in drug offences, including possession of MDMA, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply cannabis, possession of a push dagger, possession of criminal property, and being concerned in the supply of heroin. The offences took place between September 17 and November 5, 2023, during which time he operated a local drugs line. Police seized £2,922.50 in cash, an Xbox Series S, two Moncler jackets, and several electric bikes following his arrest on November 5. He has a history of similar offences, including a previous sentence in 2022 for drug supply.

Pleaded guilty to the offences at an earlier hearing. Has prior convictions for drug-related crimes and was sentenced by Judge JN Townsend.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Alfie Thomas

Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin

February 14, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 10 rehabilitation activity days, 200 hours of unpaid work, and £187 surcharge

Alfie Thomas became involved in drug dealing at age 17, handling four separate drug lines linked to his mobile phone in Swindon between December 13, 2022, and May 18, 2023. He used the device for drug deals, among other things, and initially denied involvement after arrest. He played a lesser role and was experiencing homelessness at the time.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. No previous convictions. Judge noted he was acting under direction, had strong prospects for rehabilitation, and was taken advantage of by others.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Mark Pegram

Child sex offence

November 22, 2023

Sentence: 48 months imprisonment

Mark Pegram engaged in explicit online discussions to arrange the sexual abuse of a child. He travelled from Enfield, North London, to Chippenham on November 13, 2021, as part of a sting operation by Wiltshire Police and the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit. He was arrested upon arrival and later changed his plea to guilty during the trial.

Pleaded guilty after initially denying any intention. Required to register with the police indefinitely under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and ordered to pay a £156 surcharge.

Sources: wiltshirelive.co.uk

Frank Greco

Attempted Rape

November 10, 2023

Sentence: 14 years and 4 months imprisonment with an extended licence period of 5 years and 8 months

Frank Greco, a 59-year-old delivery man from Leighton Avenue in Swindon, sexually assaulted a 93-year-old woman with dementia on several occasions in her home between late March and mid-April 2022. He was caught on CCTV footage reviewed by the victim's family, which showed him committing the assaults even when others were present. Items found in his car suggested premeditation, and he initially denied the offences before admitting guilt when presented with evidence.

Pleaded guilty to attempted rape, assault by penetration, and sexual assault. Received an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: wiltshirelive.co.uk

Carlon Elwin

Supply of Class A Drugs

November 9, 2023

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Carlon Elwin was involved in supplying large amounts of cocaine and cannabis in Swindon. Images of substantial blocks of compressed cocaine and bundles of cash were found on his phone. He was responsible for hundreds of street deals as part of an operation against organised crime groups in the town.

Pled guilty, which reduced the sentence from 11 years. Judge described the offending as 'going from 0 to 100'.

Sources: wiltshirelive.co.uk

Timothy Trille

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child

July 17, 2023

Sentence: 24-month community order

Between April 24 and April 29, 2023, Timothy Trille messaged a decoy account posing as a 13-year-old girl named 'Olivia', set up by a paedophile hunters' group. Using the name 'bad dad', he sent lewd messages inquiring about her sexual experiences, attempted to convince her to send nude photos, and sent an explicit image of himself.

Pleaded guilty on April 30. Includes 100 hours of unpaid work, up to 40 rehabilitation activity days, placement on the sex offender register for five years, and a sexual harm prevention order for five years.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Simphiwe Tibe

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin

July 15, 2023

Sentence: 54 months imprisonment

On May 22, 2023, Simphiwe Tibe was caught in possession of 35 wraps of crack cocaine, 14 deals of heroin, and £633.92 in cash, with intent to supply the drugs.

Christopher Mcneil

Stalking involving fear of violence and intentional strangulation

July 15, 2023

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Between April 1 and April 21, 2023, Christopher McNeil stalked a woman on at least two occasions by attending her place of work, her home address, and repeatedly calling her, leaving her in fear that violence would be used against her. He intentionally strangled her on April 20, 2023.

Stefon Winter

Indecency

January 1, 2021

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

On June 15, 1980, Stefon Winter assaulted two young brothers in the changing rooms of Highbury Football Field in Warminster while they were playing football. He led them away and attacked them. The incident was reported, but no suspect was identified until a cold case review in 2016 using DNA evidence matched Winter's DNA to clothing from one of the brothers.

Sentenced in line with guidelines for offences from 1980; found guilty of two counts of indecency and two counts of gross indecency.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

David Mears

Rape

May 1, 2016

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 8 years

David Mears broke into a ground-floor flat in Penhill, near Swindon in August 1987, where he raped a 16-year-old girl who had just moved in. He grabbed her in the dark, blindfolded her, and committed the offences. He was identified through advances in DNA technology and had a history of similar crimes, including stealing underwear and other assaults.

Pleaded guilty. Had previous convictions for similar offences, including burglary and assault.

Sources: plymouthherald.co.uk

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