Swindon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 42 verdicts at Swindon Magistrates' Court (Swindon). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Asa Manders

Shoplifting

October 15, 2025

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment

On October 14, 2025, Asa Manders was caught shoplifting at Sainsbury's in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with £500 worth of stolen meat, Toblerone bars, and Christmas and Halloween decorations. Police searched his Mercedes Box van and found additional stolen items worth £3,500, including Celebrations chocolates, Galaxy bars, Malteasers, shampoo, cleaning products, Christmas decorations, alcohol, shoes, instant coffee, Lindt and Cadbury chocolates, John West tuna, and plastic skeleton decorations. He was arrested after acting suspiciously at the tills.

Pleaded guilty to theft from a shop. Described as a prolific offender with prior convictions. Sentencing resulted from good police work uncovering the scale of offending.

Sources: bristolpost.co.uk

Jake King

Driving while disqualified

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 5 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 30 days rehabilitation activity

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Jake King, 21, of Maunder Close, Wincanton, was driving a black Audi and repeatedly tailgated an unmarked police vehicle on the A30 near Ludwell. He overtook the police in a 30mph zone, breaching the speed limit. When pulled over, he initially refused to provide details, then admitted he was disqualified from driving, had no insurance, and was using false plates. A Stanley knife was found on the driver's seat, and the vehicle was unroadworthy due to exposed cord on the front tyres and was seized.

Pleaded guilty. PC Hughes commented on reckless driving and possession of a knife, stating there is no place for this type of criminality in Wiltshire.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Shannon Graham

Theft

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 4 weeks imprisonment

Shannon Graham, a 38-year-old from Oaklands in Chippenham, stole wine, batteries, and electrical goods worth £271.70 during two visits to a B&M store in Swindon on 20 July 2025. She has a history of offending, including an incident in 2020 where she caused actual bodily harm to a police officer.

Pleaded guilty to theft. Previous convictions considered, including a prior 18-month jail term for actual bodily harm. Ordered to pay £154 in compensation.

Sources: wiltshire999s.co.uk

Cassandra Hugo

Theft from a shop

August 30, 2025

Sentence: 14 days imprisonment and £100 compensation

Cassandra Hugo, 34, of Palmer Grove, Trowbridge, stole £120 worth of various meats from a Sainsbury's store in Trowbridge on July 31, 2025, and returned on August 28, 2025, to steal two bottles of vodka worth £58.50. She also failed to comply with post-custodial supervision by not attending appointments and not residing at her approved address. This follows a previous ban from shops except one local store due to earlier thefts.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop and failing to comply with post-custodial supervision requirements. She had a prior ban from shops and a history of similar offences.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Liam Betterton

Handling stolen goods

August 28, 2025

Sentence: £120 fine and £85 costs

On March 6, 2025, Liam Betterton assisted in the retention, removal, disposal, or realisation of a stolen Yamaha RD50 motorbike worth £8,000, knowing it was stolen.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay prosecution costs of £85. No compensation ordered.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Arthur Dolan

Breaching Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations

August 22, 2025

Sentence: Fined £1,333, ordered to pay £2,500, and a victim surcharge of £533, plus refunded £14,500 to the victim

Arthur Dolan, trading as AD Paving & Landscape Ltd, was contracted to install a resin driveway for £7,500 at a property in Melksham in February of the previous year. He performed substandard work, including laying the driveway too thinly on an inadequately compacted subbase, resulting in an uneven surface and weed growth, as well as poorly constructed fencing with misaligned panels. The victim paid over £25,000 in total, and a chartered surveyor confirmed the work was well below industry standards.

Admitted two offences under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. This is his third conviction for similar offences.

Sources: wiltshire999s.co.uk

Kieren Holford

Causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order, 140 hours of unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation activity days, disqualified from owning or keeping animals for ten years

Kieren Holford kicked his four-month-old sprocker spaniel puppy named Daisy with such force that it caused catastrophic injuries, including direct trauma to her chest resulting in collapsed lungs, a haematoma on the heart, and a fractured canine tooth, leading to her death. He failed to seek immediate veterinary treatment, and when he and his girlfriend took her to the vet, he provided an account that was inconsistent with the injuries. The puppy was small and posed no threat.

Pleaded guilty. Suffers from complex post-traumatic stress disorder, acute depression, anxiety, and agoraphobia. A reporting restriction was initially granted but later lifted.

Sources: wiltshire999s.co.uk

Daniel Kibblewhite

Dangerous Driving

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

On 10 July 2025, Daniel Kibblewhite led police on a high-speed chase in Bathampton, driving dangerously by overtaking on blind bends into oncoming traffic at speeds exceeding 100mph. He lost control near a roadside farm, abandoned his vehicle, and attempted to hide in an empty horsebox, where he was located and detained by Police Dog Stan. He was subsequently arrested and racially abused an officer at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, failing to stop for police, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, and racially aggravated public order. PC Layton commented that the driving was incredibly reckless and dangerous, putting lives at risk.

Sources: wiltshire999s.co.uk

Steven Lloyd

Theft

August 13, 2025

Sentence: 36-week prison sentence suspended for 18 months

Steven Lloyd committed 19 counts of theft between February and July 2025, targeting shops in the North Swindon area and stealing various items including pet food, bathroom products, and alcohol from stores such as Co-op, B&M, The Post Office, M&S, Tesco, and Morrisons.

Pled guilty to 19 counts of theft. Described as a prolific offender with numerous prior convictions. Ordered to participate in a 26-day accredited programme and up to 10 days of rehabilitation activity.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Steven Beeton

Threatening to damage or destroy property

August 5, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order, 35 rehabilitation activity requirement days, £50 fine, and £114 victim surcharge

On April 8, 2025, Steven Beeton entered his ex-partner's shed in violation of bail conditions, while intoxicated. He threatened to use gas canisters inside the shed to cause an explosion, leading to police intervention and the fire service spraying a hose through the window to prevent disaster. He was removed from the shed and arrested.

Pled guilty to threatening to damage or destroy property. Judge Dickins commented that the actions were frightening and diverted significant resources from emergency services.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Marciel Da Rocha Marques

Driving over the alcohol limit

August 4, 2025

Sentence: Disqualified from driving for 16 months and fined £150, plus £60 surcharge and £85 costs

Marciel Da Rocha Marques was stopped by police on Wootton Bassett Road in Swindon shortly after midnight on June 11, after failing to indicate while turning. He had been drinking at a friend's birthday party and provided a breath test reading of 47 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms. He was also driving without a valid licence or insurance, and expressed willingness to complete a drink-drive awareness course.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Originally from Paraguay and had confusion regarding obtaining a UK driving licence. Judge Dickins highlighted the seriousness due to lack of insurance, noting the risk to potential victims.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Joshua Moss

Shoplifting

August 4, 2025

Sentence: 26 weeks imprisonment

Joshua Moss, 31, of no fixed abode, targeted shops in Swindon and Wiltshire, committing 14 counts of shoplifting and four counts of assault on retail staff between June 8 and August 1, 2025. He attacked staff when challenged, and four other thefts were taken into account during sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to 14 counts of shoplifting and four counts of beating. A two-year Criminal Behaviour Order was imposed, banning him from Swindon town and certain stores. PC Paul Bezzant noted the impact on retail staff and businesses.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Reuben Brown

Dangerous Driving

August 2, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 17 months

On August 1, 2025, Reuben Brown was driving a black Seat Arona illegally on the M4 eastbound. He was spotted at junction 16, exited onto the A3102, and evaded a police stop by mounting the pavement, narrowly avoiding officers. A pursuit followed, with Brown reaching speeds up to 90mph, driving the wrong way around roundabouts, and travelling incorrectly down streets towards Old Town and Marlborough Road. He crashed into a garden wall while attempting a turn onto Downs View Road, then fled on foot before being detained and arrested for dangerous driving and driving without insurance.

Pleaded guilty and was wanted on recall to prison. PS Benson noted the driving was incredibly dangerous, endangering lives.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Lee Maynard

Speeding

July 28, 2025

Sentence: Fined £1,077, £431 surcharge, £90 costs, and 5 penalty points

Lee Maynard, 56, of Wellsway, Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, was caught speeding in a Mercedes Benz on the M4 in Swindon on October 4, 2024, exceeding the 70 miles per hour motorway limit. He was detected by an automatic camera, and the incident contributed to efforts to reduce serious crashes.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Part of Wiltshire Police’s campaign against the 'fatal five' offences.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Justin Moutousamy

Sending communication threatening death or serious harm

July 8, 2025

Sentence: £40 fine, £16 surcharge, and £85 costs

Justin Moutousamy, a 45-year-old from Cloatley Crescent in Royal Wootton Bassett, threatened his former co-worker with violence over a dispute involving the sale of classic novels, including Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, and signed photos of the Royal Family. The incident stemmed from a professional breakdown where they had worked together on removals. On June 3, Moutousamy sent several distressing messages demanding money from the sale, which was worth thousands of pounds, with one message threatening to smash the victim's teeth if he did not appear within 20 minutes. The victim felt unsafe in his home and feared for the safety of his young children.

Pleaded guilty to sending communication threatening death or serious harm. Disputed the cause of the falling out with his former co-worker but acknowledged the threat was wrong and made no attempt to follow through.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Michael Mcdonagh

Shoplifting

July 2, 2025

Sentence: 40 weeks imprisonment

Michael McDonagh, 46, of no fixed abode, stole goods worth £434.10 from B&M on June 6, returned to steal £120.93 on June 10, and targeted Co-op branches in Swindon, including stealing £120.93 on June 13, £120 on June 15, £150 on June 18, £360 from Cavendish Square, and £75 from Old Town, totalling £1,380.96. He also interfered with a vehicle on June 30 and has a history of prolific offending.

Pleaded guilty to seven theft charges and one charge of vehicle interference. Has 70 convictions for 193 offences. Judge commented on his flagrant disregard for people and their property.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Paul Brewster

Animal cruelty

April 30, 2025

Sentence: Fined £285 and ordered to pay a £114 victim surcharge and £85 in costs

Rusty, a dog, was discovered severely malnourished in a kitchen filled with rubbish and faeces at a property in Dixon Way in May 2024. He had no access to food or water, and his skin was in bad shape, indicating neglect over time.

Pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the welfare of an animal and causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. PC Lizzie Wright described it as a terrible case of animal cruelty.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Richard John Payne

Driving under the influence

October 22, 2024

Sentence: 12 months driving ban, £300 fine

On September 9, 2024, Richard John Payne, 42, from the Maltings in Yatton Keynell, drove through a clearly marked road closure and into a collision investigation site, hitting cones and a mannequin used in the reconstruction. A breath test showed 58 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath roadside and 44 micrograms in custody, exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms.

Admitted to driving under the influence. Opportunity to reduce disqualification by three months via rehabilitation course. Also ordered to pay £120 surcharge and £85 court costs.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Robert Peapell

Outraging Public Decency

August 20, 2024

Sentence: Fined £100 for outraging public decency and £50 for breaching a domestic violence protection order, plus a £40 surcharge

On June 17, Robert Peapell was captured on CCTV in an underpass near Swindon Railway Station, injecting a brown liquid into his leg in broad daylight with his trousers pulled down, accompanied by a woman. He made no effort to hide his actions, and pedestrians, including parents with children, passed by. Additionally, on July 24, he breached a domestic violence protection order by entering within 100 metres of a prohibited area on Culvery Court, Harding Street. He has a history of similar offences, including drug possession and public order violations.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. In mitigation, his defence stated it was not the worst type of public order offence. Judge Dickens noted that such offences upset people and emphasised the need to follow court orders, including a mention of overnight custody as punishment for the breach.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Liam Whyte

Theft from a shop

August 20, 2024

Sentence: 18 weeks imprisonment

Liam Whyte, 31, of no fixed abode, stole children's toys valued at approximately £60 to £80 each time from The Entertainer on Havelock Square on July 19 (twice), July 22, and July 23, 2024. He also stole food products worth £8.10 from Greggs on May 29, 2024, and items worth £12.70 from the same store on August 4, 2024. Additionally, he stole a crate of Thatchers Haze cider valued at £12.75 from a Co-op store on May 19, 2024. His actions were driven by alcoholism, and he had previously received a 12-month community order for theft.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of theft from a shop. The court considered his lengthy record of previous similar offending, poor engagement with probation, and his alcoholism issues.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Carlos Pereira Munoz

Drink driving

August 20, 2024

Sentence: Disqualified from driving for 16 months, fined £300, surcharge of £120, and costs of £85

Carlos Pereira Munoz was flagged down by police following a minor crash on Newport Street, Old Town, on August 3, 2024. He was found intoxicated with a breathalyser reading of 69 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, nearly double the legal limit of 35. He admitted full responsibility in interview and expressed remorse, influenced by the death of a close friend in a drink-driving collision in 2023. He had driven after drinking with friends, despite intending to take a taxi.

Pleaded guilty; has never been in trouble with the law before; works two jobs requiring a driving licence, which will be impacted; judge acknowledged his remorse and the potential financial consequences.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Brett Fairclough

Threatening to share intimate photographs

August 14, 2024

Sentence: six-month conditional discharge and a 12-month restraining order

Between January 26 and January 29, 2024, Brett Fairclough threatened to share private photos of a woman in Royal Wootton Bassett. He failed to attend a scheduled court appearance on July 31, resulting in a warrant for his arrest. He later appeared in court and was sentenced.

Pleaded guilty to threatening to share photographs of a person in an intimate state. Other charges of intentional strangulation and sending communication of an indecent or offensive nature were withdrawn. Failed to attend an earlier court hearing, leading to a warrant for his arrest.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Marco Pierre White Jr

Theft

August 13, 2024

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment

On August 13, 2024, Marco Pierre White Jr stole socks from a Sainsbury’s in Chippenham. This incident occurred while he was living at his father’s hotel in Corsham. He was part of a series of crimes including burglaries and thefts.

Jailed after stealing socks from a Chippenham Sainsbury’s while living at his father’s hotel.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Jennifer Renfrey

Fraud by abuse of position

July 24, 2024

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 250 hours of unpaid work, repay £14,764.40, £85 in court costs, and £154 victim surcharge

Jennifer Renfrey, as manager of The Liberty Project at Bournemouth Churches Housing Association, stole £14,764.40 of government funding intended for victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. Over 16 months starting from September 20, 2023, she withdrew the money using ATMs in Swindon and spent it on personal expenses such as fuel, restaurants, and food shopping. She activated pre-paid cards without the knowledge of the service users, leading to the fraud's discovery in January 2025 when a client found their card depleted.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position; expressed remorse due to financial difficulties after a relationship breakdown; must repay the full amount from her frozen bank account containing approximately £50,000.

Sources: dorsetecho.co.uk

Sophie Clifford

Stalking

July 23, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order including 15 days of rehabilitation work and £292 fine

Sophie Clifford conducted a campaign of stalking against her ex-partner between 28 December 2024 and 28 January 2025. This involved lying about being pregnant to gain his attention, driving her car past him and his friend in a manner that left them fearful, leaving a gift on his vehicle, and turning up at his home.

Thomas Perry

Abandoning a fighting dog

July 9, 2024

Sentence: 12 month conditional discharge and £600 compensation

Thomas Perry, 31, of William Street, abandoned his XL Bully named Shelby on April 22, 2024. He was not deemed a fit or responsible owner, leading to the court ordering the destruction of the dog.

Pleaded guilty to abandoning a fighting dog. An order was made for the XL Bully to be destroyed.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Maria Maddalena

Racially aggravated common assault

July 2, 2024

Sentence: Fined £180 with a £72 surcharge and £85 costs, totalling £337

On September 26, 2024, around 6pm, Maria Maddalena shouted racial abuse at her neighbour from her flat window during a dispute over a traffic cone outside his garage. She approached him aggressively, swearing and pushing him with the back of her hand as he walked away, telling him to 'go back to your country.' The victim and his son were left shocked, upset, and fearful for their safety, with the neighbour expressing concerns about further abuse due to Maddalena's unpredictability.

Pleaded guilty to the charge. Defence raised concerns about case delays and denied specific racial language used. Judge commented that the incident was minor and advised reflection on neighbourly behaviour.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Craig Townsend

Harassment

July 2, 2024

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment, suspended for one year

Craig Townsend breached a restraining order imposed on June 9 by contacting his ex-partner on June 10, 11, and 18, in an effort to recover his belongings, including his passport, photos of his son, and clothes. He claimed some contact was accidental, such as sending a 'yo' message intended for someone else. Despite attempts to resolve the issue through the police and arranging collection via a friend, the breaches occurred, leading to his guilty plea and sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of harassment in breach of a restraining order. In mitigation, the defence explained he was trying to retrieve his belongings after a six-year relationship ended and had attempted to involve the police. Judge Dickens noted he could have been sent to prison but chose not to due to the circumstances, and upheld his pre-existing community order.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Tomos Jones-Palmer

Using a handheld mobile phone while driving

June 23, 2024

Sentence: £369 fine, £90 costs, £148 surcharge, and six points on licence

Tomos Jones-Palmer, 33, of St Clears, used a handheld mobile phone while driving a Ford Transit on the eastbound M4 at Chippenham in Wiltshire on September 5.

Pleaded guilty. Avoided driving ban due to exceptional hardship on business, employees, and family.

Sources: westerntelegraph.co.uk

Walter White

Speeding

June 9, 2024

Sentence: Fined £215 and five penalty points, plus £90 prosecution costs and £86 surcharge, totalling £391

Walter White, aged 55, was driving a Ford Ranger on the M4 in Swindon on May 25, 2024, when he exceeded the 70 miles per hour speed limit. He was caught speeding, and his case was heard at court after an initial adjournment from April 14, 2024.

Pheddie Delos Reyes

Voyeurism

June 1, 2024

Sentence: suspended jail term

Pheddie Delos Reyes, a registered nurse, filmed individuals through a hole in the cubicle wall in the men's toilets at an Asda store in Swindon on July 18, 2023. He arrived at the store around 6pm and remained in the toilets for nearly three hours, during which time around fifty males, including adults and children, used the facilities. Police seized his devices and found videos of men urinating and a video of a child urinating. He was arrested and later charged.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of voyeurism and one count of making an indecent image of a child. The Nursing and Midwifery Council panel noted some remorse but a limited understanding of the impact, and found his fitness to practise impaired due to the severity of the convictions.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Constantin Turcanu

Recklessly causing a public nuisance

May 28, 2024

Sentence: 16 weeks in prison

Constantin Turcanu spent more than seven hours on the roof of a house on Newhall Street in Swindon on May 25, 2024, refusing to engage with emergency services despite their efforts to remove him safely. This incident caused a major emergency response, including road closures, the involvement of over a dozen police officers, multiple ambulances, and fire appliances. He was on bail for a domestic violence and stalking incident and had been ordered not to go to the area. After coming down and fleeing, he was arrested on May 27 and mocked police online before his court appearance.

Pleaded guilty to recklessly causing a public nuisance. Previous suspended sentence for driving while disqualified was activated in part, and a community order for possessing a knife was revoked. Judge Dickins highlighted the seriousness of the disruption caused.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Kris Cooper

Criminal Damage

May 27, 2024

Sentence: Community order with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement sessions and a nine-month alcohol treatment requirement

Kris Cooper caused over £5,500 worth of damage in two separate incidents in 2024. On June 13, he attempted to steal a can of beer from a convenience store in Birmingham, became angry when challenged, and threw a street sign at the front door, smashing the window and causing £395 in damage, which was captured on CCTV. On November 12, he tried to withdraw money from an ATM at Natwest in Swindon but failed, then used a brick-like item to smash the ATM machine and the bank's glass doors, causing £5,106.86 in damage.

Pled guilty to criminal damage. Engaging with probation service to live an offence-free lifestyle. Judge warned of potential imprisonment for further offences and reduced outstanding fines from £2,300 to £1,500.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Tracy Manser

Theft from a shop

May 21, 2024

Sentence: 18-month community order with up to 30 rehabilitation activity days and imprisonment for the remainder of her licence period

Tracy Manser, 34, stole £73.43 worth of laundry products from B&M on April 26, 2024, returned to B&M on May 14, 2024, to steal coffee worth £110, and targeted a Co-op store on May 6, 2024, stealing five jars of coffee, and on May 15, 2024, stealing laundry products of unknown value. She has a history of similar offences, including stealing from Waterstones in November 2023 and from other stores in 2022.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of theft from a shop. Judge warned of potential imprisonment for further offending and noted her terrible record for shoplifting, while acknowledging her difficulties.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Mark Stanners

Theft from a shop

May 19, 2024

Sentence: Four week custodial sentence suspended for 12 months and 10 rehabilitation activity days

Mark Stanners, 55, of Downton Road, Penhill, entered a Co-op store on March 1, 2024, to steal meat and cheese valued at £84.55, and returned on April 20, 2024, to steal alcohol and meat worth £117.50. He has a long history of shoplifting linked to his drug addiction, and despite efforts to address his issues, this incident reflects his repeat offending.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop. Has a significant criminal record, including previous convictions for drug dealing and shoplifting to fund his drug addiction.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Kevin Connell

Speeding

May 16, 2024

Sentence: Fined £574 and six penalty points added to licence

Kevin Connell was caught driving a BMW at a speed above the 30mph limit on B4042 Cowbridge Hill, Malmesbury, on December 13, 2023.

Jamie Loveridge

Theft

May 12, 2024

Sentence: 44 weeks imprisonment

Jamie Loveridge, a 29-year-old homeless man, stole a bicycle in Cricklade Road on 7 May 2024, breaching the terms of his release from prison. He was spotted in the Regent Circus area on 9 May 2024, leading to a police pursuit where he climbed onto the roofs of properties in Stanier Street and threw bricks and tiles at officers in a threatening manner. This incident caused a standoff, requiring negotiators, fire services, and ambulance services.

Pleaded guilty to two bicycle thefts, breaching a criminal behaviour order, and threatening behaviour. A court report stated that only a custodial sentence can be justified because the defendant has a flagrant disregard for people and their property. He was also recalled to prison.

Sources: wiltshire999s.co.uk

Ben Croucher

Stalking

April 29, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order, 20 rehabilitation activity days, £70 fine, £85 prosecution costs, £114 court surcharge, and a two-year restraining order

Ben Croucher stalked his ex-girlfriend by turning up at various locations including Lidl, Argos, Waitrose, the community hospital, and more. The offending took place on numerous occasions between November 2024 and 22 January 2025.

Daniel Melhado

Burglary

February 28, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 5 months imprisonment and a £228 surcharge

On January 13, 2024, Daniel Melhado broke into a woman's home on Devizes Road, Old Town, and stole her handbag containing her phone, bank cards, and euros. He then used the bank cards in a local off-licence, as captured on CCTV footage. He was identified and arrested by police, during which he initially claimed the card was given to him by someone named Jay before denying the burglary. The victim reported the incident after noticing the theft upon returning home.

Pleaded guilty to burglary dwelling with intent to steal and fraud by false representation. Has over 44 convictions since 1998, including a 2022 conviction for similar offences, and admitted to being a drug addict committing crimes to fund the habit.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Hubbard Richard Sean

Stalking and theft

January 17, 2024

Sentence: 12-week prison sentence suspended for 18 months, 12 treatment sessions with a psychologist, comply with responsible officer for up to 10 days, £85 costs

Hubbard Richard Sean, 54, breached restraining and stalking orders imposed by Swindon Magistrates' Court in August 2022 by emailing a woman on September 20, 2024. He also stole two bottles of wine from Marks and Spencer in Salisbury on October 8, 2024, and failed to surrender to police custody at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on November 21, 2024, after being released on bail on October 9, 2024.

Admitted stalking and theft; offences were serious due to past similar offences; no separate penalty for failing to surrender to custody.

Sources: salisburyjournal.co.uk

Luke Mcinerney

Assault

January 10, 2024

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment

Luke McInerney was charged with threatening to damage or destroy property on December 31, 2022, by telling a woman he would smash her windows and caravan; using threatening, abusive or insulting words to cause fear of violence to the same woman; beating another woman on April 30, 2022; and failing to surrender to custody on November 6, 2023.

Jailed for multiple offences including threatening to damage property, using threatening words, assault, and failing to surrender to custody.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Wayne Dyke

Causing serious injury by careless driving

November 24, 2023

Sentence: Three-year driving ban, suspended 22-month prison sentence, 200 hours of unpaid work, £187 victim surcharge, and £425 costs

Wayne Dyke, 61, of Danes Close, Chippenham, was driving a Fiat Punto along Hobley Drive in Swindon and failed to stop at red traffic lights at the junction with Ermin Street. He struck a pedestrian, a man in his 60s, on October 28, 2022, causing serious injuries including a bleed on the brain and inability to use one eye. The victim now suffers from memory loss, headaches, fatigue, and anxiety, and has reported feeling unsafe in crowds and anxious when crossing roads.

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