Swindon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 68 verdicts at Swindon Magistrates' Court (Swindon). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

May 2024 5 cases

Kris Cooper

Criminal Damage *

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.

27 May 2024

Tracy Manser

Theft from a shop *

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.

21 May 2024

Mark Stanners

Theft from a shop *

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.

19 May 2024

Kevin Connell

Speeding *

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.

Pleaded guilty via the single justice procedure.

16 May 2024

Jamie Loveridge

Theft *

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.

12 May 2024

April 2024 2 cases

Ben Croucher

Stalking *

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.

Previously pleaded guilty to the offence.

29 Apr 2024

Mario Youde

Theft *

Sentence

26 weeks custody

Mario Youde, 41, of no fixed address, Old Town, Swindon, was arrested in the Brunel Plaza on March 30 for possessing multiple items of stolen clothing. While on bail, he was arrested for further offences and remanded. He committed multiple counts of theft from retailers including Primark, Sports Direct, Deichman and Co-Op, and breached a Criminal Behaviour Order put in place in January 2024.

Pleaded guilty to multiple counts of theft and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). CBO extended for two years with added condition banning entry to Deichman stores. Ordered to pay £154 compensation to Primark, Sports Direct, Deichman and Co-Op.

17 Apr 2024

February 2024 1 case

Daniel Melhado

Burglary *

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.

28 Feb 2024

January 2024 2 cases

Hubbard Richard Sean

Stalking and theft *

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.

17 Jan 2024

Luke Mcinerney

Assault *

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.

10 Jan 2024

November 2023 1 case

Wayne Dyke

Causing serious injury by careless driving *

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.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving.

24 Nov 2023

Date Not Specified 7 cases

Philip Riley

Drug driving *

Sentence

16 months in prison, suspended for 18 months

Last June, police pulled over Philip Riley, 43, driving a Peugeot CRZ on the A4 Bath Road at Box while disqualified from driving. A roadside drug test confirmed he was under the influence of cocaine. Officers found a bag containing drug paraphernalia, a knife, and a dart gun inside the car.

Pled guilty to possession of a knife blade, an offensive weapon, drug driving, and driving while disqualified. Also received an 18-month driving ban and a curfew.

1 Jan 0001

Prabhat Sakya

Sexual assault *

Sentence

52 weeks imprisonment suspended for 24 months

Sakya, of Bude Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, targeted women on a train between London and Swindon by sitting next to them and touching them inappropriately. During one of the attacks, he had a bulge in his crotch area, which he was touching with his hand.

Told to register as a sex offender for ten years.

1 Jan 0001

Jodie Tucker

Sexual assault *

Sentence

11-month community order

Jodie Tucker, 26-year-old human resources professional of Hathaway Road, Upper Stratton, Swindon, molested another woman on a train by touching her knee, moving up her thigh to her vagina over clothing, then placing hand in victim's lap and touching inner thighs despite being told to stop. Victim suffered stress-induced hair loss, mood swings, concentration issues and nightmares.

Imposed by District Judge Joanna Dickens despite probation service requesting 12 months or longer. Escaped registering as a sex offender due to order length being under 12 months. Defence stated she was very drunk, has no recollection but accepts the incident.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Walker

Speeding *

Sentence

Fined £660 and banned from driving for 56 days

Daniel Walker was caught driving at 65 mph in a 30 mph zone on Downton Road, Salisbury. He claimed he was late for work. He pleaded guilty at Swindon Magistrates' Court.

Pleaded guilty. Claimed he was late for work.

1 Jan 0001

Aaron Thurston

Fishing without a rod licence *

Sentence

Ordered to pay a total penalty of £751 (£220 for each offence, £135 in costs and a £176 victim surcharge)

Aaron Thurston, 35, from Street, illegally fished at the Viaduct Fishery, Somerton, earlier this year without a rod licence. When challenged by Environment Agency Water Bailiffs, he provided a false name and address, which were recognised as incorrect.

Pleaded guilty to fishing without a rod licence and giving false details when challenged by Environment Agency Water Bailiffs.

1 Jan 0001

Alan Joyce

Fishing without a rod licence *

Sentence

£230

Alan Joyce of Whatcombe Road, Frome was fishing at Clivey’s Lake on August 22, 2018 when he was approached by an Environment Agency water bailiff carrying out routine rod licence checks. Joyce refused to state his name and address when requested to do so by the bailiff.

Pleaded guilty to fishing without a rod licence, failing to provide his name and address to water bailiff and wilfully obstructing a constable (bailiff).

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Keen

Indecent exposure and causing harassment, alarm or distress *

Sentence

24-month community order with 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 200 hours unpaid work, 12-month exclusion zone from New College sites monitored by GPS tag, and sex offender registration for 5 years

Andrew Keen, 41, of Clanfield Road, Park North, Swindon, approached a 17-year-old girl on 26 September 2021, 250 metres from his home, wearing women's clothing, asked odd questions about her clothes for charity, then exposed his genitals by lifting his top while she signed his skirt with lipstick. The next day, he targeted a 16-year-old outside New College asking her to take off her clothes for charity and for her phone number. On 28 September 2021, he accosted another 17-year-old on Queens Drive near New College with similar requests, causing her to run into college scared and anxious.

Admitted indecent exposure and two charges of causing harassment, alarm or distress. Defence cited struggles with sexuality and family issues. Chief magistrate Martin Clarke considered prison but imposed community order, warning of custody if breached.

1 Jan 0001

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About Swindon Magistrates' Court

Swindon Magistrates' Court, located in Swindon, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 68 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Swindon area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

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