Teesside Crown Court Sentencing Results

September 2025 8 cases

Chevez Le-Cheminant

Affray *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Chevez Le-Cheminant armed himself with a glass bottle during a mass brawl on William Street, Eston, on April 25, which started after Kane Bradley accused a delivery driver and called for back-up. He threw punches at the other group, and the incident involved weapons like poles, sticks, and a machete, leading to injuries and public intervention.

Admitted affray and possession of an offensive weapon (glass bottle). Ordered to complete a 12-month drug rehabilitation programme, 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement, and 200 hours of unpaid work.

12 Sep 2025

Callum Riley

Affray *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Callum Riley threatened takeaway staff and participated in a mass brawl on William Street, Eston, on April 25, which erupted after Kane Bradley accused a delivery driver and called for back-up. The violence involved weapons and assaults, leading to injuries, and Riley was later stopped for drug driving in November 2024 with cannabis and cocaine byproducts in his system.

Admitted affray, assaulting an emergency worker, drug driving, possession of cannabis, and driving while disqualified. Ordered to wear a 120-day alcohol monitoring tag, complete 250 hours of unpaid work, and disqualified from driving for 2 years.

12 Sep 2025

Levi Le-Cheminant

Affray *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months

Levi Le-Cheminant punched a man in the face, performed a running kick, and swung a machete at victims during a mass brawl on William Street, Eston, on April 25. The brawl began when Kane Bradley accused a delivery driver and sought back-up, involving armed individuals and resulting in injuries, with Levi also found in possession of cocaine wraps.

Admitted affray, possession of an offensive weapon (machete), and possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine). Ordered to complete a 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement and 250 hours of unpaid work. He claimed cocaine use to calm himself and was holding drugs purchased with friends.

12 Sep 2025

Kane Bradley

Affray *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Kane Bradley accused a takeaway delivery driver of attacking his friend, then used a hammer to strike a chef and whistled for back-up, escalating into a mass brawl on William Street, Eston, on April 25. The violence involved multiple attackers, with members of the public intervening, and resulted in injuries including slash marks. Bradley was actively involved in drug supply based on a separate police raid in November.

Admitted possession of an offensive weapon (hammer), affray, and two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Judge described the incident as a disgraceful and prolonged violent affray.

12 Sep 2025

Kieran Kelly

Assault *

Sentence

48 months imprisonment

Kieran Kelly, from Hemlington, strangled his partner, bit her face, and blacked her eyes in a series of assaults, causing significant harm.

Committed a string of attacks on his partner, including strangling her, biting her face, and blacking her eyes.

7 Sep 2025

Hubert Jankowski

Supplying drugs *

Sentence

over ten years imprisonment

Hubert Jankowski was involved in supplying cocaine and cannabis resin, with police discovering a knuckle duster he claimed was used by his mother, as part of a larger drug operation.

Part of a trio involved in supplying cocaine and cannabis resin, and continued supplying drugs even after arrest.

7 Sep 2025

Daniel Wyatt

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

over six years imprisonment

Daniel Wyatt, 28, from Eaglescliffe, was jailed for committing rape and sexual assault on a woman.

Admitted it was the biggest mistake of his life.

5 Sep 2025

Paul Ferguson

Rape and indecent assault on a child *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Paul Ferguson repeatedly raped a boy when he was a teenager and committed indecent assault on a child, leading to his conviction and sentencing.

Jailed for repeatedly raping a boy when he was a teenager and for indecent assault on a child.

1 Sep 2025

August 2025 19 cases

Warren Laws

Child exploitation *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Warren Laws, described as a 'loner' paedophile, targeted two underage girls, telling one she was a burden on her family and outlining ways for her to take her own life, leading to his conviction.

Targeted two underage girls and told one she was a burden on her family and how to take her own life.

31 Aug 2025

Alfie Leadbitter

Arson with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

45 months detention

Alfie Leadbitter set fire to the wrong door in Redcar after arranging a street fight with an enemy, endangering life in the process.

Admitted arson with intent to endanger life

25 Aug 2025

Ehsan Mirza

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Ehsan Mirza was involved in the supply of class A drugs and was caught during a police raid on his Middlesbrough home, where he attempted to throw iPhones out of the window.

Caught throwing iPhones out of window during police raid on Middlesbrough home.

2 Aug 2025

Kion Mckenna

Assault *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Kion McKenna, an inmate at HMP Holme House, assaulted two prison officers on April 17, 2024, after refusing to return to his cell. He became agitated and aggressive, throwing punches that knocked one officer to the floor and struck the other in the face, resulting in facial cuts requiring medical treatment and leaving one officer with a permanent scar.

Assaulted prison officers during a dispute over cooking. He has PTSD and ADHD, and believed his request was reasonable. The sentence will run concurrently with his existing 16-year minimum term for murder.

2 Aug 2025

Liam French

Affray *

Sentence

Six month suspended sentence

Liam French engaged in a street fight in Middlesbrough, using another man's walking stick as a weapon during the brawl.

Admitted affray in a Middlesbrough brawl involving a walking stick.

1 Aug 2025

Lisa Lithgo

Conspiracy to pervert the course of justice *

Sentence

Jailed

Lisa Lithgo and another individual were overheard concocting a story on a 999 call after a 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Hartlepool.

Jailed for conspiring to pervert the course of justice following the stabbing death of a 24-year-old man in Hartlepool.

1 Aug 2025

Janette Dowson

Conspiracy to pervert the course of justice *

Sentence

Jailed

Janette Dowson and another individual were overheard concocting a story on a 999 call after a 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Hartlepool.

Jailed for conspiring to pervert the course of justice following the stabbing death of a 24-year-old man in Hartlepool.

1 Aug 2025

Ian Sowerby

Money laundering *

Sentence

10 years and 10 months imprisonment

Ian Sowerby, 32, from Teesdale Walk, Shildon, was involved in a drug smuggling ring that transported cannabis from Thailand to the UK. The gang used safe houses to store the drugs, resulting in the recovery of drugs worth £13m and cash seizures by authorities.

Admitted money laundering charges. Operated a 'safe house' for storing drugs ready for distribution.

1 Aug 2025

Karl Grainger

Theft *

Sentence

Fined £40 and ordered to pay £200 in compensation

Karl Grainger stole metal valued at £1,000 from outside a business in Middlesbrough and sold it for £56 scrap money.

Admitted one count of theft of metal worth £1,000 from outside a Middlesbrough business.

1 Aug 2025

Jordan Stoker

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Jordan Stoker, 30, from Hambleton Road in Coundon, Bishop Auckland, led a gang that smuggled illegal drugs from Thailand to the UK. The operation involved drug mules flying to Thailand to obtain large quantities of cannabis, which were then smuggled back into North East communities. Police seized drugs with a street value of £13m during Operation Box.

Admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to fraudulently evade a ban on importing controlled drugs. Led the gang based in County Durham.

1 Aug 2025

Paul Lamb

Conspiracy to fraudulently evade a ban on importing controlled drugs *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Paul Lamb, 45, from McCullagh Gardens in Bishop Auckland, was involved in a gang smuggling illegal narcotics from Thailand to County Durham. The operation included dropping mules at airports and importing cannabis, with police recovering 1.3 tonnes of cannabis and 30kg of cocaine during Operation Box.

Admitted conspiracy to fraudulently evade a ban on importing controlled drugs. Assisted in taking drug mules to and from airports.

1 Aug 2025

Matthew Goodwin

Conspiracy to fraudulently evade a ban on importing controlled drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Matthew Goodwin, 25, from Kinnaird House, Curtis Street, Wigan, served as a drug mule for a gang smuggling cannabis from Thailand to County Durham. He flew to Thailand to obtain the drugs and smuggled them back to the UK, where police seized 1.3 tonnes of cannabis and other narcotics.

Admitted conspiracy to fraudulently evade a ban on importing controlled drugs. Acted as a drug mule in the operation.

1 Aug 2025

Ethan Smith

Money laundering *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Ethan Smith, 23, from Queen Street, Bishop Auckland, was part of a drug smuggling operation that sent mules to Thailand to obtain cannabis for importation into the UK. The gang's activities resulted in the seizure of drugs valued at £13m and over £280,000 in cash by police.

Admitted money laundering charges. His role was to count and store cash for the gang.

1 Aug 2025

Daniel Scott

Attempted rape and sex assaults *

Sentence

More than eight years imprisonment

Daniel Scott committed three sex assaults and one attempted rape, leading to his conviction after a jury trial.

Found guilty by a jury of three sex assaults and one count of attempted rape.

1 Aug 2025

Christopher Sowerby

Money laundering *

Sentence

13 years and 1 month imprisonment

Christopher Sowerby, 30, from Teesdale Walk, Shildon, was part of a drug smuggling gang that imported cannabis from Thailand using mules. The gang stored the drugs in a safe house for onward distribution, leading to the seizure of drugs with a street value of £13m and over £280,000 in cash.

Admitted money laundering charges. Operated a 'safe house' for storing drugs ready for distribution.

1 Aug 2025

Brian Stoker

Conspiracy to fraudulently evade a ban on importing controlled drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 2 months imprisonment

Brian Stoker, 48, from Birch Avenue, Shildon, participated in a County Durham-based gang that smuggled drugs from Thailand. The scheme involved flying drug mules to Thailand to acquire cannabis, which was then brought back to the UK, leading to the seizure of 1.3 tonnes of cannabis and 30kg of cocaine.

Admitted conspiracy to fraudulently evade a ban on importing controlled drugs. Involved in taking drug mules to and from airports.

1 Aug 2025

Shaun Sowerby

Money laundering *

Sentence

13 years and 1 month imprisonment

Shaun Sowerby, 37, from Teesdale Walk, Shildon, participated in a County Durham gang that smuggled drugs from Thailand. The operation involved safe houses for storing cannabis and cocaine, with police seizing 1.3 tonnes of cannabis and 30kg of cocaine during the investigation.

Admitted money laundering charges. Operated a 'safe house' for storing drugs ready for distribution.

1 Aug 2025

Sarah Leighton

Money laundering *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Sarah Leighton, 48, from Queen Street, Bishop Auckland, was involved in a drug smuggling gang that operated from County Durham to Thailand. The gang used drug mules to transport cannabis back to the UK, with police seizing over £280,000 in cash and drugs worth £13m during the investigation.

Admitted money laundering charges. Her role involved counting and storing cash as part of the gang's operations.

1 Aug 2025

Trelawny Brown

Conspiracy to fraudulently evade a ban on importing controlled drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Trelawny Brown, 30, from Leedham Close, Sheffield, acted as a drug mule for a County Durham-based gang importing drugs from Thailand. The scheme involved obtaining large quantities of cannabis in Thailand and smuggling it into the UK, leading to the seizure of drugs valued at £13m.

Admitted conspiracy to fraudulently evade a ban on importing controlled drugs. Acted as a drug mule in the operation.

1 Aug 2025

July 2025 13 cases

Hugh Holmes

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of three years, disqualified from driving for 15 years, and an indefinite restraining order

Hugh Holmes drove his Renault Megane at a victim who was trying to break up a fight on Faraday Street in Ferryhill on December 19, 2024. The victim, an innocent bystander, was hit and jammed between Holmes' car and another vehicle, suffering traumatic brain injuries that required seven months of hospital treatment. The incident stemmed from a altercation involving Holmes' girlfriend and others.

Pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, and driving without insurance, but was found guilty by jury of Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent. Had a previous conviction for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

30 Jul 2025

Liam Blackburn

Assault and possession of a weapon *

Sentence

five years imprisonment

Liam Blackburn fired a BB gun at a taxi and smashed a window after a dispute over a 20p fare with the driver, and was involved in additional offences including possession of a machete at Sporting Lodge Inns Hotel.

For a string of offences including having a machete at Sporting Lodge Inns Hotel.

27 Jul 2025

Bradley Hall

Child rape *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Bradley Hall was involved in a string of sex attacks, leading to his sentencing.

Jailed for a string of sex attacks.

24 Jul 2025

Clare Hume

Unlicensed sale of puppies *

Sentence

Ten months imprisonment, suspended for two years, with 25 days of rehabilitation and 120 hours of unpaid work

Clare Hume, 42, of Tees Drive in Darlington, along with Sophie Hume and Kealan Hutchinson, operated an unlicensed business selling various breeds of puppies, including cavapoos, between May 2020 and April 2021. They set up false accounts on Gumtree and Pets4Home, bred dogs, collected puppies from sources including Northern Ireland, and misrepresented sales as domestic litters. There was no evidence of animal ill-treatment, but they conducted a substantial commercial operation without required checks or a licence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Earned between £37,000 and £60,000 from illegally selling puppies; acted with Sophie Hume and Kealan Hutchinson; messages showed awareness of illegality, comparing it to selling drugs.

16 Jul 2025

Kealan Hutchinson

Unlicensed sale of puppies *

Sentence

Six months imprisonment, suspended for two years, with 20 days of rehabilitation and 200 hours of unpaid work

Kealan Hutchinson, 22, of Brankin Road in Darlington, collaborated with Clare Hume and Sophie Hume to sell puppies without a licence between May 2020 and April 2021. They used false accounts on Gumtree and Pets4Home to advertise various breeds, including cavapoos, bred dogs, and sourced puppies from places like Northern Ireland. The trio earned between £37,000 and £60,000 from this unlicensed commercial activity, with no evidence of animal ill-treatment, but they bypassed required licensing and checks under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Participated in illegally selling puppies with Clare Hume and Sophie Hume; earned up to £60,000; messages suggested awareness that the operation was illegal and compared it favourably to selling drugs.

16 Jul 2025

Sophie Hume

Unlicensed sale of puppies *

Sentence

Four months imprisonment, suspended for two years, with 20 days of rehabilitation and 80 hours of unpaid work

Sophie Hume, 22, of Tees Drive in Darlington, along with Clare Hume and Kealan Hutchinson, illegally sold puppies without a licence between May 2020 and April 2021. They advertised on Gumtree and Pets4Home using false accounts, bred and collected puppies from various sources including Northern Ireland, and claimed sales were of domestic litters. The operation earned between £37,000 and £60,000, with messages indicating they knew it was easier and more profitable than selling drugs, though no animal neglect was evident.

Obtained and chipped puppies herself; earned up to £60,000 from illegally selling puppies; collaborated with Clare Hume and Kealan Hutchinson; aware the operation was illegal.

16 Jul 2025

Tyson Wilsher

Theft *

Sentence

2 years 8 months imprisonment

Tyson Wilsher entered Cyfarthfa Castle on April 8, 2025, during a school event, spoke to the receptionist, and then smashed a glass display cabinet with a brick to steal a candelabra valued at approximately £80,000. This caused substantial damage to the cabinet and other items inside. He fled the scene in a stolen silver Ford Fiesta, which had been taken from a delivery driver on March 24, 2025. Wilsher was later traced through CCTV footage showing his movements in the area, purchases of shoes and clothing, and forensic examination of the vehicle.

Sergeant Watts from South Wales Police described the incident as a brazen theft in broad daylight that left a group of school children shocked and upset. Wilsher was identified through CCTV footage, distinctive shoes, and forensic evidence including fingerprints.

15 Jul 2025

Royston Henderson

Child sex offences *

Sentence

27 years imprisonment

Royston Henderson was found guilty of a string of child sex offences, which involved committing multiple acts against children, following a trial at Teesside Crown Court.

Found guilty of multiple child sex offences after standing trial.

14 Jul 2025

Jack Ford

Intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

Over 12 years imprisonment

Jack Ford, a Teesside drug dealer, rented an Airbnb to store £84,000 worth of cocaine in kitchen cupboards, leading to his conviction for drug-related offences.

Convicted for intent to supply class A drugs, having stored cocaine worth £84,000 in an Airbnb.

14 Jul 2025

Christopher Walker

Drug trafficking *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Christopher Walker was involved in a drugs gang, driving luxury cars, and profited from illegal activities, leading to a proceeds of crime order that he has not fulfilled.

Failed to pay back £222,000 profit from drug-related activities as specified by a proceeds of crime order and faces an additional three years if unpaid.

5 Jul 2025

Stephen Carr

Attempted murder *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Stephen Carr attacked his wife with a bow and arrow and a knife in an attempt to murder her, during which she pleaded for her life and was stabbed while making a 999 call to emergency services.

Tried to murder his wife; she pleaded for her life and was stabbed while making a 999 call.

5 Jul 2025

Janette Price

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Janette Price, 69, was involved in a long-running dispute with her neighbours in Redcar over property upkeep and alcohol. On July 23, 2024, she armed herself with a kitchen knife and confronted her neighbour, stabbing her in the abdomen, which punctured her liver, and in the hand. The victim required surgery and now suffers from limited mobility, anxiety, and PTSD. Price was under the influence of alcohol during the incident and delayed emergency access to the victim.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article. Showed genuine remorse and had an indefinite restraining order imposed. The judge noted her declining mental state and history of disputes.

3 Jul 2025

Rhys Smith

Burglary *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Rhys Smith, 24, conducted a series of burglaries in late January 2025, breaking into four businesses at an industrial estate in Seaham at night and stealing items such as a motorbike and dog toys. He also targeted a Morrisons supermarket, taking cigarettes and scratch cards, and attempted to raid fruit machines at a casino in Peterlee, causing £8,000 in damage. He was identified through shoe prints matching his Nike trainers and CCTV footage, leading to his arrest and charges.

Pleaded guilty. Detective Inspector Darren Wild described him as a prolific burglar but not very astute, noting that officers built a strong case with evidence including shoe prints and messages from a mobile phone.

3 Jul 2025

June 2025 10 cases

Christopher Bates

Attempted rape of a girl under 15 *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Christopher Bates, 37, pretended to be lost and asked a girl for directions in the woods before performing a sex act on himself. The girl tried to escape, but he caught her, dragged her to the ground, and attempted to rape her. She told him she was 10 years old, but he continued the attack on April 10, 2025. He was arrested shortly after in the woods.

Pleaded guilty to attempted rape of a girl under 15. Judge described him as the living embodiment of every woman and girl's nightmare.

26 Jun 2025

Arshad Chaudrhy

Attempted rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Arshad Chaudrhy, a pizza shop worker in Hartlepool, threatened to break a woman's neck in an attempted rape bid.

Will serve two-thirds of the sentence before being released on licence.

23 Jun 2025

Andy Munoz-Cadena

Conspiracy to Commit Fraud *

Sentence

two years and six months imprisonment

Andy Munoz-Cadena, along with Imran Miah and Shamant Sheraji, posed as police officers to defraud victims in Cleveland and North Yorkshire between October and November 2020. They instructed victims to withdraw cash from their bank accounts under the pretense that their accounts were under threat, which would then be collected by a courier. The scheme was thwarted by police before any money was lost.

Admitted conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation. Sentenced along with two others for posing as police officers in a courier fraud scheme.

23 Jun 2025

Imran Miah

Conspiracy to Commit Fraud *

Sentence

three years and six months imprisonment

Imran Miah, along with Shamant Sheraji and Andy Munoz-Cadena, posed as police officers to defraud victims in Cleveland and North Yorkshire between October and November 2020. They instructed victims to withdraw cash from their bank accounts under the pretense that their accounts were under threat, which would then be collected by a courier. The scheme was thwarted by police before any money was lost.

Admitted conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation. Sentenced along with two others for posing as police officers in a courier fraud scheme.

23 Jun 2025

Joshua Wilson

Conspiracy to possess a firearm and ammunition, and conspiracy to commit arson *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment and 4 years extended licence

Joshua Wilson, aged 20, was involved in a series of counterblow attacks in March 2024 as part of a dispute between rival organised crime gangs in South Durham. The attacks included throwing a petrol bomb at a house in St Helen Auckland on March 5, 2024, firing a shotgun at the front door; throwing another petrol bomb and firing a shotgun and a Skorpion machine gun at a house in Shildon on March 11, 2024; and throwing a petrol bomb and firing a 9mm pistol at a house in Darlington on March 17, 2024. No injuries occurred, and the incidents caused damage to the properties.

Found guilty after a trial and initially denied involvement.

23 Jun 2025

Taylor Ford

Conspiracy to possess a firearm and ammunition, and conspiracy to commit arson *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment and 4 years extended licence

Taylor Ford, aged 20, was involved in a series of counterblow attacks in March 2024 as part of a dispute between rival organised crime gangs in South Durham. The attacks included throwing a petrol bomb at a house in St Helen Auckland on March 5, 2024, firing a shotgun at the front door; throwing another petrol bomb and firing a shotgun and a Skorpion machine gun at a house in Shildon on March 11, 2024; and throwing a petrol bomb and firing a 9mm pistol at a house in Darlington on March 17, 2024. No injuries occurred, and the incidents caused damage to the properties.

Found guilty after a trial and initially denied involvement.

23 Jun 2025

Shamant Sheraji

Conspiracy to Commit Fraud *

Sentence

two years and three months imprisonment

Shamant Sheraji, along with Imran Miah and Andy Munoz-Cadena, posed as police officers to defraud victims in Cleveland and North Yorkshire between October and November 2020. They instructed victims to withdraw cash from their bank accounts under the pretense that their accounts were under threat, which would then be collected by a courier. The scheme was thwarted by police before any money was lost.

Admitted conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation. Sentenced along with two others for posing as police officers in a courier fraud scheme.

23 Jun 2025

Michael James Callaghan

Indecent Assault and Sexual Assault *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment and an indefinite sexual harm prevention order

Michael James Callaghan, a monk also known as Father James, sexually abused two boys at Ampleforth College between 1994 and 2013. He targeted vulnerable boys, grooming and assaulting them, which led to long-term effects on the victims' mental health and daily lives.

Denied offences throughout and showed no remorse. Victims described the abuse's impact on their lives, including withdrawal, mental health issues, and boundary violations.

20 Jun 2025

Ben Strangeways

Stalking *

Sentence

9 years and 5 months imprisonment plus 27 months on extended licence

Ben Strangeways carried out a poison pen letter campaign, sending sickening letters to at least 10 victims across the country, including threats of rape and murder of their children, with references to engaging in necrophilia and murdered toddler James Bulger. The campaign began with a Christmas card sent on December 24, and victims included a mum-of-four from Merseyside. He was arrested on January 10 at a bus station in possession of a flick knife and an 'attack kit' containing handcuffs, eye mask, ankle and wrist ties, energy tablets, and a drink. A search of his home uncovered handwritten letters, a black balaclava, a hammer, a knife, an air pistol, books about serial killers, and a 'child-like' sex doll.

Pleaded guilty to one count of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, nine counts of sending threatening communications, and one count of possession of a bladed article. The judge described it as one of the most disturbing cases and stated that Strangeways is dangerous and will remain so for the foreseeable future. He had no previous convictions.

14 Jun 2025

Andrew Oakes

Fraud by abuse of a position of trust *

Sentence

3.5 years imprisonment

Andrew Oakes, a 39-year-old army staff sergeant, abused his position as a financial systems administrator at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire to fraudulently transfer over £330,000 from Ministry of Defence funds to his personal accounts between February 2021 and October 2024. He falsified bank statements, local authority documents, utility bills, and government cheques to support his fraud, including claiming mileage allowances, paid leave on compassionate and medical grounds, and disguising transactions. Oakes used the money to purchase three Teslas, a BMW Mini, a Nissan Qashqai, electrical goods, and adult services, and to pay off debts, while claiming the funds came from an 'army lottery' win.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation, fraud by abuse of a position of trust, and acquiring criminal property. Judge Adams noted the abuse of trust, its impact on the army's reputation and morale, and acknowledged Oakes's personal issues including a relationship breakdown and alcohol problems.

12 Jun 2025

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Teesside Crown Court Sentencing Results

Chevez Le-Cheminant

Callum Riley

Levi Le-Cheminant

Kane Bradley

Kieran Kelly

Hubert Jankowski

Daniel Wyatt

Paul Ferguson

Warren Laws

Alfie Leadbitter

Ehsan Mirza

Kion Mckenna

Liam French

Lisa Lithgo

Janette Dowson

Ian Sowerby

Karl Grainger

Jordan Stoker

Paul Lamb

Matthew Goodwin

Ethan Smith

Daniel Scott

Christopher Sowerby

Brian Stoker

Shaun Sowerby

Sarah Leighton

Trelawny Brown

Hugh Holmes

Liam Blackburn

Bradley Hall

Clare Hume

Kealan Hutchinson

Sophie Hume

Tyson Wilsher

Royston Henderson

Jack Ford

Christopher Walker

Stephen Carr

Janette Price

Rhys Smith

Christopher Bates

Arshad Chaudrhy

Andy Munoz-Cadena

Imran Miah

Joshua Wilson

Taylor Ford

Shamant Sheraji

Michael James Callaghan

Ben Strangeways

Andrew Oakes

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