Teesside Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Kelly Greenwell, a prolific shoplifter, has been involved in multiple incidents of theft from shops in Darlington, leading to a court-imposed ban from every Sainsbury's store for the next three years as a measure to prevent further offences.

Adam Boyd, 42, had been drinking at home and argued with his partner. On May 6, 2024, he drove off from his address on Fleet Avenue in Hartlepool, hit a kerb, and flipped his car onto its roof on Ashgrove Avenue. He was taken to hospital and tested with 113 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 80 milligrammes. No one else was involved in the crash.

Jacob Trainer, of Levick Crescent in Middlesbrough, attempted to take a silver, black-handled kitchen knife into the Stockton International Riverside Festival on August 3. The knife fell out of his shorts while he tried to flee from officers, leading to his detention. He admitted to possessing the knife, claiming it was for 'chew' with people. He was arrested, charged, remanded, and later sentenced.

Nathan Armitage was driving a HGV when he crashed into a parked lorry on the A19 between the A67 Crathorne junction and the Parkway Interchange in the early hours of December 17. The collision caused both vehicles to spill their loads of groceries and sawdust across the carriageway, resulting in significant damage and a road closure lasting about 11 hours. Dashcam footage showed the HGV veering off course at speed, but neither driver was injured.