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Truro Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 795 verdicts at Truro Crown Court (Truro). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Truro Crown Court
April 2025 25 cases
Stephen Alec Brown
Rape and Indecent Assault *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment
Stephen Alec Brown, 64, from Helston, raped and assaulted two teens in 2002 in Cornwall. Victims suffered flashbacks, nightmares, PTSD; one couldn't move away due to cost, fearing encounters.
Found guilty after trial of four counts indecent assault on girl under 16 and one rape. Serve two-thirds, sex offenders register for life, lifetime restraining order. No remorse; victims lived in same town for 20 years.
Stephen Brown
Rape and indecent assault *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment
Stephen Brown, 64, from Helston, sexually assaulted and raped one teenage girl and indecently assaulted another in 2002, causing severe trauma; victims suffered in silence for over two decades, with one unable to move away due to financial constraints.
Convicted after trial; showed no remorse; judge considered the lifelong impact on victims and his poor health.
Simon Knight
Sex offences *
Sentence
Two-year sexual risk order restricting use of devices capable of accessing the internet and disposing of any device he has used
Made subject to a sexual risk order for sex offences.
Roy Laithwaite
Sexual offences *
Sentence
Restraining order not to contact the girl until 8 April 2035
Roy Laithwaite, 76, of Harvenna Close, Fraddon, was charged with nine sexual offences against a girl aged under 13, though five cases were discharged. The offences occurred prior to the court appearance, and he was made subject to the restraining order as part of the sentencing.
Pleaded not guilty to nine sexual offences against a girl aged under 13; five cases were discharged.
Paul Pearson
Assault *
Sentence
Community order with 120 hours unpaid work, mental health treatment, £150 compensation, and a restraining order until April 2027
Paul Pearson assaulted a woman at St Austell on 24 August, leading to his guilty plea and sentencing.
Pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman.
Thomas Moore
Stalking *
Sentence
Community order with 150 hours unpaid work and treatment for alcohol use
Thomas Moore stalked a woman between 3 and 30 October of the previous year, involving persistent harassment that caused fear and distress.
Pleaded guilty to stalking.
Liam Scrivener
Threatening with an offensive weapon *
Sentence
14 weeks imprisonment
Threatened a woman with a telescopic truncheon at an address in Newquay on 14 March in a domestic setting, leaving his victim in fear for her life.
Pleaded guilty to threatening a woman with an offensive weapon and was made subject to a restraining order.
Joseph Hilton
Rape of a child *
Sentence
14 years imprisonment
Joseph Hilton, 36, originally from Bodmin and now in prison, raped a child under 13 at least eight times, with additional offences, as revealed during a trial; the crimes came to light after his previous conviction in 2019 for similar offences.
Convicted after trial; showed no remorse; judge noted he lied in a previous trial to minimise his sentence.
Joseph John Hilton
Child Rape *
Sentence
14 years imprisonment (concurrent with existing 10-year sentence)
Joseph John Hilton, 36, from Bodmin (now in prison), raped young victim at least eight times; denied charges. Additional to 2019 grooming conviction. Victim showed enormous courage; offences showed total disregard.
Found guilty after trial of three counts raping child under 13 and multiple-incident count. No remorse; prior 2019 conviction for child sexual offences. Judge noted brutality and lies to police.
Brandon Pellow
Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment suspended for 20 months, 30 days rehabilitation activity requirement, 150 hours unpaid work, 12 months mental health treatment
Between June and September 2024, Brandon Pellow, 22, from Grenville Gardens in Troon near Camborne, contacted a fake 13-year-old girl on Facebook and WhatsApp operated by the Child Online Safety Team. He pretended to be 14, sent pictures of his penis, videos of himself masturbating, asked for pictures of the girl's breasts and bum, and masturbated live during a Messenger video call. He was arrested after paedophile hunters reported to Devon and Cornwall Police; phone seized.
Pleaded guilty. Described as a 'lost soul' with social difficulties and remorse. Judge noted no real child involved but offence serious enough for custody, suspended due to young age and rehabilitation prospects. Placed on sex offenders' register for 10 years and sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.
Joshua Marsh
Drug driving *
Sentence
Banned from driving for 36 months, fined £120
Joshua Marsh, 26, of Green Lane, Fowey, rode a motorbike on the A391 at Carclaze last November with 6.2 micrograms of cannabis per litre of blood, exceeding the limit of two, and drove without a licence.
Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay a £48 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
Joshua Lindell
Affray *
Sentence
22 months imprisonment
Joshua Lindell, 35, from Eastern Lane in Camborne, along with accomplices, went to the wrong property in Redruth in February, banging on the door, presenting what appeared to be a firearm in a binbag, and leaving a live shotgun cartridge, terrifying a family and causing them to move house.
Pleaded guilty; defence argued limited involvement; judge noted the incident involved organised intimidation over a likely drug debt.
Jordan Craige
Affray *
Sentence
8 months imprisonment
Jordan Craige, 29, from Allendale Road in Plymouth, engaged in a drink-induced brawl at a Premier Inn in Bude in September 2023, where he stamped on his defenceless victim's head three times while the victim was restrained and handcuffed by police.
Pleaded guilty; judge noted alcohol issues and equal blame in the altercation, but highlighted the dangerous nature of the assault.
Mark Turner
Supplying cannabis *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
Mark Turner supplied cannabis in Camelford between April and October 2024.
Pleaded guilty to supplying cannabis in Camelford between April and October 2024.
Ben James
Affray and cannabis possession *
Sentence
22 months imprisonment
Ben James, 30, from Enys Road in North Roskear, Camborne, along with accomplices, went to the wrong property in Redruth in February, banging on the door, presenting what appeared to be a firearm in a binbag, and leaving a live shotgun cartridge, terrifying a family and causing them to move house; he was also found with cannabis worth £3,400.
Pleaded guilty; also convicted of cannabis possession; judge noted the incident involved organised intimidation and drug-related issues.
Adam Thouless
Affray *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
Adam Thouless, 33, from Treberran Gardens in Tolvaddon, along with accomplices, went to the wrong property in Redruth in February, banging on the door, presenting what appeared to be a firearm in a binbag, and leaving a live shotgun cartridge, terrifying a family and causing them to move house.
Pleaded guilty early; expressed remorse; judge noted the incident involved organised intimidation over a likely drug debt.
Ryan Edwards
Grievous bodily harm *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
Ryan Edwards, 36, from Eastpool Park in Pool, assaulted his girlfriend during an argument over tobacco on March 8, punching her repeatedly in the face while sitting on her, causing fractures to her eye socket and jaw, after they had been drinking and using drugs.
Pleaded guilty; was under a community order for a previous assault; judge described the assault as prolonged and persistent.
Danny Hook
Theft and racially aggravated harassment *
Sentence
10 months imprisonment
Danny Hook, 38, from Basset Street in Camborne, committed thefts at ASDA in Hayle and Poundland in Camborne, stealing items worth £168.28 and other goods; he also engaged in racially aggravated harassment, assault on an emergency worker, and prior burglaries, despite previous opportunities to reform.
Breached multiple suspended sentences; judge noted he had been given several chances but continued to offend.
Daniel Rowling
Drink Driving *
Sentence
1 month custodial sentence and banned from driving for 12 months
Daniel Rowling failed to provide a specimen of urine at Newquay police station on 4 January whilst under investigation for an offence and failed to surrender to bail at Newquay police station on 31 January.
Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of urine and failing to surrender to bail.
Ethan Edwards
Grievous Bodily Harm *
Sentence
4 years and 6 months in a young offenders’ institute
Ethan Edwards inflicted grievous bodily harm with intent to a woman at the White Hart Hotel in St Austell on 1 November, assaulted a man, and damaged a police vehicle.
Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, assaulting a man, and damaging a police vehicle. Made subject to a restraining order not to contact his female victim until March 2035.
Matthew Bryant
Arson *
Sentence
7 years imprisonment
Matthew Bryant set fire to a house on New Road, Stratton on 28 December with intent to destroy or damage property and to endanger the life of a man.
Pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life. Made subject to a restraining order never to contact his victim.
Max Tiller
Harassment *
Sentence
2 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, 250 hours unpaid work, and £154 victim surcharge
Max Tiller breached a restraining order by going to the home of a woman in Lanner in December 2023 and contacting her by being in her company, telephoning her, leaving messages, emailing her, and posting on Facebook and the Buy and Sell St Austell area Facebook page between November 2023 and April 2024.
Changed pleas to guilty on charges of breaching a restraining order.
Stephen Davey
Rape and sexual assault of a child *
Sentence
17 years imprisonment
Stephen Davey, 57, from Lower Woodside in St Austell, repeatedly sexually abused and raped a young girl under 13 over an extended period, with the abuse including two instances of rape and other assaults; the victim carried the burden for nearly 25 years before coming forward in 2022, reliving the trauma in court.
Convicted after trial; pleaded not guilty; judge noted extensive abuse for sexual gratification, no remorse shown; extended licence of one year after release.
Shane Lee
Attempted theft and fraud *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
Shane Lee, 31, from Wheal Jewel in Redruth, along with an accomplice, cold-called vulnerable individuals, including a man with dementia, and demanded upfront payment for unnecessary roof and gardening work; they took the victim to buy a £3,500 gold bracelet as payment and pressured another couple for additional funds after initial payment.
Pleaded guilty to charges; exploited vulnerable victims as part of rogue trading activities.
Tommy Aaron Chislett
Attempted theft and fraud *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
Tommy Aaron Chislett, 22, from Wheal Jewel in Redruth, along with an accomplice, cold-called vulnerable individuals, including a man with dementia, and demanded upfront payment for unnecessary roof and gardening work; they took the victim to buy a £3,500 gold bracelet as payment and pressured another couple for additional funds after initial payment.
Pleaded guilty to charges; exploited vulnerable victims as part of rogue trading activities.
March 2025 25 cases
Steven Hawker
Stalking *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
Steven Hawker, a 49-year-old man from Parcandowr in Grampound Road, tormented a stranger for over a decade starting in 2013 by staring at her, approaching her at her workplace, standing at her bus stop for hours, laughing menacingly, and staring through her car window. Despite a stalking protection order imposed in January 2021, he continued his campaign of intimidation between May and September of the previous year, causing fear for her safety and that of her partner and children.
Pleaded guilty to stalking involving serious alarm or distress and breaching a stalking protection order. The judge noted his serious mental health issues, including paranoid schizophrenia, and that prison was necessary to protect the victim. He will serve 40 per cent of the sentence and is subject to a tagging curfew and restraining order for five years.
Tommy Walton
Grievous bodily harm *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
Tommy Walton, 19, from Penmere Road, Penzance, joined co-defendant in beating stranger unconscious at 3.30am June 16, 2024, in Penzance; returned to gloat and fist-bump. Victim had brain bleeds, hearing loss, wears metal helmet.
Unprovoked attack with co-defendant Cory Middleton; victim suffered catastrophic injuries.
Tommy Bottrill
Sending a threatening message *
Sentence
15-month prison sentence suspended for two years
Tommy Bottrill sent a message conveying a threat of death at Torpoint on 14 December.
Pleaded guilty to sending a message conveying a threat of death, and was ordered to complete a curfew, 200 hours of unpaid work, and a ten-year restraining order.
Samuel Rowe
Breach of restraining order *
Sentence
Six-month prison sentence
Samuel Rowe breached a restraining order imposed by Plymouth Crown Court in 2022 by approaching a woman at Boots in Liskeard last September and shouting her name.
Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order.
Leigh Bell
Assault and criminal damage *
Sentence
Community order for mental health treatment, £200 fine, and £100 compensation
Leigh Bell assaulted a woman in Saltash on 16 January and damaged her mobile phone.
Pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman and damaging her mobile phone, and was made subject to a restraining order.
Jake Mckay
Theft *
Sentence
£80 fine
Jake McKay stole cider from the Co-op in Saltash on 13 January.
Pleaded guilty to stealing cider.
Adam Martin
Assault and possessing an offensive weapon *
Sentence
Community order, abstain from alcohol for 60 days, curfew from 8pm to 7.30am daily, and ordered to pay £500 compensation
Assaulted a man in St Austell occasioning him actual bodily harm in September 2021 and possessed an offensive weapon, a metal bar, on Eliot Road, St Austell.
Pleaded guilty to assault and possessing an offensive weapon.
Aidan Cashley
Possessing a firearm with intent and assault occasioning actual bodily harm *
Sentence
37-month prison sentence
On 28 December, Aidan Cashley possessed a BB gun with intent to cause fear of violence on Southgate Street, Launceston, and assaulted a man occasioning him actual bodily harm on Race Hill, Launceston.
Pleaded guilty to possessing a BB gun with intent to cause fear of violence and assaulting a man occasioning actual bodily harm.
Barry Mclean
Assault *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
Assaulted a man on 14 December 2024 at Castle Dyke, Launceston, occasioning him actual bodily harm.
Pleaded guilty to assault. Other charges of kidnapping, robbery, and possessing a knuckle duster were ordered to remain on file. Subject to a restraining order not to contact the victim until 25 February 2030.
Charlene Wilson
Threatening behaviour *
Sentence
12 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months
Charlene Wilson used threatening behaviour on land opposite Treliske Hospital’s helipad in Truro on 5 November, while already subject to a suspended sentence for a previous public order charge.
Pleaded guilty to using threatening behaviour on land opposite Treliske Hospital’s helipad in Truro on 5 November, while on a suspended sentence imposed by Truro Crown Court last September for a public order charge. The new sentence requires her to live at her address in Belmont Road for six months.
Colin Wheeler
Assault *
Sentence
£200 fine
Colin Wheeler assaulted a police officer by kicking in St Austell on 21 February.
Pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer by kicking.
James Crosby
Harassment *
Sentence
£100 fine
James Crosby breached a restraining order on 3 March by going to Atlantic Motor Services in Valley Truckle, Camelford, which he was prohibited from doing.
Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order.
Nelson Crocker
Sex offences *
Sentence
14 years imprisonment
Nelson Crocker committed 27 sex offences against children in mid and south-east Cornwall, though specific details of the incidents were not provided in the text.
Found guilty of 27 sex offences against children in mid and south-east Cornwall.
Nick Alexander
Assault *
Sentence
12-month suspended prison sentence
Assaulted a woman in Tregurrian, Newquay in March 2024, occasioning her actual bodily harm.
Pleaded guilty to assault. Must undergo mental health treatment for 12 months and is subject to a restraining order not to contact the victim or go to Penvose Farm Holiday Park until 28 February 2030.
Karl Woodward
Breach of restraining order *
Sentence
£200 fine
Karl Woodward breached a restraining order on 9 October by going to an address in Dabryn Way, St Stephen and contacting a woman he was prohibited from contacting.
Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order imposed by Truro Crown Court last August, by going to an address in Dabryn Way, St Stephen and contacting a woman he was prohibited from contacting on 9 October.
Joshua Cooper
Assault *
Sentence
Community order
Joshua Cooper assaulted a woman on High Cross Street in St Austell on 23 January and threatened two men on Boscawen Street in Truro on 11 January.
Pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman on High Cross Street, St Austell on 23 January and threatening two men on Boscawen Street, Truro on 11 January. Must abstain from drinking alcohol until 1 July, attend rehabilitation activities, complete 80 hours of unpaid work, and pay £85 costs.
Shane Carroll
Witness intimidation, ABH *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
Shane Carroll, 35, from Pengegon Park, Camborne, forced entry into ex's home twice in summer 2024, threatened violence if she didn't drop serious crime allegation, pushed and strangled her causing bruising.
Intimidated ex to drop charges; low IQ and learning disabilities. 5-year restraining order.
Shaun Mccormick
Arson *
Sentence
Six-year prison sentence
Shaun McCormick destroyed a caravan by fire at St Erme on 29 December, strangled a woman between 15 September and 31 October, assaulted her occasioning actual bodily harm on 28 November, caused criminal damage to a caravan, a BMW, and a Renault van on 30 November, sent a threatening message to rape or harm her on 27 December, and intimidated a witness in criminal proceedings on 28 December.
Pleaded guilty to destroying by fire a caravan at St Erme on 29 December, strangling a woman between 15 September and 31 October, assaulting her occasioning actual bodily harm on 28 November, criminal damage to a caravan, a BMW and a Renault van on 30 November, sending a message threatening to rape or harm her on 27 December, and intimidating a witness in criminal proceedings on 28 December.
Simon Hendra
Assault *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
Assaulted a man on 14 December 2024 at Castle Dyke, Launceston, occasioning him actual bodily harm.
Pleaded guilty to assault. Other charges of kidnapping, robbery, possessing a metal pole, and possessing a knuckle duster were ordered to remain on file. Subject to a restraining order not to contact the victim until 25 February 2030.
Steven Smith
Theft, assaults, aggravated vehicle taking, drug-driving *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
Steven Smith, 42, from Milton Brow, Weston-Super-Mare, stole from shops, assaulted staff, drove stolen car wrong-way causing head-on crash injuring elderly driver on December 6, 2024, in St Austell; assaulted arresting officer.
Drug-induced offending; 33 prior convictions. 22 months driving ban.
Stuart Lee
ABH *
Sentence
10 months imprisonment
Stuart Lee, 48, from Meneage Parc, Helston, pushed ex into shelving causing chest pain and blood cough on November 2024; headbutted her nose on December 17, 2024, while forcing entry despite bail conditions.
Assaulted ex while on bail not to contact; recovering addict. 5-year restraining order.
William Medland
Sexual Assault by Penetration *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment
William Medland, 49, from Bude area, sexually assaulted a sleeping woman on his sofa in 2019 after she felt unwell at his home, possibly spiked drink (not proven). She woke to him groping her and removing clothes.
Found guilty by jury of assault by penetration and sexual assault. Must serve two-thirds inside, sex offenders register indefinitely. Strong forensic evidence; denied offences claiming he was helping her.
Daniel Catlin
Sexual Communication with Child *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Daniel Catlin, 32, from Bodmin (now Penzance), contacted decoy profiles of 13-15-year-old girls on Facebook in January 2024, grooming them for sexual activities, asking for masturbation pictures. Prior conviction in 2013 for indecent images; lied to probation.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to cause/incite a girl 13-15 to engage in sexual activity and two counts of sexual communication with a child. Sexual harm prevention order for 10 years, sex offenders register for life. Judge noted escalation from 2013 offences and high risk to children.
Jake Marchant
Importation of controlled drugs *
Sentence
18 years imprisonment
Jake Marchant, 27, of no fixed address, participated in smuggling 1,076kg of cocaine on the fishing boat Lily Lola, intercepted off Cornwall on September 13, 2024. He was on board during the operation, which involved coordinating with suppliers.
Pleaded guilty. The judge noted his involvement was over one day and that he was known and trusted by others.
Jon Williams
Importation of controlled drugs *
Sentence
26 years imprisonment
Jon Williams, 46, from Swansea, captained the fishing boat Lily Lola during an attempt to smuggle 1,076kg of cocaine worth £35 million, intercepted off the coast of Cornwall on September 13, 2024. He purchased the boat and was actively involved in the operation.
Found guilty after trial. The judge rejected his claim of coercion and described him as having a leading role.

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