Truro Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 442 verdicts at Truro Crown Court (Truro). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Christopher Houston

Drug driving

September 26, 2025

Sentence: 30 months driving ban; community order

Christopher Houston, 46, of Rosevear Road, Bugle pleaded guilty to driving on Rosevear Road, St Austell on 5 April with 517 micrograms of BZE per litre of blood exceeding the limit of 50.

Charlie Rooker

Breach of non-molestation order

September 26, 2025

Sentence: 100 hours of unpaid work

Charlie Rooker breached a non-molestation order by contacting a woman via social media, which he was prohibited from doing by an order made by Exeter Family Court on 19 November.

Must have treatment for his mental health and is made subject to a restraining order not to contact or make reference to a woman on social media until September 2027.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Christopher Connelly

Drug driving

September 26, 2025

Sentence: 12 months driving ban; £184 fine

Christopher Connelly, 41, of Fortescue Place, Lostwithiel pleaded guilty to driving in St Austell last September with 32 micrograms of cocaine per litre of blood exceeding the limit of ten.

Christopher Dub

Stalking

September 26, 2025

Sentence: Ten weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Christopher Dub stalked a woman in November 2023 by sending around 40 voicemails in two weeks, sending gifts and letters, and turning up at her house.

Ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work and made subject to a restraining order not to contact his victim until September 2029.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Christopher Fryer

Assault

September 26, 2025

Sentence: Community order with alcohol abstinence until 9 January, fine of £350, surcharge of £114, and costs of £85

Christopher Fryer assaulted a woman in Bodmin on 8 March.

Callum Pickering

Possession and making of indecent images of children

September 26, 2025

Sentence: 200 hours of unpaid work

Callum Pickering possessed three extreme pornographic images, two category A images, 18 prohibited images of a child, and made 30 category A images, 13 category B images, and 12 category C images of a child.

Must register with the police for five years and is subject to a seven-year sexual harm prevention order restricting his use of the internet. Ordered to pay a £114 surcharge and £85 costs.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Alex Piper

Making and distributing indecent images of children

September 26, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months

Alex Piper published, distributed, and made indecent photographs and videos of children, including category A images.

Subject to a curfew requiring him to remain at his home between 6pm and 6am daily until 12 February, made subject to a sexual harm prevention order restricting his use of the internet, and must register with the police for ten years.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Andrew Ghey

Theft

September 26, 2025

Sentence: £40 fine

Andrew Ghey, 50, of Travelodge, Pentewan Road, St Austell pleaded guilty to stealing clothes worth £74.98 from Sports Direct in St Austell on 13 September.

Robert Squires

Sexual offences against children under 13

September 26, 2025

Sentence: Remanded in custody awaiting sentencing

Robert Squires committed sexual acts with a boy aged under 13, a girl aged under 13, a nine-year-old girl, and a five-year-old girl.

Shuel Khan

Driving without licence

September 26, 2025

Sentence: £320 fine; 6 points on licence

Shuel Khan, 43, of Laveddon Way, Bodmin pleaded guilty to using a driving licence with intent to deceive and driving without a licence or insurance.

Toby Elliot

Rape of a child under 13

September 26, 2025

Sentence: Seven years and four months imprisonment

Toby Elliot raped a girl under the age of 13 at Bodmin on 23 June.

Must register with the police indefinitely, subject to a restraining order not to contact his victim until September 2045, and given a 20-year sexual harm prevention order.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Sylvia Hamilton

Possession of a prohibited weapon

September 26, 2025

Sentence: Pending sentencing

Sylvia Hamilton possessed a lock knife in a public place at Lerryn on 3 March, possessed cannabis at Couchs Mill, and failed to provide a specimen of blood for analysis during a traffic offence investigation.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a lock knife, possessing cannabis, and failing to provide a specimen; denied possessing a kitchen knife.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

David Roper

Causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving

September 22, 2025

Sentence: Fined £270, costs of £1,500, disqualified from driving for 12 months and until passing an extended test

David Roper crashed his Peugeot 206 into the Wig & Pen pub in Truro on March 30, 2023, by mounting the pavement, going through a wrought-iron fence, and scattering furniture in the outdoor seating area, which resulted in injuries to three people, including a staff member who required hospital treatment.

Anthony Rogers

Sexual communication and incitement

September 19, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months

Anthony Rogers met a 15-year-old girl in Bude in June 2021 with the intention of inciting her to engage in sexual activity and engaged in sexual communication not believing that the person was 16 or over.

Pleaded guilty; must complete 300 hours of unpaid work and is subject to a sexual harm prevention order restricting his use of the internet and contact with children.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Adam Bishop

Assault

September 19, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Adam Bishop assaulted a man occasioning him actual bodily harm at Liskeard on 19 June 2024.

Pleaded guilty; made subject to a restraining order not to contact his victim or attend any address which he knows or believes to be the residence or place of work of his victim until 5 September 2030.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Charlie Ruby

Breach of sex offenders’ register and sexual harm prevention order

September 19, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Charlie Ruby failed to tell police where he was living for seven days or more and had contact with a child under the age of 16, which he was prohibited from doing, between May and July 2025 at Mullion.

Sentenced for failing to comply with notification requirements of the sex offenders’ register and breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Jonathan Walsh

Affray

September 19, 2025

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment

Jonathan Walsh used or threatened violence causing a person to fear for his safety at Bude on 13 December 2022.

Pleaded guilty; a knife and a bottle of ammonia seized from him were ordered to be destroyed.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Michael Stringer

Burglary

September 19, 2025

Sentence: Community order

Michael Stringer, 36, of Cosgarne Hall, Truro Road, St Austell, burgled Cell Repair in King Street, Truro on 3 August, stealing property worth £4140.

Must have drug rehabilitation treatment; ordered to pay £500 compensation, £114 surcharge and £85 costs.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Fabien Labonne

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

September 17, 2025

Sentence: Indefinite detention in a mental health unit under Section 37/41 of the Mental Health Act 1983

Fabien Labonne, a 45-year-old carer from Plymouth, looked after a disabled couple for 13 years but assaulted them during a violent psychotic episode. Incidents included grabbing the woman's neck on November 16 and 18, 2024, entering her bedroom with a knife, and on November 22, 2024, punching the husband in the face with a kitchen knife present, leading to police intervention and his sectioning.

Pleaded guilty to five charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker; diagnosed with schizophrenia; couple he cared for advocated for magnanimity; has a history of psychotic episodes.

Sources: plymouthherald.co.uk

Jaswinder Shoker

Grievous bodily harm

September 15, 2025

Sentence: Two years imprisonment suspended for two years, plus a two-year restraining order

Jaswinder Shoker slashed his friend across the neck with a kitchen knife during an argument near Baytree Hill Flat in Liskeard on March 20, 2025. The incident escalated when the victim approached Shoker about the whereabouts of Shoker's brother, leading to a shove from the victim. Shoker responded by pulling out the knife, causing a severe wound to a facial artery and vein, which required the victim to be airlifted to Derriford Hospital for surgery and a two-day hospital stay.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a knife in a public place and unlawful wounding. Was in a heightened state of emotional distress due to concerns about his brother's drug relapse and has 34 previous convictions, including for actual bodily harm.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Jenson Smith

Affray

September 12, 2025

Sentence: Six-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months and 100 hours of unpaid work

Jenson Smith and Bailey Smith engaged in affray in St Austell in September 2021, using or threatening violence towards another person.

Jordan Retallick

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

September 12, 2025

Sentence: Fine of £1354, £500 compensation, £542 surcharge, and £85 costs

Jordan Retallick assaulted a man, occasioning actual bodily harm, in Truro on 9 November.

Darren Tomkiss

Theft

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 24-week custodial sentence with 18 weeks in prison

Darren Tomkiss stole £405 worth of items from Boots in Bodmin on 12 February, cider from Rock Lane Stores on 15 February, items from Boots on 24 April and 22 August, Special Brew from Bodmin Convenience Store, and Jack Daniels worth £40 from Sainsbury’s in Bodmin on 18 July, involving threats against staff.

Pleaded guilty to multiple thefts; sentenced due to prolific offending and using threats against shop staff; made subject to a three-year criminal behaviour order and ordered to compensate the shops.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Alan Hawkes

Speeding

September 12, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving for 28 days, fined £193

Alan Hawkes sped in a Porsche Boxter on the A30 at Tregullon on 12 November.

Bailey Smith

Affray

September 12, 2025

Sentence: Six-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months and 100 hours of unpaid work

Bailey Smith and Jenson Smith engaged in affray in St Austell in September 2021, using or threatening violence towards another person.

Alexander Fowlie

Importation of Class A drugs

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 16 years imprisonment

Alexander Fowlie organised the boat and logistics for importing 230kg of high-purity cocaine into Cornwall in September 2024. He was part of a gang that used a rigid-hulled inflatable boat to pick up drug bales dropped at sea by South American cartels. The operation involved evading authorities, with the boat running aground near Penzance, leading to arrests. The cocaine, worth approximately £18.4 million, was recovered from the sea.

Had a supervisory role in the scheme; pleaded not guilty initially but showed remorse; has 10 previous convictions for 18 offences; became involved due to financial difficulties from his legitimate business.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Albert Haines

Harassment

September 12, 2025

Sentence: Five weeks in prison

Albert Haines breached a restraining order made on 12 August by contacting a prohibited woman on 23 August at Clayhidon, Devon, and used threatening behaviour.

Pleaded guilty to harassment by breaching a restraining order and using threatening behaviour.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Michael Mcnamara

Assault

September 12, 2025

Sentence: Fine of £250

Michael McNamara assaulted a man and a woman in August 2024.

Toby Elliott

Rape of a girl under 13

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 11 years and 4 months imprisonment with 4 years extended licence

Toby Elliott, 18, from Gorran Haven, groomed a vulnerable 12-year-old autistic girl on Snapchat, despite knowing her age. On June 23, he contacted her, asked if she wanted to lose her virginity and checked for tracking on her phone, then drove her to a layby 12 miles from her home where he raped her in two ways. He later asked her to present herself better for potential future encounters. The victim reported the crime, leading to his arrest, and she suffered catastrophic effects including self-harm, suicidal thoughts, withdrawal, and sleep issues, impacting her family profoundly.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of raping a girl under 13. Diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism, with a history of exposure to pornography leading to warped sexual development. The judge described him as a dangerous offender and noted his high risk of re-offending.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Shiju Nair

Coercive behaviour

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 20-month prison sentence suspended for two years

Shiju Nair engaged in coercive behaviour in 2022, causing a woman to fear violence on at least two occasions.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in coercive behaviour; made subject to a restraining order not to contact the victim, go to an address in Truro, or go to St Newlyn East until 29 August 2030.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Zena Dale-Woon

Grievous Bodily Harm

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 29 months imprisonment and a four-year restraining order

Zena Dale-Woon stabbed her boyfriend with a 5-inch kitchen knife during an alcohol-fueled argument on September 10, 2024, at her residence in Wadebridge, causing a deep wound that resulted in his small intestine protruding. He required hospitalisation for five days, including intensive care, and surgery to repair the injury. She has a history of mental health struggles and alcohol dependency, which contributed to the incident.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm without intent. Had prior convictions including a caution for possession of a knife and being drunk and disorderly. Judge noted she responded with excessive self-defence and has taken steps to address her alcohol addiction and mental health issues.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Nathan Nurton

Controlling/Coercive Behaviour

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment

Nathan Nurton, 36, of no fixed abode, in a short relationship starting January 2025, exhibited controlling and violent behaviour towards his partner, including punching and slapping her, forcing video calls, demanding phone access, deleting social media apps, smashing her phone, and damaging her van. Bruises were consistent with hard blows. He continued the behaviour after arrests and police involvement, ignoring bail conditions.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour. Restraining order for 5 years. Offended while on police bail and subject to a domestic violence protection order.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Theodore Kenney

Actual Bodily Harm

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Theodore Kenney, involved in an ongoing neighbourly dispute, punched his neighbour approximately 30 to 35 times after being pushed during an argument over strimming grass on June 13. The attack left the victim with a broken nose, facial cuts causing permanent scarring, and had a severe psychological impact on the victim's family, including traumatising his daughter and step-daughter.

Pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm. The assault was provoked but deemed excessive self-defence by the judge, who noted it continued beyond initial self-defence. Kenney has a prior criminal record including violence and is remorseful, facing eviction proceedings.

Sources: plymouthherald.co.uk

Neil Hopper

Fraud

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Neil Hopper, an NHS surgeon, deliberately froze his own legs to cause their amputation in 2019 and fraudulently claimed the injuries were not self-inflicted to obtain £466,653.81 from insurers. He also purchased three videos from The EunuchMaker website depicting genital mutilation. This led to his suspension from the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in March 2023 and subsequent arrest.

Pleaded guilty to five charges including fraud related to falsely claiming insurance and purchasing videos showing genital mutilation. Gained £466,653.81 from insurers.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Andrew Neil Hopper

Fraud by False Representation

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment and a 10-year sexual harm prevention order

Andrew Neil Hopper, a vascular surgeon, deliberately infected his own legs with dry ice in 2019 to fulfil a fetish for amputations, leading to their amputation. He fraudulently claimed £466,653.81 from insurance policies by misrepresenting the cause as sepsis from an unknown virus, not self-inflicted harm. He also purchased videos from the Eunuch Maker website and encouraged others to commit acts involving the removal of body parts, including grievous bodily harm.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation and three counts of encouraging or assisting in the commission of an indictable offence. Suffered from body integrity dysmorphia and expressed remorse for misleading colleagues and family.

Sources: plymouthherald.co.uk

Benjamin Evers

Assault

September 3, 2025

Sentence: £120 fine

Benjamin Evers, 33, of Twelvewoods Place, Dobwalls, pleaded guilty to assaulting a man at Dymond Court, Bodmin on 31 October.

David Norris

Possession of cannabis with intent to supply

September 3, 2025

Sentence: Forfeiture order with £26,934 forfeited

David Norris, 62, of Monmouth Road, London, pleaded guilty to possessing 14.5 kg of cannabis with intent to supply on the A30 slip road at Victoria in September 2024.

Joyce Sumner

Speeding

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 6 months driving ban

Joyce Sumner, 71, of Mount Wise, Newquay, pleaded guilty to speeding on the A30 at Plusha in December of the previous year.

Pleaded guilty to speeding through a temporary speed limit. Fined £56 and ordered to pay a £22 surcharge and £90 costs.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Janet Duffy

Speeding

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 6 months driving ban

Janet Duffy, 81, of Old Ferry Road, Saltash, pleaded guilty to speeding on Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, in November of the previous year.

Pleaded guilty to speeding under the totting procedure. Fined £40 and ordered to pay a £16 surcharge and £90 costs.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Jason Holland

Breach of domestic violence protection order

September 3, 2025

Sentence: £50 fine

Jason Holland, 43, of NFA, admitted breaching a domestic violence protection order by contacting a woman he was banned from contacting.

Admitted breaching a domestic violence protection order five days after it was made.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Jon Letts

Sexual assault

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 54 months imprisonment

Jon Letts, 23, of Sutton Way, London, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman at an address in Port Isaac in August 2023.

Must register with the police indefinitely and subject to a restraining order not to contact his victim until 22 August 2035.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Jack Davey

Driving with excess alcohol

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 18 months driving ban

Jack Davey, 27, of East Street, Newquay, pleaded guilty to driving with 63 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the limit of 35, in Camborne on 7 August.

Pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol. Ban reducible by 18 weeks if a course is completed; fined £120 and ordered to pay a £48 surcharge and £85 costs.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Jack Smith

Driving while disqualified

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 3 months driving ban

Jack Smith, 31, of Parklands, Nanpean, pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified in Bodmin in May.

Jake Bell

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Jake Bell, 38, of Pellymounter Road, St Austell, pleaded guilty to assaulting a man in St Austell in November 2023, occasioning him actual bodily harm.

Subject to a curfew requiring him to remain at home between 7pm and 7am daily until 14 December.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Ramazon Utk U

Assault and grievous bodily harm

September 3, 2025

Sentence: Hospital order to be detained in medium secure unit at Langdon Hospital, Dawlish

Ramazon Utk u, 31, of Golf Terrace, Newquay changed plea to guilty on charges of assaulting two police officers at Newquay Custody Centre, assaulting a man in St Dennis last October, and inflicting grievous bodily harm on another man in St Dennis.

Ramazon Utku

Assault

September 3, 2025

Sentence: Hospital order for detention in a medium secure unit

Ramazon Utku, 31, of Golf Terrace, Newquay, changed his plea to guilty on charges of assaulting two police officers at Newquay Custody Centre, assaulting a man in St Dennis in October of the previous year, and inflicting grievous bodily harm on another man in St Dennis.

Michael Snell

Sex offences against a child

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 15 years custodial sentence with nine years imprisonment

Michael Snell, 64, of College Green, St Austell, was found guilty of eight sex offences against a girl as young as five, including gross indecency and indecent assault.

Required to register with the police indefinitely and subject to a restraining order not to contact two women.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Sarah Martin

Breach of restraining order

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment with four weeks to serve

Sarah Martin, 51, of NFA, Launceston pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order imposed by Truro magistrates on 12 August by contacting a man and attending his address in Launceston between 13 and 16 August when prohibited from doing so.

Given due to her flagrant disregard for court orders and offending whilst on bail.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Ross Leake

Making indecent images of children

September 3, 2025

Sentence: Ten months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Ross Leake, 51, of Crantock Street, Newquay, pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children, including over 400 of the most serious Category A images.

Must undergo treatment for alcohol use, restrictions on internet use, and register with police for ten years.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Neal Grenfell

Theft and Assault

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 38 weeks imprisonment

Neal Grenfell, 32, of no fixed abode, engaged in a four-month crime spree in 2025, committing eight counts of theft totalling £681.94 from stores such as Iceland, Home Bargains, Co-op and Morrisons, five counts of assault by beating including an unprovoked attack on a man outside a homeless shelter and a woman who intervened, one burglary, possession of a bladed article during a domestic incident, possession of 8g of cocaine, and racially aggravated disorderly behaviour towards a police officer.

Pleaded guilty to 17 offences. Also made subject to a six-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Inspector Lou Brown commented on his prolific offending and the impact on victims and shops.

Sources: news.devon-cornwall.police.uk

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