Truro Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 302 verdicts at Truro Crown Court (Truro). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Tony Mallon

Drug driving, driving without a licence, and possession of drugs

July 4, 2025

Sentence: 15-month driving ban, 120 hours of unpaid work, £114 victim surcharge, and £85 costs

Tony Mallon rode a Honda CBR on the A392 at Quintrell Downs on 27 December with seven micrograms of cannabis per litre of blood, exceeding the limit of two, and was also driving without a licence while possessing 10.4 grams of cannabis and 6.9 grams of cocaine.

Steven Izzard

Money Laundering

July 4, 2025

Sentence: three-and-a-half years imprisonment

Steven Izzard transformed a legitimate business into a sophisticated criminal enterprise from his family home in Callington, laundering drug money and selling stolen printer and toner cartridges. He recruited individuals and issued threats to prevent them from leaving, leading to severe pressure on suppliers, some of whom took their own lives. The operation spanned several years and involved financial manipulation.

Played the largest role in a criminal enterprise involving £779,000; psychiatric issues were considered but dismissed by the judge as he was able to run a complex business.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Katie Curgenven

Fraud by false representation

July 4, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years and electronic curfew from 7pm to 7am

Katie Curgenven, as treasurer of Redruth Albany RFC, opened a bank account in her name without the committee's knowledge and stole over £20,000 from the club between 2019 and 2020 to fund her and her ex-husband's drug habits and debts. This led to the club's financial difficulties, including near closure, and involved withdrawing cash and depleting stock during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. Expressed genuine remorse and is working to address drug addiction. Was in a toxic codependent relationship involving domestic abuse.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Joshua Lane

Dangerous driving

July 4, 2025

Sentence: Community order for 120 hours unpaid work and banned from driving for 12 months

Joshua Lane drove a BMW dangerously on Meadowside, Launceston on 21 December, endangering other road users through reckless behaviour.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. Ordered to take an extended test to regain driving licence.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Luke Somerton Parker

Assault and criminal damage

July 4, 2025

Sentence: Community order with alcohol abstinence until 20 October, £200 compensation, £114 surcharge, and £85 costs

Luke Somerton Parker assaulted a man on Fore Street in Looe on 23 January and damaged the window of a property.

Necip Uslu

Rape

July 3, 2025

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment with an additional year on licence

Necip Uslu, owner of Kernow Takeaway in Redruth, subjected a young girl under the age of 13 to a series of sexual offences, including rape and assault by touching. The abuse occurred over a period, making the victim fear for her safety and leading to significant emotional and psychological impact.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty by a jury. Judge described the abuse as systematic and appalling, and noted no insight or remorse. Must sign the Sex Offenders' Register for life.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Neclp Uslu

Rape and sexual abuse of a child

July 3, 2025

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment with an additional year on extended licence

Neclp Uslu, 45, from Fore Street in Pool, was convicted of the sexual abuse and rape of a young girl in Cornwall and sentenced to 15 years in prison with an additional year on extended licence.

Convicted of sexual abuse and rape of a young girl. Sentenced by HHJ Simon Carr.

Sources: news.devon-cornwall.police.uk

Kerry Williams

Wounding with intent

July 2, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Kerry Williams attacked a victim with a metal baton at Skinner's Brewery tap yard on September 9, 2024, following weeks of antagonistic text exchanges. He struck the victim at least seven times, inflicting deep and serious wounds that left the victim with profound and ongoing injuries, including scars and lacerations that required medical treatment.

Found guilty by a jury of wounding with intent. The attack was described as a spur of the moment incident due to ongoing antagonism between the parties, and the judge noted the weapon was likely a metal baton rather than a wooden paint stirrer.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Joseph Tucker

Breaching a Restraining Order

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Joseph Tucker breached a restraining order that prohibited him from contacting or entering his mother's address in Newquay, following a previous conviction. He lived with her for two weeks and assaulted her during an argument, grabbing her by the face and pushing her through the dining room into the kitchen. She was found by police hiding in the bathroom, sobbing and distraught. He has a significant criminal history.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order. His lawyer stated that he wanted to go to prison to get help and become 'the son he hasn't been'. Judge James Adkin noted that his mother expected a short-term stay when he was sober, but he was drinking and she was clearly very frightened of him when intoxicated.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Mary Ann Molloy

Inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, 200 hours of community service, and a 7-year restraining order

Mary Ann Molloy, 36, from Plymstock Road in Welling, South East London, encouraged a 15-year-old boy to kiss and touch her sexually and perform a sexual act on her at his home in Cornwall. She plied him with alcohol and tobacco. This occurred on a single date when she was 33. The boy's mother became suspicious after finding Molloy undressed in a room from which the boy had fled.

Pleaded guilty. Of good character with no prior convictions. Judge James Adkin noted the victim's anxiety and the mother's suspicions about the incident.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Mark Jeffery

Attempting sexual communication with a child and distributing indecent images

June 27, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, £2,000 fine, £1,000 costs, £187 victim surcharge, sexual harm prevention order, and 20 days rehabilitation activity requirement

In July 2023, Mark Jeffery, 42, of South View, Penryn, initiated contact on the messaging app Kik with an undercover police officer posing as a 13-year-old girl. He sent sexual messages, including compliments on her appearance, asked about her sexual experience, and shared images of himself. He also distributed indecent images of children aged between 2 and 16 to others and possessed prohibited and extreme pornographic images, including one involving a dog and a child.

Pleaded guilty and expressed genuine remorse. Judge noted his role as carer for his mother and his issues with drugs as mitigating factors.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Marina Wildish

Arson

June 27, 2025

Sentence: Three-year prison sentence

Marina Wildish, 44, of NFA, St Austell, committed arson at 53 College Green, St Austell on 29 November.

Mark Fury

Arson

June 27, 2025

Sentence: Three-year prison sentence

Mark Fury, 54, of Fore Street, Boscastle, committed arson at Boscastle on 20 March.

Kamen Petrov

Possession of offensive weapons

June 27, 2025

Sentence: four-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months

Kamen Petrov possessed an imitation firearm (a CO2-powered pistol), a dagger, a lock knife with a cutting edge exceeding 7.62cm, and 2.1g of cannabis at Mount Wise car park in Newquay in March 2024.

Pleaded guilty to possessing an imitation firearm, a dagger, a lock knife, and cannabis. Ordered to pay a £154 surcharge and £85 costs.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Kevin Rowe

Criminal damage

June 27, 2025

Sentence: community order

Kevin Rowe damaged a window at The Regal Hotel in Camborne on 25 November.

Changed plea to guilty for criminal damage. The community order ends on 15 December 2025 and includes drug rehabilitation treatment.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Nathan Flower

Shoplifting

June 27, 2025

Sentence: ten-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months

Nathan Flower committed eleven shoplifting offences from shops in St Austell and Par, with the court highlighting his pattern of repeated offending.

Pleaded guilty to eleven shoplifting offences and was noted as a prolific shoplifter who committed further offences shortly after release from custody. Ordered to compensate the shops for their losses.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Paul Pentland

Sending offensive message

June 27, 2025

Sentence: £500 fine

Paul Pentland sent a grossly offensive or indecent message at Polperro on 8 December.

Pleaded guilty to sending a grossly offensive or indecent message. Made subject to a restraining order.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Shane Sheffield

Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm

June 27, 2025

Sentence: 13 months imprisonment

Shane Sheffield assaulted his partner during an argument over a mobile phone on April 25, 2025, by grabbing her hair, pulling her to the ground, and hitting her in the face with the phone, causing swelling and bruising to her right eye. He was arrested on May 1, 2025, and while in a police cell, he spat at a police officer.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker. Has 15 prior convictions for violence. The judge described his actions as inexcusable and unwarranted.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Jason Silver

Harassment

June 27, 2025

Sentence: 13-month prison sentence

Jason Silver, 59, of NFA, contacted a woman he was prohibited from contacting between February and April, and entered the town of Torpoint in breach of bail conditions.

Pleaded guilty to harassment by breaching a restraining order and breaking bail conditions.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

John Knight

Using a phone while driving

June 27, 2025

Sentence: six-month driving ban and £450 fine

John Knight drove on the A391 at St Austell in June 2023 while using a handheld phone.

Jools Eastwood

Sexual assault

June 27, 2025

Sentence: 18-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months

Jools Eastwood sexually assaulted a police officer at Newquay Police Station on 26 March.

Pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a police officer. Ordered to have six months alcohol treatment, pay £250 compensation, £85 costs, and register with the police for seven years.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Jamie Coon

Harassment

June 27, 2025

Sentence: 21-month custodial sentence

Jamie Coon, 32, of High Cross, St Austell, harassed a woman by breaching a restraining order and approaching her despite being prohibited from contact.

James Thornton

Breach of order

June 27, 2025

Sentence: nine-month custodial sentence with three months imprisonment

James Thornton breached a criminal behaviour order by being found in a state of drunkenness in the St Austell Rugby Club car park on 13 June.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a criminal behaviour order due to flagrant disregard for court orders.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Connor Broad

Dangerous driving

June 27, 2025

Sentence: Six months imprisonment suspended for two years, 100 hours of unpaid work, £1,000 costs, and 12 months driving disqualification

On November 2, 2024, Connor Broad was driving a white BMW on Salt Mill Road in Saltash with only a provisional licence and no insurance. He deliberately manoeuvred his vehicle into a cyclist after the cyclist tapped the car window, causing the cyclist to be knocked off the bike and sustain minor injuries, including scratches to the hand and shin. The incident was captured on CCTV and was described as a knee-jerk reaction due to fear for his heavily pregnant partner in the car.

Pled guilty to dangerous driving and driving without insurance. The judge described it as a reckless piece of driving and noted Broad's bereavement and past self-medication with drugs and alcohol, but highlighted his partner's positive influence and desire to be a role model.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Carl Thorpe

Burglary

June 27, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Carl Thorpe burgled a garage in Torpoint on January 13, stealing bottles of alcohol, and attempted to enter a nearby dwelling but was deterred by a barking dog. He also stole a set of car keys and a remote control from a motor vehicle at a business park. The victims reported that the incident shattered their sense of peace and safety in their home, leading to heightened anxiety and constant security checks.

Pleaded guilty to burglary of a garage, attempted burglary of a dwelling, and two counts of theft. Described as a prolific offender with 56 previous convictions. Was under the influence at the time and expressed remorse, but the judge questioned the sincerity of his remorse.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Benjamin Spice

Speeding

June 27, 2025

Sentence: six-month driving ban and £138 fine

Benjamin Spice sped through Perranworthal in December 2023.

Aaron Stephens

Assault

June 27, 2025

Sentence: six-week prison sentence

Aaron Stephens assaulted three police officers in Saltash in May 2024 and failed to comply with the conditions of his suspended sentence.

Sent to prison for failing to attend unpaid work as part of a suspended sentence for assaulting three police officers.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Callum Perry Brown

Intentional Strangulation

June 26, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Callum Perry Brown attacked his partner on multiple occasions during their nine-month relationship. In February 2024, after she cooked him a meal, he screamed at her, strangled her for up to five minutes, and headbutted her, causing bruising to her cheek and eye, before storming out. In July 2024, he threw a two-litre bottle of fruit cocktail at her when she was upset, kicked in the bathroom door, and attempted to punch her, leaving a hole in the wall. These incidents resulted in lasting physical and emotional damage to the victim and her daughter, forcing them to leave their home and enter emergency accommodation.

Pleaded guilty to one count of intentional strangulation, two counts of battery, and one count of criminal damage. The judge described his actions as 'appalling' and noted his history of similar offences, stating that previous lenient sentences were no longer applicable. A restraining order was granted, and the defence highlighted his alcohol issues and work ethic.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Cathryn Horsfield

Theft by an employee

June 26, 2025

Sentence: 2 years suspended sentence, 100 hours unpaid work, and a mental health treatment requirement

Cathryn Horsfield, employed as manager at Original Looe Bakery on Fore Street in Looe from January 2014 to February 2022, stole cash amounting to between £71,000 and £111,296 over eight years. She was arrested in May, and a notebook with figures was found at her home, prompting a financial investigation. The theft caused significant cashflow loss to the business, nearly leading to its closure, and deeply affected the owner, Tonia Lewis, who considered Horsfield a friend and trusted employee.

Pleaded guilty to theft by an employee. Of previous good character, showed genuine remorse, and supports her grandchildren and elderly mother. The judge noted it was a significant theft over a protracted period, abusing trust placed in her by the employer.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Levi Bethune-Jones

Possession with intent to supply drugs

June 26, 2025

Sentence: Three years and eight months imprisonment

Levi Bethune-Jones, aged 37 from Sandford Road, Birmingham, was driving a van that was stopped by police on the A30 near Bodmin while travelling to the Boardmasters Festival. The van contained 411 2CB tablets, 225 MDMA tablets, 174 grams of ketamine, 70 grams of cannabis resin, 31 grams of herbal cannabis, 137 grams of magic mushrooms, and two boxes of nitrous oxide canisters, along with £1,680 in cash.

Found guilty of five counts of possession with intent to supply drugs following a trial.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Kevin Blake

Sexual assault of a child

June 26, 2025

Sentence: six years imprisonment

Kevin Blake, a 41-year-old churchgoer from Rosewarne Wollas Cottages, Camborne, sexually assaulted two children under the age of ten on different occasions. He asked the victims if they enjoyed it, betraying the trust placed in him. The offences occurred in Cornwall and left the victims with long-lasting damage, including night terrors, flashbacks, and struggles to sleep. He had committed similar offences more than 20 years ago.

Found guilty of four counts of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 after a trial. Showed remorse, had prior convictions for similar offences, and the judge noted his 'warped state of mind' and betrayal of trust placed in him as a churchgoer.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Manuel Mancilla Williams

Rape

June 26, 2025

Sentence: 85 months imprisonment with a 12-month extension

Manuel Mancilla Williams, when under 16, engaged in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged seven to nine, manipulating her into believing it was right and causing her to fear speaking out. Later, at age 21, he orally raped a boy under 13 by forcing a sexual act on him and instructed the boy not to tell anyone, leading to long-lasting emotional damage for both victims, including difficulties in relationships, self-harm, and loss of childhood innocence.

Pled guilty to the offenses; was a child at the time of the offenses against the girl and expressed remorse; had no other convictions.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Luke Belcher

Possession with intent to supply drugs

June 26, 2025

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Luke Belcher, aged 36 from Willows Road, Birmingham, was a passenger in a van stopped by police on the A30 near Bodmin while en route to the Boardmasters Festival. The van contained 411 2CB tablets, 225 MDMA tablets, 174 grams of ketamine, 70 grams of cannabis resin, 31 grams of herbal cannabis, 137 grams of magic mushrooms, and two boxes of nitrous oxide canisters, along with £1,680 in cash.

Annie Hoskin

Harassment

June 25, 2025

Sentence: Ten-year restraining order and indefinite hospital order

Annie Hoskin harassed her mother for over six months by banging on windows, kicking doors, demanding money, and threatening to cut her throat to 'let the possession out'. She believed her mother was possessed and that she needed protection. This behaviour left her mother terrified, feeling unsafe in her own home, and resulted in Hoskin being banned from entering Launceston for ten years.

Pleaded guilty to one count of harassment. She was undergoing serious mental health issues, including schizophrenia, and has been detained in hospital since the offences.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Aaron Stenning

Criminal damage

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Fine of £230, plus £85 costs

Aaron Stenning damaged a kitchen wall at a property in St Peters Road on 20 February.

Anya Curtis

Theft and breach of criminal behaviour order

June 20, 2025

Sentence: 6 weeks imprisonment

Anya Curtis stole jewellery worth £41.97 from TK Maxx in St Austell on 24 November, groceries worth £26.93 from Farmfoods in St Austell on 16 January, and groceries worth £34.92 from Tesco in St Austell on 21 May, while also breaching a criminal behaviour order by going to Tesco in St Austell on 21 May, despite being banned in December 2023.

Pleaded guilty to stealing and breaching a criminal behaviour order; sentenced due to continued escalating behaviour and inconsistent engagement with probation.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Andrew Dickerson

Driving with excess BZE and motoring offences

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving for 12 months, fine of £120, plus £48 victim surcharge and £85 costs

Andrew Dickerson drove on Barras Place, Liskeard on 25 September with 278 micrograms of BZE per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 50, and also drove a vehicle with a dangerous defect, without an MOT, and without insurance.

Conan Rainbow

Breach of Sex Offenders Register requirements

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Fine of £197 (including costs and victim surcharge)

Conan Rainbow failed to notify a change of address within three days as required by the Sex Offenders Register.

Cosmin Marcu

Driving with excess alcohol

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving for 36 months (reducible by 36 weeks if course completed), fine of £360, plus £144 victim surcharge and £85 costs

Cosmin Marcu drove on the A30 at Lanivet with 50 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

James Webb

Assault and failing to provide a specimen

June 20, 2025

Sentence: 12-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months, 6 months alcohol treatment, banned from driving for 29 months (reducible by 29 weeks if course completed)

James Webb assaulted a police officer by beating her on the A30 at Indian Queens on 27 May and failed to provide a specimen of breath for analysis on Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin on 12 March, indicating repeated offences involving violence and driving under the influence.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer and failing to provide a specimen of breath; must undergo alcohol treatment as part of the sentence.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Jake Reynolds

Attempted driving with excess alcohol

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Community order with 12 months mental health treatment, banned from driving for 24 months (reducible by 24 weeks if course completed), fine of £346, plus £114 victim surcharge and £85 costs

Jake Reynolds attempted to drive on Bossiny Road, Tintagel with 113 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Jason Morris

Driving with excess cannabis

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving for 12 months, fine of £500, plus £200 victim surcharge and £85 costs

Jason Morris drove on Parka Road, Fraddon on 8 February with 3.9 micrograms of cannabis per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of two.

Hannah Granger

Drunk and disorderly behaviour

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Six-month conditional discharge, plus £26 victim surcharge and £85 costs

Hannah Granger was drunk and disorderly on Rowan Lane, Liskeard.

Dean Pearson

Driving with excess alcohol

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving for 20 months (reducible by 20 weeks if course completed), fine of £120, plus £48 victim surcharge and £85 costs

Dean Pearson drove on Henver Road, Newquay on 25 May with 84 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Marc Palmer

Driving with excess alcohol

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving for 24 months (reducible by 24 weeks if course completed), fine of £200, plus £80 victim surcharge and £85 costs

Marc Palmer drove on Connoc Close, Liskeard on 25 May with 93 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Mariana Carroll

Driving with excess alcohol

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving for 28 months (reducible by 28 weeks if course completed), fine of £555, plus £222 victim surcharge and £85 costs

Mariana Carroll drove in Manor Road car park in Newquay on 27 November with 270 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 80.

Matthew Bradfield

Theft and criminal damage

June 20, 2025

Sentence: 18 weeks imprisonment

Matthew Bradfield stole an electric bike worth £2,762 from Truro on 20 May and damaged a window in St Austell on 2 April, leading to a restraining order not to contact a man or go to Penmere Road, St Austell until 13 June 2026.

Pleaded guilty to stealing and damaging property; sentenced due to flagrant disregard for people and their property.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk