Truro Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Taylor Morgan

Driving with excess alcohol

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving for 20 months (reducible by 20 weeks if course completed), fine of £415, plus £166 victim surcharge and £85 costs

Taylor Morgan drove on Castle Canyke Road, Bodmin on 25 May with 82 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Neil Stanford

Driving with excess alcohol

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Banned from driving for 44 months (reducible by 44 weeks if course completed), fine of £120, plus £48 victim surcharge and £135 costs

Neil Stanford drove on Callington Road, Liskeard on 13 May with 83 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35.

Rio Ashworth

Criminal damage

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Fine of £80, plus £500 compensation, £32 victim surcharge, and £85 costs

Rio Ashworth damaged an iPhone belonging to a woman at Minorca Lane, Bugle on 10 September.

Robert Wadge

Theft and criminal damage

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Fine of £461, plus £50 compensation, £184 victim surcharge, and £85 costs, with a restraining order

Robert Wadge stole £110 worth of firewood from a property in Lerryn in December 2023, stole a chainsaw and a pocket knife in January 2024, and caused £50 worth of damage to a vehicle at Lerryn on multiple dates in 2023 and 2024, leading to a restraining order not to contact a man and a woman until 5 June 2028.

Romeo Zani

Knowingly entering the UK in breach of a deportation order

June 18, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Romeo Zani, 32, of no fixed abode, was arrested on a yacht intercepted in Cornwall on April 13, 2025, while attempting to illegally enter the UK with 21 other immigrants. He had been deported in March 2019 after serving a sentence for previous offences and breached his deportation order again in January 2024. Zani was merely a passenger on the yacht, not involved in trafficking, and was motivated by personal difficulties and circumstances that left him trapped in debt.

Pleaded guilty to knowingly entering the UK in breach of a deportation order. Had previously served time for offences and was deported in March 2019. Made one prior breach in January 2024. Was escaping personal difficulties and is in enormous debt from his attempts to enter the UK. Has reflected on his actions and stated no intention to return. Will serve half the sentence and then be deported back to Albania.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Marina Gale Wildish

Arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered

June 18, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Marina Gale Wildish, 44, from St Austell, set fire to a flat in a multiple-occupancy building in College Green, St Austell, on November 29, 2024, while squatting. The fire, which she claimed was accidental from a lit cigarette, endangered 40 residents who had to evacuate, some staying away for days.

Convicted after a trial of arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered. Had already served 12 months on remand and will serve half of the sentence before release on licence.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Florjand Lika

Knowingly entering the UK in breach of a deportation order

June 18, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Florjand Lika, 30, of no fixed abode, was arrested after a yacht carrying 21 illegal immigrants was intercepted in Cornwall on April 13, 2025. He had a history of illegal entry, having been deported on July 13, 2023, after serving a sentence for previous offences, and made three further attempts to enter the UK between August and November 2023, each time being removed. Lika paid £3,000 to secure a place on the yacht as a passenger, driven by his eagerness to see his child born in the UK, though he was not involved in trafficking.

Pleaded guilty to knowingly entering the UK in breach of a deportation order. Had previously served time for offences and was deported on July 13, 2023. Made multiple attempts to re-enter the UK, motivated by a desire to see his UK-born child. Will serve half the sentence and then be deported back to Albania.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Drew Edwards

Criminal damage

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 12-month conditional discharge

Drew Edwards damaged the front door of a property at Treviglas Close, Newquay on 7 December.

Jonathan Mark Bromfield

Threats to kill and assault by beating

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 200 hours of unpaid work, 20 rehabilitation days, and a restraining order

In June 2023, Jonathan Mark Bromfield, while intoxicated, threatened to slit the throat of the mother of his 11-day-old son and bury her in a field. This occurred in their home in Constantine, Cornwall, as she was breastfeeding the baby. He smashed items in the house, approached her with a kitchen knife, held it to her throat, and caused her to feel paranoid and emotionally drained.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. Actions were fuelled by alcohol in a toxic relationship; defendant expressed genuine remorse, has been sober for a year, and had no intention of causing physical harm. Judge remarked that the victim would have been terrified and that the defendant had completely lost control.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Jamie Cannon

Robbery

June 13, 2025

Sentence: One-year nine-month custodial sentence suspended for two years, ordered to do a rehabilitation activity and pay £150 compensation

Jamie Cannon robbed a man of a jacket containing a wallet and keys to his house, valued at £1575, at Liskeard in January 2023.

Benjamin Fisher

Engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl under 16

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order with mental health requirement of 12 sessions and a four-month curfew

Benjamin Fisher, aged 21 at sentencing, had sexual intercourse with a girl under 16 when he was under 18. He was acquitted of rape but pleaded guilty to three offences of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl under 16. The incident occurred prior to his 18th birthday, and the judge considered his age at the time of the offences during sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to three offences of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl under 16 while under 18 himself. Judge James Adkin noted that he was sentencing him as a child and did not require him to sign the sex offenders register.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Lord Hall

Drug driving

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 17-month driving ban and £692 fine

Lord Hall rode a moped on Parka Road, Fraddon with 3.6 mg of cannabis per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of two.

Owen Alex

Breaching a domestic violence protection order

June 13, 2025

Sentence: £50 fine

Owen Alex breached a domestic violence protection order by contacting a protected person at an address in Truro on 30 May.

Wayne Kidman

Inflicting grievous bodily harm

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 15-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, ordered to have treatment for mental health for 18 months, and to do 100 hours unpaid work

Wayne Kidman inflicted grievous bodily harm without intent on a man at Callington on 1 February.

Pleaded guilty to the offense. Made subject to a restraining order not to contact his victim or go to an address at Higher Downgate, Callington until 30 May 2028.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

James George

Sexual assault of a child under 13

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment and lifelong registration on the Sex Offenders’ Register

James George, 36, sexually assaulted a girl under the age of 13 on multiple occasions. The abuse was reported to police after the victim messaged her mother about the incidents. George, who has links to Camborne and Helston, was arrested at his home. He denied the charges during his interview but was found guilty of the offences.

Denied the offences and was found guilty by a jury. The victim had to testify in court, as noted by Detective Inspector Andy Shorten.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

David Collins

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, unpaid work, 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days, sexual harm prevention order, and sex offenders register

Between January 17 and 26, 2023, David Collins initiated contact with an undercover police officer posing as a 13-year-old girl on the website Adult Friend Finder. He sent sexual messages, asked about her sexual experiences, requested that she watch him masturbate on camera, and proceeded to do so during a video call, despite her mentioning she had homework. Police later seized his devices and found a small number of indecent images of children.

Pled guilty to the charges. Judge James Adkin stated he did not consider Collins to be an imminent risk of committing a sexual offence against a child.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Scott Ford

Attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child

June 10, 2025

Sentence: three years imprisonment

Scott Ford, 22, from Green Lane in Redruth, used Snapchat to contact who he believed was a 12-year-old girl named Hannah in February 2025. He initiated sexual conversations immediately after adding her via the 'quick add' function, asking for nude photos, inquiring if she was a virgin, and encouraging her to engage in sexual activity such as penetrating herself. He was aware of her stated age throughout. In reality, Hannah was an undercover police officer, and Ford was arrested at his home shortly after. He provided no comment during his interview.

Pleaded guilty to two charges. Barrister argued against a custodial sentence due to good education, previously good character, and employment. Judge Simon Carr stated that a custodial sentence was suitable, and Ford will serve 50 per cent before being eligible for release. He will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Thomas Jennings

Attempting to incite a child to engage in penetrative sexual activity

June 6, 2025

Sentence: Eight-year, eight-month custodial sentence

Thomas Jennings attempted to incite a 14-year-old girl to engage in penetrative sexual activity in Liskeard and attempted to engage in sexual communication with a child on 12 April.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. The extended sentence was given because the judge deemed the defendant ‘dangerous’ and that he posed a ‘significant risk to public of serious harm’. On his release he has to register with the police indefinitely.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Nicholas Burnand

Possessing a knife

June 6, 2025

Sentence: Three-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months

Nicholas Burnand possessed a folding knife with a lockable blade on Hilgrove Road, Newquay in August 2023.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a folding knife. Pleaded not guilty to possessing an improvised cosh, which was discharged.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Joshua Fearon

Assault

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

Joshua Fearon strangled and assaulted a woman, occasioning her actual bodily harm, in Newquay in March 2024.

Pleaded guilty to strangling and assaulting a woman. Pleaded not guilty to possessing a knife in a public place and engaging in coercive behaviour, which remain on file. Made subject to a restraining order until May 2030.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Kawanie Lewis

Possessing a knife

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 21-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months

Kawanie Lewis possessed a locking knife and 7.1g of cocaine on Gover Road, St Austell in August 2023.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a locking knife and cocaine. Pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer, which remains on file.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Kawaniel Lewis

Possessing a knife and cocaine

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 21-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months

Kawaniel Lewis possessed a locking knife and 7.1g of cocaine on Gover Road, St Austell in August 2023.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a locking knife and 7.1g of cocaine. Pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer, which will remain on file.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Kawaniewww Lewis

Possessing a knife

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 21-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months

Kawaniewww Lewis possessed a locking knife and 7.1g of cocaine on Gover Road, St Austell in August 2023.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a locking knife and cocaine. Pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer, which will remain on file.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Kawanii Lewis

Possessing a knife and cocaine

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 21-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months

Kawanii Lewis possessed a locking knife and 7.1g of cocaine on Gover Road, St Austell in August 2023.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a locking knife and 7.1g of cocaine. Pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer, which remains on file.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Gordon Astbury

Possession with intent to supply a Class A drug

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, and 4 weeks imprisonment concurrently for possession of cocaine

On March 8, 2020, Gordon Astbury was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by police suspected of involvement in county lines drug supply. A large white package containing 35 wraps of heroin worth £1,750 was found nearby, and he was found with a quantity of cocaine in his pocket. The incident involved trips to Merseyside and Birmingham in preceding months.

Pleaded guilty to being a courier for drug supply. Delay in case due to court backlog, not his fault. Has taken steps to turn his life around and address addictions. Judge cited powerful mitigating factors.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Caine Gourlay

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 1 year and 8 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, plus 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 200 hours of unpaid work, and disqualified from driving for 22 months

Caine Gourlay was involved in driving drugs around Cornwall to pay off a debt to drug dealers. On March 19, he was spotted driving in Penzance, fled from police after being pursued, and was apprehended. A search revealed 3.11 grams of crack cocaine, 5.33 grams of heroin, 4.08 grams of cannabis consistent with personal use, two mobile phones, and £1,006.12 in cash. He was disqualified from driving at the time and acted under pressure from dealers, though he took full responsibility for his actions.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. Has made progress in custody, including addressing addiction, achieving employment, and planning a positive future. Judge recognised his efforts and potential for rehabilitation outside custody.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Andrew Bidmead

Possession with intent to supply a Class A drug

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, and 6 weeks imprisonment concurrently for theft from a shop

On March 8, 2020, Andrew Bidmead was driving a vehicle stopped by police suspected of county lines drug supply, which had made trips to Merseyside and Birmingham. A package containing 35 wraps of heroin worth £1,750 was found nearby. Additionally, on March 6, 2024, he entered an M&S store in Truro and stole multiple bottles of alcohol and other items worth around £1,150, though he disputes taking some cosmetics.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Was preyed upon by more sophisticated criminals in drug supply. Suffers from Class A drug addiction and is on methadone, with prospects for rehabilitation. Delay in case due to court backlog, not his fault. Judge cited powerful mitigating factors.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

William Twist

Possession with intent to supply a controlled drug

June 3, 2025

Sentence: 31 months imprisonment

William Twist was caught with cannabis valued at £1,530 and a block of cocaine valued between £6,000 and £9,500, which he attempted to hide inside a heavily pregnant, vulnerable woman at a hotel in St Ives on January 29, 2025. He claimed he was coerced into warehousing the drugs for another individual who had threatened him, following a previous incident in 2022 where he was found with £25,000 worth of cocaine. Officers also discovered creatine, another white powder, and between £1,000 and £2,000 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug. He was previously sentenced for similar offences and attempted to conceal drugs in a vulnerable pregnant woman. Made progress in prison by pursuing qualifications.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Dillon Berryman

Criminal damage and assault on an emergency worker

May 30, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

On January 29, 2025, Dillon Berryman argued with his brother at his mother's address over a bedroom allocation, grabbed a dagger or machete and threatened people, damaged the front door, fled to a friend's house, and was later arrested. While in custody at Camborne custody suite, he threw a plastic shoe at a police officer, hitting her in the thigh. This incident breached a previous suspended sentence for other serious offences.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a suspended sentence. Has seven convictions for 11 offences and faces challenges due to physical and mental health difficulties, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, type 1 diabetes, autism, and learning difficulties. The judge activated the sentence as the offences were committed while on the suspended sentence.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Gareth Machon

Inflicting grievous bodily harm

May 30, 2025

Sentence: Community order including 200 hours of unpaid work

Gareth Machon inflicted grievous bodily harm on a man in Bodmin in November 2023.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm on a man in Bodmin in November 2023. Must pay £1000 compensation, a £114 victim surcharge, and £85 costs.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

James Bendell

Assault and theft

May 30, 2025

Sentence: Detained in hospital due to mental health

James Bendell, 39, of Riverside Caravan Park, Minorca Lane, Bugle, assaulted a woman at Bugle occasioning her actual bodily harm in December 2023 and stole an electric bike from Minorca Lane in June 2024.

Liam Ratcliffe

Inflicting grievous bodily harm

May 30, 2025

Sentence: 16-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months

Liam Ratcliffe inflicted grievous bodily harm on a person at Bethel Club on Daniels Lane, St Austell in March 2024 and possessed 0.4g of cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm on a person at Bethel Club on Daniels Lane, St Austell in March 2024 and possessing 0.4g of cocaine. Must complete 140 hours of unpaid work and pay £2500 compensation to the victim, plus a £114 surcharge and £85 costs.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Amy Rich

Possession with intent to supply a Class A drug

May 28, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and a six-month drug rehabilitation requirement programme

Amy Rich was arrested on March 27 in Morrab Gardens, a beauty spot in Penzance, after being overheard arranging a drug deal. Police found her with three wraps of heroin, around £240 in cash, scales, tubs of powder, and other substances at her address on Victoria Place. She was involved in dealing heroin as part of her own addiction and under pressure from others who knew her address, fearing reprisals if she did not comply; this included receiving packages and instructions for dealing.

Pleaded guilty to the charge; described as vulnerable with a longstanding heroin addiction; coerced into dealing by others higher up the chain, with no personal profit; mother of two who spent 60 days in custody; judge warned her of the risk of rehabilitation and advised her to stay out of trouble.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

D'von Maccray

Unlawful Wounding

May 27, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

On March 3, 2023, D'von Maccray was confronted by his neighbours over a dispute involving a wheelbarrow of rubbish dumped on their driveway. He became aggressive, followed them while wielding a pickaxe and a spade, struck the male victim with the pickaxe above the hip and then with the spade on the arm, causing significant injuries and a scar. He also punched the victim and pushed the victim's partner to the ground, causing her to fall.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding, actual bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon. His lawyer cited low IQ and learning disabilities as mitigating factors. He has already served 704 days on curfew, which will count towards his sentence, likely leading to immediate release.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

David Reynolds

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 18-month prison sentence suspended for two years

David Reynolds assaulted a man in St Austell on New Year's Day 2023, occasioning actual bodily harm.

Pleaded guilty. Subject to a six-month curfew to remain at home between 7pm and 5.30am daily, required to complete 240 hours of unpaid work, and ordered to pay £5000 compensation to the victim.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Darren Pratt

Using or threatening violence

May 23, 2025

Sentence: Community order requiring 100 hours of unpaid work and £114 victim surcharge

Darren Pratt, 48, of Lanchard Rise, Liskeard, inflicted grievous bodily harm on a man at Liskeard in September 2023, though the charge was discharged, and he pleaded guilty to a lesser offence.

Geoffrey Hawken

Drink driving

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 23-month driving ban

Geoffrey Hawken drove on Sandy Hill, St Austell on 18 April with 92 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the limit of 35.

Pleaded guilty. The ban will be reduced by 23 weeks if he completes a course, fined £120, and ordered to pay a £48 victim surcharge and £85 costs.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Edward Willey

Drink driving

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 40-month driving ban

Edward Willey drove a Transit van on the A30 at Sourton Cross with 74 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the limit of 35.

Pleaded guilty. Fined £120, ordered to pay a £48 victim surcharge, and £85 costs.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Jack Stockbridge

Importing and supplying drugs

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 18-month prison sentence

Jack Stockbridge, 35, of Treclago View, Camelford, imported cannabis between August and September 2024 and supplied ecstasy, cocaine, and cannabis at Camelford between April and October 2024.

Jamie Hallam

Drink driving

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 12-month driving ban

Jamie Hallam rode a motorbike on the A392 near Mountjoy, Newquay on 7 April with 41 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the limit of 35.

Pleaded guilty. The ban will be reduced by 12 weeks if he completes a course, fined £200, and ordered to pay a £80 victim surcharge and £85 costs.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Jayne Brocklesby

Drink driving

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 12-month driving ban

Jayne Brocklesby drove on Edgcumbe Road, St Austell on 23 December whilst unfit through drink.

Changed plea to guilty. The ban will be reduced by three months if she completes a course, fined £120, and ordered to pay a £48 victim surcharge and £135 costs.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Adrian Beatson

Drink driving

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 18-month driving ban

Adrian Beatson drove on Bridge Street, St Blazey on 25 November with 66 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the limit of 35.

Changed plea to guilty. The ban will be reduced by 18 weeks if he completes a course, fined £135, and ordered to pay a £54 victim surcharge and £135 costs.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Danneka Annetts

Fraud and theft

May 23, 2025

Sentence: Community order

Danneka Annetts committed fraud by using someone else's bank card at Spar in Liskeard, theft from shops, theft of a bag containing cards and cash from a man at St Austell railway station, and criminal damage to a fire door at Tesco in Daniels Lane, St Austell last September.

Jordan Wilden

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 24-month prison sentence suspended for two years, 300 hours of unpaid work, banned from driving for 30 months, and ordered to pay £2500 compensation

Jordan Wilden, 30, of Coxpark, Gunnislake, caused serious injury to a man by dangerous driving on Cliff Road, Newquay in October 2023.

Pleaded guilty to the charges; a second charge of grievous bodily harm with intent was discharged.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Karl Goody

Assault and threatening behaviour

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 18-month prison sentence

Karl Goody, 32, of NFA, threatened violence towards a man at Bude and assaulted two police officers at Barnstaple Hospital in September 2023, assaulted a police officer, assaulted a man occasioning actual bodily harm, and possessed cannabis at Tavistock in September 2024.

Mark Hardman

Speeding

May 23, 2025

Sentence: Six-month points disqualification

Mark Hardman sped on Tregolls Road, Truro in a Porsche Panamera.

Pleaded guilty. Fined £256 and ordered to pay a £102 victim surcharge and £90 costs.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Mari Sewell

Theft

May 23, 2025

Sentence: Conditional discharge for two years

Mari Sewell stole £33 worth of household items from the Coop in Roche last November.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £33 compensation, a £26 victim surcharge, and £85 costs.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk

Michael Glanfield

Drug driving and driving while disqualified

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 12-week prison sentence

Michael Glanfield drove on the A30 at Okehampton last August with 635 micrograms of BZE per litre of blood exceeding the limit of 50, while disqualified and without a licence, and failed to surrender to court bail. He also pleaded guilty to stealing £400 worth of alcohol from the Coop in St Blazey.

Pleaded guilty. Due to previous convictions and lack of motivation to engage with probation, banned from driving for five years, one month, and 13 days.

Sources: voicenewspapers.co.uk