Truro Crown Court Sentencing Results

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.

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.

James Brenton, aged 42, was at the family home in St Keyne when he became emotional during a heated conversation about separation. He removed his wedding ring and pushed it into his ex-wife's cheek before strangling her by placing both hands around her neck and squeezing, causing her to struggle to breathe. The incident occurred on October 5, 2024, while their young children were asleep upstairs. His ex-wife managed to push him away and he later called his mother-in-law to pick her up.

James Lobb engaged in coercive behaviour towards a woman in St Austell between January 2022 and December 2024 by repeated physical and sexual violence, taking her phone away, sending abusive messages, and verbally abusing her.

Leo Perry threatened a man with a knife at Wheelers Bar, Torpoint on 8 May.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On June 23, 2023, at the Saint Piran Cafe in Bissoe near Truro, Christopher Gillbard removed the muzzle from his 14-year-old Australian Shepherd, Merlin, to allow the dog to drink, resulting in Merlin biting a man on the hand while he was eating with his partner. The victim sustained puncture wounds requiring hospital treatment and continued to suffer effects a year later. This was not the first incident, with previous bites occurring in 2017 at a playpark and in 2020 at a bank in Liskeard.

Neville Chesworth sexually touched a 13-year-old girl at Gunnislake. He pleaded not guilty to two other related offences involving a 12-year-old girl, which will remain on file. The offences occurred at an unspecified time prior to the court appearance.

James Stanton, 44, of Escape Hotel, Newquay pleaded guilty to driving on Mount Whistle Road, Rescroggan on 17 June whilst disqualified from holding a licence and using a vehicle without insurance.

Jonathon Champion terrorised his ex-partner after their relationship ended by contacting her on Facebook, breaching a restraining order, and asking others to monitor her whereabouts. He sent derogatory and offensive voice notes, attempted to track her through social media and third parties, and showed obsessive behaviour that made her feel vulnerable and isolated from her family. This occurred in early 2025, following a previous conviction in 2024 for similar offences.

Breached a restraining order by attending an address in Hawke Close, Newquay and contacting a prohibited woman on 14 February, involving violation of court-imposed restrictions.

Ben Adams from Camborne engaged in coercive, controlling, and violent behaviour towards his former partner from July 2020 to October 2022. This included repeatedly strangling and beating her, hitting her with a wooden stick or knife handle, dragging her down stairs, hitting her head against kitchen cupboards, and kicking her in the head. He manipulated her into believing the abuse was her fault, leading to severe emotional, mental, and physical harm, such as nightmares, anxiety, and loss of confidence.

Belda Bega organised the smuggling of 21 migrants, including 20 men and one woman, on a luxury yacht from France to Cornwall. The vessel was intercepted near Falmouth after the co-owner tracked its route and alerted authorities. Bega was caught by Border Force on April 13, 2025, as part of a people-smuggling operation that put lives at risk.

On Christmas Day, Hayden Norton assaulted his partner in a holiday cottage in St Mabyn, near Wadebridge, after becoming frustrated when she spoke to her daughter on the phone. He grabbed her, slapped her twice, punched and kicked her multiple times, causing injuries including a perforated eardrum and bruising. The victim locked herself in a bedroom to escape and kept a window open for potential getaway. This incident was part of a pattern of abuse, leaving the victim feeling broken and impacting her wellbeing significantly.

On January 28, 2024, Tyler Slade approached a group drinking near a memorial in Pengegon Playing Field, Camborne, after becoming emotional and upset. He rode home on his mountain bike, retrieved an imitation BB gun, returned, and fired it at a man in the group, hitting him in the lower face, neck, and right hand. The victim was left in pain, and the incident was reported to Devon and Cornwall Police, leading to Slade's arrest. The gun was recovered, and Slade admitted to the act, citing distress over the memorial to his friend who had died.