Truro Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 710 verdicts at Truro Crown Court (Truro). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

November 2025 15 cases

Conner Cacchione

Driving without insurance *

Sentence

6 months driving ban

Conner Cacchione had no insurance for a vehicle he was driving in Plymouth in February.

Fined £700 and ordered to pay a £280 surcharge and £90 costs.

14 Nov 2025

Alan Meggs

Sexual assault *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

Alan Meggs, 38, from Pengarth Road in Falmouth, sexually touched a 13-year-old girl at an address in the Penryn area of Cornwall.

Placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years. Banned from contacting the victim and entering an area around Penryn until 2035.

14 Nov 2025

Adam Moss

Drink driving *

Sentence

27 months driving ban

Adam Moss drove on McDonald’s car park and on Treloggan Road, Newquay on 22 October with 111 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath exceeding the limit of 35.

Which will be reduced by 27 weeks if he completes a course, fined £200 and ordered to pay a £80 surcharge and £85 costs.

14 Nov 2025

Ben Burnage

Criminal damage *

Sentence

£200 fine

Ben Burnage damaged two windows at a property in Polruan on 30 October.

Ordered to pay £250 compensation and £85 costs.

14 Nov 2025

Timothy Bulford

Speeding *

Sentence

6 months driving ban

Timothy Bulford sped on Perranwell Road, Goonhavern.

Fined £138 and ordered to pay a £55 surcharge and £90 costs.

14 Nov 2025

Simon Lucas

Assault *

Sentence

£750 fine

Simon Lucas assaulted a woman in St Austell on 29 December 2023.

Made subject to a restraining order not to contact the victim until 31 October 2030. Has to pay a £300 surcharge.

14 Nov 2025

Yvonne Langan

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

37 months imprisonment

Yvonne Langan, 59, stole a total of £170,739.84 from her mother Elizabeth Thomas, whose bank account she controlled under power of attorney, between April 1, 2020, and January 14, 2022. Elizabeth Thomas was in a care home after selling her home to pay for fees and did not authorize the transactions. The money was used for home improvements, trips to luxury hotels in London, cars, and a £4,000 Rolex watch for her son. Additionally, in 2022, she transferred over £4,000 from Looe Town Football Club into her own account, money raised in memory of a young man who died.

Pleaded guilty to Fraud by abuse of position. Also stole over £4,000 from Looe Town Football Club while acting as treasurer. Judge noted she stole from her own mother who sold her house for care fees and lavished the money on family.

12 Nov 2025

Paul Langan

Possession of criminal property *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 220 hours unpaid work

Paul Langan, 56, received over £40,000 transferred from his mother-in-law Elizabeth Thomas's account into his joint account with Yvonne Langan between April 1, 2020, and January 14, 2022. He knew the money was criminally obtained and spent it on home improvements at the family home in Looe, an electric bike, new golf clubs, and a golf club membership. His sons, acquitted of the same charge, spent portions on luxury hotel stays in London, cars, and a £4,000 Rolex watch.

Found guilty by jury (10-2 majority) of acquiring, using or having possession of criminal property. Of good character otherwise, no risk to public. Spent money on home improvements, electric bike, golf clubs, golf club membership. Eager to repay the money.

12 Nov 2025

Matthew Alden

Coercive behaviour and assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Matthew Alden, 29, of Timber Close, St Austell, engaged in coercive behaviour towards a woman between September 2024 and September 2025, which included intentionally burning food and putting cold water in her bath, and assaulted her occasioning actual bodily harm and damaged a hairdryer and phone at a property in Redruth on 5 September.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in coercive behaviour and assault.

7 Nov 2025

Colin Williams

Causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 200 hours unpaid work, 12 months driving disqualification

On a day in April 2024, Colin Williams, a 46-year-old pizza delivery driver from Horseshoe Drive in Newton Abbot, Devon, experienced an uncontrollable sneezing fit while driving back to the Domino's store in Hayle after a delivery in St Ives. In a 30mph zone on Trelyon Avenue, he veered onto the wrong side of the road while trying to rub his eyes, hitting holidaymakers David Clark (83) and his wife Daphne Clark, along with their dog Zara, who were staying at the Harbour Hotel. David Clark died a few days later from a fatal head injury at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. Daphne Clark suffered life-changing injuries to her tibia and fibula, requiring transfer to Derriford Hospital. Williams immediately stopped to help, called 999, admitted responsibility to police, and was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, nor using his mobile phone. The vehicle and road had no defects.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving and causing serious injury by careless/inconsiderate driving. Ordered to complete 12 sessions of mental health requirement and 20 days of rehabilitation activity requirement over the next 12 months. Endorsement on licence.

7 Nov 2025

Gerland Venner

Breaching a restraining order *

Sentence

Community order with alcohol abstinence until 25 February

Gerland Venner, 39, of Albert Road, St Austell, breached a restraining order by contacting a woman he was banned from contacting by a Truro Crown Court order made in May.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order.

7 Nov 2025

Zachary Cooper

Breaching a sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Zachary Cooper, 28, of Berry Road, Newquay, breached a sexual harm prevention order by deleting the internet history on his phone by factory resetting it, failing to notify police within three days of acquiring an internet enabled tablet, and opening two online bank accounts and using Snapchat, an application that fails to retain an internet history, and a software cleaner.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

7 Nov 2025

Dylan Cathrae

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Dylan Cathrae, 20, from Swallow Close in Bude, Cornwall, physically and emotionally abused his victim, including stubbing out cigarettes on her skin, raping and sexually assaulting her, coercive and controlling behaviour, non-fatal strangulation, and witness intimidation. He claimed the reports were made up out of jealousy and questioned how his obsessive and controlling behaviour was a bad thing. The victim stated the crimes had ruined her life. He also pleaded guilty to harassment against a second victim.

Found guilty of six offences including rape, two counts of assault by penetration, coercive and controlling behaviour, non-fatal strangulation, and witness intimidation. Previously pleaded guilty to harassment against a second victim. Judge described it as one of the worst cases of coercive and controlling behaviour seen. Given a restraining order against both victims.

6 Nov 2025

Desmond Rogers

Rape and sexual abuse of children *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment

Desmond Rogers, 79, of Bridge Road, St Austell, raped and sexually abused three young girls over approximately 10 years in the early 2010s in the St Columb and Camelford areas of Cornwall. The abuse came to light when one victim, now an adult, reported it to police. He was charged with more than 30 counts including sexual assault against a child under 13, causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and raping a girl under 13. The victims suffered lifelong trauma, including anxiety, depression, stutter, loss of trust, and inability to maintain relationships and employment.

Pleaded guilty to 13 counts; found guilty on all remaining charges at trial. Including one year on extended licence; eligible for parole after serving two thirds. On sex offenders register for life; restraining order and sexual harm prevention order for life. Judge noted little mitigation, not even age and infirmity.

6 Nov 2025

Darrell Rowland

Harassment and breaching restraining order *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

On September 14, 2025, Darrell Rowland, 48, from Camborne, went to his former partner's house in Pendennis Road, Penzance, banged loudly on her window and door, shouted foul abuse, made death threats to her and her believed new partner, kicked and bashed the window and door, and smashed the ring doorbell camera and letterbox. The victim, suffering from complex PTSD, barricaded herself and her young son in the bathroom for safety and called the police. Rowland was arrested, charged with harassment, breaching a restraining order, and criminal damage, and convicted at Truro Magistrates' Court.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted after trial at Truro Magistrates' Court on October 7. Has 18 prior convictions for 49 offences including violence, drugs, supply of drugs, and animal cruelty. Restraining order extended. Judge noted the victim was vulnerable and the defendant is at risk of reoffending. Barrister highlighted difficult upbringing, 14 years without prison, mental health issues, and willingness to engage with probation and AA.

4 Nov 2025

October 2025 35 cases

Craig Piper

Assault *

Sentence

18-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months, £450 compensation

Craig Piper assaulted three females at an address in Liskeard on 12 May and damaged a fish tank and furniture.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting three females and damaging a fish tank and furniture. Released on conditional bail with restrictions.

31 Oct 2025

Bernard Sonnex

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Bernard Sonnex burgled a home in Maer Down, Bude on 3 May when he stole property including an Apple MacBook and iPad.

Changed plea to guilty on charge of burglary.

31 Oct 2025

Joseph Sullivan

Making indecent photographs of a child *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Joseph Sullivan, 41, of Gunnislake, Cornwall, was found with 305 Category A indecent images of children (186 still images and 119 moving images), a prohibited image of a child, an extreme pornographic image involving intercourse with a pony, and a 170-page paedophile manual providing advice on sexually abusing children. The material was discovered on a phone seized by police during a raid on his home on October 17, 2024.

Pleaded guilty. Judge Simon Carr noted the defendant's entrenched sexual interest in children and prior caution in 2023. Sexual harm prevention order for 10 years. Placed on sexual offences register for 10 years.

30 Oct 2025

Lawry Alison

Assault *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

On September 6, 2025, Lawry Alison shouted abuse at a man before striking the victim twice in the face, causing facial injuries. On September 15, 2025, Alison attended Biscovey garage, became angry and violent, barged his way out with a bottle of wine, returned and tried to force entry by kicking and pulling the door, then went to the fuel pumps gesturing he had a lighter to start a fire. Staff disabled the pumps, and Alison climbed onto the garage roof, damaging cabling and antennas, yelling racist abuse at staff, and threatening to blow up police officers and the garage if approached, resulting in a three-hour road closure and major emergency response.

Pleaded guilty to intentionally/recklessly causing public nuisance, criminal damage, assault, theft from a shop, threat to damage by fire and a racially aggravated public order offence.

24 Oct 2025

Robert Pacy

Careless Driving *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Robert Pacy, 51, of Polyear Farm, Trelowth, St Austell pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to a woman on the A3058 at Scarcewater on 3 March when driving a Kia without due care and attention.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to a woman on the A3058 at Scarcewater on 3 March when driving a Kia without due care and attention. Banned from driving for 18 months and ordered to pay a £154 surcharge and £85 costs.

24 Oct 2025

Dean Cork

Affray *

Sentence

12-month community order with 180 hours unpaid work and 2-year restraining order

On October 3, 2023, in Fowey, Dean Cork and another yachtsman argued over a borrowed bucket, tobacco, and a £100 debt. The argument escalated into a physical fight on the pontoon where Cork loaded and pointed an orange flare gun at the victim's head. Both men fell into the water during the scuffle, resulting in the victim suffering a fractured pelvis. Cork was arrested by Devon and Cornwall Police. The victim, a commercial diver living on his boat, required 12 weeks recovery, could not work, and was diagnosed with PTSD, experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Of previous good character. Judge noted he antagonised the victim but imposed community order considering his character.

24 Oct 2025

James Symons

Owner of dogs dangerously out of control causing injury *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

James Symons, a 36-year-old opiate addict, left his front door open while in a drug-fuelled stupor at his home in Tregony, near Truro, on June 8, 2024. His Staffordshire bull terrier and pitbull cross dogs, Dougie and Lottie, escaped and attacked a 79-year-old neighbour walking her bichon frisé dog, Marty, causing severe injuries including a leg fracture that led to Marty being put down. The woman was injured while trying to intervene, falling and being bitten, and incurred £2,400 in costs without pet insurance. Symons was found half comatose from a voluntary overdose and revived by paramedics. This incident occurred while he was on bail for a prior assault on two police officers during an arrest for suspected class A drug possession, where he tried to sweep an officer's leg, bit an officer's thigh, and spat in another's face. The dogs were seized, assessed, and sent to a charity for potential rehabilitation and rehoming.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Banned from owning a dog for five years. Dogs ordered to be kept on a lead and muzzled at all times. Judge commented on the traumatic impact on the elderly victim and Symons' unfitness to own a dog due to opiate addiction.

24 Oct 2025

Jasmine Doughty

Theft *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment

Jasmine Doughty, 26, of Cliff Road, Newquay, has been sent to prison for eight weeks after she pleaded guilty to stealing two coats from Mountain Warehouse in Newquay in April and failing to comply with the requirements of her post sentence supervision to keep in touch with the probation service.

Pleaded guilty to stealing two coats from Mountain Warehouse in Newquay in April and failing to comply with the requirements of her post sentence supervision to keep in touch with the probation service. Has a prolific history of shop lifting and was arrested in a house of drug use. Ordered to pay £85 costs.

24 Oct 2025

Reuben Carby

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 3 years and 4 months

On January 4, 2025, at around 4.40am, Reuben Carby, 32, from Margaret Crescent in Bodmin, was spotted by police driving without a seatbelt and cutting them off. When signalled to stop, he drove off, leading a short pursuit the wrong way up one-way streets in Bodmin, including Cardell Road, Lower Bore Street, and Finn V.C. estate. He crashed his VW Polo into a brick wall, fled on foot, and was found hiding in a garden with the aid of a police dog. Tests showed he was over the limit for cannabis and cocaine; he was in possession of cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to all charges at first opportunity. Has prior convictions including drug driving in 2022. Judge noted serious driving offences and risk to public safety. Will serve 40% before release on licence and must take extended retest.

23 Oct 2025

Robert Cina

Sexual risk order *

Sentence

Two-year sexual risk order, register with police for 2 years

Robert Cina was made subject to a sexual risk order due to risk of sexual harm.

Made subject to order limiting internet use and contact with children.

21 Oct 2025

John Quinn

Driving while disqualified and uninsured *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

John Quinn, 34, from Grampound Hill, Grampound, Cornwall, was caught driving a Volkswagen Tiguan on Boscawen Street in Truro on August 19, 2025, while disqualified and uninsured. This occurred while he was one year into a two-year suspended sentence for stalking and criminal damage. He also committed a shoplifting offence in July 2025. He was arrested and charged with two motoring offences.

Activated suspended sentence for stalking and criminal damage; additional months for new driving offences; pleaded guilty; 17 convictions for 28 offences; disqualified from driving for 18 months; to serve 40% before release on licence. Judge Simon Carr commented on blatant disregard for court orders.

21 Oct 2025

Thomas Henrick

Stalking *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Thomas Henrick, 34, from Lippell Drive in Plymouth, subjected his ex-girlfriend to a 14-day campaign of harassment in August 2025 after she ended their short-lived relationship. He bombarded her with dozens of texts and calls daily, delivered unwanted gifts including jewellery, flowers, and chocolate to her home in Truro, and made unwanted visits at all hours, including at night, pleading to be taken back. On one occasion, he followed her inside and groped her breasts and buttocks without consent. He also attempted to damage her ring doorbell camera to avoid detection and pushed a friend of hers to gain entry. The victim installed additional CCTV due to fear. He was arrested after she reported to Devon and Cornwall Police.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Has 26 previous convictions for 47 offences including four for harassment. Imposed a five-year restraining order. Will serve 40 per cent before release on licence.

21 Oct 2025

Tyler Ripley

Domestic violence protection *

Sentence

28-day domestic violence protection notice

Tyler Ripley was issued a domestic violence protection notice on 19 October.

Not to contact or threaten a woman or go to an address in St Austell.

19 Oct 2025

Yordan Ianakiev

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Yordan Ianakiev, a 20-year-old Bulgarian national and lifeguard from the Black Sea, was recruited to sell cocaine in Newquay during the summer months. On September 9, 2025, he was spotted acting suspiciously in St Michael's Road by Devon and Cornwall Police, arrested, and found with £250 in cash and a phone. At the police station, he revealed 18 wraps of cocaine (about 7g, street value £720) hidden in his underwear. A search of his hotel room uncovered an additional £170 in cash.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. No previous convictions. To serve 40% of sentence before deportation. Judge noted he was the third Bulgarian national sentenced for similar offense and acting under direction.

17 Oct 2025

Sarah Hendra

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 7pm to 7am curfew for 2 months, 5-year restraining order

On August 13, 2022, in Camborne, Sarah Hendra, 43, of Fordh Lacey, punched an innocent young woman unprovoked, causing her to fall to the ground where the attack continued. The victim suffered a fractured finger, fractured cheekbone, scrapes, bruises, and head pain, briefly losing consciousness. The assault had lasting mental and emotional impact on the victim, forcing her to move houses and change her daughters' schools multiple times due to fear.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Previous convictions including affray in 2020 with her son. Judge gave one final chance, noting it was unprovoked and ugly incident.

15 Oct 2025

Lewis Willis

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 120 hours unpaid work, 5-year restraining order

On August 13, 2022, in Camborne, Lewis Willis, 21, of no fixed abode, participated in an unprovoked street attack on an innocent young woman alongside his mother Sarah Hendra. CCTV showed him attempting to restrain her but also kicking the victim while she was on the ground protecting her head and face. The victim suffered a fractured finger, fractured cheekbone, scrapes, bruises, and head pain, briefly losing consciousness. The assault had lasting mental and emotional impact, causing the victim to relocate frequently with her daughters for safety.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Attempted to restrain his mother but landed kicks while drunk. Had alcohol problem at the time but has since worked with probation services. Previous convictions for affray and battery. Judge noted prior affray with mother in 2020 and gave one final chance.

15 Oct 2025

Nathan Carby

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Nathan Carby, 28, of Margaret Crescent, Bodmin, sexually assaulted and raped a woman, leaving her feeling isolated, depressed, anxious, and destroying her mental health and confidence. The victim was described as exceptionally vulnerable, and Carby played on this. The offences involved sexual assault, intentional strangulation, oral rape, assault by beating, and assault by penetration with his fingers, committed while he was under the influence of drink or drugs.

Found guilty by a jury of sexual assault, intentional strangulation, oral rape, assault by beating and assault by penetration with his fingers. Placed on the sex offenders register for life. A restraining order was imposed. Judge Simon Carr noted the victim was exceptionally vulnerable and offences committed while under the influence of drink or drugs. Defence stated Carby has benefitted physically and mentally in custody and appears calm and rational.

14 Oct 2025

Warren Reeves

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Following the end of his marriage, Warren Reeves, 63, of Carey Park, Killigarth, Looe, embarked on a campaign of vengeance against his ex-wife and those he blamed for the relationship's breakdown. On May 3, 2025, he used his car as a weapon, driving into vehicles belonging to his ex-wife's friends and family, as well as buildings including Looe Police Station, causing significant damage. He also drove dangerously through Polperro, narrowly missing pedestrians who had to dive for cover. Prior to this, he threatened his ex-wife with messages and visits. Police found a knife stabbed through a door at his property with a threatening note. Victims reported feeling terrified, vulnerable, and psychologically affected, requiring counselling.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, stalking involving fear of violence and five counts of criminal damage. Restraining order imposed for 10 years. Judge noted alcohol's role and mental health issues, but described the rampage as terrifying with a miracle no one was killed.

14 Oct 2025

Zoltan Macsingo

Supplying cocaine *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Supplying cocaine in Newquay between 20 and 28 August and possessing cocaine with intent to supply in Newquay on 27 August.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £228 surcharge.

10 Oct 2025

Ryan Morcom

Harassment *

Sentence

community order

Harassment by breaching a restraining order imposed in December 2023 when, in October and December 2024, he contacted a person he was prohibited from contacting.

Pleaded guilty. Must have mental health treatment for 12 months and do 180 hours unpaid work, made subject to another restraining order, ordered to pay £85 costs.

10 Oct 2025

Simon Masters

Possession of extreme pornographic image and making indecent images of children *

Sentence

community sentence with 50 hours unpaid work

Possessing an extreme pornographic image of a person performing oral sex with a horse and making indecent images of children between 2020 and 2022 at Saltash in 2022.

Pleaded guilty. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order restricting internet use.

10 Oct 2025

Shaun Roberts

Stalking involving fear of violence and breach of sex offenders register *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Shaun Roberts, a convicted sex offender, engaged in a stalking campaign against his ex-partner after their short relationship ended earlier in 2025. Between July and September 2025, he bombarded her with dozens of unwanted messages on social media, including 42 voice messages before 9am on one occasion, some containing emotional blackmail and threats of self-harm. He sent a friend request to her young son and continued sending abusive, obscene messages and threats of violence to her and her new partner even after being recalled to prison for failing to disclose his address. He again failed to notify police of a new address in early September, violating Section 80 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. His ex reported feeling constantly on edge, isolated, depressed, and anxious, fearing he would appear at her home.

Pleaded guilty to stalking involving fear of violence and breach of sex offenders register requirements. Has 22 prior convictions for 47 offences including further stalking and breaches. Restraining order imposed for five years. Will serve 40% before release on licence.

10 Oct 2025

Matthew Smith

Assault *

Sentence

£180 fine

Assaulting two police officers at St Columb on 6 September 2024.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £50 compensation to each victim, £72 surcharge, and £85 costs.

10 Oct 2025

Paul Bendelow

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Committed five sexual offences including raping a girl aged under 13.

Found guilty. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order until October 2055 limiting contact with children and a restraining order not to contact three females.

10 Oct 2025

Petrut-Alim Hutu

Supplying cocaine *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Supplying cocaine in Newquay between 20 and 28 August, possessing cannabis, and possessing cocaine with intent to supply in Newquay on 27 August.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £228 surcharge.

10 Oct 2025

Luke Clements

Rape *

Sentence

9-year custodial sentence with 6 years imprisonment

Raping and sexually assaulting a woman in Bude on 10 March, intimidating a witness by going to her home on 12 March intending to obstruct an investigation, possessing a knife in a public place, assaulting a man on 12 March, damaging a front door lock at the woman’s home, and supplying cocaine to a woman in Bude between 2022 and 2024.

Found guilty of rape, sexual assault, witness intimidation, possessing a knife, assault, criminal damage, and supplying cocaine. Changed plea to guilty on some charges.

10 Oct 2025

Leo Kelly

Threat to kill *

Sentence

3 months imprisonment

Threatening to kill a man at Callington on 17 July and possessing a quantity of cannabis.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £154 surcharge.

10 Oct 2025

Daniel Common

Assault *

Sentence

community order

Assaulting a woman on Truro Road, St Austell on 21 April.

Pleaded guilty. Fined £80, ordered to pay £114 surcharge and £85 costs, made subject to a restraining order not to contact victim or go to an address in Truro Road until 25 September 2027.

10 Oct 2025

Adam Taylor

Possession of class A and class B drugs *

Sentence

6 weeks imprisonment and £250 fine

Adam Taylor, 34, of Maristow Avenue, Plymouth, was a passenger in a car stopped by police on November 17, 2024, in Newquay. He immediately admitted 'I've got drugs on me' and was found in possession of 27g of cocaine (Class A, valued at around £1,000) and 8g of cannabis (Class B, valued at £114). He was arrested, searched, and admitted to possessing the drugs. Taylor had been released on bail on August 8 but failed to appear at Truro Crown Court on August 11 due to poor mental health.

Pleaded guilty to possession of class A and class B drugs. Also sentenced for failing to appear in court. Has eight previous convictions. Drugs noted as a common theme in his record. Spent 21 days in jail and 10 days on remand.

9 Oct 2025

Tyler Tresidder

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On March 3, 2025, Tyler Tresidder, a 29-year-old from Stonechat Walk in Hayle, imposed himself on a group of three women enjoying a social evening with drinks at the Portreath Arms pub in Portreath, near Redruth. He made increasingly offensive and misogynistic comments, joking that he 'doesn't beat up women but could' and threatening to 'put them in a cage, snap their neck and kill them'. When confronted, he knocked the victim's glasses off, grabbed her like a rag doll, and threw her at a pillar, causing a large black eye, bruises to her thighs, arms, and other body parts. The incident was captured on CCTV, and Tresidder was arrested. The victim, of slim build compared to his large build, now suffers from anxiety and had to leave her job in the hospitality industry.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm. Has three previous convictions for battery including against women, assaulting police constables, and criminal damage between 2017 and 2019. Restraining order imposed for five years. Judge noted the offence was too serious for non-custodial sentence and highlighted bullying behaviour and risk to women.

4 Oct 2025

Tomasz Zur

Driving over alcohol limit *

Sentence

Community order

Drove on Greensplat Road, St Austell on 23 February with 299 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine exceeding the limit of 107, without a licence.

Must have treatment for alcohol use. Banned from driving for 24 months, reduced by 24 weeks if course completed. Fined £120, ordered to pay £114 surcharge and £85 costs.

3 Oct 2025

Shaun Hodgkinson

Driving without a licence *

Sentence

6 months driving ban

Drove a Range Rover on the A38 at Carminnow Cross in April after his driving licence had been revoked in 2018 due to disability.

Fined £400, ordered to pay £160 surcharge and £85 costs.

3 Oct 2025

Aaron Crowhurst

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Assaulted a woman at Bodmin on 11 January and on New Year's Day occasioning actual bodily harm. Also assaulted a man on 11 January occasioning actual bodily harm.

Must abstain from alcohol until 23 December and complete 150 hours unpaid work. Admitted breaking bail conditions by contacting female victim via text and TikTok.

3 Oct 2025

Charles Santana

Driving whilst disqualified *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Drove on Alexandra Road, St Austell on 22 May and 27 March whilst disqualified and without insurance.

Must have treatment for mental health. Banned from driving for 22 months and 3 days.

3 Oct 2025

Carl Allan

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Carl Allan caused the death of Kyran Carney by dangerous driving at Torpoint in October 2022.

Denied the offence. Also convicted of causing serious injury to two men by dangerous driving and banned from driving for 5 years.

3 Oct 2025

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Truro Crown Court Sentencing Results

Conner Cacchione

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