Winchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 75 verdicts at Winchester Crown Court (Winchester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Daniel Bowen

Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

Daniel Bowen was involved in a plot to smuggle over 600kg of cocaine into the UK, worth £44-64 million, using a 13-metre rigid hulled inflatable boat from a container ship in the English Channel. The operation was intercepted by police on 8 July 2024 near the River Itchen in Southampton, where cocaine was found in a van and on the boat.

Kieran Farrell

Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Kieran Farrell was involved in a plot to smuggle over 600kg of cocaine into the UK, worth £44-64 million, using a 13-metre rigid hulled inflatable boat from a container ship in the English Channel. The operation was intercepted by police on 8 July 2024 near the River Itchen in Southampton, where cocaine was found in a van and on the boat.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import cocaine and conspiracy to supply it. Also received an additional four months for driving while disqualified, to be served concurrently, and was disqualified from driving for seven years.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Reiss Stanley

Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and eight months imprisonment

Reiss Stanley was involved in a plot to smuggle over 600kg of cocaine into the UK, worth £44-64 million, using a 13-metre rigid hulled inflatable boat from a container ship in the English Channel. He was driving a van that fled the scene, containing approximately 150kg of cocaine, and was intercepted by police on 8 July 2024 near the River Itchen in Southampton.

Sean Feenan

Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and two months imprisonment

Sean Feenan was involved in a plot to smuggle over 600kg of cocaine into the UK, worth £44-64 million, using a 13-metre rigid hulled inflatable boat from a container ship in the English Channel. The operation was intercepted by police on 8 July 2024 near the River Itchen in Southampton, where cocaine was found in a van and on the boat.

Stephen Lawlor

Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 16 years and six months imprisonment

Stephen Lawlor was involved in a plot to smuggle over 600kg of cocaine into the UK, worth £44-64 million, using a 13-metre rigid hulled inflatable boat from a container ship in the English Channel. The operation was intercepted by police on 8 July 2024 near the River Itchen in Southampton, where cocaine was found in a van and on the boat.

Stephen Lock

Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 13 years and six months imprisonment

Stephen Lock was involved in a plot to smuggle over 600kg of cocaine into the UK, worth £44-64 million, using a 13-metre rigid hulled inflatable boat from a container ship in the English Channel. The operation was intercepted by police on 8 July 2024 near the River Itchen in Southampton, where cocaine was found in a van and on the boat.

Thomas Walker

Conspiracy to Import Cocaine

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 14 years and three months imprisonment

Thomas Walker was involved in a plot to smuggle over 600kg of cocaine into the UK, worth £44-64 million, using a 13-metre rigid hulled inflatable boat from a container ship in the English Channel. The operation was intercepted by police on 8 July 2024 near the River Itchen in Southampton, where cocaine was found in a van and on the boat.

Shaun Bundy

Rape

September 6, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment plus an extended 5 years on licence

On 26 May 2023, Shaun Bundy attended the victim's home in Warminster, Wiltshire, to collect tools. He asked for a drink of water, entered the address, and raped the woman, who was in her 30s and known to him. He ordered her not to tell anyone and left. The victim reported the attack to the police shortly afterwards, leading to his arrest the same day. Despite DNA evidence, he denied the offence in interviews and during the trial.

Pleaded not guilty, forcing a trial despite DNA evidence. Will remain registered as a sex offender for life. Detective praised the victim's bravery and support from an independent sexual violence adviser.

Sources: wiltshire999s.co.uk

Nicholas Muncey

Child sex offences

August 29, 2025

Sentence: Five years and eight months imprisonment

Nicholas Muncey, 38, of Hatch Warren Lane, Basingstoke, committed offences against one victim, including engaging in penetrative and non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15, as well as causing or inciting such activity. The offences were reported to the police, leading to his guilty plea and sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to multiple child sex offences. Detective Constable Mike Cole stated that the sentence should reassure victims and serve as a message to other offenders.

Sources: getsurrey.co.uk

Christopher Waite

Assault

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Christopher Waite assaulted two men, a teenage boy, and a police officer in four separate incidents in Farnborough between April and June. He stole alcohol worth £230 from Tesco, Aldi, and Morrisons stores in Farnborough and Aldershot during the same period. Additionally, he was found carrying a large plank of wood as an offensive weapon on June 3 and breached a Criminal Behaviour Order on three occasions at Tesco Express in Farnborough, which had been imposed in March.

Pleaded guilty to 12 offences and was found guilty of one additional offence. Described as a prolific offender whose actions impacted local businesses and the community, with comments from Inspector Mike Hall emphasising the seriousness of the crimes.

Sources: getsurrey.co.uk

Justin George Griffith

Murder

August 22, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years

Justin George Griffith, formerly of Southampton, murdered 35-year-old Sean Ember by stabbing him in the neck and chest at the victim's home on Arcaro Road in Andover on November 29, 2024. Griffith falsely claimed a break-in had occurred and attempted to implicate an innocent person, which delayed emergency response. Police found the scene inconsistent with his story, and he was held accountable after a thorough investigation.

Found guilty after a seven-week trial; provided false accounts to police; victim impact statements were read in court; will serve a minimum of 18 years and 108 days after accounting for time in custody; remains on licence for life if released.

Sources: dailyecho.co.uk

Callum Foster

Robbery

August 13, 2025

Sentence: Three years and nine months imprisonment, six points on his licence, and a £228 surcharge

Callum Foster met the victim in Bath for a test drive of a Jaguar XF that was advertised for sale. He suggested travelling to Devizes to collect money, then took the victim to Salisbury Plain, where he threatened him with what appeared to be a gun, claiming he was sent to kill him. Foster drove the victim to a train station, left him there, and stole the car. He was located and arrested at Leigh Delamere services off the M4 the following day.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and driving a vehicle without a licence or insurance. Detective Sergeant Toni Nugent commented that it was a distressing incident where the victim feared violence.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Kane Thomas

Burglary

July 28, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment and a 10-year restraining order

Kane Thomas engaged in escalating behaviour against the victim, attempting to force entry to her address in Warminster on April 15, 2025, by kicking the front door and back gate. On April 19, 2025, at around 5am, he broke into her home through a small window while she was asleep, smashed a TV, broke glasses in the kitchen, pulled doors off their hinges, and threatened her, leaving her in fear for her safety.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and harassment. Described as a dangerous individual who subjected the victim to escalating violence and harassment.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Jahsiah Semper

Rape of a girl under 13

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment plus five years on licence

Jahsiah Semper assaulted and raped a girl under 13, as shown in a video found on his mobile phone. The incident occurred between January 2022 and November 2024. Police discovered indecent photographs and videos during a search of his home in November 2024, leading to his arrest and subsequent charges. He was held in Winchester Prison prior to sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to nine counts including rape of a girl under 13, assault by touching, and possession of indecent images. Judge described actions as deplorable and dismissed lack of previous convictions as a mitigating factor; noted defendant's denial and need for treatment.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Harrison Munday

Attempt to cause grievous bodily harm with intent

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 26 months imprisonment

At around 2am on Saturday, March 29, Harrison Munday drove a car towards a group of people in Gurkha Square car park in Fleet, discharged an air rifle from his car, and fled the scene. A man in his 20s was injured, suffering injuries to his face, hand, and foot.

James Nash

Controlling and coercive behaviour

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

James Nash, 40, of Marlborough, controlled his ex-partner between October 1, 2022, and February 1, 2024, by repeatedly checking her phone, calling her obsessively at work, turning up unannounced at her workplace, demanding proof of her whereabouts and companions, accusing her of cheating, forcing her to enable live location sharing on her phone, dictating who she could and couldn’t speak to, and taking control of the key to her property. This behaviour left her feeling frightened, helpless, and trapped, impacting her confidence and daily life, and she required counselling as a result.

Pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour. Required to complete 80 hours of unpaid work, attend up to 26 sessions in a rehabilitation programme, and subject to a restraining order for five years. The judge described the behaviour as serious, substantial abuse.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Nasen Saadi

Murder

March 28, 2025

Sentence: 39 years imprisonment

Nasen Saadi murdered Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach on May 26th, 2024, in a premeditated attack where he stabbed her, motivated by a desire to experience making women afraid. This act led to her death, leaving her family devastated and highlighting the cruelty of the crime.

Described as an 'extremely dangerous misfit' who planned the murder to know how it felt to make women afraid. He was 21 years old at the time of sentencing.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Daniel Fox

Shoplifting

February 21, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, plus drug rehabilitation and 5 days of rehabilitation activity

Daniel Fox, 37, of Hyde Gate, Winchester, stole more than £1,000 worth of steak from Waitrose in Stockbridge Road, Weeke on August 13, 2024, and £239 worth of fragrances from Boots in Winchester High Street on October 1, 2024, as part of six counts of shoplifting committed between July and November 2024 to fund his drug addiction. He was arrested and pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court before being sentenced at Winchester Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of shoplifting to fund a drug addiction. Judge Christopher Parker KC was lenient due to the early plea. If probation is breached, imprisonment will be imposed.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Hongchi Xiao

Manslaughter by gross negligence

December 6, 2024

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment and 5 years extended licence

Hongchi Xiao, an alternative healer from California, organised a Paida Lajin therapy workshop in October 2016 at Cleeve House in Seend, Wiltshire. He encouraged Danielle Carr-Gomm, a 71-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes diagnosed in 1999, to stop taking her insulin medication. Despite her serious deterioration, including vomiting, weakness, howling in pain, and frothing at the mouth, he failed to seek medical help, leading to her death on the fourth day of the workshop. Xiao had previously been involved in a similar incident in Australia where a child died after parents withdrew insulin following his workshop.

Convicted by a jury. Judge Mr Justice Bright noted no real sign of clear remorse and considered him dangerous regarding Paida Lajin practices. Defence claimed deep regret, recognised weaknesses in teachings, and stated he would not conduct workshops the same way again.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Liam Wall

Affray

November 29, 2024

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

Liam Wall, a 32-year-old resident at the Society of St James assisted living accommodation in Worting Road, Basingstoke, confronted his housemate on August 4, demanding money. When refused, he took a knife from the kitchen and brandished it during a prolonged dispute. CCTV footage showed him threatening the victim multiple times, and the victim's room door was damaged. The victim also armed himself with a machete, but no injuries were reported. Wall was arrested following the incident.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Has a criminal history of 69 offences, including theft, disorderly behaviour, assault, attempted robbery, and criminal damage. Judge noted progress such as abstaining from drugs and completing a detoxification programme, but a custodial sentence was deemed unavoidable. A 25 per cent reduction was applied for the guilty plea, and he had already served four months in remand. A suspended sentence from November 2023 for attempted affray remains in effect until November 2025.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Ionel Elvis Dulea

Theft

November 6, 2024

Sentence: Two years imprisonment

Ionel Elvis Dulea, 47, stole cosmetics and perfumes worth £25,000 from Boots stores in Andover, Aldershot, and Fareham between March and August 2024. He took £3,915 worth of products from the Aldershot store, £7,626 from Andover, and £13,473 from Fareham. His actions involved brazen shoplifting that affected stores, shop workers, and community members across Hampshire.

Pleaded guilty to eight charges of theft and one count of attempted theft. Acting Sergeant Devon Smith stated that this sentencing sends a clear message against shoplifting in the area.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Samuel Dewulf

Murder

October 24, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years

On April 29, Samuel Dewulf visited Justin Green's flat in Braddock Court with Dean Caparn. During a minor altercation involving Jonathan Hasmi, Dewulf became aggressive, picked up two knives, and stabbed Green in the thigh, causing fatal injuries. Dewulf left the scene without helping, returned briefly to collect his phone, and refused to call emergency services. He later attempted to destroy evidence by discarding his clothes and instructing others to dispose of his trainers. The attack was motiveless, and Dewulf was arrested on May 2.

Pleaded guilty to murder on the fourth day of the trial. Judge Dugdale noted the attack was unprovoked and inexplicable, and did not accept remorse as a mitigating factor, as Dewulf ignored requests for assistance and initially blamed an innocent man.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Jo Conroy-Helstrip

Wounding with intent

October 4, 2024

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment

Jo Conroy-Helstrip, enraged by a brief road blockage, attacked John and Anne Arthur, a couple in their 60s, outside their home in Western Road, Fulfood, late in June 2023. After beeping his horn and passing their car, he confronted Mr. Arthur, punched him multiple times, knocking him unconscious, and then punched Mrs. Arthur, breaking her nose as she tried to help her husband. Neighbours witnessed the assault and provided aid, with one describing Mr. Arthur's terrified state.

Convicted after a trial on two counts of wounding with intent. Judge Paul Dugdale described the incident as a moment of extreme violence, noting the defendant's good character prior to the event and the presence of his family in the car.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

William James

Strangulation and Assault by Beating

September 12, 2024

Sentence: 46-week suspended prison sentence, 26 sessions of an accredited programme, and 12 months of unpaid work

William James, aged 20 at the time of the offences, assaulted his ex-girlfriend on two occasions. In the first incident on December 1, 2023, in Andover, he argued with her at a party, poured beer over her head, and hit her with a bottle. In the second incident on February 25, 2024, in Andover, after refusing to do the washing up, he screamed at her, put her in a headlock causing her to struggle for breath, poured water over her, pinned her against a wall, dragged her from the bathroom, and hit her with full force. The victim described the events as traumatic, leading to sleep loss and flashbacks.

First offence; young age; cares for his grandfather and has an apprenticeship as a butcher. The judge, Mr Recorder Jaron Crooknorth, noted that the relationship should have been loving and trusting.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Kieron Marney

Violent disorder

September 5, 2024

Sentence: Two years and three months imprisonment

Kieron Marney threw a bike and other objects and pulled at window blinds at the Potters International Hotel in Aldershot on July 31, as part of a group who banged on doors and shouted abuse at people inside the hotel housing asylum seekers.

Clive Patfield

Violent disorder

September 5, 2024

Sentence: Two years imprisonment

Clive Patfield attended a 200-strong gathering at the Potters International Hotel in Aldershot on July 31 and was part of a group banging on the doors and shouting abuse at people inside the hotel housing asylum seekers.

Braden Lynam

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

August 29, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 8 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 5 years

On March 27, 2024, Braden Lynam, 22, of Woodborough Close, Trowbridge, was involved in a physical altercation with a man in his 40s, which a woman in her 20s tried to break up. In retaliation, he drove his blue Ford Focus at high speed into the pair, causing life-changing injuries to the male victim and serious but non-life-changing injuries to the female victim. Lynam fled the scene, abandoned his vehicle on Churchfields Road, and evaded police until his arrest on March 31, 2024.

Previously pleaded guilty. Investigating officer commented on the severity of the actions and failure to stop at the scene.

Sources: salisburyjournal.co.uk

Hayley Scott

Theft

August 29, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 100 hours unpaid work, 9 months drug rehabilitation, and 15 days probation support

Hayley Scott, 47, of The Valley, Stanmore, Winchester, stole approximately £15,000 from vulnerable residents at Consensus Support care home between January 1 and September 30, 2024, while working as a team leader. She misused residents' bank cards to withdraw cash and buy items for herself, spending the money on heroin and crack cocaine due to her own financial difficulties, including an eviction notice.

Pleaded guilty; judge noted she was in a position of responsibility and had one prior irrelevant conviction; mitigation included personal financial difficulties and steps to turn her life around.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Perrie Fisher

Violent disorder

August 21, 2024

Sentence: 29 months imprisonment

Perrie Fisher rode a children’s scooter before throwing it at the Potters International Hotel in Aldershot on July 31 and told a police officer to f*** off, as part of an incident involving violent disorder at the hotel housing asylum seekers.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. He rode a children’s scooter before throwing it at the hotel and told a police officer to f*** off.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Adrian O’Leary

Supplying Class A drugs

August 13, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Adrian O’Leary was caught dealing crack cocaine and diamorphine in Basingstoke on March 26. He played a lesser role in supplying Class A drugs and has a history of other offences, including stealing more than £3,000 worth of items from the One Stop shop in Shakespeare Road between September 18 and October 11, for which he was previously jailed.

The defendant has been making efforts to stop using drugs, including working as a mentor in prison and weaning himself off methadone. His lawyer noted this could be a turning point, citing his traumatic childhood and the tragic deaths of his sister and her daughter. The judge acknowledged he played a lesser role in supplying Class A drugs and has no previous drug offences but a long record of other offences.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Nigel Charles Withers

Burglary

August 8, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

On May 8, Nigel Charles Withers, 61 and formerly of no fixed abode, committed two burglaries in Winchester. He first climbed through an open window at an address on St Georges Street, where he was confronted by the resident and claimed he needed somewhere to stay before leaving. While police were searching for him, he gained entry to a restricted area at the Royal Hotel, attempting to steal bottles of wine, and escaped through a window, leaving a rucksack full of alcohol behind. He was detained nearby wearing the same clothes described by witnesses.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary. PC Nick Horsey commented on the seriousness of the crime and the justice served.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Winter Swan-Miller

Murder

August 6, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 23 years

Winter Swan-Miller stabbed 62-year-old Stuart Crocker 27 times and strangled him with the strap of her handbag at his flat in Andover, Hampshire, on June 23, 2023, as an act of revenge for the loss of her dog. She cleaned the scene, posted on social media, and fled to Walsall, where she continued to take drugs and record videos justifying her actions. She was later arrested and showed no remorse.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted by a jury. Judge described her as a highly manipulative person who showed no remorse and posted about the crime on TikTok.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Andrew Donoghue

Burglary

August 2, 2024

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Andrew Donoghue, 41, of no fixed abode, broke into seven properties in Hampshire and Dorset between April 24, 2024, and May 17, 2024, stealing jewellery, watches, gift vouchers, computer equipment, and other items worth approximately £28,500. The burglaries included incidents in Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth; Woodfield Drive, Winchester (attempted); Sandy Lane, Colehill, Dorset; Bernard Avenue, Four Marks (two properties); Blackberry Lane, Four Marks; Siskin Close, Bishop’s Waltham; and Warnford Road, Corhampton.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of burglary dwelling and theft, one count of burglary dwelling with intent to steal, and one count of attempted burglary dwelling with intent to steal.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Benjamin Atkins

Murder

July 26, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years

Benjamin Atkins murdered Simon Shotton, 49, in a ferocious attack at their shared flat in Aylesbury Road, Boscombe, on or around August 26, 2023. After the killing, Atkins dismembered Shotton's body using a hacksaw in the garden under a makeshift tent, burned parts of the body, and disposed of the remains along Bournemouth seafront, including packages found on the Manor Steps Zig Zag footpath and Shotton's torso in a suitcase in Boscombe Chine Gardens. The victim had been living in a tent in the garden and paying rent with drugs. Atkins was under the influence of drugs during the dismemberment and disposal.

Pleaded not guilty to murder but was convicted; admitted to perverting the course of justice and preventing the burial of a corpse; claimed self-defence but the judge stated the violence was extreme and his remorse was not genuine; made statements indicating no regrets and willingness to repeat the act.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Debbie Pereira

Perverting the course of justice

July 26, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Debbie Pereira, 39, was involved in covering up the murder of Simon Shotton by Benjamin Atkins at their shared flat in Aylesbury Road, Boscombe, on or around August 26, 2023. She hid during the attack, helped clean the scene which took several days, sold Shotton's mobile phone, acted as a decoy for Atkins to steal a hacksaw used to dismember the body, and assisted in disposing of the remains, leading to parts of Shotton's body never being found. The victim was a vulnerable lodger paying rent with drugs.

Acquitted of murder but convicted of perverting the course of justice; admitted to preventing the burial of a corpse; hid in her bedroom during the attack but assisted in cleaning up afterwards, selling the victim's belongings, and acting as a decoy while Atkins obtained a hacksaw.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Neil Hutton

Attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent

July 5, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment and 58 months driving disqualification

Neil Hutton, 51, of Cheyne Way, Farnborough, was driving a blue Citroen C3 when he intentionally struck a 39-year-old man and his five-year-old daughter on Hawthorn Road on October 3, 2023. The incident began when Hutton nearly hit the pair in the Princes Mead Retail car park. As the father crossed a zebra crossing with his daughters, Hutton hit the man and one girl, knocking the daughter off her bike and throwing the father onto the bonnet. He then reversed and struck the man again before fleeing. The daughter sustained cuts and bruises, while the man was unharmed.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, attempting to cause assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and dangerous driving. Detective Constable Luke Kedge described the actions as reckless and dangerous, noting the terrifying impact on the victims.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Matthew Myatt

Child sexual assault

June 27, 2024

Sentence: four years imprisonment

From 2016 to 2017, Matthew Myatt, while serving as director of Airbourne Aviation at Popham Airfield, groomed three children aged between 13 and 17 years. He abused his position of trust by coercing them to perform sexual acts on themselves and send him indecent images. He made inappropriate comments, touched victims' chests, and on one occasion challenged a victim to flash their chest at a CCTV camera in exchange for money. The requests for images became increasingly graphic, leading to significant emotional harm for the victims.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of child sexual assault and engaging in sexual acts with children. Aggravating factors included previous child sexual convictions and abuse of a position of trust. Mitigating factors were his autism and poor health. A restraining order, Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and deprivation order for his MacBook were also imposed.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

George Garratt

Causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving

June 17, 2024

Sentence: 12 months driving disqualification, £500 fine, and £500 costs

George Garratt was reversing his Nissan Qashqai on London Road in Hartley Wintney on August 1, 2023, when he reversed onto a cyclist, causing the cyclist serious injury.

Mason Reynolds

Preparation of an act of terrorism

June 14, 2024

Sentence: 8 years in custody with a 5-year extended licence

Mason Reynolds, 19, from Brighton, created a detailed plan for a suicide bomb attack on a synagogue in Hove, East Sussex, annotating Google street maps and satellite images with entry points and attack points. He targeted busy days such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Passover, possessed bomb-making manuals and gun-making instructions, shared right-wing videos and terrorist publications via Telegram, and expressed intentions to 'make Jews afraid again'. His actions were driven by an entrenched and violent neo-Nazi ideology that developed during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing material likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism and five offences of sharing terrorist publications. Convicted at trial for possession of an article connected with the preparation of an act of terrorism. The judge considered him dangerous due to his entrenched neo-Nazi mindset.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Martin Collins

Rape

June 13, 2024

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Martin Collins, 46, of Netton Close, Bishopstone, raped and strangled a woman he knew in Andover between July 1, 2023, and August 1, 2023. He was also found guilty of criminal damage to a tumble dryer at an address in Andover during the same period. The offences involved a series of assaults, and he was convicted following a trial that began on June 9, 2024.

Found guilty of two counts of intentional strangulation and one count of rape. A 20-year restraining order was issued. DC Elizabeth Pound commented on the horrific nature of the assaults and commended the victim's bravery.

Sources: salisburyjournal.co.uk

Chamar Gordon

Supply of Class A drugs

May 31, 2024

Sentence: four years in jail

Chamar Gordon, 20, of London, used a property in Woburn Gardens, Basingstoke, between August and September 2023 to sell crack cocaine and heroin. Police arrested him at the house and found 9.2g of crack cocaine in 90 street packets, 9.1g of heroin in 90 street packets, £6,925 in cash, and weapons (though the weapons were not proven to belong to him). He was convicted of possession of criminal property and two breaches of suspended sentences related to driving offences and robbery.

The judge considered mitigating factors such as Gordon's age (19 at the time of the offence), his immaturity, background, and that he fell into the wrong crowd and was living alone from age 18. However, the offence was deemed serious enough to warrant a custodial sentence.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Bradley Coombes

Burglary

May 29, 2024

Sentence: Two years and four months imprisonment

Bradley Coombes, 39, of Hyde Gate, used a ladder to climb through a window at a property in Hyde Gate at around 2.30am on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Once inside, he stole £600 in cash before fleeing the scene. Detectives from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary investigated and charged him with burglary dwelling with intent to steal.

Pleaded guilty to the charge. Police investigator Michael Longmore commented on the unacceptable behaviour and the impact on the victim.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Dejvi Bushi

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

April 30, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Dejvi Bushi, originally from Albania, was caught by police with 30 wraps of cocaine and documents belonging to a Greek national in a car outside Basingstoke Leisure Park on March 27, 2024. He possessed a Greek driving licence, which he may have been using to misrepresent himself as a Greek national and avoid deportation, despite having no legal right to be in the UK. He was arrested and convicted for these offences.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and possessing identity documents with intent. Judge Paul Dugdale noted that he had no previous convictions, was in the UK illegally, and faces deportation after serving his sentence.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Marko Karrabecaj

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs

April 22, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 9 months imprisonment

Marko Karrabecaj, 28, from Mayesbrook Road, Ilford, arranged drug deals and organised accommodation for drug runners in Basingstoke. He operated a county line known as 'Leo' for supplying cocaine between October 2023 and February 2024. Police searched his home address, arrested him, and seized £9,850 in cash, drug paraphernalia, and a number of phones.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply a Class A controlled drug, acquiring/using/possessing criminal property, and possessing a false instrument.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

David Rolfe

Burglary

April 7, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

David Rolfe broke into a house in Great Minster Street, Winchester, in the early hours of July 11, 2023. He stole car keys, a purse, and a pair of trainers. The victim's car was subsequently stolen and found abandoned near Cheesefoot Head, with Rolfe's DNA on the steering wheel.

Denied charges but found guilty after a three-day trial. DNA evidence linked him to the crime. He has no fixed abode.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Adam Day

Causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal

March 27, 2024

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days

On August 10, 2023, Adam Day was walking his dog in the early hours when he attempted to readjust the dog's lead and muzzle. The dog then chased and mauled a cat named Kookie to death. Day left the scene without informing or attempting to locate the cat's owners. At the time, the dog was under a control order from Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court, which Day had breached.

Pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and failing to comply with a dog control order. The judge, Adam Feest KC, noted a deliberate disregard for the wellbeing of an animal and ordered the dog to be destroyed, but imposed no ban on owning dogs in the future.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Nazmus Zaman

Drug dealing

March 27, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Nazmus Zaman, 21, of Fivefields Road, Highcliffe, Winchester, was involved in dealing cocaine as a co-accused.

Jailed by Judge Paul Dugdale. Ordered to pay victim surcharges. Sentence was suspended for 18 months.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Vilsjan Dedolli

Drug dealing

March 27, 2024

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Vilsjan Dedolli, 24, of Penrose Way, Four Marks, near Alresford, was involved in dealing cocaine in Winchester.

Choul Phan Maker

Assisting unlawful immigration

March 21, 2024

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Choul Phan Maker piloted a perilously overcrowded dinghy carrying 52 migrants across the English Channel on 15 August 2023, endangering their lives as many were forced to stand on makeshift flooring. He was photographed grinning at the tiller and later arrested, admitting to the offence after evidence was gathered by investigators.

Admitted to piloting the boat after being offered the job by a criminal gang. Had previously been ordered to leave France and attempted to enter the UK multiple times.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Richard Hiscock

Attempted Robbery

March 18, 2024

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Richard Hiscock entered the Betfred shop on London Street in Basingstoke on January 20, 2024, threatened a female staff member, and demanded money from the till. He fled the scene when another man entered the shop, and nothing was stolen. Police conducted enquiries and arrested him on January 23, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to attempted robbery. Police Sergeant Charlotte Warhurst commented that it was a frightening incident for the staff member, with no injuries, and emphasised that such criminality is taken seriously.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

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