Winchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 53 verdicts at Winchester Crown Court (Winchester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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

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.

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

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

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

Samuel Rolfe

Arson with intent to endanger life

March 17, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Samuel Rolfe, 24, of May Place, Basingstoke, set fire to pieces of cardboard at a homeless hostel on November 18, 2023. Emergency services were called, and the fire service extinguished the blaze, causing more than £4,000 worth of damage. No one was injured during the incident. He was arrested at the scene and later charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. The fire caused more than £4,000 worth of damage. Detective Constable Natalie Gardner commented on the recklessness of the actions and the potential for worse outcomes.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Tyril Saunders

Actual Bodily Harm and Stalking

March 12, 2024

Sentence: Suspended sentence of 39 weeks for actual bodily harm and 9 weeks for stalking, to be served concurrently and suspended for 2 years, plus £725 compensation, 80 hours of unpaid work, and a restraining order

Tyril Saunders, 34, of Abbey Road, Popley, assaulted a female passenger in January 2021 by stopping his car, grabbing her by the neck, biting her on the face, and punching her, leaving bite marks and other facial injuries. The victim escaped and hid. He also stalked the same woman between 2020 and 2024, constantly turning up at her home, calling her more than 100 times, and barging into her home on August 16, 2024. Despite being arrested and ordered not to contact her, he called her 32 times in one hour.

Pleaded guilty to assault and stalking. Judge stated that his behaviour was dreadful and that he poses a serious risk to women. Defense noted he lives with his mother and sister, is the primary breadwinner, and is in debt.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Alfie Hough

Armed robbery

March 12, 2024

Sentence: 9.5 months imprisonment

Alfie Hough, 25, of Salisbury, threatened two staff members with a knife during a robbery at a convenience shop in Amesbury on December 7, 2024. He carried out the crime after watching an episode of the American crime drama The Sopranos, telling police he wanted to experience how it felt to commit a robbery. The case involved victim personal statements that were not properly shared in advance.

Judge Paul Dugdale commented on the need for court professionals to better handle victim statements and ensure victims' voices are heard. The defendant admitted to the robbery out of curiosity after watching The Sopranos.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Elijah Mochia

Rape

February 28, 2024

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of eight years

Elijah Mochia raped a woman multiple times, put his hands around her throat, punched her in the ribs, bit her ear, and threatened her with scissors. He was arrested and charged with three counts of rape, one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and one count of controlling and coercive behaviour.

Refused to attend court, found guilty by a jury, and will remain on the sexual offenders register for life. Detective Sergeant Bethan Hastelow praised the victim's bravery and described Mochia as a dangerous and manipulative offender.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

David Holden

Possession with Intent to Supply Class A Drugs

February 20, 2024

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

David Holden, 46, of Hailstone Road, Basingstoke, used an e-scooter to supply Class A drugs in the area. On August 20, officers spotted drug-related activity and found him with 16 wraps of Class A drugs, a rucksack containing knives, electronic scales, and a mobile phone. On November 26, he was again stopped and found with 106 wraps of crack cocaine, £460 in cash, and three mobile phones. All items, including the e-scooter, were seized, leading to his arrest and charges.

Pleaded guilty to all offences. Police investigator Michael Longmore noted that Holden supplied Class A drugs over a three-month period and highlighted the harm caused to the community.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Charles Cannon

Possessing terrorist information

February 2, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for two years

Charles Cannon, a 22-year-old laboratory technician from Aldershot, Hampshire, collected documents on making homemade explosives, weapons, and unconventional warfare devices. He was stopped at Luton Airport in August 2020 under terrorism regulations, leading to the discovery of these files on his phone and computer. Further investigation revealed racist, antisemitic, and misogynistic messages on his social media. Cannon claimed he downloaded the files as part of a collection related to his interest in Breaking Bad and methamphetamine production, and he admitted to previously holding 'vile and disgusting' views but stated his perspectives had changed due to his Brazilian wife's influence.

Convicted of seven charges of possessing terrorist information. Had terrorist motivations, extremist views, and sent messages expressing antisemitism and violence. Judge considered his age at the time of offences (16-17 years old), mental health issues including autism, and lack of previous convictions.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Charles Toby Simmonds

Aggravated Burglary

January 30, 2024

Sentence: Six and a half years imprisonment

Charles Toby Simmonds, armed with a baseball bat and a firearm, committed two aggravated burglaries. On September 8, he attended an address on Simeon Street, Ryde, wearing a balaclava, smashed the door with the bat, and entered the property. One victim was hit by a projectile from a BB gun after chasing the intruders. On September 15, he met a 19-year-old man on Wavell Way, Winchester, to buy a vape, then threatened him with what appeared to be a handgun, forced him into a car, drove to his home on Cobbett Close, shot him in the chest with a BB gun causing minor injury, and hit the victim and another resident with a hammer. Police seized two BB guns, a silencer, a hammer, and a notebook containing plans for the Simeon Street burglary.

Thomas George Williams

Intentional Strangulation

January 23, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Thomas George Williams, 27, of Launcelot Close in Andover, assaulted his girlfriend at her home on October 9, 2023, by strangling her, throwing her against a wall causing an injury above her eye, and damaging her phone on two separate occasions—one by head-butting it and the other by throwing it on the floor. Additionally, on November 13, 2023, he possessed and brandished a bladed article during a heated exchange with another man on New Road, Basingstoke.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of criminal damage, intentional strangulation, and possession of a bladed article. Subject to a restraining order.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Dermot Ryan

Burglary and Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm

January 13, 2024

Sentence: three years and two months imprisonment

Dermot Ryan, 33, of Basingstoke Road, Micheldever, broke into a property in Crown Heights on Alencon Link on March 6, 2023, armed with a sharp-pointed nail. He pushed and punched a woman known to him, causing injuries to her head and eye, and then fled the scene empty-handed, leaving a coat inside the flat.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and assault. Police investigator described the incident as terrifying and praised the victim for coming forward.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Jason Colbourne

Sexual assault by touching

December 3, 2023

Sentence: More than three years imprisonment, with an additional two years concurrent

Jason Colbourne, 55, of High Street, Stockbridge, was found guilty of eight counts of sexual assault by touching involving seven women. He was originally sentenced to more than three years imprisonment, and on December 3, 2023, at Winchester Crown Court, an additional count was added with a two-year concurrent sentence to correct a judicial oversight.

Found guilty of eight counts of sexual assault by touching. Judge Angela Morris explained that the extra count was omitted in error and would not increase the total sentence time.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

James Morrison

Child Rape

November 22, 2023

Sentence: 19 years and 4 months imprisonment, with 13 years and 4 months to be served in prison and 6 years on extended licence

James Morrison, aged 31 and of no fixed address, raped a young boy multiple times and threatened him to prevent disclosure of the offences. The abuse involved horrific sexual acts against a vulnerable child, including engaging in sexual activity in the child's presence and inciting the child to participate. The crimes occurred prior to his court appearance, and messages on the victim's phone led to the disclosure and subsequent police report.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of raping a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a child. Issued with a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must sign the sex offenders register for life. The victim was threatened, making him feel unable to report the abuse initially.

Sources: wiltshirelive.co.uk

Christopher Doughty

Robbery

November 1, 2023

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Christopher Doughty organised a robbery from his prison cell, targeting an elderly woman at her home in Leckford near Stockbridge in March 2020. The robbers tied the victim to her staircase, placed a pillow over her head, and stole cash, irreplaceable jewellery including a Cartier ring, Omega watch, three-string pearl necklace, David Morris pearl and diamond necklace with matching earrings, and a Military Cross medal from the Second World War. The incident left the victim feeling scared, sad, and utterly violated, with damage to her windows.

Organised the robbery from his prison cell. The victim felt extremely vulnerable and violated. A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing was dropped due to no available assets. Doughty refused to attend a related court hearing.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Anthony Donald Raymond

Rape

October 20, 2023

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life

On March 4, 2022, Anthony Donald Raymond was giving a woman a lift home when he detoured to a remote location, parked, and forcibly removed her clothing before raping her. Police on routine patrol came across the incident, but Raymond fled the scene initially. He was later arrested and convicted based on the victim's testimony and evidence from officers' body-worn cameras.

Found guilty after a week-long trial. Victim's account and officers' body-worn camera footage secured the verdict. Detective Constable Martyn Powell praised the victim's courage.

Sources: wiltshirelive.co.uk

Darren John Fell

Manslaughter

October 6, 2023

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Darren John Fell engaged in a verbal altercation with Wayne Sheppard in New Park Street, Devizes, on July 2, 2022. Fell punched Sheppard once, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete floor, resulting in a severe post-traumatic brain injury. Sheppard died in hospital six days later.

Found guilty of manslaughter. The defendant showed little remorse for his actions. Victim impact statements from family highlighted the devastating effects.

Sources: wiltshirelive.co.uk

James Hurley

Possession with Intent to Supply

August 1, 2023

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, with a 12-day rehabilitation requirement and 200 hours of unpaid work

James Hurley, 29, from Houghton, was stopped by police in a black Skoda on Union Street, Winchester, on September 7, 2022, where ketamine, cocaine, and 2c-b were found in a compartment near the steering wheel, along with a locking knife. He pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply and was later found guilty of possessing a knife in a public place. Mitigating factors included it being his first offence and personal circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pleaded guilty to drug offences at the earliest opportunity; first offence and out of character; influenced by acquaintances after job loss due to Covid-19; judge noted it would impact his family and was a one-time occurrence; has since found employment.

Sources: hampshirechronicle.co.uk

Glyn Davies

Being a person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury

May 31, 2023

Sentence: Four months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; 15 rehabilitation requirement days; 40 hours of unpaid work; £500 compensation

Glyn Davies, 50, of Winterthur Way, Basingstoke, was in charge of his three-year-old Cane Corso dog named Hendrix, which attacked chimney sweep Katie Foster in December 2022 at his brother's address. The dog escaped through an improperly shut kitchen door and bit her on the arms and leg, causing seven gaping wounds that required hospital treatment and left her with physical and psychological scars. Davies had previously been subject to a dog behaviour contract after an earlier attack in May 2022, requiring the dog to be muzzled, on a lead, and under proper control, but he failed to adhere to these conditions.

Pleaded guilty to one charge of being a person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. Judge noted failure to comply with a dog behaviour contract and efforts to prevent authorities from learning about the incident.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

Michael Howley

Not operating the boat safely

March 1, 2023

Sentence: 18 weeks in custody suspended for two years, 125 hours of community service, and £1,000 of court costs

As the owner of the now defunct Seadogz company, Michael Howley failed to ensure the safe operation of the rigid inflatable boat involved in the crash on August 22, 2020, in Southampton Water. This included issues such as inadequate seating and handholds for passengers, lack of an additional crew member, and insufficient oversight, which contributed to the collision with a navigation buoy and the resulting death of Emily Lewis, 15, and injuries to others.

Convicted of not operating the boat safely; lessons from three previous similar accidents were not learned, and the company's risk assessment was described as cursory and generic.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Michael Lawrence

Failing to maintain a proper lookout and failing to proceed at a safe speed

March 1, 2023

Sentence: 18 weeks in custody suspended for two years, 125 hours of community service, and £1,000 of court costs

Michael Lawrence was driving a rigid inflatable boat (Rib) Seadogz that collided with a 4.5m high navigation buoy in Southampton Water on August 22, 2020, at a speed of 38.4 knots, resulting in the death of Emily Lewis, 15, and serious injuries to other passengers. He lost positional awareness due to high mental workload, operated the boat alone without additional crew, and failed to spot the buoy in time despite having 14 seconds to do so.

Found not guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence but guilty of failing to maintain a proper lookout and failing to proceed at a safe speed.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Davide Lacerenza

Possession of Cocaine

December 11, 2021

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Davide Lacerenza, 25, of no fixed abode, was involved in offences related to Class A drugs in Basingstoke. The first offence occurred on September 29, involving possession of a quantity of cocaine. The second offence took place on October 10, just nine days after his release on bail, which further aggravated the case. He was already in custody at the time of sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a quantity of cocaine. The second offence was committed while on bail, and sentencing was aggravated as a result. Sentenced by Judge Paul Dugdale, with Grace McConnell as prosecutor and Adrienne Knight representing the defendant.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

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