Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 10 verdicts at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court (Wolverhampton). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 1 case

Luke Dhear

Theft *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment

Luke Dhear targeted stores at Bentley Bridge retail park in Wolverhampton, stealing items worth about £250 from at least two shops. He was spotted by security staff and detained by police with a large red bag containing the stolen goods. The thefts occurred prior to his arrest during a patrol on the date of the article.

Described as a repeat offender. Charged with 10 counts of theft, including six from one store in Wednesfield. On recall to prison for previous offences.

12 Mar 2026

January 2026 1 case

Marcus Henry

Theft from shops *

Sentence

36 weeks imprisonment

Marcus Henry, aged 34, targeted two supermarkets in Rowley Regis between December 26 and January 6, stealing hundreds of pounds worth of goods during a post-Christmas crime spree. He breached a Criminal Behaviour Order that banned him from entering one of the supermarkets. Officers obtained clear images of him committing the offences via good quality CCTV. He was arrested at his home in Spiral Close, Halesowen, and charged with six counts of theft from shops and breaching a CBO.

Breached a Criminal Behaviour Order issued in May. Pleaded not specified.

20 Jan 2026

December 2025 1 case

Lee Macdivitt

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

44 weeks imprisonment

Lee Macdivitt, 37, of no fixed address, engaged in a two-month shoplifting spree targeting two stores in Pensnett. He stole almost £50-worth of chocolate from a store on High Street on July 10, 2025; three cases of beer from the same store on July 16, 2025; more than £100-worth of household items from a store on Commonside on July 26 and 27, 2025; items worth more than £500 from both stores on September 4, 5, 7, and 8, 2025. On September 9, 2025, he was caught red-handed by Pc Lee Gilbert entering the Commonside store, taking items, and attempting to flee, resulting in a crash into drinks stands.

Admitted ten counts of theft from a shop and attempted theft from a shop.

3 Dec 2025

November 2025 1 case

Mohammed Chowdhury

Driving whilst disqualified *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment

On November 9, 2025, Mohammed Chowdhury, 27, was driving a Volvo on Windsor Road in Wolverhampton whilst disqualified. Police attempted to pull him over, but he failed to stop and drove towards Myrtle Street in Parkfields, where he crashed into a wall. He fled on foot and was arrested in Smethwick the following day.

Pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified, criminal damage, failing to stop for police, and driving without insurance.

12 Nov 2025

October 2025 1 case

Ricky Lewis

Shop Theft *

Sentence

2 months imprisonment

Ricky Lewis, aged 39 and of no fixed abode, committed 21 shop theft offences across Willenhall, Walsall and Bloxwich between September 5 and October 18, 2025. He targeted more than 20 shops during a seven-week crime spree and was arrested in Miner Street, Birchills, on October 26, 2025.

Pleaded not specified. Has a long history of theft related offences. Prolific offender targeting local shops and stores.

27 Oct 2025

August 2025 1 case

Craig Davies

Breach of Criminal Behaviour Order *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment

Craig Davies, of no fixed address, repeatedly breached a Criminal Behaviour Order that was imposed in May 2024 and remained in place until May 2026. The order prohibited him from sleeping within 50 metres of any shop, begging in public, approaching people to ask for money, cigarettes or food, urinating in public places other than a toilet, and taking illegal drugs in public. Breaches were witnessed on July 2 in Victoria Passage, Stourbridge, and on July 3, 14, and 18 in High Street, leading to his arrest and sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to four breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order. Described as a 'blight on the community' with persistent offending and complete disregard for the law.

13 Aug 2025

November 2024 1 case

Sean Wilson

Theft *

Sentence

16 weeks in prison

Sean Wilson, 38, committed several shop thefts in Sandwell, including stealing items such as alcohol using his own plastic bag. Police issued a wanted appeal on November 15, 2024, leading to him handing himself in on November 18, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to six thefts and failing to appear at court. Handed himself in after police appeal prompted numerous calls from people who knew him.

18 Nov 2024

August 2024 2 cases

Chelsea Davies

Shoplifting *

Sentence

52 weeks imprisonment

Chelsea Davies was involved in a string of shop theft offences committed between May and August, targeting local shops in Dudley. She was identified and arrested as part of a police crackdown on retail crime, with officers working to prosecute prolific offenders.

Aged 32, of no fixed address. Convicted of 12 shop theft offences.

20 Aug 2024

Thomas Wagner

Shoplifting *

Sentence

26 weeks imprisonment

Thomas Wagner was involved in a string of shop theft offences committed between May and August, targeting local shops in Dudley. He was identified and arrested as part of a police crackdown on retail crime, with officers working to prosecute prolific offenders.

Aged 36, of no fixed address. Convicted of 12 shop theft offences.

15 Aug 2024

August 2023 1 case

Kelvin Stewart

Theft *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment

Kelvin Stewart stole a mobile phone from a wheelchair user on Cronehills Linkway in West Bromwich on June 20. The owner had dropped the phone, and Stewart picked it up, laughed in their face, and stole it. He was identified through a police appeal, arrested, and subsequently admitted the offence.

Admitted theft and was ordered to pay compensation to the owner.

14 Aug 2023

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About Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court

Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court, located in Wolverhampton, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 10 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Wolverhampton area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

The court can be found at 9 North St, Wolverhampton WV1 1RE, WV1 1RE.

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