York Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 175 verdicts at York Crown Court (York). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

August 2025 4 cases

Levantica Dragusin

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

Seven years imprisonment

Levantica Dragusin, along with accomplices, posed as a trainee doctor wearing NHS-style clothing to gain access to the homes of vulnerable elderly people in their 80s and 90s across Yorkshire. They conducted distraction burglaries, stealing cash and jewellery from victims in Harrogate, York, Scarborough, and Bridlington. On May 22, their activities were interrupted by a vigilant neighbour in Scarborough. The group used a vehicle driven by male accomplices to travel between locations and escape after the crimes.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and received an extra 10 months for a separate burglary. The group preyed on elderly victims, and the investigating officer described the crimes as disgraceful.

22 Aug 2025

Zavaian Paun

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

Six years and two months imprisonment

Zavaian Paun assisted in driving the group to various locations in Yorkshire to target elderly individuals in their 80s and 90s. They posed as trainee doctors, entered homes under false pretences, and stole cash and jewellery in Harrogate, York, Scarborough, and Bridlington. The group's activities were stopped after a neighbour intervened in Scarborough on May 22.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. The offences involved a spree of distraction burglaries against vulnerable elderly people.

22 Aug 2025

Jack Michael Whitehouse

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment and banned from driving for three-and-a-half years

On October 30, 2024, Jack Michael Whitehouse was showing off by pulling a wheelie at excessive speed above the 30mph limit while overtaking vehicles on Knaresborough Road, Harrogate. He collided with an oncoming Astra, causing damage to vehicles and sustaining a severe leg injury that required surgery with pins. The motorbike had false plates, was uninsured, untaxed, and without an MoT. He had prior driving disqualifications and was under a community order at the time.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, fraudulent use of a registration mark, and using a vehicle without third-party insurance. Judge noted his bad driving record, lack of remorse, and previous non-compliance with court orders.

14 Aug 2025

Adrian Phipps

Indecent Assault *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months imprisonment

In the mid-1990s, Adrian Phipps sexually assaulted a teenage boy at a property in Harrogate, using his charisma and joviality to groom the victim, who tried to resist but was overpowered. Additionally, between 2019 and 2020, Phipps engaged in online sexual conversations with another teenage boy and received indecent images from him. The offences were not connected to his role at Harrogate Hospital Radio Station.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of a child. Found guilty of two counts of indecent assault. Judge described him as a cunning and calculating man who groomed the victim, noting the monumental impact on the victim's life, including post-traumatic stress disorder and self-loathing.

12 Aug 2025

July 2025 4 cases

Rodney Abbott

Rape *

Sentence

18 years and 8 months imprisonment

Rodney Abbott, of Moor Lane, Myton-on-Swale near York, repeatedly raped, sexually abused, and attacked a young girl under the age of 14, starting when she was five years old and continuing into her teens. The offences dated back to the 1980s, turning her childhood into a constant stream of sexual assaults. She was helpless and without means to escape, leading to a miserable upbringing.

Admitted to multiple offences on May 12, including rape and indecent assault. Also received a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, a restraining order, and must sign the sex offenders register indefinitely. Detective Constable Mike Cope noted the victim's bravery and the hope for closure.

18 Jul 2025

Marcus Lee Noble

Causing a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

5 years and 1 month imprisonment

Marcus Lee Noble, aged 26 from York, sexually abused an underage teenage girl when he was 23. He took full advantage of her age for his own sexual gratification. The conviction followed a police investigation, during which Noble lied and failed to provide the passcode to his mobile phone.

Found guilty of three counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity and failing to provide police with the password to his mobile phone. The victim demonstrated maturity and mental strength in reporting the abuse.

11 Jul 2025

John Andrew Smith

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

John Andrew Smith, 24, from Byram, Selby, was driving a van belonging to his friend Ryan Lee without insurance or a licence. On June 17, 2023, after leaving a pub in Eggborough, he ran a red light, approached a sharp bend at high speed, and misjudged an overtake on the A645 Weeland Road, resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle. This crash killed his friend Ryan Lee and seriously injured the other driver, who required multiple operations and now faces reduced mobility.

Convicted of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving, causing death while driving uninsured and without a licence. He admitted guilt, avoiding a trial.

8 Jul 2025

Mckenzie Dicicco

Manslaughter *

Sentence

6 years and 8 months imprisonment

Footballer McKenzie Dicicco killed James Hitchcock, 32, with a one-punch attack at a York railway station after a nonsensical argument; they did not know each other, words were exchanged, and Dicicco punched him despite no violence from Hitchcock, causing a fatal head injury.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

1 Jul 2025

June 2025 2 cases

Liam John Harbottle

Fraud by False Representation and Theft *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, repay £19,231, and 180 hours of unpaid work

Liam John Harbottle posed as a professional bathroom fitter and defrauded customers by taking advance payments for work he never completed. He targeted vulnerable individuals, including an 85-year-old woman who paid £2,500 for a bathroom refurbishment that was never done, another victim who paid £3,700 upfront and was left with a damaged room, and a hotel owner who paid over £7,500 for ensuite refurbishments and had bathroom fittings worth over £5,000 stolen and sold on eBay. The incidents occurred between various dates, with victims experiencing financial losses and lost revenue of around £20,000. Harbottle manipulated victims with pleading texts about his personal financial troubles, which were linked to his gambling debts.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation and one count of theft. Used alias names and changed business names to evade bad reviews. The court noted that his requests for money coincided with spikes in his gambling debts.

19 Jun 2025

Brian Hollywood

Possessing with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

In January 2025, officers from North Yorkshire Police executed warrants in Scarborough, leading to Brian Hollywood's address. Drugs seized were initially believed to be Class C Xanax but were confirmed as Class A nitazenes, an extremely potent synthetic opioid linked to multiple drug-related deaths across the UK, including seven in North Yorkshire over the past two years. Hollywood's actions demonstrated a blatant disregard for the risks to public health and safety.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing with intent to supply nitazene. Police stated he had no regard for the potential devastation caused by supplying such dangerous substances.

17 Jun 2025

May 2025 3 cases

Stephen John Mitchell

Rape *

Sentence

10 years and 9 months imprisonment

Stephen John Mitchell, 67, of Northstead Flats, abused a boy starting from primary school age in the 1990s. He groomed the child by buying food and allowing him to watch cartoons, then showed pornographic films and performed sex acts in front of him. This escalated to inciting the boy to perform sex acts on him, including raping him on five occasions, four counts of indecency with a child, and one charge of indecent assault. The abuse continued for years with Mitchell threatening to abuse a younger child if the victim told anyone.

Pleaded guilty to six charges. Also issued with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

13 May 2025

Robinson Peter Fitch Binks

Causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Robinson Peter Fitch Binks and an accomplice forced their way into a man's home and set him on fire by pouring petrol over him, causing grievous bodily harm.

Convicted alongside an accomplice for a violent attack.

6 May 2025

Joshua Anthony Strickland

Causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Joshua Anthony Strickland and an accomplice forced their way into a man's home, poured petrol over him, and set him on fire, causing grievous bodily harm. He later intimidated a witness and assaulted a police officer.

Also convicted of witness intimidation, possessing an offensive weapon, criminal damage, and assaulting a police officer.

6 May 2025

April 2025 3 cases

Joel Humberstone

Voyeurism *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Joel Humberstone, 27, of Woodville Square, Leeds, targeted an 11-year-old girl walking to school in Ripon on June 11, 2024, by lifting her skirt and taking a photo. He was chased by witnesses but escaped initially; his phone was later seized after police identified him.

Took upskirt photos of teenage girls, including while en route to court; pleaded guilty to voyeurism and attempted voyeurism.

30 Apr 2025

Tarik Adam Mehmet Turan

Supply of controlled drugs *

Sentence

10 years and six months imprisonment

Tarik Adam Mehmet Turan established a lucrative online business supplying prescription medications and recreational drugs, including diazepam and cocaine, via a WhatsApp group. He acted as a middleman, taking orders from customers across the UK, offering advice without medical qualifications, and arranging deliveries of unsafe drug quantities. His activities were uncovered following arrests of buyers, leading to the seizure of his phone and his arrest on May 11, 2023. The operation spanned from Scotland to the south coast of England, with over £280,000 in unexplained funds in his bank accounts.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs of Class A to Class C and possession of criminal property. Investigating officer noted that Turan operated an online drug supply business and highlighted the dangers of illegal prescription drugs.

24 Apr 2025

Lewis Christopher Stewart

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

four years imprisonment

Lewis Christopher Stewart was driving a blue VW Caddy van on the evening of Sunday, January 26, 2025, with cocaine, cash, and gold bullion hidden in the bodywork. He was monitored and stopped by North Yorkshire Police on the A64 around 7.30pm. A search of the van revealed the drugs, cash, and gold, leading to his arrest. An additional search of a linked address uncovered £35,000 in a safe, and it is estimated he made another £20,000 from dealing.

Admitted to possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of criminal cash. Detective Constable Dean Stilgoe commented that the sentence reflects the serious harm caused by drug dealers in communities.

10 Apr 2025

March 2025 2 cases

Ian Horsman

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

12-month custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months, £150 court costs, and £187 surcharge

Ian Horsman engaged in online conversations involving sexual communication with individuals he believed to be girls aged 14 and 12 on September 2 and September 16, 2023. These interactions were with decoys from an Online Child Activist Group (OCAG). He was confronted by the OCAG on Dunslow Road, Eastfield, on September 16, 2023, leading to police involvement. Evidence of sexual grooming was handed over to the authorities, resulting in his arrest and subsequent charges.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual communication with children. Placed on the Register of Sex Offenders and made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

24 Mar 2025

Jason Holdgate

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 18 years

Jason Holdgate murdered Michael Bradley, 72, in his York home after being allowed to stay with his partner Nicola Beck and use his car for two weeks; Michael was found with serious head and facial injuries, a stab wound to the neck, and bruising.

Pleaded guilty to murder.

1 Mar 2025

February 2025 2 cases

Charles Andrew Chapman

Rape of a girl under 13 *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment with an additional one year on licence

Charles Andrew Chapman, 61, from Sycamore Road in Barlby, Selby, was found guilty of 19 offences involving the non-recent sexual abuse of two girls in the Harrogate area. The offences occurred more than a decade ago and included rape of a girl under 13, assault by penetration of a girl under 13, causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and other similar acts against girls aged 13-15.

Denied the allegations throughout the investigation, requiring victims to give evidence in court. Also placed on the Register of Sex Offenders for life and made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

27 Feb 2025

Charlie Nelson

Possession of firearm *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Charlie Nelson, 31, during a North Yorkshire Police raid on a Harrogate house on October 11, 2024, was apprehended at the scene where a handgun (altered from blank-firing), Samurai-style sword, live and spent rounds, and cannabis were found in an outbuilding. DNA on the firearm matched him and his brother.

Admitted guilt to possession of a firearm, ammunition for a firearm, an offensive weapon, and Class B drugs.

3 Feb 2025

December 2024 2 cases

Macauley Barry Robert Nesfield

Coercive and controlling behaviour *

Sentence

2 years and 7 months imprisonment and a 5-year restraining order

Macauley Barry Robert Nesfield subjected his partner to years of domestic abuse, including coercive and controlling behaviour, assault, and wounding. He split her head open in an incident that left her and her baby covered in blood, causing her to seek help. The offences occurred between 2021 and 2014, during which she lived in fear and was manipulated by him.

Pled guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour, assault, and wounding. He denied six counts of assault, one of intentional non-fatal strangulation, and one of criminal damage, which were ordered to lie on file.

5 Dec 2024

Peter Mackenzie Buckby

Sexual assault of a child *

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving *

Sentence

£220 fine

Steven Green, 49, of Granville Road, Harrogate, used a hand-held mobile phone while driving on Follifoot Road in Pannal on March 16.

Ordered to pay £90 costs and an £88 surcharge.

5 Nov 2024

October 2024 1 case

Edjan Cengu

Possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply *

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis resin *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Hubert Jankowski, 24, of Overdale Road, Eastfield, participated in a conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis resin in Scarborough. He advertised drugs via mass text messaging as part of the CJ line investigation launched in June 2024 and also possessed a knuckle duster. He was arrested at his home in January 2025.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, conspiracy to supply cannabis resin, and possessing an offensive weapon. Received a concurrent 6-week sentence for the weapon, which he claimed was his mother's and used for mashing chicken.

2 Sep 2024

August 2024 3 cases

Neil Kenneth Gordon

Supply of cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, and pregabalin *

Sentence

five years and eight months imprisonment

Neil Kenneth Gordon, of Manham Hill, Eastfield in Scarborough, continued supplying cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, and pregabalin after his release from prison. He used mobile phones and dedicated 'deal lines' to offer these drugs to multiple users in the Scarborough and Eastfield areas between April 2025 and July 2025. He was arrested at his home on 3 July 2025, where cannabis and pregabalin tablets were recovered as evidence.

Pled guilty to being concerned in the supply of drugs. He had previous convictions for drug dealing and was released on licence in November 2024. Detective Constable Darrel Temple noted that Gordon showed no regard for prior punishments and continued his activities.

26 Aug 2024

Adele Stingemore

Burglary and Supply of Controlled Substances *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Adele Stingemore entered the sheltered accommodation of a 67-year-old man in Scarborough on May 19, knowing he had learning disabilities, and stole his mobile phone which contained family photos of great sentimental value. She also engaged in supplying Pregabalin, a Class C drug, between November 2022 and February 2023, as shown by messages on her phone arranging sales and emphasising upfront payment. Police found the stolen phone, cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine at her home during searches.

Pleaded guilty to all offences, including burglary and drug supply. Had 12 previous convictions for offences such as battery, harassment, and affray. Breached a suspended sentence from November last year. Judge Simon Hickey commented that she failed to turn her life around and exploited a vulnerable victim with learning difficulties.

23 Aug 2024

Alistair Smith

Breaching domestic-violence-protection order *

Sentence

Seven-day prison sentence

Alistair Smith breached a domestic-violence-protection order by having contact with a named woman at a camp site in Littondale on August 10, 2024.

For breaching a domestic-violence-protection order; admitted the breach due to flagrant disregard for court orders.

12 Aug 2024

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York Crown Court Sentencing Results

Levantica Dragusin

Zavaian Paun

Jack Michael Whitehouse

Adrian Phipps

Rodney Abbott

Marcus Lee Noble

John Andrew Smith

Mckenzie Dicicco

Liam John Harbottle

Brian Hollywood

Stephen John Mitchell

Robinson Peter Fitch Binks

Joshua Anthony Strickland

Joel Humberstone

Tarik Adam Mehmet Turan

Lewis Christopher Stewart

Ian Horsman

Jason Holdgate

Charles Andrew Chapman

Charlie Nelson

Macauley Barry Robert Nesfield

Peter Mackenzie Buckby

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Claire Ross

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Edjan Cengu

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