York Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 93 verdicts at York Crown Court (York). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Claire Ross

Theft

November 12, 2024

Sentence: 12-month conditional discharge

Claire Ross, aged 38, stole £234 worth of clothing from Next in Scarborough on an unspecified date, leading to her court appearance.

Jade Hespin

Shoplifting and handling stolen goods

November 11, 2024

Sentence: 12-month conditional discharge

Jade Hespin, 35, of Eleanor Drive, Harrogate, stole more than £20 of groceries from the One Stop shop on Knaresborough Road on September 12, handled various items of stolen clothing from TK MAXX in October, and failed to surrender to the custody of the court on November 7.

Leigh Sherburne

Breaching a domestic-violence-protection order

November 11, 2024

Sentence: Two-week jail sentence

Leigh Sherburne, 36, of no fixed address, breached a 28-day domestic-violence-protection order on November 9 by entering the street where a named woman in Ripon lived and potentially contacting, intimidating, harassing, or threatening her with violence, despite the order prohibiting such actions.

Imposed due to the flagrant breach of a domestic-violence-protection order.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

James Mcglinchey

Failing to provide a specimen of breath and failing to surrender to custody

November 8, 2024

Sentence: New community order including a six-month drug-rehabilitation programme, up to 20 days' rehabilitation activity, and 100 hours of unpaid work

James McGlinchey, 36, of Albany Avenue, Harrogate, breached a previous community order by missing an unpaid-work session in September and failing to comply with an alcohol-monitoring tag in October. The original order was for failing to provide a specimen of breath following a suspected driving offence and failing to surrender to court.

Re-sentenced for original offences of failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis at Harrogate Police Station and failing to surrender to the custody of Harrogate Magistrates’ Court. Ordered to pay £85 costs.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Chloe Kitching

Breaching a community order

November 8, 2024

Sentence: £40 fine

Chloe Kitching, 23, of Aismunderby Road, Ripon, breached a community order by missing two unpaid-work sessions without reasonable excuse in June and October.

Barrie Massey

Careless driving

November 5, 2024

Sentence: £80 fine and five points added to driving licence

Barrie Massey, 48, of Harrogate Road, Ripon, committed careless driving in Bishop Monkton on April 10.

Aimee Burns

Driving without due care and attention

November 5, 2024

Sentence: £440 fine and six points added to driving licence

Aimee Burns, 34, of Harewell Close, Glasshouses, drove without due care and attention at the junction of the B6451 and Broad Dubb Road at Norwood on April 11.

Samuel Carr

Driving with excessive train weight

November 5, 2024

Sentence: £770 fine

Samuel Carr, 28, of Ceres Road, Wetherby, drove a van with an excessive train weight on the A61 at Killinghall on March 19, exceeding the total permitted train weight of 3,500kg by 1,900kg, in contravention of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations and the Road Traffic Act.

Steven Green

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving

November 5, 2024

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.

Edjan Cengu

Possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply

October 8, 2024

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Edjan Cengu was driving a Mercedes C-Class along Grainbeck Lane, Killinghall, on July 4, when police attempted to stop him using blue lights. He initially ignored the request, continued driving while on a mobile call, and provided a false name upon arrest. Police discovered 20 bags of cocaine weighing 10 grams with a street value of £600 to £1,000 hidden in his boxer shorts, along with £300 cash and two iPhones. He had no driving licence or insurance and was an Albanian national whose immigration status was uncertain, having arrived in the UK in November 2022, claimed asylum, and then disappeared. He admitted the offences on the basis that he was a drug courier transporting drugs and money to pay off an unspecified debt.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property. Was acting as a drug courier to pay off a debt. Judge noted his immigration status and that he was operating under the direction of others higher up the drug chain.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Jamie Duffield

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

September 23, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Jamie Duffield, while on police bail and prison licence, followed the victim from the Grand Hotel on the Scarborough seafront to a nearby park on May 28. He punched the victim repeatedly in the face, kicked him, and threw a bike at him, causing multiple facial fractures including a broken nose, a 3cm cut beneath the eye, bruising, and a swollen black eye. The attack ended when witnesses appeared to call the police.

Admitted to a single count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has a criminal record of 63 offences including serious violence. Was on prison licence at the time and the attack was motivated by revenge.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Owen Hill

Burglary

September 10, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Owen Hill, 32, from Filey, began his crime spree by punching the victim's Ring Doorbell on July 10, 2024. He turned up uninvited on three occasions in one day, appeared intoxicated, took the victim's phone and bank card, and stole £60 from her. He used the bank card to buy goods worth £27 at a garage. He then smashed a window at the victim's home in Cambridge Street, Scarborough, entered the property, went upstairs, threw a cigarette on the floor, grabbed the victim by the wrist and arm while trying to take her phone, and stole £215 from her purse. He was arrested and charged shortly after.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, theft, criminal damage, and fraudulent use of a bank card. Has 94 previous offences. Judge noted the offences had an adverse impact on the victim and imposed an immediate prison sentence due to poor response to community disposals and substance misuse issues. A five-year restraining order was also imposed.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

John William Connelly

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

September 5, 2024

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

John William Connelly breached a restraining order by confronting his ex-partner and her new partner during a morning walk on Kingsway West in Acomb on April 8, 2024. He repeatedly punched and kicked the victim, causing unconsciousness and requiring 24 hours of hospital treatment. The assault ended when two council workers intervened, and Connelly was arrested shortly after.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent and breaching a restraining order. The victim suffered lasting trauma, including shaking in his sleep, and the attack was described as a terrifying ordeal by the investigating detective.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Reece Connor Gibson

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine

September 4, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Reece Connor Gibson, 23, of Norman Crescent, Filey, collaborated with Rebecca Rhodes to supply cocaine, buying from and selling to each other, and passing customers when out of stock. He used aliases and changed his phone number regularly to evade detection. Evidence from Rhodes' mobile phone revealed thousands of drug-related conversations, including messages about drug dealing and over 300 streams from users seeking to buy drugs. The investigation in August 2024 linked him to the supply network that caused misery in North Yorkshire communities.

Myles Alan Coe

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine

September 4, 2024

Sentence: 5 years detention in a Young Offender’s Institute

Myles Alan Coe, 20, of Grange Avenue, Filey, was involved in supplying cocaine as a main supplier to Rebecca Rhodes and Reece Connor Gibson. He engaged in drug dealing activities, including discussions about supplying Class A drugs, which were evidenced through messages on Rhodes' mobile phone showing images of drugs being weighed, bagged, and mixed with bulking agents for profit. The investigation, launched in August 2024, uncovered evidence of his role in the supply network that flooded parts of North Yorkshire with cocaine.

Michael Harvey Ward

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis resin

September 2, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Michael Harvey Ward, 21, of Back Lane, Flixton, was involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis resin in the Scarborough and Eastfield areas. He advertised and sold drugs using mass text messaging as part of the CJ line, which was uncovered in a June 2024 investigation. He was arrested at his home in January 2025 and persisted with his illegal activities.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis resin. Continued to supply drugs after initial arrest.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Joseph Michael Hull

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis resin

September 2, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Joseph Michael Hull, 23, of Burniston Road, Newby, was involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis resin in the Scarborough area. He advertised and sold drugs using mass text messaging as part of a supply line known as the CJ line, which was investigated starting in June 2024. He was arrested at his home in January 2025 and continued his illegal activities despite this.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis resin. Continued to supply drugs after initial arrest.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Hubert Jankowski

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis resin

September 2, 2024

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.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Neil Kenneth Gordon

Supply of cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, and pregabalin

August 26, 2024

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.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Adele Stingemore

Burglary and Supply of Controlled Substances

August 23, 2024

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.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Alistair Smith

Breaching domestic-violence-protection order

August 12, 2024

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.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Mohammed Riasat

Failing to identify driver

August 9, 2024

Sentence: Fined £660 and six points added to driving licence

Mohammed Riasat failed to provide information to the police Traffic Bureau relating to the driver of a Mercedes involved in an alleged driving offence.

For failing to identify the driver; ordered to pay £620 costs and a £264 surcharge. The case was proved in his absence.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

John Leslie Norman

Breaching community order

August 9, 2024

Sentence: Fined £40

John Leslie Norman failed to comply with the requirements of his community order, which was imposed for an earlier offence.

For breaching a community order by missing a rehabilitation-activity session in May and a Building Better Relationships appointment in June without reasonable excuse.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Ethan Smith

Burglary

August 8, 2024

Sentence: 8 months detention at a Young Offender Institution

The burglary took place in Albemarle Back Road in Scarborough between 9.30pm and 10pm on April 21, 2024, while the victim was away from his flat. CCTV footage showed the trio entering the flat after Jakub Slodkowski kicked the door off its hinges. They stole a laptop and were seen leaving the scene, with Ethan Smith later found in possession of the stolen item at his home.

James Harpin

Failing to identify driver

August 7, 2024

Sentence: Six-month motoring ban and fined £660

James Harpin failed to provide police with information relating to the driver of a Volvo S90 involved in an alleged road-traffic offence on October 10, 2023.

For failing to identify the driver; ordered to pay £90 costs and a £264 surcharge. The case was proved in his absence.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Joshua Moffatt

Breaching domestic-violence-protection order

August 7, 2024

Sentence: Fined £250

Joshua Moffatt breached a 28-day domestic-violence-protection order by contacting a named woman at Leeds and Bradford Airport on August 7, 2024, despite prohibitions on contacting, harassing, and threatening her with violence.

Kathryn Higgins

Speeding

August 6, 2024

Sentence: Six-month driving ban and fined £46

Kathryn Higgins was driving a Peugeot 108 above 40mph on the A64 at East Knapton near Scarborough in November 2023, leading to her admission of speeding.

Under the totting-up procedure, ordered to pay £90 prosecution costs and a £18 statutory surcharge.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Connor Campbell

Drink-driving

August 5, 2024

Sentence: Three-year motoring ban and 12-month community order including up to 15 days of rehabilitation activity

Connor Campbell was caught drink-driving on July 1, 2024, on Raskelf Road, Brafferton, with a breath test reading of 41mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, and again on August 4, 2024, on Magdalens Road, Ripon, in a Nissan Juke without insurance or a licence, with a reading of 42mcg, and he admitted taking the vehicle without the owner’s consent.

For drink-driving and related offences, with no separate penalties for driving without insurance or a licence.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Bartosz Wielgomas

Dangerous driving

August 2, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order including 130 hours of unpaid work and up to 15 days of rehabilitation activity

Bartosz Wielgomas committed dangerous driving at York College in Sim Balk Lane, which led to the original community order in November 2023, and he failed to comply by missing two unpaid-work sessions in June 2024.

Szczepan Zenon Malczewski

Rape and sexual assault by penetration

August 2, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Szczepan Zenon Malczewski sexually assaulted a young woman by penetration and raped her in a pub toilet in Scarborough on May 7, 2024. The victim was vulnerable, and the attack caused severe psychological harm.

Pled guilty to rape and sexual assault by penetration. The sentence was later appealed and quashed as unduly lenient.

Sources: thescarboroughnews.co.uk

Robert Burton

Speeding

July 30, 2024

Sentence: Fined £230 and three points added to driving licence

Robert Burton was driving a Tesla Model 3 at more than 60mph on the A65 in Skipton on October 27, 2023, exceeding the speed limit.

Ordered to pay £90 prosecution costs and a £92 statutory surcharge for speeding offence.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Ali Thomas King

Wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm

July 29, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Ali Thomas King, along with others, arranged to meet a 19-year-old victim in Scarborough town centre on Sunday, May 18, 2025. King brandished a 12-inch knife, threatened the victim, and demanded money. When the victim tried to flee, King and two others chased and attacked him, stabbing him in the hand and punching him multiple times outside his front door. The victim sustained a large laceration that severed a nerve, requiring reconstructive surgery, and suffered lasting physical and mental scarring.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and attempted robbery. The investigating officer noted this was a horrific attack in broad daylight, and praised the victim's courage.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Anthony Proctor

Dangerous Driving

May 28, 2024

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment and 15-month driving disqualification

On 17 February 2024, Anthony Proctor drove a white Astra van while drunk, leading police on a high-speed pursuit through North and East Yorkshire. He was spotted on Beverley Road in Norton and fled at speed on the B1248, reaching speeds of 80mph in a 30mph zone, cutting corners, and driving over mini-roundabouts. The pursuit continued for about 20 miles through country lanes until he was cornered in a dead-end lane and arrested. A breath test showed 93 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, over twice the legal limit, and he had an expired provisional licence.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drink driving, and driving without a licence or insurance. Traffic Sergeant Ryan Lyth commented that Proctor made a dreadful decision to drive while drunk and failed to stop for police.

Sources: gazetteherald.co.uk

Kenan Joseph

Dangerous driving

May 23, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Kenan Joseph was driving on the A64 near Bilbrough Top on April 25 when police signalled him to stop. He failed to stop and drove off at high speed, reaching over 100mph, crossing double white lines, driving on the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic, and colliding with several vehicles. He was eventually stopped on the A19 near Easingwold after police used a stinger device to deflate his tyres. Upon arrest, he was rude and abusive, stating he did not care about endangering other road users.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop after a collision, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, driving without insurance, and possessing cannabis. Also banned from driving for three years and eight months and ordered to pay £1,340 compensation.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Alfie Lyon

Burglary

May 22, 2024

Sentence: 42 months detention at a Young Offender Institution

The burglary took place in Albemarle Back Road in Scarborough between 9.30pm and 10pm on April 21, 2024, while the victim was away from his flat. CCTV footage showed the trio entering the flat after the door was kicked off its hinges and stealing a laptop, with Alfie Lyon seen holding something under his jacket as they escaped. Clothes he wore during the burglary were later found at his address.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Also involved in a separate case of supplying Class A drugs, which resulted in a longer sentence.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Jakub Slodkowski

Burglary

May 22, 2024

Sentence: 44 months detention at a Young Offender Institution

The burglary took place in Albemarle Back Road in Scarborough between 9.30pm and 10pm on April 21, 2024, while the victim was away from his flat. CCTV footage showed Jakub Slodkowski kicking the door off its hinges, allowing the trio to enter and steal a laptop. He was later arrested at Ethan Smith's home.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Also involved in a separate case of supplying Class A drugs, which resulted in a longer sentence.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

John Laister

Indecent assault

May 20, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

John Laister, while serving as a house master in a children's home in Scarborough, sexually abused a boy who was particularly vulnerable due to being in the care system and lacking parental support. The abuse occurred approximately 50 years ago and involved indecent assault, leading to long-term traumatic effects on the victim, including impacts on his sleep, relationships, and interactions with others.

Pleaded guilty to indecent assault on a boy. Judge Sean Morris commented that Laister had caused damage to another life. He is serving this sentence in addition to prior terms and has health issues including prostate cancer.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Cheryl Louise Pratt

Fraud by abuse of power

April 15, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Cheryl Louise Pratt, a senior carer at The Gravers care home in Wigginton Road, stole £18,780.30 from extremely vulnerable residents between August 2020 and September 2021. She abused her position of trust by accessing their bank accounts, setting up PayPal accounts in their names, and transferring money to herself, which she spent on takeaway food, gambling, and clothes. This caused significant emotional distress to victims, including feelings of betrayal and loss of peace of mind; one victim died without knowing of the theft.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud by abuse of power. Had a gambling addiction; judge Simon Hickey noted the severe betrayal of trust and stated that only an immediate jail sentence was suitable.

Sources: gazetteherald.co.uk

Edward Blacklock

Attempting to incite a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity

August 12, 2023

Sentence: 2 years and 11 months imprisonment

Edward Blacklock, 34, from Acomb, engaged in online sexual conversations with an undercover police officer posing as a 12-year-old girl on the KIK platform between April and May 2023. He encouraged the 'girl' to perform sexual acts, sent a photo of his private parts, and discussed explicit activities. He was arrested on September 5, 2023, after police traced his IP address and discovered a large collection of indecent images and videos of children as young as three, including category A material, which he had accumulated over 10 years and shared with others. He was also found to have communicated with other minors online, though not charged for those instances.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Had a long-term addiction to pornography that led to collecting and sharing indecent images. Undergoing therapy and expressed shame and guilt. Judge stated that an immediate prison sentence was necessary to deter such behaviour.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Christopher Woodward

Money laundering

July 11, 2023

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and 240 hours’ unpaid work

Christopher Woodward received £126,000 derived from the illegal streaming websites run by his brother, Stephen Woodward, which provided unauthorised access to copyrighted content. He was involved in the financial aspects of the operation.

Stephen Woodward

Distributing articles infringing copyright and money laundering

July 11, 2023

Sentence: three years and one month in prison

Stephen Woodward operated illegal streaming websites, including IPTV Hosting, Helix Hosting, and Black and White TV, providing unauthorised access to copyrighted content such as Sky Sports, BT Sports, and Premier League matches. He generated over £1 million in revenue, which he used to purchase designer clothes, jewellery, holidays, and a Jaguar F-Type V8 coupe worth £91,000. He laundered money by converting it into cryptocurrency and depositing it across multiple bank accounts. Arrested in November 2019 and July 2020, he continued his activities despite investigations.

Pleaded guilty to distributing articles infringing copyright and four money laundering offences.

Sources: darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk

Jack Adkins

Actual bodily harm

January 1, 2023

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Jack Adkins punched a victim at least 17 times inside a McDonald's restaurant on Blake Street in York on November 21, 2021, after a discussion escalated. A member of the public intervened, but Adkins renewed the attack outside with another man, punching and kicking the victim until he was unconscious. The victim sustained a lasting scar on his forehead, swelling, and cuts to other parts of his head and face. Adkins was tracked via CCTV and arrested shortly afterwards, and he had previously breached a community order related to the offence.

Pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm and admitted breaching for the fourth time a community order previously given for the offence. Judge Simon Hickey noted that Adkins had multiple chances to avoid prison but did not take them, and his barrister mentioned issues with drink and drugs, stating that he has moved to Manchester to remove himself from negative influences.

Sources: gazetteherald.co.uk

Robert Wiles

Fraud by false representation

July 30, 2022

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Robert Wiles befriended a vulnerable woman in her late 50s with mental and physical health issues, offering help with computer work, household cleaning, and decorating tasks that were often not completed. Between 28 November 2019 and 27 February 2022, he pressured her into transferring £15,144.49 into his bank account by falsely claiming she could be investigated for benefit fraud. He persuaded her to change banks after concerns were raised and took advantage of her receiving disability benefits, leaving her with minimal funds each month. The fraud was reported to North Yorkshire Police in March 2022, leading to his arrest and investigation.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. Showed no remorse, blamed the victim, and exploited her vulnerability.

Sources: gazetteherald.co.uk

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