York Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 279 verdicts at York Crown Court (York). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

October 2024 6 cases

Daniel Butler

Possession with intent to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Daniel Butler, 41, of Bondgate, Ripon, was a well-connected drug supplier. In June 2021, his car was stopped by police as he drove to York and he was found with a significant quantity of cocaine. Between December 2020 and June 2021, he was involved in large-scale supply of cannabis bud and cannabis edibles, some of which were destined for bulk export to Australia. He pleaded guilty and was jailed for concurrent sentences totalling seven-and-a-half years.

Pleaded guilty in April 2024 to possession with intent to supply cocaine and three counts of conspiracy to supply cannabis. Supplied cocaine to dealers in York, two of whom received lengthy jail terms. Some cannabis was intended for export to Australia.

24 Oct 2024

Courtney Nicola Sweeney

Conspiracy to supply cannabis and possession of cannabis *

Sentence

Community order with 18 hours unpaid work and £50 fine

Courtney Nicola Sweeney, 26, of Ure Bank Top, Ripon, bought cannabis edibles from Daniel Butler and sold them on. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a community order requiring 18 hours of unpaid work and a £50 fine.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis and possession of cannabis. Purchased cannabis edibles from Daniel Butler and resold them for profit.

24 Oct 2024

Craig James Kent

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment

Craig James Kent, 43, of Carleton Minniott, Thirsk, acted as an upstream wholesaler of cannabis, supplying large amounts to Daniel Butler. He used contacts in Spain and Albania to source the drugs. The conspiracy ran between at least December 2020 and June 2021. When Butler's vehicle was stopped, police dismantled the enterprise. Kent and Butler also lent tens of thousands of pounds' worth of drugs to other suppliers and made serious threats of violence when they could not pay.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. Sourced cannabis from Albanian suppliers and overseas contacts. Involved in lending large quantities of drugs and making threats of violence when debts were unpaid.

24 Oct 2024

Cameron Ward

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Cameron Ward, 30, of Sowerby, was driving a Ford Fiesta uninsured when he pulled out from the junction of the A684 and Sinks Lane into the path of Greg Newcombe's Harley Davidson on July 10, 2022. The collision threw Mr Newcombe from his motorbike, causing catastrophic pelvic and groin injuries; he died at the scene. Ward initially went to the victim's aid but then, within two minutes, used his phone to take out temporary insurance to make it appear he was covered. He later claimed the sun or the car's A-pillar obscured his vision, but an accident investigator found the sun would not have dazzled him. Ward admitted perverting the course of justice, causing death by careless driving, and driving without insurance.

Admitted causing death by careless driving, driving while uninsured, and perverting the course of justice. Had 9 points on licence for previous traffic violations but no prior convictions. Disqualified from driving for 23 months.

11 Oct 2024

Edjan Cengu

Possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply *

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.

8 Oct 2024

Martin Shaun Slater

Child sex offences *

Sentence

15 years 6 months imprisonment

A former resident of Scarborough, Martin Shaun Slater, aged 53, was convicted of 16 child sex offences involving the repeated sexual abuse of a boy and a girl over several years during the 1980s and early 2000s. The abuse began when the boy was 7 and the girl was 5, continuing into their teenage years and causing lasting harm. The charges included indecent assault on a girl under 16, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a girl under 13, sexual touching including penetration against a girl aged 8 to 9, and gross indecency with a boy under 14. Slater denied the offences but was found guilty by a jury on 29 July 2024. Sentencing took place on 7 October 2024.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted by jury of 16 child sex offences. Also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, two lifelong restraining orders, and indefinite placement on the sex offenders register.

7 Oct 2024

September 2024 9 cases

John Gary Carney

Sexual assault on a child *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

John Gary Carney, 69, of Northallerton, was arrested in January 2022 after a victim disclosed sexual abuse. Investigation of his devices revealed he had recorded himself sexually abusing a young girl on several occasions, providing vapes, vodka and cigarettes in exchange. He also installed covert cameras in a bathroom to record girls and women using the toilet and showering. He initially denied the offences, claiming one victim was troubled, before making partial admissions.

Pleaded guilty to more than 20 charges of making and possessing indecent images of children, voyeurism and sexual assault on a child. Initially denied allegations, later made partial admissions.

27 Sep 2024

Jamie Duffield

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

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.

23 Sep 2024

Owen Hill

Burglary *

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.

10 Sep 2024

John William Connelly

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

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.

5 Sep 2024

Myles Alan Coe

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

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.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possessing cocaine.

4 Sep 2024

Reece Connor Gibson

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

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.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

4 Sep 2024

Joseph Michael Hull

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis resin *

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.

2 Sep 2024

Michael Harvey Ward

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis resin *

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.

2 Sep 2024

Hubert Jankowski

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 12 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

John Leslie Norman

Breaching community order *

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.

9 Aug 2024

Mohammed Riasat

Failing to identify driver *

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.

9 Aug 2024

Ethan Smith

Burglary *

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.

Pleaded guilty to burglary.

8 Aug 2024

James Harpin

Failing to identify driver *

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.

7 Aug 2024

Joshua Moffatt

Breaching domestic-violence-protection order *

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.

For breaching a domestic-violence-protection order.

7 Aug 2024

Kathryn Higgins

Speeding *

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.

6 Aug 2024

Connor Campbell

Drink-driving *

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.

5 Aug 2024

Bartosz Wielgomas

Dangerous driving *

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.

Re-sentenced for breaching a previous community order.

2 Aug 2024

Szczepan Zenon Malczewski

Rape and sexual assault by penetration *

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.

2 Aug 2024

July 2024 3 cases

Robert Burton

Speeding *

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.

30 Jul 2024

Ali Thomas King

Wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm *

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.

29 Jul 2024

Al Winfindale

Rape *

Sentence

5 years 6 months imprisonment

Al Winfindale, a 39-year-old man from Scarborough, raped a woman known to him in September 2022. The victim felt profoundly violated, degraded, and worthless. More than a year later, she remained deeply shaken and had not disclosed the incident to her loved ones. Winfindale pleaded guilty and was sentenced at York Crown Court to five-and-a-half years in prison, with lifelong registration on the sex offenders register.

Pleaded guilty to rape. Placed on the sex offenders register for life.

26 Jul 2024

June 2024 4 cases

Arron Jay Gantes

Drug supply *

Sentence

3 years and 8 months imprisonment

Arron Jay Gantes, 22, ran a county lines drug operation targeting children aged 14 to 17 in Whitby. He sent mass mobile phone advertisements using a sweetshop-style menu (e.g., 'thin mints', 'zour skittles') to sell cocaine, cannabis, and MDMA. An investigation began after a teenager was stopped and found with drugs in Whitby in 2023, leading to a warrant at Gantes' home in Guisborough, where officers seized a large amount of drugs, cash, and paraphernalia. Investigators found he received over £25,000 in third-party cash deposits with no legitimate income. He regularly travelled to Whitby after broadcasting drug adverts.

Pleaded guilty to seven offences: being concerned in supply of cocaine, possess with intent to supply cocaine, possess with intent to supply cannabis, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possess with intent to supply MDMA, being concerned in the supply of ecstasy, acquire/use/possess criminal property. The investigating officer stated that Gantes put greed before the wellbeing of vulnerable children.

25 Jun 2024

Louise Chambers

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

3 years and 1 month imprisonment

Louise Chambers worked as finance manager for a group of Knaresborough-based companies from March 2021 to November 2022. After her dismissal, a review identified fraudulent payments from company accounts to accounts linked to her, including a current account, credit card, and council tax account. Police investigation found fraudulent transactions totalling more than £34,000. Further discrepancies in an invoice discounting facility required the company to pay back over £300,000 due to her actions. She was charged with two counts of fraud by abuse of position.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by abuse of position.

25 Jun 2024

David Peter Chamberlain

Rape and sexual assault of children *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

David Peter Chamberlain, 37, of Selby, North Yorkshire, sexually abused two girls and a boy between December 2020 and June 2022. The abuse came to light in July 2023 when a teenage victim reported him to police. He was convicted after a two-week trial of multiple rapes, sexual assaults and other sexual offences against children, and one count of child cruelty. He was acquitted on one count of rape. Detectives described him as a predatory paedophile who groomed his victims and put them through the trauma of a trial.

Found guilty after trial of 19 counts including five rapes, six sexual assaults, eight counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of child cruelty. Also given a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and indefinite sex offender registration. Showed no remorse.

23 Jun 2024

Graham Mansie

Breaching a restraining order *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Graham Mansie, a 53-year-old driving instructor from Beckenham, Kent, became infatuated with his 19-year-old former pupil Maisie Relph while teaching her to drive. He began describing her as his 'favourite', set up social media accounts about her, sent gifts via another student, and expressed strong feelings in a text message. Despite warnings from her mother, he persisted, joined her university WhatsApp group, and drove to her York campus in October 2023 without entering her accommodation, leading to his arrest and charge for stalking. On May 28, 2024, he was given a suspended sentence at Bromley Magistrates Court. Just nine days later, on May 27, 2024, he breached the restraining order by driving over 200 miles from south London to York, arriving at 11.20pm outside her campus accommodation with blades, where he was found sobbing and self-harming superficially. He told police he intended to kill himself due to media coverage.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order and possessing a blade. Judge warned that any future breach would result in a sentence measured in years. Previously received a two-month jail sentence suspended for a year for stalking.

5 Jun 2024

May 2024 5 cases

Anthony Proctor

Dangerous Driving *

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.

28 May 2024

Kenan Joseph

Dangerous driving *

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.

23 May 2024

Alfie Lyon

Burglary *

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.

22 May 2024

Jakub Slodkowski

Burglary *

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.

22 May 2024

John Laister

Indecent assault *

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.

20 May 2024

April 2024 1 case

Cheryl Louise Pratt

Fraud by abuse of power *

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.

15 Apr 2024

March 2024 1 case

Jason Ryder

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 months in jail

Jason Ryder, 45, of Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, left Harrogate Magistrates’ Court on March 20, 2023, after being disqualified from driving for 12 months for drug driving. He then got into a black Audi A3 and led police on a high-speed chase, ignoring calls to stop, driving at speeds up to 145mph, weaving in and out of traffic along the A59, A1(M) northbound and A6055 towards Northallerton, forcing other road users to take evasive action to avoid collision. The pursuit was stopped when police used a stinger to deflate his car tyres.

Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, dangerous driving and failing to stop. Previously disqualified for 12 months for drug driving.

21 Mar 2024

August 2023 1 case

Edward Blacklock

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

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.

12 Aug 2023

July 2023 2 cases

Christopher Woodward

Money laundering *

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.

Admitted money laundering.

11 Jul 2023

Stephen Woodward

Distributing articles infringing copyright and money laundering *

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.

11 Jul 2023

May 2023 1 case

Darren Lee Kellett

Illegal wholesale supply of controlled drugs *

Sentence

Suspended custodial sentence

Between January 2014 and April 2016, Darren Lee Kellett supplied almost two million tablets of Class C controlled drugs including diazepam, zopiclone, zolpidem, and nitrazepam without the required Home Office Controlled Drugs Licence, despite holding a Wholesale Distributors Authorisation (Human) Licence. He continued supplies monthly after acknowledging the lack of licence in an April 2014 email. The judge described his actions as unconscionable and crossing the custody threshold.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of illegal wholesale supply of controlled drugs. Concurrent sentences due to expire on May 12 2024. Ordered to hand over £140,525 proceeds or face 18-month prison sentence. Sentence reduced due to six-year delay in MHRA investigation.

12 May 2023

January 2023 2 cases

Brandon Hewlett

Rape *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Brandon Hewlett, 21, from Goole, committed three counts of rape and one count of threatening to disclose a private sexual photograph against his victim in Goole and York. The victim reported the crimes to North Yorkshire Police, leading to his arrest. He was convicted by a jury at trial in November 2022.

Found guilty by jury after denying guilt throughout trial. Placed on Sex Offenders Register for life. Victim praised for incredible courage by police.

13 Jan 2023

Jack Adkins

Actual bodily harm *

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.

1 Jan 2023

July 2022 1 case

Robert Wiles

Fraud by false representation *

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.

30 Jul 2022

July 2021 2 cases

John Noble

Arranging to rape a child *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with 4 years on licence

John Noble, 36, of North Street, Ripon, engaged online between March and April 2021 to arrange the rape of a four-year-old girl, sexual assault on a child, use of a sex toy on a child, and for the child to urinate in a glass for his sexual gratification. He purchased items for a baby and sexual items to facilitate the abuse. He attended the pre-arranged meeting location in Ripon on April 30, 2021, where he was arrested by North Yorkshire Police’s online abuse and exploitation team in collaboration with Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit. There was no real-life victim and no children were in danger. He was convicted of nine child sex offences.

Pleaded guilty on May 1. Breached Sexual Harm Prevention Order issued on September 19, 2019. Described as a particularly distressing case by Detective Sergeant Lee Allenby.

19 Jul 2021

Jemima Walker

Possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jemima Walker, 27, was involved in dealing cocaine and heroin from her ground-floor flat on Aismunderby Road in Ripon. Police raided the property on May 16, 2019, finding her surrounded by drug paraphernalia including drug bags, two sets of weighing scales, a notebook with customer lists, £480 cash, four mobile phones, and small amounts of heroin and cocaine. Analysis of her telephone traffic revealed 118 incriminating text messages indicating she had been dealing for some time with a large client base, referred to by her nickname 'Mima'. She was also found with cocaine at an address in Gallows Hill Park, Ripon, in September 2019 while on bail. Walker had previously been caught possessing cocaine in Harrogate in February 2020. She started dealing to pay debts to county lines suppliers and feed her own habit after a drugs relapse and losing her home due to a chaotic lifestyle.

Admitted to two counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply and one count of simple possession. Previous conviction for drug possession. Judge described her drug enterprise as a reasonably slick operation with a large client base. She played an operational or management role in the supply chain.

16 Jul 2021

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