Magistrates in Cornwall have had a busy couple of weeks dealing with members of the public convicted of all kinds of crimes. Everyone who has been charged with an offence, from the least to the most serious, appears initially before the magistrates.
The most serious cases are then sent to the crown court. If a defendant pleads guilty, they could be sentenced straight away or have the matter put back for a pre-sentence report. If they deny the allegations against them, the case will be adjourned for a trial.
The courts are open to anyone and our reporters attend just like any other member of the public. As most people have jobs and cannot spend their time at court, the media has always acted as the eyes and ears of the public to ensure that justice is seen to be done.
Read More: Our last magistrates’ court round-up
Here’s who has been sentenced at the magistrates’ court in Bodmin and Truro recently.
Jack Joseph Adam Brewer
Rendle Street
Delabole
Aged: 33
On August 9 in Delabole assaulted two police officers.
Community order made. Must complete alcohol abstinence requirement. To pay compensation of £200.
Megan Emily McGrath
Perranarworthal
Aged: 23
On October 15 in Truro drove whilst disqualified.
And other motoring offences.
Fined £120. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £48. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for four months.
David Aaron Sullivan
New Street
Penzance
Aged: 39
Between November 11 2020 and April 1 2023 in Hayle breached a stalking protection order.
Committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 12 months. Must complete alcohol treatment requirement and be subject of 10 week 7pm to 7am curfew. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £122. To pay costs of £200 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Sharon Louise Robinson
Treloweth Way
Pool
Aged: 50
Between September 1 2020 and March 8 2022 in Redruth stole £2,129.34 from Post Office.
Community order made. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement. To pay compensation of £2,129.34. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £95. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
James Stephen Start
Aged: 42
On April 24 in Par sent a woman voice notes containing a threat for the purpose of causing distress or anxiety.
On April 24 in Par assaulted the same female.
Committed to prison for 10 weeks suspended for 24 months. Reason for custody: nature of offence, record for violence, child present. intention to cause fear of serious harm. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement, building better relationships programme and 150 hours of unpaid work. Restraining order made. To pay compensation of £200. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £154.
Courtney Keesha Tait Williams
Brunton Road
Pool
Aged: 25
On April 10 in Shortlanesend assaulted a police officer.
On April 10 in Shortlanesend failed to provide a breath specimen.
Community order made. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement and be subject of eight week 7pm to 7am curfew. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months.
Kerry Louise Blockley
Kernick Way
Hayle
Aged: 39
On September 24 in Redruth drove whilst under the influence of controlled drugs.
Community order made. Fined £100. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £114. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months.
Jamie Lee Sedgman
Penzance
Aged: 38
On April 26 in Truro entered Lemon Quay in breach of a criminal behaviour order.
Breach of a suspended sentence.
Community order made. Must complete alcohol treatment requirement. Fined £100. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £114. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Michael Gilbert
Langweath Estate
Mawgan
Aged: 56
On April 12 in Penryn drove whilst disqualified.
And other motoring offences.
Community order made. Made subject of 8pm to 7am curfew. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £114. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for six months.
Adam Thouless
Trecarrack Road
Camborne
Aged: 31
On September 25 in Pool drove whilst under the influence of controlled drugs and whilst disqualified.
Community order made. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement and 70 hours unpaid work. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 36 months.
Carlo Antonio Rossi
Glen Leigh
Redruth
Aged: 22
On April 9 in Redruth was in possession of a knife.
Also possession of cannabis.
Community order made. Must complete 50 hours unpaid work. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £114. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Richard Keith Toy
Church Street
Helston
Aged: 44
On October 21 in Helston drove whilst unfit through drugs and without due care and attention.
Fined £500. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £200. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 16 months.
Howard Maurice Graham Cross
Middle Gillies Conce
Bugle
Aged: 47
On November 10 in St Austell drove whilst under the influence of a controlled drug.
Fined £420. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £168. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for three years.
Paul O’Kelly Lodey
Southern Way
Wadebridge
Aged: 53
On March 16 in Padstow stole alcohol from Rick Steins Fish and Chips.
Discharged conditionally for 12 months. To pay compensation of £52.85. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £22. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
William Peter Willis
St Michaels Road
Bude
Aged: 74
On March 14 in Bude drove whilst over the drink drive limit.
Fined £120. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £48. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months.
Steven Malcolm Vivian Tucker
Borough Park
Treburley
Aged: 21
On November 17 in Launceston drove whilst disqualified.
Fined £400. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £160. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for six months.
Jack William Phillip Eicher
Polgarth Close
Carbis Bay
Aged: 19
On November 4 in Bodmin drove whilst under the influence of a controlled drug.
Fined £196. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £78. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months.
Shaun Michael Reginald Philp
Egloshayle
Wadebridge
Aged: 29
On November 29 in Bodmin drove whilst under the influence of a controlled drug.
And possession of drugs.
Community order made. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement and 140 hours of unpaid work. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £114. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months.
Jamie Lee Coon
Chyandor Close
St Blazey
Aged: 30
On February 24 at Co-op St Austell assaulted a female.
Between March 3 and 9 in St Austell made a phone call in breach of a non-molestation order.
Committed to prison for 26 weeks concurrent suspended for 24 months. Blatant, persistent breaches of court order. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement, building better relationships programme and 150 hours of unpaid work. Restraining order made. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £154. To pay costs of £485 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Wendy Claire McDevitt
HMP Eastwood Park
Aged: 47
On March 17 in Charlestown used threatening or abusive words or behaviour.
On March 26 in Charlestown used threatening or abusive words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of violence.
On March 17 in Charlestown used threatening or abusive words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of violence and assaulted a PC.
Two other offences admitted and taken into consideration.
Community order made. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement. Restraining orders made. To pay compensation of £300. To pay costs of £170 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Fined £300. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £114.
Andre Nigel Mcallister
No fixed abode
Aged: 26
On April 13 in The Plume of Feathers in Pool assaulted a male occasioning actual bodily harm.
Committed to prison for 12 weeks. Unprovoked attack. To pay compensation of £300.
Stuart Leslie Rescorla
Gwinda Road
St Stephen
Aged: 33
On December 18 in Truro drove whilst disqualified.
Community order made. Must complete 100 hours of unpaid work. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £114. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 18 months.
Our round-ups are dependent on results list being sent out by the courts so it is possible some people sentenced may be missing from the weekly round-up.
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