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Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court and Plymouth Magistrates’ Court

Thursday, March 29

Alan FOSTER, Upton Road, Torquay. Age: 36. On 10/03/2018 at Torquay assaulted a constable in the execution of her duty. Plea: Guilty. On 10/03/2018 at Torquay had in your possession a quantity of cannabis, a controlled drug of class B. Plea: Guilty. On 10/03/2018 at Torquay had in your possession a quantity of cocaine a controlled drug of class A. Plea: Guilty. On 28/03/2018 at Plymouth failed without reasonable cause to surrender to custody at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on 10/03/18 at Torquay. Plea: Guilty. Fined £240. To pay compensation of £85. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30.

Saturday, March 31

Katherine RUSSELL, South View, Teignmouth. Age: 46. On 29/03/2018 at Teignmouth without reasonable excuse, you entered the Sue Ryder shop, Wellington Street, Teignmouth, and spoke to a shop worker which you were prohibited from doing by a restraining order. Plea: Guilty. Sentence deferred to 11/06/2018 at Plymouth District Magistrates' Court.

Tuesday, April 3

Richard Francis KERR, Vine Road, Torquay. Age: 28. On 30/03/2018 at Torquay without lawful excuse, damaged a glass panel in a door of unknown value belonging to a female intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged. Between 26/02/2018 and 12/03/2018 at Torquay disclosed a private sexual photograph or film without the consent of an individual who appeared in the photograph or film, with the intention of causing that individual distress. Between 12/01/2018 and 31/03/2018 your course of conduct amounted to stalking and caused a female serious alarm or distress, which had an adverse effect on her usual day-to-day activities when you knew or ought to have known that your course of conduct would cause alarm or distress to her on each occasion in that between 12/01/2018 and 31/03/2018 sent numerous abusive messages and attended her home address on several occasions and causing damage. On 02/04/2018 at Torquay without lawful excuse, destroyed clothing to the value of £57.75 belonging to Devon and Cornwall police intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged. Sent for trial to Exeter Crown Court on 03/05/2018 in custody.

Wednesday, April 4

Tracy May EGGAR AKA HOLLIS, Castle Lane, Torquay. Age: 38. On 24/11/2017 at Plymouth assaulted a female by beating her. Plea: Guilty. Remanded on unconditional bail until 30/04/2018 at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.

Karen Maria CARUS, Petitor Road, St Marychurch, Torquay. Age: 54. On 29/11/2017 at Paignton drove a mechanically propelled vehicle, namely a Ford motor car, on a road, namely Torquay Road junction with Courtland Road without due care and attention. Plea: Guilty. Fined £200. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30. To pay costs of £85. Driving record endorsed.

Scott Michael DAVIES, Barn Park Terrace, Teignmouth. Age: 38. On 28/11/2017 at Teignmouth assaulted a male by beating him. Plea: Guilty. On 28/11/2017 at Teignmouth assaulted a male by beating him. Plea: Guilty. Community order made. To pay compensation of £150. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £85. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Rebecca DRYSDALE, Southfield Avenue, Preston, Paignton. Age: 26. On 25/02/2018 at Paignton drove a motor vehicle, namely a grey Vauxhall Corsa, on a road, namely Princess Street, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 81 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit. Plea: Guilty. Fined £180. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30. To pay costs of £85. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 20 months.

Jordan Christopher Jason HARRINGTON, Cyprus Close, Torquay. Age: 24. On 10/02/2018 at Torquay stole one Philips 9000 shaver and one Philips 5700 shaver, to the value of £620, belonging to Boots. Plea: Guilty. On 08/02/2018 at Torquay stole one Phillips 900 shaver, to the value of £300, belonging to Boots. Plea: Guilty. On 23/03/2018 at Torquay stole five cans of Crep Protect trainer waterproof spray, to the value of £50, belonging to JD Sports. Plea: Guilty. Remanded on unconditional bail until 04/05/2018 at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.

Vincent HAYMAN, Charles Road, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot. Age: 23. On 31/01/2018 at Paignton drove a motor vehicle, namely a grey Renault Scenic, on a road, namely Preston Down Road, Marldon, Paignton, when the proportion of a controlled drug, namely cannabis, in your blood, namely seven micrograms of drug per litre of blood, exceeded the specified limit. Plea: Guilty. On 31/01/2018 at Paignton used a motor vehicle, namely a grey Renault Scenic, on a road, or other public place, namely Preston Down Road, Marldon, Paignton, when there was not in force in relation to that use such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks. Plea: Guilty. On 31/01/2018 at Paignton drove a motor vehicle, namely a grey Renault Scenic on a road, namely Preston Down Road, Marldon, Paignton, otherwise than in accordance with a licence authorising you to drive a motor vehicle of that class. Plea: Guilty. Fined £200. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30. To pay costs of £85. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months.

Terence ILES, Ilchester Crescent, Bristol. Age: 52. On 17/03/2018 at Torquay had in your possession 1.30g of cocaine a controlled drug of class A . Plea: Guilty. On 17/03/2018 at Torquay willfully obstructed a constable in the execution of her duty. Plea: Guilty. On 17/03/2018 at Torquay willfully obstructed a constable in the execution of her duty. Fined: £1,280. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £55. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Tracey Louise WEBBER, Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay. Age: 25. On 22/03/2018 at Torquay drove a motor vehicle, namely a Peugeot 106 on a road, namely Teignmouth Road, Torquay, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 46 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit. Plea: Guilty. On 22/03/2018 at Torquay used a motor vehicle, namely Peugeot 106 on a road, or other public place, namely Teignmouth Road, Torquay, when there was not in force in relation to that use such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks. Plea: Guilty. On 22/03/2018 at Torquay motor vehicle, namely Peugeot 106 on a road, namely Teignmouth Road, Torquay, otherwise than accordance with a licence authorising you to drive a vehicle of that class. Plea: Guilty. Fined £120. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30. To pay costs of £85. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months.

Cathrine Elizabeth WOODGATE, Wrights Lane, Torquay. Age: 31. On 16/03/2018 at Torquay drove a motor vehicle, namely Ford Focus on Barton Road, Torquay, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 61 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit. Plea: Guilty. Fined £400. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £40. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 20 months.

Stephen John DOYLE, NEW PARK, Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay. Age: 51. On 16/03/2018 at Torquay drove a motor vehicle, namely Peugeot on a road, namely Hatfield Road, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 85 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit. Plea: Guilty. Fined £200. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 42 months.

William James BAKER, Townstal Crescent, Dartmouth. Age: 33. Between 23/02/2018 and 25/02/2018 at Totnes drove a motor vehicle, namely an Audi on a road, namely Bridgetown Hill, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 63 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit. Plea: Guilty. Fined £280. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 22 months.

Ben John Francis FONE, Factory Row, Torquay. Age: 29. On 10/02/2018 at Torquay stole two Oral B Pro 650 electric toothbrushes, to the value of £99.98, belonging to Superdrug. Plea: Guilty. On 03/03/2018 at Torquay stole two Oral B electric toothbrushes, to the value of £99.98, belonging to Superdrug, Union Street, Torquay. Plea: Guilty. Fined £240. To pay compensation of £199.96.

Givemore Tonderai GEZI, Lammas Lane, Paignton. Age: 39. On 16/03/2018 at Newton Abbot drove a motor vehicle, namely a silver BMW on a road, namely Hamelin Way, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in your breath, namely 63 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit. Plea: Guilty. Fined £120. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 17 months.

John William JACKSON, Barton Drive Newton Abbot. Age: 21. On 02/03/2018 at Newton Abbot drove a motor vehicle namely BMW on a road namely Newton Road, Kingsteignton while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence. Plea: Guilty. On 02/03/2018 at Newton Abbot used a motor vehicle, namely a silver BMW on a road, or other public place, namely Matalan public car park, Newton Road, Newton Abbot, when there was not in force in relation to that use such a policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks. Plea: Guilty. Community order made.To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £85. To pay costs of £85. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months

Jamie Edward MARTIN, Lower Cannon Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot. Age: 45. On 16/01/2018 at Heathfield, Newton Abbot had in your possession 0.64 grams of cocaine a controlled drug of class A. Plea: Guilty. Committed to Exeter Crown Court for sentence on 02/05/2018 on unconditional bail.

Brannon CLAXTON, St Andrews Road, Paignton. Age: 24. On 13/10/2017 at St Clears drove a mechanically propelled vehicle, namely DAF Truck, on a road, namely A40 Pwll Trap without due care and attention. Plea: Guilty. Fined £185. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30. To pay costs of £85. Driving record endorsed.

Jay TWAITES, C/O Hoyles Road, Paignton. Age: 20. On 20/01/2018 at Torquay assaulted a female by beating her. Plea: Guilty. On 20/01/2018 at Torquay assaulted a female by beating her. Plea: Guilty. Remanded on conditional bail until 11/05/2018 at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.

Paul Richard LOYE, Quinta Court, Torquay. Age: 57. On 18/11/2017 at Torquay had with you, without good reason or lawful authority, in a public place Aveland Road, Torquay, an article which had a blade or was sharply pointed, namely a kitchen knife measuring nine inches. Plea: Guilty. Adjourned to 08/06/2018 at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court.

Paul Daniel WHITE, Fairfield Terrace, Newton Abbot. Age: 40. On 07/09 2017 at Newton Abbot committed fraud in that you dishonestly made a false representation, namely you used a stolen bank card at Costcutters on Queen Street, intending to make a gain, namely purchased a packet of tobacco to the value of £15.70, for yourself. Plea: Guilty. Plus five related offences. Remanded on unconditional bail until 04/05/2018 at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.

Exeter Magistrates' Court

Tuesday, April 3

Wesley Ray Barclay Low, Old Highwood Farm, Dunkeswell, Honiton. Age: 39. On 16/12/2017 at Exmouth without reasonable excuse did an act, namely came within 100 metres of the applicant’s home address, which you were prohibited from doing by a non-molestation order made by district judge at Exeter County Court. Plea: Guilty. Restraining order. Fined £180. Surcharge of £30. Costs of £85.

Mohamed Yehiay Halmee, South Street, Exeter. Age: 34. On 25/05/2017 at Exeter St Davids Railway Station, stole a laptop of a value unknown belonging to a male. Plea: Guilty. On 26/05/2017 at Exeter St Davids Railway Station, stole a wallet containing cash to the value of £60 belonging to a male. Plea: Guilty. Between 09/05/2017 and 06/06/2017 at Exeter dishonestly received stolen goods, namely a mobile phone, to the value of £500 belonging to a male knowing or believing the same to be stolen goods. Plea: Guilty. Plus seven related offences. Adjourned to 03/05/2018 for pre-sentence report.

Joanne Caroline Walton, Wardrew Road, Exeter. Age: 33. On 22/03/2018 at Exeter in a public place, namely Lakeside Avenue, were guilty, while drunk, of disorderly behaviour. Plea: Guilty. Commission of a further offence while subject to a conditional discharge order for a period of 12 months imposed on 29/08/2017 at North & East Devon Magistrates’ Court for the offences of Criminal damage and section five Public Order Act. Plea: Admits Breach. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Surcharge £20. Costs £85.

Robert Hay, Bickleigh Castle, Bickleigh, Tiverton. Age: 71. On 06/10/2017 at Tiverton were the owner of a dog, namely Dublee, a black labrador, which was dangerously out of control in Bickleigh, Tiverton. Plea: Guilty. On 06/10/2017 at Bickleigh Castle failed to comply with the order of North and East Devon Magistrates’ Court, made on January 27, 2016, to keep a dog under proper control. Plea: Guilty. On 07/08/2017 at Tiverton, were the owner of a dog, namely Rona, a black labrador, which was dangerously out of control in Bickleigh Castle, Tiverton, and while so out of control injured a male. Plea: Guilty. Adjourned to 03/05/2018.

Thursday, April 5

Aimee Beatrice Skidmore, No fixed abode. Age: 26. On 28/03/2018 at Exeter without lawful excuse, destroyed windscreen of silver Mercedes to the value of £400 belonging to a male intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged. On 28/03/2018 at Exeter without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely car park of Wonford House Cedars Hospital, an offensive weapon, namely a metal pole. Sent for trial to Exeter CrownCourt on 03/05/2018.

Friday, April 6

Danny Rodriguez, NFA. Age: 25. On 04/04/2018 at Exeter had in your possession a quantity of diamorphine, a controlled drug of Class A, with intent to supply it to persons unknown. On 04/04/2018 at Exeter had in your possession a quantity of “crack” cocaine, a controlled drug of Class A, with intent to supply it to persons unknown. On 04/04/2018 at Exeter acquired, used or had possession of criminal property, namely cash knowing that it was, in whole or part directly or indirectly represented, another person’s proceeds of criminal conduct. Sent for trial to Exeter Crown Court on 10/05/2018.

Scott Crawford Cole, St Georges Avenue, Axminster. Age: 48. On 29/01/2018 at Axminster with intent to cause a female harassment, alarm or distress, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour, thereby causing that person or another harassment, alarm or distress. Plea: Not Guilty. Verdict: Found Guilty. Between 25/01/2018 and 28/01/2018 at Axminster pursued a course of conduct which amounted to the harassment of a female and which you knew or ought to have known amounted to the harassment of her in that did send multiple texts and make multiple calls of a threatening and harassing nature. Plea: Not Guilty. Verdict: Found Guilty. Remanded on bail until 01/05/2018 for pre-sentence report.

Saturday, April 7

Nazim Musa, Queen Street, Newton Abbot. Age: 43. On 06/03/2018 at Exeter used or threatened unlawful violence towards another and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety. Plea: Guilty. On 06/03/2018 at Exeter stole a kebab knife, to the value of £70. On 06/03/2018 at Exeter had with you, without good reason or lawful authority, in a public place, Sidwell Street, an article which had a blade or was sharply pointed, namely a large kebab knife. Plea: Guilty. Committed to Exeter Crown Court for sentence on 08/05/2018.

Wednesday, April 11

Jasper Abbott, Oxford Grove, Ilfracombe. Age: 38. On 16/11/2017 at Ilfracombe stole food stuffs, to the value of £40.00, belonging to Co-op. Plea: Guilty. On 03/12/2017 at Ilfracombe stole food stuffs, to the value of £14.98, belonging to Co-op. Plea: Guilty. On 15/12/2017 at Ilfracombe stole smoking equipment, to the value of £41.94, belonging to Superdrug stores. Plea: Guilty. Commission of a further offence during the operational period of a suspended sentence order made by Exeter Magistrates’ Court on 06/06/2017 for an offence of burglary. Plus eight further offences of shoplifting. Jailed for 14 weeks.

Courtnie Jevans, Sunnybank, Newton Abbot. Age: 18. On 10/04/2018 At Exeter without authorisation brought, threw or otherwise conveyed an article, namely a Zanco mobile phone and charger. Plea: Guilty. Committed to Exeter Crown Court for sentence on 12/04/2018.

Darryl Mcloud, Mary Peters Drive, Greenford, Middlesex. Age: 24. Between 02/04/2018 and 10/04/2018 at King Street Exeter jointly were concerned in the supplying of a quantity of “crack” cocaine, a controlled drug of Class A. Plus one related charge. Sent for trial to Exeter Crown Court on 10/05/2018.

Moses Owusu, Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire. Age: 23. Between 02/04/2018 and 10/04/2018 at King Street Exeter jointly were concerned in the supplying of a quantity of “crack” cocaine, a controlled drug of Class A. Plus one related offence. Sent for trial to Exeter Crown Court on 10/05/2018.

Thursday, April 12

Victoria Bell, The Cricketers, Axminster. Age: 29. Between 16/07/2014 and 24/10/2016 at Exeter failed to promptly notify the Department for Work and Pensions in the prescribed manner of a change of circumstances which you knew would affect your entitlement to Income Support, namely you were living together and maintaining a common household with another who was working in remunerated employment. Plea: Guilty. Plus one related offence. Discharged conditionally for 18 months. Surcharge £20. Costs £40.

Callum Glyn Currey, Okehampton Road, Exeter. Age: 18. On 13/03/2018 at Plymouth stole a navy blue Hugo Boss jacket, to the value of £249 belonging to House of Fraser. Plea: Guilty. Plus breach of conditional discharge for shoplifting. Committed to detention for eight weeks suspended for six months. Reason for custody: offence was pre-planned, high value goods taken and previous convictions for dishonesty. Surcharge to fund victim services of £115.

Florin Mirzu, Powderham Road, Exeter. Age: 24. On 09/03/2018 at Exeter assaulted an unknown person by beating him. Plea: Guilty. Discharged conditionally for six months. Surcharge to fund victim services of £20. Costs £85.

Lewis Lee Onwuchekwa, HMP Chelmsford. Age: 26. On 28/04/2017 at Chulmleigh having entered as a trespasser a dwelling stole therein two holdalls, cash, two gold rings, an ipod, costume jewellery and keys to a VW Passatt to the value of £2,280. Plea: Guilty. Committed to Exeter Crown Court for sentence on 26/04/2018.

Friday, April 13

David Thompson, Colleton Close, Exmouth. Age: 56. At Exmouth attempted rape. Sent to Exeter Crown Court on 17/05/2018.