Isle of Wight court round up of crimes and sentencings

Isle of Wight law courts. <i>(Image: County Press)</i>
Isle of Wight law courts. (Image: County Press)

HERE is a round-up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing April 22, 2024.

Daniel Kilshaw, 43, of High Street, Ventnor.

Burglary, two counts of theft from a shop.

Six-month prison term.

Michael Barnes, 34, of Newport Road, Ventnor.

Drink driving, driving without a valid licence or insurance.

Fine £162, three-year and 14-day driving disqualification, suspended sentence order activated in part.

Melvin Belcher, 69, of Cockleton Lane, Gurnard.

Drink driving.

Fine £172, costs £85, surcharge £69, 22-month driving disqualification.

Martin D’Arcy, 54, of Arctic Road, Cowes.

Possession of ketamine.

Six-month conditional discharge.

Kevin Greenwood, 44, of West Street, Ryde.

Theft from a shop.

Compensation £11.50.

Harry Turnbull, 32, of Pyle Street, Newport.

Possession of cocaine.

Fine £120, costs £85.

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