A man has been jailed after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A, fraud offences and drug driving
On Wednesday, 26 July 2023, Police witnessed a silver Mercedes C Class driving erratically through Esher. Police saw the driver speed through a red light whilst holding a mobile phone to his face. When police stopped the vehicle, Nikolay Gyaurov, 26 (8/5/1997), from Tolworth was in the driver’s seat. Due to his manner of driving, […]
Drug dealer flushes four years of his life away
Thanks to persistence and impressive work by digital forensics, a drug dealer will spend four years and six months behind bars, after being sentenced at Guildford Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 4 April). Terry Daoust, 34, of Shackleford Green, Godalming, pleaded guilty on 29 February after a long-running investigation concluded with overwhelming evidence against him into […]
Father-Son Duo Jailed in Brutal Sainsbury’s Local Assault
A father and son duo, Alfred Chambers (45) and Alfie Chambers (23), have been handed down four and a half years each behind bars for a shocking and violent assault on an unsuspecting man. The incident unfolded at the Sainsbury’s Local store in Cobham during a fateful encounter in October 2023. According to court records, […]
Organised Crime Group Jailed for £3.7M Vehicle Theft in Guildford
In a significant crackdown on vehicle theft, four members of a notorious organised crime group have been handed down sentences totaling 12.5 years at Guildford Crown Court today, March 8. The quartet, involved in the theft of 53 high-value vehicles, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to acquire criminal property.
The individuals sentenced include Perry Lovejoy, 29, from Horley, who received a 3-year prison term; Luke Jackson, 28, from Croydon, sentenced to 3.5 years; Billy Harrison, 30, from Coulsdon, also given 3 years; and Harry Sales, 28, from Croydon, who will serve 3 years as well.
Photo Surrey Police These convictions stem from an exhaustive investigation by the Serious and Organised Crime Unit into the thefts, which totaled over £3.7 million in value. Jackson admitted to an additional 42 car thefts, escalating his crimes’ worth to £2.1 million.
Spanning 12 months across several South-East counties, the crime spree was halted when police arrested the individuals on April 26, 2023. The investigation revealed the group’s use of a sophisticated ‘relay attack’ method to steal keyless cars, including luxury brands like Rolls Royce and Bentley.
Notably, a relay device manual was found on Lovejoy’s phone, indicating their planned operations. Additional charges included burglary and drug supply offenses, with some sentences to run concurrently.
DC Matt Earl of the Serious and Organised Crime Unit lauded the collaborative effort that led to the convictions, emphasizing the substantial financial impact and disregard for the victims’ suffering. The sentences mark a victory against organized crime, offering the culprits ample time to reflect on their actions behind bars.
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High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest as Police Ram Dangerous Drink-Driver at 100mph
A dramatic high-speed chase culminated in the arrest of a dangerous drunk driver who had to be rammed by police at 100mph to protect other motorists. Gary Smith, 38, found himself behind bars after a reckless escapade on the roads of Esher in Surrey, which ended in a collision with a police vehicle. The ordeal […]
A man who attacked two other men with a meat cleaver at a hotel in Long Ditton last July has pleaded guilty after appearing in court this…
Sher Wali, 49, of Portsmouth Road, Long Ditton, pleaded guilty to two counts of Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent when he appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Monday (12 February). He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 19 April. The attack took place near the reception area of the Crowne […]
A man who attacked two other men with a meat cleaver at a hotel in Long Ditton last July has pleaded guilty after appearing in court this week
Sher Wali, 49, of Portsmouth Road, Long Ditton, pleaded guilty to two counts of Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent when he appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Monday (12 February). He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 19 April. The attack took place near the reception area of the Crowne […]
Former Sussex Police Detective Found Guilty of Online Child Sexual Offence
A man from East Sussex has been found guilty of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a minor over the internet. Guildford Crown Court trial, which commenced on December 18, concluded with the conviction of Damien Gibbons, formerly known as Damien Cotgreave, aged 48 from High Street, Hailsham was charged with attempting online sexual […]
Former Sussex Police Detective Found Guilty of Online Child Sexual Offence
A man from East Sussex has been found guilty of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a minor over the internet. Guildford Crown Court trial, which commenced on December 18, concluded with the conviction of Damien Gibbons, formerly known as Damien Cotgreave, aged 48 from High Street, Hailsham was charged with attempting online sexual […]
West Molesey Stabbing: Man Charged with Murder Appears in Court
In a sombre development in West Molesey, Surrey, a man has been charged with murder following a stabbing incident that resulted in the death of a 26-year-old. The body of the victim was discovered at a residence in Bishop Fox Way on Saturday, marking a tragic event in the community. The victim’s family has been […]
A man who attacked another man and left him with significant facial injuries after randomly targeting him and his daughter as they tried …
Afeez Adeyemi, 58, of The Broadway, Woking, was sentenced after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm following the unprovoked assault, which took place near the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) fast food chain in Woking in the early hours of 16 January 2022. The victim was preparing to drive home on his scooter from KFC […]
A man who attacked another man and left him with significant facial injuries after randomly targeting him and his daughter as they tried to leave work has been jailed
Afeez Adeyemi, 58, of The Broadway, Woking, was sentenced after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm following the unprovoked assault, which took place near the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) fast food chain in Woking in the early hours of 16 January 2022. The victim was preparing to drive home on his scooter from KFC […]
Prison for drug driver following a fatal collision with a motorcyclist
A driver who admitted to taking cocaine before causing a collision which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist will spend the next 32 months in prison after he was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on Friday (30 June). Harry Carpenter, 29, DOB 6/3/1994, was also disqualified from driving for 46 months, with the requirement […]
Two crime bosses who conspired to buy and supply Class A drugs and guns on the encrypted communications platform EncroChat have been jailed
Raj Singh, 45, and Waqas Iqbal, 41, plotted multi-kilo consignments of cocaine and heroin between March and May 2020. National Crime Agency officers proved Singh, of Charlock Way, Guildford, Surrey, and Iqbal, of Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, ran the organised crime group and regularly worked together to buy and sell Class A drugs and […]
Dealer behind bars for bringing drugs into the county
A prolific drug dealer is facing the next four years behind bars after he was found guilty of being in possession with intent to supply class A drugs at Guildford Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday, 5 April). Christopher Panzo, 27, of Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, was stopped by police as he tried to get into his […]
Six years for man who threatened Woking residents with a taser
A man who terrified Woking residents after threatening them while armed with tasers was sentenced to 6 years in prison when he appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Thursday 30 March. Graham Balabanoff, 35, of George Road, Godalming, was sentenced after pleading guilty to two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to cause […]
Jail for prolific burglar who preyed on vulnerable women
Thanks to the determination of Surrey officers, a prolific burglar from Leatherhead has found himself sentenced to over three years behind bars. Frank Smith, 27, from Rutland Close was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on Friday (17 March), after he pleaded guilty to 19 offences over the last year making the lives of many in […]
Jail for prolific burglar who preyed on vulnerable women
Thanks to the determination of Surrey officers, a prolific burglar from Leatherhead has found himself sentenced to over three years behind bars. Frank Smith, 27, from Rutland Close was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on Friday (17 March), after he pleaded guilty to 19 offences over the last year making the lives of many in […]
