Man Jailed for Major Theft
In a significant blow against local crime, Andrew Irvine, a 51-year-old resident of Green Lane, Chichester, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in a burglary at Crew Clothing on South Street. The incident, which occurred around 10pm on December 13, 2023, saw Irvine illegally entering the store and making off […]
Man jailed for 30 years for sexually abusing children in Gosport more than 20 years ago
A man has been jailed for sexually abusing five children in Gosport between 1997 and 2001. Brett Sitch, aged 52, was convicted of 12 charges following a lengthy investigation led by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s specialist Operation Amberstone team.The charges are as follows:
Isle of Wight man jailed for 15 years for rape and coercive controlling behaviour in Gosport
A 28 year-old man has been jailed for 15 years for coercive controlling behaviour and raping a 25-year-old woman at an address in Gosport. Connor Richard Barnes of no fixed address on the Isle of Wight appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday 18 January, where a jury found him guilty of two charges of […]
Chichester Stabbing: Woman Charged with Serious Assault
A serious incident in Chichester has led to the arrest and charging of a woman in connection with a stabbing. Early in the morning on March 7, police responded to a call about a disturbance at a property on Cory Close. There, they found a 58-year-old man suffering from a stab injury.
Emergency services transported the victim to the hospital, where he is currently being treated. Fortunately, his condition has been described as stable.
The suspect, 56-year-old Jane Carman from Cory Close, was apprehended by the authorities. Following an investigation, she was charged with committing grievous bodily harm under Section 18. This charge points to the severity of the incident and the legal ramifications for Carman.
Looking ahead, Carman is expected to attend a plea hearing at Portsmouth Crown Court on April 5
Teenager Pele Cullum’s Chichester Shoplifting Spree Faces Court
In a spree of thefts, 18-year-old Pele Cullum has confessed to multiple shoplifting offenses in Chichester, starting with a substantial alcohol theft from Tesco on Fishbourne Road East at approximately 11.20 am on March 2.
Cullum’s criminal activities escalated quickly, with a subsequent theft of jackets worth around £1,500 from Cotswold on East Street at 1 pm. He didn’t stop there; returning to Tesco at 3.30 pm, Cullum targeted the alcohol section again, pilfering additional items.
The spree culminated at the Co-op on East Street at 4.40 pm, where Cullum’s actions caused significant damage, including overturning a wine tower and displacing crates of beer.
Residing on Bayford Road, Littlehampton, Cullum faced Crawley Magistrates’ Court on March 6, where he pleaded guilty to three counts of shoplifting and one of criminal damage. He is now awaiting sentencing, set for April 19 at Portsmouth Crown Court, where he remains in custody.
Detective Sergeant Colin O’Hare said: “Sussex Police take a firm stance on business crime, and we will put offenders before the courts when the evidence allows.
“Cullum’s behaviour was wholly unacceptable and those who go to work should not have to deal with this kind of behaviour during their everyday work.”
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Gosport Man Admits Detonating Explosive Device in Front of Police
In a startling turn of events, a Gosport resident has confessed to detonating an explosive device in the presence of police officers, culminating in a swift and decisive arrest. The incident unfolded on August 28, 2023, when law enforcement officials arrived at an address in Carr Court, Davenport Close, Gosport, just before 10 am. Their […]
Boat Owner Ordered to Pay £20,000 Following Vessel Collision with Rocks
A boat owner has been instructed to pay £20,000 by the Portsmouth Crown Court today, 16 February, as a result of a collaborative investigation conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Hampshire Police. Ian Sullivan, 55, hailing from Swindon, admitted guilt to charges of failing to maintain a proper lookout and neglecting to […]
Waterlooville Man Jailed for Coercive Behaviour and Intimidation
A 30 year-old man from Waterlooville has been jailed for two-years and eight-months after admitting coercive and controlling behaviour offences against a woman in Havant. Liam David Stratford of Avondale Road in Waterlooville admitted the following at Portsmouth Crown Court on 18 December 2023:
Waterlooville Man Jailed for Coercive Behaviour and Intimidation
A 30 year-old man from Waterlooville has been jailed for two-years and eight-months after admitting coercive and controlling behaviour offences against a woman in Havant. Liam David Stratford of Avondale Road in Waterlooville admitted the following at Portsmouth Crown Court on 18 December 2023: He was sentenced at the same court on Friday 2 February. […]
Reckless Passenger Causes Severe Crash near Chichester, Sentenced
A serious road incident near Chichester has resulted in a prison sentence for a car passenger. Jake Sharpe, a 28-year-old rear-seat passenger in a Vauxhall, dangerously pulled the handbrake while on the A259 near Bosham, where the speed limit is 60mph. This reckless action caused the driver to lose control, leading the car to veer […]
Harlesden Men Jailed for Hampshire ‘County Line’ Drug Operations
Two men were jailed for a combined total of 6 years and 8 months at Portsmouth Crown Court for their part in a ‘county line’ drugs gang operating between Harlesden and Portsmouth.Emmanuel Ohenebeng, aged 23, of Sellons Avenue in London was jailed for 4 years after he had previously admitted being concerned in the supply […]
Officers investigating the death of Levi Kent in Gosport charge man with witness intimidation
Officers investigating the death of 22-year-old Levi Kent in Gosport have charged a man with a further offence. We were called to Keyes Road in Bridgemary at 2.32am on Friday 24 November after Levi had been seriously assaulted in the area. He subsequently died from his injuries.
A man has been jailed for 18 years after being found guilty of sexual offences
Vaclav Kopcil, 52, of All Saints Road, Portsmouth, was found guilty of assault of a child under 13 by penetration, sexual activity with a child, and two counts of rape of a female aged under 16 years. The trial heard that the offences took place in the Portsmouth area during a five year period between, […]
Three Additional Charges in Levi Kent Murder Investigation in Gosport
In a significant development in the murder investigation of 22-year-old Levi Kent in Gosport, three more individuals have been charged. The Hampshire Constabulary was called to Keyes Road in Bridgemary at 2:32 am on Friday, November 24, following reports of Levi Kent being seriously assaulted. Kent tragically succumbed to his injuries. The latest charges in […]
A 65-year-old man from Gosport has been jailed for a total of nine years for historical child sex offences
Shaun Anthony Hewer, who had previously been found guilty of the five offences, was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on Tuesday (5 December). Hewer, of Bury Road, Gosport must serve nine years behind bars, followed by one year on licence.
Teenager Receives Driving Ban After Colliding with Police Car in Gosport
In a significant ruling today, 18-year-old Henry Cox was banned from driving for two years after a reckless incident where he crashed into a police car in Gosport. The event, which took place on 6 May, led to a series of charges against the young driver. Details of the Incident
A man has pleaded guilty to Class B drug supply offences in Gosport
Antonio Panayi, aged 31, was arrested at Gosport ferry terminal on the evening of Wednesday 25 October. Police were already present at the terminal as they were in the middle of conducting a knife arch operation.
A Gosport woman who burgled an address in Portsmouth has been jailed
Sophie Fifield stole an E-scooter and some money from a flat in Foster Road on 21 May this year. The 30-year-old was arrested and charged with burglary, which she admitted when she appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on 18 September.
