Hat Thief Among Those Sentenced at Magistrates Courts This Week

Magistrates courts handle many cases. They range from minor to very serious offenses. Serious cases move to a Crown Court. If a defendant pleads guilty, sentencing happens quickly, or they might wait for a report. If they plead not guilty, there’s a trial. Courts are open to the public. Reporters attend like anyone else. They act as the public’s eyes and ears, making sure justice is visible.

Connor Bagley, 22, from Newlyn, drove without a license and without insurance. Bagley also drove under the influence of drugs. He received a community order and mental health treatment. He is banned from driving for 20 months and must pay costs and a surcharge.

Adam Wolczuk, from Truro, harassed a woman by contacting her and sending abusive messages, using withheld numbers excessively. Wolczuk received a community order. He must do rehabilitation and unpaid work. A restraining order prevents him from contacting the victim.

Matthew Munday, 34, from Falmouth, stole gloves and hats from Mountain Warehouse, with a total value of £210.98. He received a conditional discharge. Munday must pay compensation, costs, and a surcharge.

Sebastian Thomas, 30, from Penzance, stole gift sets and skincare from Boots, and spirits from Tesco. Thomas received a community order. He must have mental health treatment. He needs to pay compensation and a fine.

Darren Tregidga, 50, from St Austell, damaged a car and used threatening behavior. He must pay compensation. A restraining order keeps him from contacting the victim. He has to pay a fine and extra costs.

Damian Collins, 45, of no fixed address, used threatening words and damaged a vehicle. He stole Red Bull and peanut butter from a shop. He is imprisoned for eight weeks and must pay compensation.

Simon Dale Thompson, 60, from St Austell, stalked a woman by frequenting places she would be and messaging her unwanted communication. Thompson got a community order. He must have alcohol treatment. He has a curfew and a restraining order and must pay costs.

Farran Kent, 32, from Liskeard, committed assault, causing bodily harm to a man. He received a suspended sentence. Kent needs mental health treatment. He has to do rehabilitation and unpaid work. He must pay compensation and costs.

James Nugent, 53, from Newquay, used racist language targeted at a police officer. He is imprisoned for 16 weeks and showed no willingness to comply. Nugent must pay compensation, costs, and a surcharge.

Steven Datson, 59, from Redruth, drove under the influence of drugs and without insurance. Datson was disqualified from driving and possessed cocaine. He received a suspended sentence. He must have mental health treatment. He is banned from driving and has to pay costs.