Exclusive:Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as armed drug dealer remanded in custody
By David George
Published 30th Jun 2026, 16:10 BST
These people appeared in court on Monday, June 29.
- Abigail Godley, 39 of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of theft from a shop. After failing to appear in court, a warrant is now out for her arrest.
- Andrew Goddard, 46 from Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, pleaded not guilty to seven counts of fraud by abuse of position. He was remanded on unconditional bail, with a trial date set for Monday, November 16.
- Archie Ellins, 20 from Harleston Road, Wymering, pleaded guilty to one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis, and one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine. He was remanded in custody, and will next appear in court on Thursday, July 2.
- Beverley Casey, 55 from Leominster Road, Paulsgrove, was found not guilty of one count of possessing a firearm, after the prosecution offered no evidence. She has been discharged from the courts.
- John Casey, 23 from Leominster Road, Paulsgrove, was found not guilty of one count of possessing a firearm, after the prosecution offered no evidence. He has been discharged from the courts.
- Brian Gibbs, 67 from Woodhay Walk, Havant, pleaded guilty to one count of threatening a person with an offensive weapon. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, August 21.
- Fabian Henry, 22 from Mayles Lane, Knowle, pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent exposure, and one count of assault by beating, but not guilty to one count of assault by beating. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on Thursday, July 20.
- Gary Sellwood, 39 from Albert Road, Southsea, pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating, but not guilty to one count of actual bodily harm, one count of assault by beating, and one count of coercive or controlling behaviour. He was remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on Tuesday, November 24.
- John Manning, 50 from Anson Close, Gosport, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm. He will next appear in court on Wednesday, November 25.
- Lyndon Richards-Searle, 23 from Lynton Grove, Copnor, pleaded guilty to one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class A drug, one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis, and one count of acquiring criminal property, namely £325 in cash, but not guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine. He was remanded on conditional bail, and will be sentenced on Thursday, July 9.
- Mark Wheatcroft, 58 from Sedgley Close, Southsea, pleaded not guilty to six counts of breaching a non-molestation order, two counts of actual bodily harm, one count of coercive or controlling behaviour, one count of intentional strangulation, one count of stalking, one count of sexual assault, and one count of actual bodily harm. He was remanded on conditional bail, with a trial date set for Monday, July 20.
- Rosie Dodd, 23 from Cumberland Street, Portsea, pleaded not guilty to one count of actual bodily harm. She was remanded on conditional bail, with a trial date set for June 8 next year.
- Rufon Ali, 45 from Baileys Road, Southsea, pleaded not guilty to four counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of actual bodily harm, and one count of common assault. He was remanded in custody, and his trial will begin on Monday, December 7.