Exclusive:Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as sex offender jailed
By David George
Published 13th Jul 2026, 16:04 BST
These people appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, July 10.
- Alexander Lyons, 25 from Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, pleaded guilty to one count of using threatening words or behaviour. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, August 7.
- Ethan Orchard, 30 from Highland Road, Southsea, pleaded guilty to three counts of sharing an image for the purpose of sexual gratification, and one count of assisting in an either way offence. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison, concurrent for all offences, and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.
- Graeme Quick, 50 from Fred Francis Close, Havant, indicated a guilty plea to one count of actual bodily harm. He was remanded on conditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, August 7.
- Jack Cole, 34 from Botley Drive, Havant, indicated guilty pleas to one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug, namely cocaine, one count concerned in the supply of cocaine, one count concerned in the supply of ketamine, and one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis. He was remanded on unconditional bail, and will be sentenced on Friday, September 4.
- John Coward, 45 from Milton Road, Southsea, indicated guilty pleas to one count of sending communication threatening death or serious harm, and one count of criminal damage. He was remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on Friday, September 4.
- Mircea-Marian Ispas, 41 from St Helen’s Close, Southsea, indicated guilty pleas to one count concerned in the supply of cocaine, one count concerned in the supply of ketamine, and one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis. After failing to show up for court, a warrant was issued for their arrest.
- Oscar Bautista Carbajal, 47 of no fixed abode, pleaded not guilty to one count concerned in the fraudulent evasion on the importation of a Class A drug. He was remanded in custody, with a next court date set for April 1 next year.
- Steven Priest, 63 from Elderberry Close, Clanfield, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault, and one count of inciting sexual activity with a child. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison, concurrent for all offences, and must register with the police for 10 years.