Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Magistrates Court as teenager admits shoplifting and stealing bicycles
By David George
Published 6th Oct 2026, 11:17 GMT
These people appeared in court on Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2
- Aaron Smethurst, 41 of HMP Portland, The Grove, Portland, Dorset, was charged with theft from a shop involving food and drink worth £5.55 from the Co-op in Lee-on-Solent. The charge was withdrawn.
- Adam Feeley, 34 of Dun Road, Whiteley, was found not guilty to possessing a knife in a public place in Locks Heath.
- Adrian Tition, 32 of Swan Street, Petersfield, indicated a guilty plea to possessing an offensive weapon, namely a knuckle duster, in a public place in Petersfield. A separate allegation of possessing a bladed article was withdrawn because the prosecution said the blade did not meet the required minimum length. He was given a 12-month community order with 60 hours of unpaid work and the knuckle duster and cannabis were ordered to be forfeited and destroyed.
- Anthony Hewitt, 52 of Kelsey Head, Port Solent, pleaded guilty to assault by beating. He will next appear in court on January 28, 2027, for sentence.
- Anthony Holmes, 49 of St Michaels Road, Southsea, pleaded guilty to failing to surrender to court bail and was found guilty of assault by beating after previously pleading not guilty. A further allegation of failing to answer bail was withdrawn. He was remanded on conditional bail and will next appear in court on January 27, 2027, for sentence.
- Arin Jameel, 18 of Elkstone Road, Paulsgrove, pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer in the execution of his duty. He was given a 12-month community order with 60 hours of unpaid work and ordered to pay £114 compensation.
- Bradley Lennox, 29 of Wykeham Road, North End, pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and driving with ketamine, cocaine and benzoylecgonine above the specified limits. A separate guilty indication was recorded for possessing 8g of cocaine. A warrant was issued for his arrest without bail after he failed to appear.
- Callum Courage, 24 of Locksway Road, Southsea, is charged with two counts of criminal damage and assaulting a police officer, all alleged to have occurred in Portsmouth on May 1, 2026. No pleas are recorded. A warrant was issued for his arrest without bail.
- Cameron Patrick, 32 of Falmouth Road, Southsea, indicated guilty pleas to three counts of theft from shops involving alcohol and other goods worth £588, £20 and £1,041. He was remanded on conditional bail and is due back in court on November 27, 2026, for sentence.
- Carl Woodward, 44 of Kensington Road, Copnor, changed his plea to guilty to assault by beating. He was remanded in custody and is due back in court on October 21, 2026, for a mention.
- Dale Hodgkins, 44 of Knox Road, Stamshaw, pleaded guilty to two offences of driving with benzoylecgonine and cocaine above the specified limits. He was ordered to pay £85 costs and a £114 surcharge, with payments to be deducted from benefits.
- Daniel Belton, 60 of Lime Grove, Hayling Island, pleaded guilty to driving with 65 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, above the legal limit. He was ordered to pay £85 costs and a £292 surcharge.
- Darren Edwards, 49 of Copsey Grove, Drayton, pleaded guilty to driving with 62 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, above the legal limit. He was ordered to pay £85 costs and a £250 surcharge.
- Dean Malcolm, 40 of Purbrook Way, Havant, pleaded guilty to harassment without violence and admitted breaching his bail conditions. He was remanded on conditional bail and is due back in court on January 12, 2027, for sentence.
- Florian Shehu, 27 of Palmerston Road, Southsea, is charged with driving while disqualified and possessing cocaine, both relating to May 14, 2026. No pleas are recorded. He will next appear in court on October 14, 2026, for a plea hearing.
- Guss Burgess, 31 of Bristol Road, Southsea, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating. He is due back in court on October 15, 2026, for sentence.
- Harley Tanner, 31 of Drift Road, Fareham, indicated guilty pleas to possessing cannabis, driving with a controlled drug above the specified limit, using a handheld mobile phone while driving and driving without insurance. He will next appear in court on January 28, 2027, for sentence.
- Hassaun Ali, 24 of Boxwood Close, Waterlooville, was found guilty in his absence of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence at Havant Borough Council offices. He had previously pleaded not guilty. A warrant was issued for his arrest without bail.
- Hayley Woodacre, 43 of St Michaels Road, Southsea, pleaded guilty to assault by beating. She was ordered to pay £85 costs and a £114 surcharge, with payment to be deducted from benefits.
- Hristo Halachev, 29 of Isambard Brunel Road, Southsea, pleaded not guilty to driving with cannabis above the specified limit. He will next appear in court on January 29, 2027, for trial.
- Ian Hiller, 25 of St Michaels Road, Southsea, indicated guilty pleas to 25 counts of theft from shops involving food, household goods, alcohol and other items. He was remanded in custody and sentenced to a total of 42 weeks in prison, including activation of a suspended sentence order.
- Ian Meacham, 55 of Harefield Road, Southampton, pleaded not guilty to breaching a restraining order by attending the home of a woman he was prohibited from contacting. He was remanded in custody and will next appear in court on October 27, 2026, for a mention.
- Jade Dougan, 38 of Hartley Road, North End, is charged with theft from a shop. No plea is recorded. A warrant was issued for her arrest without bail.
- James Cripps, 43 of Armstrong Crescent, Whiteley, pleaded guilty to speeding, driving without insurance and driving with benzoylecgonine and cocaine above the specified limits. He was given a 12-month community order with drug rehabilitation and 60 hours of unpaid work, and was disqualified from driving for 36 months. He was ordered to pay £385 costs and a £114 surcharge.
- James Hutchins, 39 of Valentine Close, Fareham, is charged with theft from a shop involving meat and other items worth £184.60 from the Co-op in Fareham. No plea is recorded. A warrant was issued for his arrest without bail.
- Jamie Rogers, 50 of Francis Avenue, Southsea, is charged with driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and exceeding a temporary 50mph motorway speed restriction. No pleas are recorded. He is due back in court on October 29, 2026, for a plea hearing.
- Jay McLaren, 40 of Tukes Avenue, Gosport, indicated guilty pleas to six counts of theft from the Co-op in Lee-on-Solent, involving meat and other goods worth between £85 and £154.84. A warrant was issued for his arrest without bail.
- Joel Petty, 45 of Melville Road, Southsea, was found guilty in his absence of using a handheld mobile phone while driving. He was ordered to pay £300 costs.
- John Wingate, 39 of Tiller Road, Waterlooville, pleaded guilty to failing to surrender to court bail and had previously pleaded guilty to harassment and indicated a guilty plea to breaching a restraining order. He was remanded on conditional bail and will next appear in court on October 20, 2026, for sentence.
- Katrina Weston, 42 of Waterloo Street, Southsea, is charged with three counts of assaulting police officers in the execution of their duty, all alleged to have occurred in Portsmouth on August 19, 2026. No pleas are recorded. A warrant was issued for her arrest without bail.
- Kieron White, 27 of St Michaels Road, Southsea, pleaded guilty to seven counts of theft from shops, two counts of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence, and assault by beating. He was sentenced to a total of six months in prison, with some sentences running concurrently and others consecutively.
- Korey Skinner, 19 of Holly Close, Sarisbury Green, pleaded guilty or indicated guilty pleas to 15 offences, including seven counts of theft of pedal cycles, seven counts of theft from shops, possessing cannabis and failing to surrender to court bail. He was remanded on conditional bail and will next appear in court on October 13, 2026, for sentence.
- Layla Qadir, 20 of Laburnam Road, Waterlooville, is charged with two counts of common assault of emergency workers, both relating to police officers in Havant on May 18, 2025. No pleas are recorded.
- Luiz Eugenio Sales Sobrinho, 25 of Victoria Road, Southsea, is charged with using a moped without a valid test certificate, driving with a controlled drug above the specified limit and driving without insurance. No pleas are recorded. A warrant was issued for his arrest without bail.
- Luke Rawson, 38 of Elm Grove, Southsea, is charged with 22 counts of theft from shops, involving food, cosmetics, protein bars and other goods from Greggs, Boots and Sainsbury's. No pleas are recorded. He was remanded on conditional bail and is due back in court on October 7, 2026, for a plea hearing.
- Madeleine Rashley, 34 of Gamble Road, Buckland, is charged with theft from the Co-op in Fareham involving meat and other goods worth £184.60. No plea is recorded. A warrant was issued for her arrest without bail.
- Mark Nichols, 52 of Whyke Lane, Chichester, is charged with causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving in Denmead on August 17, 2024. No plea is recorded.
- Oliver Frettsome, 36 of Western Parade, Southsea, pleaded not guilty to four counts of theft from B&Q involving goods worth £189, £628.35, £2,521 and £620. He was remanded on conditional bail and is due back in court on July 30, 2027, for trial.
- Paul Gray, 49 of Sinah Lane, Hayling Island, pleaded not guilty to driving with cannabis above the specified limit. He will next appear in court on January 25, 2027, for trial.
- Paul Heather, 63 of no fixed abode, indicated a guilty plea to failing to comply with the notification requirements of the sex offenders register by failing to complete his weekly registration.
- Ray Chipangura, 42 of Newport Road, Gosport, pleaded guilty to driving with cannabis above the specified limit. He was ordered to pay £85 costs.
- Robert Howe, 23 of Manor Fields, Liphook, changed his pleas to guilty to vehicle interference, attempted burglary of a dwelling and theft from a motor vehicle involving tools and plumbing equipment worth £900. He was sentenced to three months in prison, suspended, with compensation payable by deductions from benefits.
- Rohdk Mohammad, 27 of Farmlea Road, Paulsgrove, indicated a guilty plea to causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving and pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. He was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £154 surcharge.
- Russell Parker, 42 of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to four counts of theft from shops involving food, drink, chocolate and laundry products worth £15.05, £47.60, £118.25 and £11.25. No order for costs was made.
- Samuel Kerrigan, 39 of Green Crescent, Gosport, is charged with theft from ASDA in Fareham involving five rose plants worth £65. No plea is recorded. A warrant was issued for his arrest without bail.
- Steven Browne, 36 of Milton Road, Waterlooville, pleaded guilty to driving with 81 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, above the legal limit, but changed his plea to not guilty on a separate allegation of failing to provide a specimen for analysis. A warrant was issued for his arrest without bail.
- Susan Tree, 46 of Emsworth Road, Havant, pleaded not guilty to stalking Michael Wright between September 2025 and March 2026, involving repeated contact with him, his partner, friends and family and visits to his workplace. She was remanded on conditional bail and will next appear in court on August 3, 2027, for trial.
- Taylor West, 29 of Robin Gardens, Waterlooville, was found guilty in his absence of driving while disqualified, using a vehicle without insurance and failing to provide a specimen for analysis. He had previously pleaded not guilty to those offences. He also pleaded not guilty to failing to surrender to court bail, for which no verdict is recorded. A warrant was issued for his arrest without bail.
- Terry Stephenson, 48 of Blendworth Crescent, Havant, pleaded guilty or indicated guilty pleas to resisting a police officer, assaulting an emergency worker, inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent and criminal damage to a handbag and sunglasses. He was remanded on conditional bail and is due back in court on October 8, 2026, for sentence.
- Trevor Graham, 52 of Kingston Crescent, Buckland, is charged with assaulting a police officer and racially aggravated intentional harassment, alarm or distress involving threatening, abusive or insulting writing. No pleas are recorded. A warrant was issued for his arrest without bail.