A pensioner who repeatedly assaulted a young girl and a man who raped and battered a woman were among the criminals jailed in Lincolnshire in November.
In addition, Levi Mitchell, 36, and Charley Oakley, 28, were both caught and charged this month after absconding from HMP North Sea Camp near Boston.
The Lincolnite‘s court reporters cover all the biggest cases heard in courts in our region every day.
Here’s a round up of signifiant cases resulting in prison sentences in and near the county:
Ralph Stevenson
Ralph Stevenson will serve 22 years in prison. | Photo: Nottinghamshire Police
Ralph Stevenson, 76, was jailed for 22 years after being found guilty of rape and indecent assault on a young girl in the 1970s and 80s.
The court heard that Nathan Booth, 30, was “dangerous”. | Photo: Lincolnshire Police
A man convicted of raping a woman after repeatedly punching her during a sustained attack was jailed for 10 years. Nathan Booth, 30, of Swift Gardens in Lincoln was found guilty by a jury following a trial.
Matthew Thomas was jailed for eight years. | Photo: Nottinghamshire Police
A driver high on drugs was jailed for causing the death of his friend and passenger on the Nottinghamshire border with Lincolnshire. Matthew Thomas, 21, was sentenced to eight years in prison after the death of 28-year-old James Jennings.
Koji Takeuchi, a Buddhist meditation master based near Newark, was jailed for eight years after admitting to sexually abusing a three-year-old girl, four decades ago, at her home in Brighton over six years.
James Sneddon, 52, was jailed for seven and a half years. | Photo: Lincolnshire Police
James Sneddon was jailed for seven and a half years after a vicious attack in which he repeatedly kicked his victim in the head, leaving him with severe facial injuries.
*No photo available from police as the mum cannot be named for legal reasons
A desperate mother who tried to kill her two-year-old son during lockdown, and attempted suicide herself, was jailed for four years.
Over 1,000 people signed a petition aimed to help free the Lincolnshire mum from jail, but another person created a counter petition saying that she should remain in jail.
Chris Ferguson and Josh Cooling. | Photo: Humberside Police
Two men from Scunthorpe were jailed after throwing bottles at police during a high-speed chase across the Humber Bridge.
Chris Ferguson, 19, was jailed for four years and six months after admitting drug and driving offences. Josh Cooling was jailed for two years for drug offences.
Stephen Keating, 52, was jailed for three years and four months. | Photo: Lincolnshire Police
Stephen Keating, who had lost his job due to COVID-19, targeted and raided homes in a Lincolnshire retirement village and was jailed for three years and four months.
Stewart Headley was jailed for 17 months. | Photo: Lincolnshire Police
A couple who were saved from homelessness by the owners of a seaside hotel repaid their hosts’ kindness by stealing almost every item from the property. Stewart Headley was jailed for 17 months and Vicky Headley was given a 12-month jail sentence suspended for a year and 100 hours of unpaid work.
Carl Potter was jailed for 16 months. | Photo: Lincolnshire Police
Carl Potter, 33, was jailed for over a year for offences including sexual communication with a child. He was jailed for 12 months for sexual communications with a child, and four months consecutive for a breach of a suspended sentence for an offence of stalking in 2019.
The blue Honda rammed into a marked police vehicle. | Photo: Phil Vickers
A banned driver who drove straight into a police car in his bid to dodge a red light was jailed. Patrick Hoyland, 19, was sentenced to 11 months in prison and banned from driving for two years and five and a half months.
*No photograph of the defendant available from police
John Doak was jailed for three years after admitting the manslaughter of his son who he shook as a baby, causing severe, irreversible brain injury that contributed to the child’s death as a teenager.
*No photograph of the defendant available from police
David Eldridge, 69, was jailed for six months for crashing into and causing the death of Geoffrey Saville, who got out his car to tend to an injured deer on a country road.
*No photograph of the defendant available from police
A Walter Mitty character with no legal qualifications – Tyrone Wright – was jailed for six months after representing a woman in a child custody court hearing claiming to be a trainee barrister.
*No photograph of the defendant available from police
A convicted sex offender who lied to police about where he was living was jailed for four months. Christopher Clarke also saw the time he is on the sex offenders’ register increased to seven years.
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The 2024 Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for nominations, seeking to spotlight outstanding businesses within the Greater Lincolnshire area.
Hosted by Stonebow Media, the publisher behind The Lincolnite and the MyLocal platform, this prestigious event is designed to honour the achievements of the regional business community.
Thanks to the headline sponsorship from the University of Lincoln Enterprise & Research department, the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of local enterprises.
The awards are also sponsored by Ringrose Law, Duncan & Toplis, Sills & Betteridge and Pearson Hydraulics. A small number of sponsorship opportunities remain available. Contact [email protected] to discuss partnerships.
Businesses can nominate themselves across eleven awards categories:
The deadline for nominations is May 24, with the judges’ deliberation lunch set for May 29.The judging panel includes business experts and professionals from Lincolnshire and event sponsors.
The Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2024 gala will take place at the Engine Shed on July 12, 2024.
Enhance profile & credibility: Securing an award or being shortlisted acts as a powerful endorsement, signaling trustworthiness to potential customers and helping to distinguish your business from competitors. Displaying the award on your communications can significantly boost your brand’s perception.
Insightful focus & feedback: The application process encourages deep reflection on your business strategy and direction, offering invaluable feedback and clarity, even for new ventures.
Team confidence boost: Recognition from the awards can significantly uplift your team’s morale, affirming the value and potential of your business in the eyes of industry experts.
Marketing & PR boost: Being associated with the awards, even as a nominee, can enhance brand visibility, providing ample content opportunities for social media and other marketing channels.
Networking opportunities: The awards connect you with local business leaders and experts, offering a platform to seek advice, share ideas, and foster future partnerships. The ceremony itself is an excellent occasion for networking with peers and celebrating mutual successes.
Potential to win: Entering offers a chance to win and gain all the associated benefits, but even without taking home a trophy, the process can yield significant advantages for your business.
A Lady Gaga loving kitten owned by a couple who run a charity for disabled pets featured on Channel 5’s The Pet Psychic.
Pet Psychic Beth Lee-Crowther comes to the aid of pet owners and in Tuesday night’s episode she met Cookie the kitten, a depressed camel, and looked at whether a dog can predict the future.
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