A SANDOWN man caught in possession of cannabis has been sentenced. 

Matthew Lewendon, of Fort Street, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday (May 3). 

The 50-year-old admitted possession of cannabis, in Newport, on October 7, 2021. 

Prosecutor, Ann Smout, told the court police had been alerted by a member of the public. Officers were called to an incident at Newport Bus Station, and on arrival, Lewendon was found sitting on a wall in the park. 

He was searched, and found in possession of cannabis. 

Lewendon admitted the cannabis was his and said he smoked the substance every day. 

Barry Arnett, defending, said Lewendon lived at Sandham House and suffered with personality disorders, severe anxiety and depression, and PTSD.

But he said he was feeling very positive about the future, has stability in his life, and bought himself a nice dog. 

Lewendon was fined £80 and ordered to pay a £34 surcharge.