Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court round up of latest cases

Law courts exterior, featuring entrance and signage. <i>(Image: County Press)</i>
Law courts exterior, featuring entrance and signage. (Image: County Press)
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Here is a round-up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the week commencing September 7, 2026.

David Steele, 63, of Whylands Crescent, Worthing, West Sussex.

Drunk and disorderly in a public place.

Costs £85, surcharge £58, fine £146.

Darren Cook, 41, of Gurnard Pines, Cowes.

Possession of cannabis.

Costs £85, fine £80.

Jamie Matlock, 45, of Hope Mead, Langbridge, Newchurch.

Two counts of theft from a shop, two counts of breaching a criminal behaviour order.

Six-month jail term, compensation £46.50.

Levi Bellamy, 27, of Fort Street, Sandown.

Public order offence, possession of pregabalin and gabapentin.

Costs £85, fine £160.

Conor Pattrick, 32, of High Street, Freshwater.

Driving while disqualified, driving without insurance.

Fine £80, costs £85, 12-month community order, to include ten rehabilitation days, 27-month driving disqualification.

Roxanne Findlay, 34, of Sunset Close, Freshwater.

Three counts of theft from a shop, failure to surrender to bail.

Compensation £81, 12-month community order, to include a six-month drug rehabilitation requirement and eight rehabilitation days.

Tyson Betts, 39, of Clarence Road, East Cowes.

Sent an offensive/indecent/obscene/menacing message.

Fine £80, costs £85, 24-month community order, to include a six-month alcohol treatment requirement and 20 rehabilitation days.

Daniel Arthurs, 38, of Besant Close, Goldsworthy Road, London.

Possession of cannabis, assault by beating.

Costs £85, 18-month community order, to include a 12-month alcohol treatment requirement and 25 rehabilitation days.

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