News: In Court
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Man jailed for involvement in drugs being shipped to UK
PC Mark Hicks said: "We are committed to working tirelessly, alongside partners such as Border Force, to stop people bringing illegal substances into this country and we will always seek to deal with such offenders in Avon and Somerset robustly."
In Court 21 March 2023 -
Drug dealers collectively jailed for more than 20 years
The three men were part of an organised crime group bringing heroin and cocaine from Liverpool to Bristol
In Court 17 March 2023 -
Man jailed for sexual offences against teenagers
Ashley McDowell, 39, was convicted by a jury at Bristol Crown Court of three offences against three victims.
In Court 15 March 2023 -
Man in court to face bike theft charges
Lewis Collins, 27, is facing 40 charges of which the majority relate to theft and handling stolen goods.
In Court 14 March 2023 -
Thief jailed for shoplifting and taking van without consent – Yeovil
David Bailey pleaded guilty to six offences and asked for a further theft offence to be taken into consideration.
In Court 14 March 2023 -
Robber with axe jailed for 12 years
Danny O'Driscoll, of Four Acres, Bishopsworth, was sentenced to 12 years in jail.
In Court 13 March 2023 -
Man, 44, charged with murder following death of pensioner – Glastonbury
James O'Connor, 44 of Hilltown, Dundee, has been charged with murder.
In Court 8 March 2023 -
Former prison officer guilty of abusing child detainees
Patrick Devaney, 81, repeatedly assaulted boys aged between 14 to 17-years-old in his care at the former Eastwood Park juvenile detention centre in South Gloucestershire, where he worked from 1970 until 1983.
In Court 7 March 2023 -
Man jailed for drug offences in Weston-super-Mare
Jayley Rickman, of Hay Grove, was sentenced last Tuesday for drug offences.
In Court 6 March 2023 -
Man jailed for nine years for non-recent indecent assault
DC Philip Hockey said: "This case shows that everyone will be listened too, the matter investigated thoroughly no matter how much time has passed and there is support available for you."
In Court 3 March 2023