News: In Court
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Six men sentenced following three-year investigation into organised drug supply
The sentences come following a three-year investigation involving Avon and Somerset Police, Devon and Cornwall Police and Wiltshire Police.
In Court 31 March 2022 -
Woman charged with the murder of Bradley Lewis – Kingswood
A 23-year-old woman is due to appear in court on Monday after being charged with murder.
In Court 28 March 2022 -
Jail sentence for man convicted of child sex offences in the 1980s and 1990s
The convictions follow a police investigation which began in 2019 following a referral from a third party.
In Court 23 March 2022 -
Man due in court after being charged with kidnap and robbery
Lee Shiers, from Bridgwater, has been remanded after being charged with four offences in relation to an incident in Taunton last week.
In Court 23 March 2022 -
County lines drug dealers jailed for more than 20 years
A joint operation between Avon and Somerset Police and the Metropolitan Police led to five people being convicted of bringing hundreds of thousands of pounds of illegal drugs to Bridgwater, Taunton and Yeovil.
In Court 21 March 2022 -
Jail after woman attempts to pervert the course of justice
She admitted intending to pervert the course of justice to avoid speeding fines
In Court 16 March 2022 -
14-year jail term for man convicted of rape and sexual assault offences
47-year-old Mario DiMaggio was described as "predatory" by the sentencing judge.
In Court 14 March 2022 -
Bristol riot arsonist jailed for nine months
Jasmine York was found guilty of arson by a jury at Bristol Crown Court following a trial last month.
In Court 14 March 2022 -
Prison for man who admitted drug offences
He was jailed for possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply
In Court 11 March 2022 -
Statement from the family of Sarah Ashwell
The family issued this statement after Antanas Jankauskas admitted Sarah's murder
In Court 10 March 2022