CPS Wessex News
Date
Outline
30/01/2012
Man convicted of the murder of “Gentle Giant”
Jake Brand, 22, was today at Winchester Crown Court convicted of the murder of Glyn Helliwell, 42, who was killed in the area of Parkwood Road in Southbourne (Bournemouth) on Wednesday 6 July 2011.
20/01/2012
Matthew Hamlen acquitted of the murder of Georgina Edmonds
Matthew Hamlen was today at Winchester Crown Court acquitted of the murder of Georgina Edmonds.
19/01/2012
Man ordered to pay confiscation order of over four million pounds
Paul Wood, 50, of Bradford on Avon was ordered to pay a confiscation order of over four million pounds after the Royal Courts of Justice granted the order made by CPS Wessex on January, 16.
13/01/2012
Andover man sentenced to six years for death whilst driving without due care and attention
Thomas Stewart was sentenced today at Winchester Crown Court to six years after pleading guilty to causing the death of Mr Ronald Birch, 80, from Whitchurch, whilst driving without due care and attention. He was also sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment concurrent, for causing the death of Mr Birch by driving whilst unlicensed/uninsured.
13/01/2012
Man found guilty of defrauding members of Portsmouth Bangladeshi Community
Golam Chowdhury was today found guilty of nine counts of fraud at Winchester Crown Court. He was sentenced to three- and- a- half years.
30/12/2011
CPS authorised woman to be charged with the murder of Portland man
Women charged over Portland murder
15/12/2011
Man sentenced to life for fatal stabbing in Moordown
Mahmud Ibrahim Bakir was sentenced today at Winchester Crown Court to life imprisonment for the murder of Kewen Khorsheed. The judge directed that he must serve a minimum of 12 years before being considered for release.
14/12/2011
Man charged with racist abuse outside nightclub in Bournemouth
A man has been charged with a racially aggravated offence following an incident outside a nightclub in Bournemouth on 19 October.
14/12/2011
Minister for Policing and Criminal Justice visits Wessex CPS to see progress on Digital Working
Nick Herbert, Minister for Policing and Criminal Justice visits Wessex CPS to see progress on Digital working.
07/12/2011
16-year-old sentenced today for assault on Private of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
A 16-year-old boy was sentenced today at Newport Youth Court to a sixth month detention and training order for the assault of a soldier in Cowes.
24/11/2011
CPS Wessex prosecutions for violence against women and girls increases by 401 cases in 2010-11
Wessex Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor, Kate Brown, explains the increases in the number of procecutions for Violence Against Women and Girls in the Area for the year 2010/11
14/11/2011
Wessex CPS hits criminals in their pockets
In the past seven months, Wessex Crown Prosecution Service, which consists of Dorset, Hampshire and Isle of Wight and Wiltshire, has been successful in seizing £1.4 million in assets from individuals who have benefited from illegal activities.
08/11/2011
CCP Nick Hawkins explains moves towards a digital prosecution service, following start of paperless trial
Wessex CCP statement on digital working and the CPS
04/11/2011
Eight charged following investigation into child abuse
The Crown Prosecution Service in Wessex has authorised Hampshire Constabulary to charge eight individuals with sexual child abuse.
03/11/2011
Men found guilty of stealing 600 cases of cigarettes from Southampton Warehouse
Three men were convicted and sentenced today at Southampton Crown Court of conspiracy to steal 600 cases of cigarettes from Macintyre Scott and Co Warehouse, on the Western Dock in Southampton on 7 June 2010
02/11/2011
Five found guilty in shocking paedophile case
Melissa Noon, Simon Hilton, Daniel Bell, John Maddox and Mark Day were found guilty today after a six week trial at Portsmouth Crown Court. They will be sentenced on 19 and 20 December at Portsmouth Crown Court
01/11/2011
Men given indeterminate sentence for public protection for robbery in Dorset
Three men have been given an indeterminate sentence for public protection after having been found guilty today at Bournemouth Crown Court of the robbery of 78-years-old Leonard Langdown, which happened on March 24 at Mr Langdown’s farm in the Bloxworth area of Dorset. A fourth defendant was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment.
31/10/2011
Man jailed for harassing his ex-girlfriend on the internet
Shane Webber was jailed today at Southampton Magistrates' Court to four months' imprisonment and a five year restraining order for harassing his ex-girlfriend Ruth Jeffery.
28/10/2011
Man found guilty of clamping police cars
Gareth Andrews was found guilty today at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court to obstructing police constables in the execution of their duty. He also pleaded guilty to failing to display his wheel clamper badge.
27/10/2011
Court of Appeal increases sentence of Stephanie Hill for wounding with intent David Baker
The Court of Appeal has today decided that Stephanie Hill's sentence should be increased and therefore she should serve a seven year sentence.
19/09/2011
Nick Hawkins statement on Ryan Donovan
Nick Hawkins, CCP for the Wessex Area has given a statement on the Case of Ryan Donovan, an able seaman who shot dead an officer, wounded another and shot at two more of his colleagues.
08/06/2011
Danilo Restivo found guilty of murdering Heather Barnett
Alastair Nisbet explains how Danilo Restivo was brought to justice for the murder of Heather Barnett.
18/02/2011
Area Restructure
Kate Brown, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Dorset explains what the Area restructure means for the Dorset Area.
11/02/2011
Retracting rape and domestic violence allegations: CPS launches public consultation
Keir Starmer and Kate Brown explaining what guidance will apply in cases where a complainant of rape or domestic violence retracts an allegation and where they could face a charge of perverting the course of justice.
11/02/2011
Retracting rape and domestic violence allegations: CPS launches public consultation(HIOW)
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC explaining about how the CPS is launching a public consultation with regards to Retracting rape and domestic violence allegations
11/02/2011
Retracting rape and domestic violence allegations: CPS launches public consultation (Wiltshire)
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC explains how the CPS launches public consultation into Retracting rape and domestic violence allegations
27/01/2011
Murder charges dropped against John Vincent O'Kelly
Fiona Rutherford explains how the CPS dropped the charge of murder against John Vincent O'Kelly
16/12/2010
How I’m going to improve the quality of rape prosecutions in Hampshire and the Isle Of Wight
Nick Hawkins explains how the CPS is going to improve the quality of rape prosecutions in Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
16/12/2010
How I’m going to improve the quality of rape prosecutions in Dorset
Kate Brown explains how the CPS is going to improve the quality ofrape prosecutions
16/12/2010
How I’m going to improve the quality of rape prosecutions in Wiltshire
John Montague explains how he is going to improve the quality of Rape Prosecutions in Wiltshire.
06/09/2010
New CCP for Wiltshire
John Montague has joined CPS Wiltshire as the new Chief Crown Prosecutor replacing Karen Harrold who has taken up a position in London.
30/06/2010
Sentencing of Donakey and others
Following their arrest the prosecution team worked hard to gather the evidence to take this case to trial.
29/06/2010
Care home pair guilty of neglect
A care home owner and her manager gravely let down the elderly people in their care, said Ruth Bowskill, Senior District Crown Prosecutor for CPS Hampshire & Isle of Wight, after the convictions of Annette Hopkins and Margaret Priest for the ill-treatment and neglect of several residents.
25/05/2010
Jury verdict of 'Guilty to Manslaughter' for Ralph Millward killers
Today the jury in this horrific case returned a verdict of 'guilty of manslaughter' for each of the defendants and we are satisfied that this reflects the three youths invovled unlawfully killed Ralph Millward.
19/05/2010
CPS Dorset praised for major robbery convictions
CPS Dorset has been praised for its work on a major robbery case at Bournemouth Crown Court. On 14 May 2010 resident Judge HHJ Wiggs congratulated the Service on one of the 'best prepared and presented cases he had seen'.
30/03/2010
Isle of Wight: Helen Lawson Found Guilty of Murdering Husband
Sixty two year old Helen Lawson was today found guilty of murdering her husband at Winchester Crown Court.
19/02/2010
Hampshire: McNamara and Carter sentenced for attempted murder
Two men were today sentenced to fifteen years in prison for attempting to kill a man by viciously assaulting him and throwing him from a third floor balcony.
15/02/2010
Hampshire: Violent fans handed Football Banning Orders
Four fans who were involved in violent clashes at this weekend's Southampton and Portsmouth match have been given three year Football Banning Orders at Southampton Magistrates' Court.
11/02/2010
Wiltshire: CPS confiscates £1.3 million of laundered money gained from illegal virtual casinos
A married couple who ran a business which laundered more than US$ 14 million of funds from multi-million pound illegal online casino businesses have had the company's assets confiscated by prosecutors.
29/01/2010
Dorset: Man convicted after Weymouth death
A man has been found guilty of manslaughter following a five day trial at Winchester Crown Court.
