Recent court cases in Worcester resulted in driving bans, fines, and community service for various offenses.
Here’s who got sentenced recently.
Siyan Johnson, 34, lives in Redditch. On October 10, 2024, she refused a breath test. Officers thought she was driving under the influence. She got a 14-month driving ban, which could shorten by 14 weeks after a course, if completed by November 8, 2025. She must also pay a £120 fine.
Dominic Hill, 19, is from Bridgnorth. On October 12, 2024, he drove drunk on New Road, Bromsgrove. His breath alcohol was 49, over the legal limit. He got a 14-month driving ban that he can shorten by 14 weeks with a course, done by November 8, 2025. He also got a £380 fine.
Luke Phillpotts, 19, lives in Malvern. On June 3, 2024, he took a Volkswagen without permission. On the same day, he drove the car without insurance and without a valid license. He failed to report an accident to the police on Victoria Park Road and did not stop after the crash. He got an interim driving ban, with full sentencing on March 28, 2025.
Billy Sample, 19, is from Bromsgrove. He drove drunk on Worcester Road on October 13, 2024. His breath alcohol was 52, over the limit. He got a 14-month driving ban that a course can shorten by 14 weeks, with a deadline of November 8, 2025. He must additionally pay a £323 fine.
Luke Bradshaw, 22, is from Worcester. On November 12, 2022, he hurt a man in an assault causing actual bodily harm. He received a 12-month community order and must do 180 hours of unpaid work. He has to pay the victim £100.
Ceris Devney, 33, had cannabis. On June 10, 2024, police found 3.9 grams of cannabis, a class B drug. The court ordered the cannabis destroyed. She must also pay an £80 fine.
Dean Hobday, 34, lives in Tipton. On August 23, 2024, he drove with cocaine in his blood on Mill Lane. The amount of cocaine exceeded the legal limit. He got a 12-month driving ban, and also has to pay a £256 fine.
Leanne Smith, 41, lives in Worcester. On November 26, 2024, she obstructed a police officer, interfering with his duties. Smith must pay a fine of £440.