Somerset Criminals Sentenced in May for Violent and Heinous Offenses Sunday, June 1, 2025 somerset crime murder drugsupply sexualoffenses drivingoffenses burglary sentencing justice violence In May, Somerset courts passed severe sentences on numerous offenders responsible for brutal and disturbing crimes, ensuring justice for victims and communities affected. Matthew Jones, 29, a teacher, received a 12-year … Read More
Brazen Somerset Thieves Sentenced for Stealing Garden Furniture and More Wednesday, May 28, 2025 shoplifting somerset taunton crime theft gardenfurniture sentencing police retailcrime justice Two repeat shoplifters from Taunton have been sentenced following a string of thefts at local retailers. Kim Parkhouse, 36, and Mark Cripps, 45, were both handed prison terms at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Monday, May 19, … Read More
Woman Sentenced to Life for Murdering Her “Kind and Caring” Husband Friday, May 23, 2025 murder domesticviolence sentencing somerset trial homicide familyloss justice mentalhealth tragedy A tragic case unfolded in the Somerset village of Baltonsborough, near Glastonbury, where Christine Kekkonen was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years for the murder of her husband, Henri Kekkonen. … Read More
Man jailed six years for killing elderly woman with umbrella in Taunton Friday, May 23, 2025 manslaughter mentalhealth taunton umbrella attack likehood berylpurdy justice sentencing sentence A 38-year-old man with severe mental illness has been sentenced to six years in prison for the manslaughter of an 86-year-old woman in Somerset. David Parish, who has no fixed address, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on … Read More
One-Man Crimewave Released on Bail Ahead of Sentencing Thursday, May 22, 2025 crime shoplifting assault sentencing bridgwater bail theft police offender law Corrie Moore, a 25-year-old from Beech Road, Bridgwater, known for a staggering record of over 50 offences, has been released on bail and is currently back on the streets as he awaits sentencing scheduled for July. Moore has … Read More
South West Prison Officer Avoids Jail After Illicit Relationship with Convicted Rapist Thursday, May 15, 2025 prison corruption misconduct inmate relationship infatuation convict sentencing smuggling security A female prison officer at HMP The Verne in Dorset has received a suspended sentence after engaging in a six-month illicit relationship with Bradley Trengrove, a convicted rapist and child sex offender. Cherri-Ann … Read More