RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include.

Harry Woodman, 30, of Bloom Row, Bridgwater, theft, two months prison; failed to surrender to bail, seven days prison (concurrent); breached a community order for eight counts of theft, two months prison (concurrent) on each count; theft, two months prison (consecutive), £279.96 compensation; driving without insurance, absolute discharge, 15 months driving ban; driving without correct licence, absolute discharge; theft, two months prison (consecutive), £249.99 compensation. (G).

Paula Nina Billings, 39, of no fixed address, possession of two craft knives in a public place, 42 days prison suspended for 12 months, £80 victim surcharge, £180 criminal courts charge; failed to surrender to bail, seven days prison (consecutive) suspended for 12 months; non-payment of a fine, 21 days prison. (G).

Richard John Billings, 44, of Riverside, Bridgwater, theft, 14 days prison; used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, 28 days prison (consecutive); failed to surrender to bail, seven days prison (consecutive). (G).

Karl Donal O'Reilly, 31, of Longstone Avenue, Bridgwater, used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, £110 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £150 criminal courts charge. (G).

Daniel Neil Grubb, 31, of Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, assault by beating, £250 fine, £50 compensation, £85 costs, £25 victim surcharge, £150 criminal courts charge; assault by beating, £250 fine. (G).

John Sutton, 65, of Stockmoor, Bridgwater, speeding, £85 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs, three points. (G).

Michael Wilkinson, 49, of Church Lane, Westonzoyland, harassment, restraining order, £110 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £150 criminal courts charge. (G).

Jeffrey Oliver Reason, 71, of Seymour Farm, Stretcholt, Bridgwater, arson, £1,100 fine, £110 victim surcharge, £620 costs; used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, £440 fine.

 

Gary David Sharp, 47, of Springfield Road, Highbridge, sent an indecent or grossly offensive text message, restraining order, £73 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £125 costs. (G).

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Names and addresses supplied by the courts.