RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates’ Courts include:

Alexander Kevin Wintle, 20, of Taunton Road, Bridgwater, found in an enclosed yard for the purpose of theft, £40 fine, £20 victim surcharge, detained in the courthouse. (G).

Daniel Peter Campbell, 38, of Church Street, Bridgwater, theft, £55 fine, £7.23 compensation, £20 victim surcharge, £25 costs; theft, £55 fine, £8 compensation; theft, no separate penalty. (G).

Ryan Neil Davies, 26, of Taunton Road, Bridgwater, theft, four weeks prison. (G).

Andrew Steven Le Marchand, 37, of Taunton Road, Bridgwater, indecent or grossly offensive phone conversation, 12 months conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge. (G).

Samantha Louise Parker, 28, of Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater, assault by beating, £25 fine, £75 compensation, £20 victim surcharge; breached a conditional discharge, no action taken. (G).

Jack Francis Rutherford, 18, of Keens Lane, Othery, drink driving, £91 fine, £20 victim surcharge, 12 months driving ban. (G).

Aaron Edward Roberts, 32, of Marlborough Avenue, Bridgwater, drink driving, failed to surrender to bail, community order, 80 hours unpaid work, £60 victim surcharge, 32 months driving ban. (G).

Adam D. Watson, 23, of St Matthews Green, Bridgwater, used a mobile phone while driving, £60 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £35 costs, three points. (G).

Norman Marcus Letherby, 38, of Osborne Road, Bridgwater, speeding, £200 fine, £15 victim surcharge, £35 costs, six points. (G).

Karen Tracey Hampson, 49, of Thistledoo Vine, Bawdrip, permitted another person to use a motor vehicle without insurance, £140 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £35 costs, six points. (G).

Robert Male, 49, of Hazelwood Drive, Bridgwater, speeding, £400 fine, £40 victim surcharge, four points, £85 costs.

Joao Antonio Anjos Simoes, 35, of St Mary Street, Bridgwater, driving without insurance, £600 fine, £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six points.

Liam Jared Weller, 23, of Wordsworth Avenue, Bridgwater, driving without insurance, £600 fine, £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs, six points.

Ashley James Burt, 28, of Taunton Road, Bridgwater, assaulted a police constable in the execution of his duty, £75 fine, £20 victim surcharge; breached a conditional discharge for criminal damage, £50 fine, detained in the courthouse. (G).

Fatih Sahin, 34, of East Quay, Bridgwater, speeding, £255 fine, £25 victim surcharge, £35 costs, 21 days driving ban. (G).

John Anthony Ahern, 45, of Coast Road, Berrow, attempted to travel on the railway without a ticket, £15 compensation. (G).

Candice Ferris, 32, c/o Coast Road, Berrow, attempted to travel on the railway without a ticket, £15 compensation. (G).

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