Wakefield district court reports: Man had knife in public

The following cases were heard at Leeds Magistrates’ Court.

Darren Porter, aged 34, of no fixed address, Wakefield: Theft from a shop and failed to surrender to bail. Jailed for eight weeks and £55 compensation.

Dylan Smith, aged 28, of Miey Butt Lane, Knottingley: Drove while disqualified and without insurance. Twelve-month community otder with 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 100 hours unpaid work, six-month driving ban and £85 costs.

Christopher Platt, aged 42, of The Crescent, Castleford: Failed to comply with the requirements of a community order. Order varied and includes two-day rehabilitation activity requirement.

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Jake Hammond, aged 21, of Kirkby Road, Hemsworth: Failed to comply with the requirements of a community order by failing to attend unpaid work appointments and failing to provide acceptable evidence within five working days. Fined £173.

Andrew Iwanuschak, aged 43, of Clough Road, Flockton, Wakefield: Criminal damage and harassment without violence. Twelve-month community order with nine-month alcohol treatment requirement, 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement £80 fine, two-year restraining order and £85 costs.

Michael Smith, aged 44, of no fixed address, Wakefield: Theft from a shop and burglary. Jailed for 28 weeks.

Sonya Beaumont, aged 23, of Gannet Close, Castleford: Theft from a shop. Six-month conditional discharge.

Nathan Dobson, aged 40, of Ambler Street, Castleford: Theft from a shop. Fined £120 and £50 compensation.

Eshan Khan, aged 22, of West Street, South Kirkby: Drove while over the limit for THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis, and possession of cannabis. Twelve-month driving ban, £626 fine, £85 costs and £250 surcharge.

Zoe Wilson, aged 38, of Albany Place, South Elmsall: Theft from a shop. Jailed for two weeks and £30 compensation.

Dale Reynolds, aged 32, of Tombridge Crescent, Kinsley: Assault by beating. Twelve-month community order with 80 hours unpaid work and £150 compensation.

Dean Hudson, aged 32, of Rookhill Drive, Pontefract: Possession of a knife in a public place and criminal damage. Jailed for six weeks, £85 costs and £154 surcharge.

Paul Everitt, aged 35, of Russell Avenue, Hall Green, Wakefield: Sent a message that was offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing. Jailed for six weeks suspended for six months, 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 150 hours unpaid work, £85 costs and £154 surcharge.

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