In court
Court round-up
The following cases from the Sunderland area were heard recently at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court.
£80 fine
Aaron George Ebanks, 30, whose address was listed as the Grand Hotel, Seaburn, Sunderland, was fined £80. He admitted breaching supervision requirements following his release from custody.
Suspended sentence
Ian Manson, 42, of Grosvenor Street, Southwick, Sunderland, received a four-month jail term, which was suspended for 18 months.
He pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing a bladed article, namely a lock knife, in Church Street on November 13.
Stolen goods
Jackson Bainbridge, 19, of Kirkston Avenue, Peterlee, admitted dishonestly receiving stolen goods, namely a quad bike, on January 8 last year.
He received an eightweek prison sentence, which was suspended for 12 months.
Driver banned
Palwinder Singh, 39, of Bradwell Way, Washington, was banned from driving for 27 months and ordered to pay a £307 fine, £34 victim surcharge and £85 prosecution costs.
Singh admitted driving while disqualified and without insurance on October 10.
Unpaid work
Mark Anthony Wright, 47, of Grafton Street, Millfield, Sunderland, was ordered to complete 20 hours of unpaid work as part of a community order.
He admitted breaching the requirements of a previous community order by failing to keep appointments.
Order breached
Matthew Jordan Bellamy, 25, of Kenilworth Court, Washington, admitted one count of breaching a community order on October 16 by failing to keep telephone appointments.
He was fined £20.
Criminal damage
Tyrone Richardson, 33, of Hudson Road, Hendon, was ordered to pay £600 compensation and an £80 fine.
He admitted breaching supervision requirements on November 5, criminal damage on November 15 and assault and criminal damage on November 16.