Here we take a look at some of the criminals locked up during the first third of the year.
All of the information below comes from either Sussex Police or our reporters attending court in person.
37. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between January and April
A man from Rustington who stabbed his neighbour in an unprovoked attack has been jailed. According to police, on the afternoon of November 2, 2021, a 66-year-old man was cleaning some paintbrushes outside his address in Elm Place, Rustington, when he was approached by David Graham. Without warning, he was stabbed in the chest, and as he attempted to run away, he was stabbed again in the back, said Sussex Police. The man collapsed to the floor and was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, while Graham made off from the scene in his car. After evading police for two days, he was located at another address in the village and arrested two days later, police added. Graham pleaded guilty to committing grievous bodily harm with intent at a previous hearing, and at Lewes Crown Court on April 12, he was sentenced to 90 months’ imprisonment, police said. Photo: Sussex Police
38. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between January and April
Brighton man Dale Crozier, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 24 months in prison after trying to ram his way out of a police traffic stop in a stolen vehicle. He was stopped by officers near Brighton Marina on February 1 while driving a Volkswagen Touran that had been stolen from a driveway two days previously. Despite being boxed in by several police vehicles, Crozier refused to stop the car and tried to force his way out, injuring two officers in the process. He was finally detained after officers released pepper spray through his window and arrested him on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking and driving without insurance and while disqualified. After being released on conditional bail, Crozier was rearrested on February 11 after being linked to a burglary at a hair salon in Western Road on January 28. CCTV from the salon clearly showed him breaking in and stealing cash and electrical items. Crozier was also caught on CCTV breaking into another hair salon in Gardner Street on January 26, from which around £700 of electrical equipment was taken. Photo: Sussex Police
39. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between January and April
A Sussex man who encouraged worshippers at a mosque to commit violent jihad during an uninvited speech has been jailed police said. Abu Baker Deghayes of Arundel Drive, Saltdean in Brighton was sentenced to four years imprisonment with one year on licence after he was found guilty of encouraging terrorism following a trial at the Central Criminal Court on January 19. The 53-year-old man was charged after encouraging terrorism during an unwanted speech at Dyke Road Mosque in Brighton on November 1, 2020, police said. During the speech, Abu Baker said committing jihad was an obligation and encouraged jihad by the sword. Photo: Sussex Police
40. Locked up in Sussex 2022: These are some of the criminals jailed between January and April
A Crawley woman who repeatedly dialled 999 to report fires she had started herself was sentenced to 28 months imprisonment. Amy Winter, 42, of Trefoil Crescent in Crawley, forced police, firefighters and paramedics to an address in Surrey Street, Brighton, on Christmas Eve in 2020, where they were threatened and assaulted. At 2.45pm on December 24, 2020, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service received a call from Winter claiming there was a fire at a Surrey Street flat and she was struggling to breathe. Firefighters responded and extinguished a small fire. Winter again made a concerning call to 999 shortly before 3.20pm. Police officers and paramedics attended to find her with a head injury, but she became threatening and abusive when they tried to help. After being assessed by a mental health officer, Winter calmed down and police officers left the scene. While paramedics remained in Surrey Street to complete paperwork at 4.12pm, firefighters arrived on blue lights having just been called to the scene by Winter. They found bedding had been set alight inside, which they extinguished. But as they were leaving, firefighters noticed flames through an internal window. Winter locked the door behind them, but after forcing entry they found her bed had been set alight and she was feigning unconsciousness on the floor. Police returned and she was arrested on suspicion of arson with recklessness as to endanger life and subsequently charged. Photo: Sussex Police