These are some of the most serious, high profile and prolific offenders who were jailed in the third month of 2026.
All information comes directly from Sussex Police.
13. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in March 2026
Finally Ioannis Melitsis, of Hove Park Villas, was operating a username “metalica” and was arrested at Heathrow airport after returning from Miami in June 2025. He admitted 11 charges including being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis, being concerned in the production of ketamine and amphetamine, and being concerned in the offer to supply 2CB, methamphetamine, ketamine, spice and diazepam. He was jailed for 12 years. His Honour Judge Stephen Mooney said the four men were clearly operating as “professional drug dealers” using encrypted devices in an attempt to evade detection. The judge said the men showed no concern for the impact and harm that drugs cause. Photo: Sussex Police
14. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in March 2026
A stalker who repeatedly targeted a woman known to him in West Sussex has been jailed. Mark Coop, 38, entered the victim’s property late at night on one occasion, and again attempted to gain access while wearing a balaclava. He attempted to manipulate the victim by threatening to harm himself. The victim reported receiving multiple messages and unwanted phone calls where Coop knew her location. It left her in fear of living in her own home and afraid of being followed. Coop repeatedly failed to comply with police and court orders. He was arrested by police, charged with stalking involving fear of serious violence, alarm or distress, and remanded in custody. At Lewes Crown Court on March 12 he admitted the charge and appeared for sentence. Coop, of no fixed address, was jailed for four years and six months for the offences, and the court also imposed a ten-year restraining order restricting his access to the victim and others known to her. The order forbids him from entering an exclusion zone in the West Worthing area, including Durrington, West Tarring, Salvington, Goring and Offington. The court was told how the dangerous behaviour extended from August to October last year. In an impact statement, the victim described how Coop’s behaviour, turning up at her home in the middle of the night while intoxicated, was “beyond terrifying”. She described the ongoing effect both on her and her young children, and described how Coop has displayed erratic, threatening and manipulative behaviour that left her fearful in her own address. Photo: Sussex Police
15. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in March 2026
A man has been jailed after he pointed an imitation firearm at a paramedic, causing him to fear for his life. Clive Monamy dialled 999 on the evening of May 5, 2024, and requested an ambulance due to his mental health. A South East Coast Ambulance employee responded to the address in Hide Gardens, Rustington, and was met with a barrage of abuse from the defendant. Monamy refused any treatment – despite requesting it by telephone – so the paramedic decided to leave the address. As he did so, the defendant said: “I have something for you,” and produced a black handgun from beneath a pillow and pointed it directly in the victim’s face. Acting on instinct, the paramedic lunged at Monamy and disarmed him, before fleeing the address and calling police. Officers attended and located the weapon, which was confirmed to be a BB gun. They arrested the 65-year-old, who was subsequently charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Monamy, who is retired, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 months’ imprisonment at Lewes Crown Court on February 27. Photo: Sussex Police