Magistrates' court results from the Eastbourne area

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Here are the results from Eastbourne Magistrates’ Court sitting at Hastings for September 1 - September 2.

September 1:

Dean Davies, 34, of Hartfield Road, Eastbourne, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis when required to do so by police under the Road Traffic Act 1988. The offence took place at Eastbourne on January 18.

Frederick Whitfield, of Thisselt Road, Canvey Island, Essex, pleaded guilty to pursuing a course of conduct the amounted to the harassment of a woman by sending her multiple messages containing abuse threats of serious violence and threatening to attend her address. Sentencing was adjourned until November 5, for reports to be prepared. He was released on conditional bail.

Martin Payne, 26, of Walton Close, Eastbourne, pleaded guilty to driving a Ford vehicle on Seaside Road, Eastbourne, on January 17, with cannabis in his blood stream. He was fined £276 and banned from driving for 16 months.

September 2:

Alex Nicholls, 31, of Bradley Drive, Hellingly, Hailsham, pleaded guilty to being in possession of a quantity of cocaine at Hellingly on March 29, last year. He was fined £350.

Jamie Scholten-Beecham, 22, of Western Road, Hailsham, pleaded guilty to being in possession of a weapon designed or adapted for the discharge of electricity at Hailsham on April 2. He also pleaded guilty to being in possession of offensive weapons - a butterfly knife and a knuckleduster - - in a private place at Hailsham on the same date. Sentencing was adjourned until October 26, for reports to be prepared. He was released on unconditional bail.

Nebbee Eskandari, 35, of Rock Close, Hastings, pleaded guilty to stealing food and drink, worth £53.80, from BP Connect at Pevensey on December 17, last year. He was fined £40 and ordered to pay £26.90 in compensation.

Ruby Craker, 19, of Langley Road, Eastbourne, pleaded guilty to driving a Fiat vehicle on Fairlight Road, Eastbourne, on December 14, last year, with cannabis in her blood stream. She was fined £120 and banned from driving for 16 months.

Cameron Connelly-Bodle, 18, of Woburn Way, Eastbourne, pleaded guilty to resisting a police officer at Eastbourne on April 9. He was given a one year conditional discharge and ordered to pay £50 in compensation.

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