Friday, October 12

Chantel Maria McCoy, 24, of Nottingham Close, Watford. On September 23, 2017, had in her possession a quantity of cannabis. Fine, costs: £145.

Tuesday, October 16

Caroline Burroughs, 41, of Courtlands Drive, Watford. On September 2, 2018, used a vehicle after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 80 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. Disqualified from driving for 21 months. Fine, costs: £235.

Vasile Ghetiu, 35, of Blairhead Drive, Watford. On April 16, 2018, damaged a protective screen of a police vehicle detention cell. Fine, compensation, costs: £410.

Ryan Brooks, 31, of Ascot Road, Watford. On April 28, 2018, used a vehicle when the proportion of a controlled drug in his blood exceeded the specified limit. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Fine, costs: £315.

Ben Bunning, 35, of Northway, Rickmansworth. On July 1, 2018, assaulted a police constable in the execution of his duty. Two counts. Fine, compensation, costs: £395.

Kristina Vaicyte, 36, of Garsmouth Way, Watford. On June 20, 2018, was found drunk in a public place while having the charge of a child. On same date, assaulted a police constable in the execution of their duty. Three counts. On same date, used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour. On July 30, 2018, failed to surrender to custody. Fine, compensation, costs: £695.

Katie Hill, 31, of Upton Road, Watford. On March 16, 2018, used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Costs: £105.

Robert Charles Thomas Palmer, 44, of Hellen Way, Oxhey. On May 22, 2018, had in his possession a quantity of cannabis. Fine, costs: £195.

Thursday, October 18

Chetan Kumar Sharma, 42, of South Cottage Gardens, Chorleywood. On August 5, 2017, pursued a course of conduct which amounted to the harassment of a person. Fine, costs: £1,520.

Michael Moignard, 69, of Springwell Avenue, Mill End, Rickmansworth. On April 6, 2018, failed to provide information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Three counts. Disqualified from driving for six months. Fine, costs: £1,325.

Friday, October 19

Ricardo Amos Garcia Andrade, 31, of Woodside, Watford. On September 28, 2018, stole three perfumes belonging to Superdrug. On October 4, 2018, stole two electric toothbrushes and a perfume belonging to B&M Bargains. On September 17, 2018, stole various food items belonging to The Range. On July 7, 2018, stole two shaving kits belonging to B&M Bargains. Commission of a further offence whilst subject to a conditional discharge order. Committed to prison suspended for 12 months. Overall length of sentence 18 weeks. Compensation: £201.98.

Jonathan Mark Steven Cox, 35, of Whippendell Road, Watford. On October 16, 2018, stole lamb joints belonging to Asda. On September 29, 2018, stole three bottles of whiskey. On October 3, 2018, stole two bottles of whiskey belonging to Asda. Committed to prison. Overall length of sentence 10 weeks. Compensation, costs: £205.

Luke Bromfield, 21, of Caractacus Cottage View, Watford. On March 28, 2018, had in his possession a quantity of cannabis. On same date, used a vehicle without insurance; used a vehicle whilst using a hand-held mobile telephone. Disqualified from driving for six months. Fine, costs: £725.

Gemma Parmar, 32, of Green Lane, Northwood. On May 24, 2018, stole alcohol belonging to Waitrose. Two counts. Commission of a further offence whilst subject to a conditional discharge order. Fine, compensation, costs: £296.75.

Kevan Parmar, 30, of Green Lane, Northwood. On May 24, 2018, stole alcohol belonging to Waitrose. Two counts. Community order made. Carry out unpaid work for 50 hours within the next 12 months. Compensation, costs: £271.75.

Anatol Ionut Pauca, 42, of Whippendell Road, Watford. On September 19, 2018, used a vehicle after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 59 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. Disqualified from driving for 16 months. Fine, costs: £717.

Claire Martin, 33, of Plantation Close, Bushey. On June 22, 2018, stole DVD box sets belonging to HMV. Two counts. On June 21, 2018, stole toys belonging to Smyths Toys. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Compensation, costs: £134.98.

Monday, October 22

Anton Guinchard, 28, of Langley Road, Watford. On June 30, 2018, assaulted a person by beating him. On same date, stole confectionary belonging to Tesco. Fine, compensation, costs: £520.

Tuesday, October 23

Constantin Radu, 40, of Addiscombe Road, Watford. On August 9, 2018, failed to surrender to custody. Fine, costs: £253.

Finley Glynn-Jones, 19, of Bucks Avenue, Watford. On September 20, 2018, used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour. On same date, had in his possession a small quantity of cannabis. Fine, costs: £315.

Vasile Iacob Coca, 45, of Whippendell Road, Watford. On January 14, 2018, used a vehicle without insurance. Fine, costs: £930. Six penalty points.

Thursday, October 25

Imre Balazs, 31, of Addiscombe Road, Watford. On September 10, 2018, assaulted a person by beating her. Community order made. Carry out unpaid work for 60 hours within the next 12 months. Costs: £170.

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