Here is a round-up of those in our area who have been named in magistrates’ courts during the week commencing April 19.

Steve Nolan, 56, of Winfield Mobile park Home, Watford. On February 6, 2020, drove a car on a special road, namely M1, subject of regulations, namely Junctions 10 to 13, (Actively Managed Hard Shoulder and Variable Speed Limits Regulations 2012), at a speed exceeding 50 miles per hour. The speed, recorded by means of REDFLEX, was 61 mph. Fine, costs £222. Driving record endorsed with 3 points.

Mark David Edward Moody, 27, of Vicarage Road, Watford. On October 20, 2020, in St Albans had in possession a wrap of amphetamine, a controlled drug of class B. Fine, costs: £199.

Graham Richard Anderson, 54, of Brindle Court, Epsom Road, Watford. On August 11, 2020, in Watford in a public place were guilty, while drunk, of disorderly behaviour. On same day, assaulted an emergency worker, namely a constable, acting in the exercise of his functions as such a worker by beating him. Fine, costs: £264

George Christopher Mitchell, 23, of Gadswell Close, Watford. On April 17, 2021, in Watford interfered with a motor vehicle or anything carried in or on the same with the intention that an offence of theft of the said motor vehicle or part of it or of anything carried in or on the said motor vehicle. Fine, costs: £159.

Laura Barber, 53, of Cheshire Drive, Leavesden, Watford. On October 25, 2020, in Bushey, were in charge of a dog, namely a dark coloured Doberman, which was dangerously out of control in Moatfield Playing Fields, Bushey and whilst so out of control injured a person. Fine, costs: £1,889. Dog must also be muzzled and on a lead in public. No person under the age of 16 can walk the dog.

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