Here is a round-up of those in our area who have been named in magistrates’ courts between April 26 -28.

  • Wajed Qayum, 32, of Whippendell Road, Watford. On December 18, 2020, failed without reasonable cause to surrender at St Albans Magistrates' Court, or as soon after that time as was reasonably practicable, having been released on bail in criminal proceedings on November 15, 2020 at Hatfield Custody. Fine, costs: £59.
  • Adam Kirpsza, 34, of Sotheron Road, Watford. On March 21, 2021, drove a motor vehicle on a road after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in his breath, namely 88 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeded the prescribed limit of 35 micrograms. Fine, costs; £369. Also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 18 months.
  • Pravin Kataria, 55, of Orbital Crescent, Watford. On January 9, 2021, drove a motor vehicle on a road, namely Stirling Corner, Borehamwood, after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in his blood, namely 84 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, exceeded the prescribed limit. Fine, costs: £542. Also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 month.
  • Carlton Alfred, 42, of Eastbury Road, Watford. On January 28, 2021, assaulted a person by beating them. Fine, costs: £632.
  • Shaun Doyle, 48, of Hall Close, Mill End, Rickmansworth. On November 26, 2019, drove a motor vehicle while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence. Committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 18 months and disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 6 months. Also used the motor vehicle when there was no insurance in force covering that use of the vehicle and drove otherwise than in accordance with a licence authorising him to drive a motor vehicle of that class. Driving record endorsed. Fine, costs: £513.

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